There is new life on the corner of College and Ashby in Berkeley. LolaHome at 2950 College Avenue is a global home store that will inspire you. From one of a kind, handmade tables to original art to letterpress stationary, everything in here is unique and full of texture. It is hard to browse at this store, as an item or two will scream at you, "buy me"! www.LolaHome.com
Next door is Ici, a boutique ice cream store created by a Chez Panise alum, Mary Canales. This is the Candyland for adults, housemade candies, cookies, and micro-crafted ice cream and sorbets. Come for free samples, REAL flavor, real toppings and bio-degradable bowls and spoons. Ici is located at 2948 College Avenue. Try the brown sugar granola on top of a scoop of sorbet and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. www.ici-icecream.com
