Christine Gonsalves

The Experience:

Find the Hidden Gems that will Heighten Your Day!

Whales & Friends misses all of you. Their friendly staff wants you to know that they are now open Tuesdays through Sundays, 12noon – 7pm at their South Shore location. When you walk  inside the store, it almost feels like you are outdoors with the two doors open, 20’ high ceilings, lots of tall glass windows and lots of square footage – perfect for social distancing. They have a great selection of puzzles for those stay at home nights along with a spectacular selection of gifts – everything from silly socks to one of a kind blown glass vases. Their theme of whales and their friends, hints that you will find  something for cat lovers, dog lovers, turtle fans, and bird watchers. And you can brighten up your home office by adding some beautiful journals with sophisticated clasps and hand decorated boxes for paper clips and more. Their jewelry collections are beautiful and their cloisonné earrings and necklaces reflect all that is nature. These are just some of the many treasures waiting for you at the Whales & Friends shop. Everyone in masks and sanitizer at the door.  Also, free delivery in Alameda. 510-296-7229

Where:

2218 South Shore Shopping Center
Alameda

. https://www.facebook.com/whalesalameda

The Experience:

Elevate Your Life With  A Trip To The Store For New Treasures!

Whales & Friends invites you to enjoy free gift wrapping  and an eclectic mix of jewelry, educational toys, and books. You can enhance your home and lifestyle with fun, nature-oriented, and beautiful items from their collections. “We are so happy to see our customers again,” says co-founder Christine Gonsalves, “and they are so happy to see us and be out.” Their South Shore Center store is open Tuesday – Sunday 12noon – 7pm.

“We have hundreds of great jigsaw puzzles and new sterling silver with Swarovski Crystals jewelry. Sometimes we need a little sparkle!” continues Christine. This painting by the Russian artist Olga Suvarova has lush colors and beautiful details. It has been one of their favorite jigsaw puzzles for celebrating the Arts. There’s a vintage line for fun and learning a few things about bones, rocks and our National Parks. Whales & Friends has lots of puzzles on their FB page and you can order for curbside pickup at the door to their South Shore store from 12-7pm. If you want to browse the store, you will find whales and their friends in a beautiful airy atmosphere full of color and interest. There is so much square footage at the store, it is easy for customers to go in and stay over 6’ apart. Everyone in masks and sanitizer at the door.  Also, free delivery in Alameda. 510-296-7229

Where:

2218 South Shore Shopping Center
Alameda

. https://www.facebook.com/whalesalameda