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CHA-YA JAPANESE TEA & THINGS Browse around and sample tea in this unique tea boutique filled with local art, ikebana, antiques, gifts and a wonderful selection of Japanese green tea and tea sets. Bamboo fountains and soothing music make you feel relaxed while you shop! Join tea demonstrations on the last Sunday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information call Cha-ya at (831) 646-5486. Open Mon.-Sat. 10:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m. Visit our web site at www.chaya4tea.com
The CRYSTAL FOX Gallery presents an atmosphere of elegance— designed for browsing, it offers something for both the collector and those discovering the world of glass. You are invited to come and explore their unsurpassed selection of glass and crystal sculpture in a comfortable atmosphere. Featured throughout the gallery are many “one of a kind” remarkable pieces of flamework sculpture, exquisite crystal and optical glass sculptures, paperweights, blown glass bowls and platters. As one of only five galleries worldwide showing Fräbel Studio Sculptures, they take great pride in being Fräbel Studios’ featured “west coast showcase gallery,” displaying the largest selection of their work outside of Frabel’s own east coast gallery. Custom sculpture upon request. Come see why customers keep coming back to “soak up the sparkles” at the Crystal Fox Gallery! SWAROVSKI PREMIERE DEALER. Featuring SWAROVSKI Silver Crystal, SWAROVSKI Crystal Memories, SWAROVSKI Selection, SWAROVSKI Jeweler’s Collection and “SCS”. Also featuring: Bergsma, Neder, Fräbel, Townsend, Genesis, Mats Jonasson, Mickelsen. The Crystal Fox Gallery is located at 381 Canner Row, across from the Monterey Plaza Hotel Lobby. Open daily from 10am-8pm. Custom engraving, gift wrapping and shipping available. (831) 655-3905 or 1-800-277-8539. www.crystalfoxgallery.com
Toys That Build Dreams Sandcastles by the sea Sandcastles by the Sea, may be the most appealing toy store you have ever encountered. In a world where plastic is king, SandCastles offers a return to the warmth and quality of wooden toys that have enduring play value. The wooden dollhouses, castles and stables invite your child into a world of fantasy. SandCastlesÕ dress-up corner feeds the imagination while the wide selection of science/craft kits challenge reasoning skills. Creative talents are enhanced with our rhythm and musical instruments. Busy hands will love weaving, knitting and sewing projects. Internationally known Ravensburger games and puzzles and Brio trains offer families hours of quality shared time. If your wish is to give a child a gift that keeps on giving, stop in and explore the possibilities. Toys that build dreams. Open daily Mon-Sat 10-6; Sun 11-5. SandCastles-by-the-Sea is located at 3775 The Barnyard, Carmel. (831) 626-8361. Visit them on the web: www.sandcastles-toys.com