Calypso Home
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Phone: (310) 587-0703
- Cross Street:
- San Vicente Boulevard
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Editorial Review for Calypso Home – by Nina Emkin
In Short
This airy boutique shines the spotlight on bohemian luxury. From funky wood candelabras to abalone coasters to framed prints of coral, there's a distinctly back-to-nature vibe. Colorful, super-chic linens from Missoni and Lulu DK Matouk are the perfect dressing for the shop's Zen-inspired four poster beds, especially accessorized by the selection of exotic Ikat throw pillows. Minimalist coffee tables made of wood and iron would be the ideal centerpiece for any Malibu living room.
Hits: The store usually has a good selection of quirky items, like the Harry Allen piggie bank. Also, the back wall is dedicated to sale items.
Misses: Although the aesthetic is decidedly bohemian, the prices are not.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasThe miniature teepee is irresistible to kids and grown-ups alike, and would be perfect for backyard camping.
Know Before You GoCalypso is famous for its seriously yummy perfumes, all of which are displayed at the cash register; the Mimosa scent is a cult favorite.
User Reviews for Calypso Home
11/24/2007 Posted by marpop
I absolutely love Calypso Home's furnishings and accessories but when the lowly salespeople act as though they own the store & don't so much as say a quick hello when you walk inside (maybe because the person's not the right COLOR???) then there is NO reason to do any business there. maybe christian celle (or however you spell the actual owner's name) should wake up to the fact that every single one of her stores (at least on the west coast) are staffed with phlegmatic, graceless and pretentious minimum-wagers that need to learn more than a few things about customer service. As Julia Roberts said in "Pretty Woman" -- "Big mistake. HUGE!"
Pros: the actual merchandise is fabulous
Cons: the attitude is atrocious & repellant
