Daily Gems & other musings — Shop Local

Read our Testimonials!

Posted by Robyn Burnaford on

  "Beautiful jewelry, wonderful service!"  -Karen "I called the number and found viv&ingrid's online site, spoke with Ingrid, and proceeded to order a custom made bracelet, and picked it up two hours later from their studio!  So easy, they even gift wrapped it in their beautiful style, and my friend LOVES her pearl charm bracelet!"  -Phylis "My wife absolutely LOVES it.  And it looks gorgeous.  Not to mention the wrapping and the paper were exquisite.  Thank you so much!!"  -Michael   Have you heard?  viv&ingrid has all our reviews posted on our Testimonials page, a place where you can read...

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Style Board: Peridot

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We can’t think of a better way to soak up summer than with Peridot, the stone of love and fortune.  This installment of our Style Board pairs our favorite, summery green hue with viv&ingrid classics.    

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The History of the viv&ingrid Bonbon Bar

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The inspiration for the original viv&ingrid "Bonbon Box" came from the idea of treating yourself to a box of little luxuries, something we dreamed up in our small upstairs design studio before we opened our flagship shop in Downtown Berkeley...fast forward a few years later, and after we opened viv&ingrid at Oxford Hall, our idea evolved into creating little boxes of edible treats featuring our local friends and artisanal candy creators. The viv&ingrid Bonbon Bar was one of our favorite endeavors, and we loved partnering with different small makers to bring locally made and sustainably sourced products and women-owned businesses...

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Curbside Pickup Now Available in Downtown Berkeley!

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viv&ingrid now offers Curbside Pickup for your online orders in Downtown Berkeley! Picking up your order is simple and easy - place your order online at vivandingrid.com and select Curbside Pickup as your shipping option.  You can either immediately schedule your appointment by visiting this link, or we will reach out to you to coordinate a date and time. When it's your pickup time, we will meet you curbside in Downtown Berkeley: 1935 Addison Street | Berkeley, CA VIEW MAP HERE > There is minimal signage outside of our location, so when you see Rush Bowls Berkeley, you'll know you're in...

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GIFT GUIDE: Coffee and Tea Break

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Happy Monday, friends!  With the holidays just days away, we're keeping the Small Business Gift Guides coming - next up:  the best in Coffee and Tea! This round, we're not only featuring some of our very favorite brands for a coffee or tea buzz, but you can visit these locations in the East Bay to enjoy all of these five-star reviewed goodies and pick up your sweet treats in person for all those last minute gifting needs!   Bundts & Crumpets Specialty Teas @ the Mel & Ash Beau-Tea Lounge We've been obsessed with premium loose leaf teas ever since Bundts...

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