The Corner Store

Don’t buy from this store. We recently had a terrible experience with the owner of the store. We were drawn to the store from a post of a table for sale on the Internet. When we got to the store we noticed that the table had different legs and was priced higher. We asked if it was a different table and she said that they had just changed the legs on the table. She continued to let us know that if we wanted to change the legs, they could change them for us. They made it seem like it wouldn’t be problem, so we paid for the table and chairs. When we called back to see when the table and chairs would be delivered Dee was extremely irritated, and said she should have never said they could change the legs because now they had to work harder to fix them. At that point she should have said, that they couldn’t do it and I would have asked for my money back. Upon delivery of the table we noted that the table was wobbly, the top was coming apart from the frame and there was a big gap between the legs from the main frame. We called Dee, the owner, she was irritated that we wanted to return the table and chairs. She said that she never should have told us she could change the legs. She proceeded to tell me that my wife was rude because she asked for our money back. I wish she was honest from beginning about changing the legs, we would not have bought the table and chairs. Now we are stuck with the chairs and forced to find a table to match. I don’t think asking for a refund on a damaged table and matching chairs is expecting too much. So be forewarned that both the quality and customer service were poor. I wouldn’t have selected a star but I am force to select one star.

After some research, I found this little store. I’ve been obsessed about chalk paint for a while, I’ve been satisfied with the plain whites and ivory I can buy from home depot so it’s been okay for a while. It’s been bugging me for a while to get some cute blues in my life, so after some digging I found out the best route was to go and pick up paint by Annie Sloan. There’s only 3 carriers in San Diego, yup, only 3. Sucks if you’re like me that has to drive from east county (all the way by pine valley to be exact) but you want quality you do what you must. So, i have to be honest. I hate ocean beach, I know gasp right? How can I actually live in San Diego and hate the beach?! I was almost tempted to take off a star from my review because typical of ocean beach when I Walked into this store there was a stuck up customer who couldn’t stop staring at me like she didn’t understand why I was in here with her, shopping in the same store. But then the owner came right out and went way up and beyond herself to help and make me feel at ease. Annie Sloan paint is pricey, just a fair warning but my god it is sooo worth it! I paid about $ 38.00 for the paint itself and $ 25.00 for the large clear wax and $ 15.00 for the small dark wax but the large clear wax and the small dark wax I have almost all of it left over and the paint I have about half of it left over and the hutch I redid was kinda tall, so it was worth it. (about 2 projects for me so it is worth it) I def will be making my way back down to this cute store) oh! An they have classes to, $ 75.00 if you want to learn how to chalk paint and distress a piece, this is such a fun hobby! I highly suggest if you’re into this to check this place out, I’m glad I did. Definitely will be coming back!

I love the friendliness of the owner, Dee. She is warm, helpful and knowledgeable. She helped me with some questions regarding chalk paint and I’ve been back again just to buy paint from her. It’s an adorable shop and the outside patio area is replete with beachy cottage treasures. I just wish that the upright painted piano worked and I would have brought my music and played all day… well it’s probably good for her that it doesn’t work!

I love this store! Everything is displayed beautifully, the quality is exceptional and the prices are reasonable! I can’t wait to have my new china cabinet delivered — the BEST antiques, home décor store in the area!

Delightful shop — well done mixture of vintage and new with vintage look. Shop is nicely laid out and it is an like being on a treasure hunt walking through the store. The owners are lovely and add to the joy of shopping there. It will become a regular stop for me even though I live about 30 minutes from Ocean Beach.
Sharon S
I used a Unilocal coupon today and saved $ 25 on a wall art piece. Thank you!

Cute little store and a good variety of items for every taste. Prices are resonable. Nice shopping experience, very easy going.

I stopped in here based on the pictures and reviews from other Unilocalers. I haven’t lived in El Cajon very long and I really didn’t think anything like this little store existed in this town! The atmosphere is so quaint and charming. I felt like I could just sit down and have a cup of tea! Seriously, they should consider making it into a tea room– that would be awesome. So much cool stuff to look at– check it out if you’re in town!

What a darling, charming place! I’m in love with everything they have in the store, and the owners have done such an excellent job putting things together. Takes me back in time.
I got a super pretty teacup and saucer for $ 9.50. Not bad for something beautiful and unique. If lovely vintage is your thing, do stop by and support a local business!