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The Experience, Alameda: Whales & Friends Holidays

The Experience:

Halloween Shopping Spurs Holiday Spirit!

It’s not too late to create your Halloween scene – Whales &  Friends has you covered from Cheerful to Ghoulish or Spooky. That celebratory spirit is filling up the store as they start bringing out the ornaments and gifts for the rest of the holidays. Staff is waiting to help you, starting with Halloween accents for your home. You can pick your favorite Halloween pillows, ornaments, and other fun décor to create some Halloween cheer.

Be sure to browse their gift ideas before you leave, especially their curated collection of hand crafted jewelry, including their own beautiful expanded line – Bamboo Jewelry. It’s hand crafted by fusing kiln fired powdered glass onto a sterling silver foundation, a centuries old process known as cloisonné – showcasing favorite birds, whales and other marine animals, panda bears, elephants, turtles, butterflies, and more.

Whales & Friends is open daily from 11am to 7pm, or later if busy, at their new location at 2239 South Shore Center. Right arcross from See’s Candies. (510) 769-8500.

Where:

2239 South Shore Shopping Center
Alameda

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The Experience, Alameda: Whales & Friends Holiday Shopping

The Experience:

Who’s Left on your Shopping List?

Haven’t quite finished Christmas shopping yet? Well, they have you covered.

Whales & Friends has been Alameda’s ‘go-to’ gift shop for the holidays for over 30 years. From beautiful ornaments, to paper weights and puzzles to fun socks and hats to outdoor sculptures, you can find something for everyone on your list, including cranky Uncle Ernie.

“Thank you so much for supporting our store,” comments Christine Gonsalves, co-owner. “It’s so much fun knowing people and seeing them year after year. I love watching the children grow up and even seeing customers becoming grandparents!”

Whales & Friends also offers a curated collection of hand-crafted jewelry including their own exceptionally beautiful cloisonné Bamboo Jewelry, showcasing favorite birds, marine animals, panda bears, turtles, and butterflies. And they gift wrap for free! Holiday Hours Tuesday – Friday, Christmas Eve 12-9 or 10pm. (510) 769-8500

Where:

2218 South Shore Shopping Center
Alameda

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

The Experience, Alameda: Whales & Friends

The Experience:

Spice Up your Home & Spirit!

Whales & Friends has you covered for Halloween from Cheerful to Ghoulish. Holiday spirit is filling up the store as they start bringing out the ornaments and gifts for the rest of the holidays. And Whales & Friends will help you create that spirit, starting with Halloween accents for your home.

“We have some fun and also chilling Halloween ideas for you,” says co-owner Christine Gonsalves. “Our suggestion: Fancy up your front windows for Halloween. We can always window gaze to see what Ghosts are out and about.” You can pick your favorite Halloween pillows, ornaments, and other fun décor to create some Halloween cheer.

And before you leave, do give yourself a treat by browsing their curated collection of hand crafted jewelry including their own beautiful expanded line – Bamboo Jewelry. It’s hand crafted by fusing kiln fired powdered glass onto a sterling silver foundation, a centuries old process known as cloisonné – showcasing favorite birds, whales and other marine animals, panda bears, elephants, turtles, butterflies, and more.

Whales & Friends is open Tuesdays – Sundays from 12-8pm, or later if busy. (510) 769-8500.

Where:

2218 South Shore Shopping Center
Alameda

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

The Experience, Alameda: Whales & Friends

The Experience:

Easter Baskets full of Bunnies, Ducks & Eggs!

Easter joy awaits you at Whales & Friends in South Shore Center. You will find bunnies and their friends. embroidered table runners, and fabulous hand painted eggs from Austria. 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.

Many treasures are waiting for you at the Whales & Friends shop. And, as you are hunting for eggs and bunnies, you will find a free gift comes with your purchase. Hours: 12 noon to 9 pm Tuesday – Saturday and Sundays 12-7pm. 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

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The Experience, Alameda: Whales & Friends

The Experience:

Socks for Everyone Left on your List?

Haven’t quite gotten to Christmas shopping yet? Well, they have the goods. From paper weights to funny socks to hummingbird feeders from Mexico, they have a little something for everybody. Whales & Friends is open at the South Shore Shopping Center in Alameda from 12 – 7pm. They can allow 20 people into their spacious location, so wear your most festive masks and finish your shopping with their help.

Whales & Friends also offers a curated collection of hand crafted jewelry including – their own exceptionally beautiful cloisonné Bamboo Jewelry, showcasing favorite birds, marine animals, panda bears and butterflies. Lots of 2021 Calendars! (510) 296-7229

Where:

2218 South Shore Shopping Center
Alameda

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

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