A Sweet Sentiment

We stumbled upon this refreshing review of our store and couldn't help but to be touched by the kind words of one of our customers, who altruistically and so enthusiastically paid homage to our name. We thank you for loving us and for reminding us why we love doing what we do!

"Juliet was wrong. She tells Romeo in that completely overdone and overappreciated balcony scene in Shakespeare's most famous play, "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Some might weep at the romantic complexitiy of the moment, but I like to go against the majority, and I cry foul. I realize that Romeo and Juliet are overcoming prejudices, not judging the book by the cover, and finding the beauty within, but sometimes I have to channel my inner Miranda (of SATC fame) and remind the world that it's just not practical! I could never marry a Richard! Not because it's not a fine name, but because it's my brother's name, and I won't say anything further except that it could prove very problematic during certain situations.So what does all this have to do with a home furnishing store in Laguna Beach? Hello? It's the name, silly! Who wouldn't want to go into a store with such a fun and exciting name like "Tuvalu!" It makes me giddy like a little sprite dancing and singing ditties on a deserted island that preferably does not get attacked by tempests. And it should, because Tuvalu stocks delightfully untacky beach-themed decorations that make me wish I owned a house by the ocean just so I can accessorize it with all their pretty scented candles, fixtures, linens, paintings, and various other odds and ends that are sure to make one feel like they are on a fab tropical getaway! Of course one doesn't need to fear mudslides, tsunamis and hurricanes to capture a piece of paradise. My WeHo-adjacent apartment is exceedingly happy with the Palm Tree stem-inspired candlesticks that I have placed on the mantel of my fake fireplace. It's nice to have a piece of Tuvalu to look at during the dark and light moments of life. I think everyone could use a little Tuvalu! Come on, say it with me! Tuvalu! Tuvalu! Tuvalu! Maybe if Shakespeare had named "the Tempest," "Tuvalu" people would have liked it better than that silly "Romeo and Juliet." Dying for love is just soooo cliched. Go buy your hunny an adorable over-priced sea turtle fixture for his/her garden instead! Nothing says love like emptying the wallet! (well... maybe filling the belly...)"