During my last visit some time ago, I was treated in a way that I found to be condescending and racist by someone whom I believed to be the owner. (I'm Black.) I had placed several items at the register that I'd been planning to purchase but, after that happened, I walked out and never went back. Prior to that, I'd been a regular customer and always found the employees to be helpful and knowledgeable.
Crimson is a beautifully curated plant-filled dream in Temescal Alley. This is my happy place when I am in the Bay area. A great place to pick up gifts for care packages, special plants and ceramics, scents and hand made items.
Crimson is like a beautifully curated paradise. It both smells amazing and is visually stunning. I love everything about this store. The products are top tier and unlike some other plant shops, everything there is with intention and integrity. The owner and staff are so knowledgeable and helpful whenever I have come in with a gift request or a little something for myself. I wish my house looked like Crimson, it is that spectacular.
I am a longtime customer and Alison and her crew never let me down! I go to Crimson for all my gift giving (and gift keeping) I have given plants, ceramics, olive oil and even jewelry. The staff is wonderful, they repotted a plant I bought into a beautiful hanging ceramic pot that is one of my favorite things in my kitchen. Crimson is a women run small buisnes in Oakland and money spent here is money well spent.
Crimson is that rare place that washes over you when you walk in. It’s abundant in scale and flora, serving up healthy vibrant plants and backed by knowledgeable babes who guide you to just the right specimen. I love how I walk out with an odd one I was not even searching for. They have carefully curated a shop with all sorts of housewares and scents that truly round out a home with a solid and bold aesthetic that works for everyone. It’s always a delight to be there.
