Entrez! Open House is an independant boutique specialized in European contemporary housewares, gifts, and furniture.

About Entrez

I created the store with items and ideas that I haven’t found in the US when I moved from Europe: colorful, affordable, fun, practical, contemporary, unique items…

We have been working hard on keeping the concept of the store close to its roots, when sometimes shifting to unknown brands and poor quality would have allowed us to marge up our products better, but we have been good at not falling into this gap, and we are proud of any items on our floor. It is rewarding because obviously, our customers appreciate.

With events constantly going on at the store, our tables available for our customers’ lunch breaks, our efforts to keep the store display welcoming, warming, securing for the walkers, our attempt to transform our corner of Telegraph in a community friendly spot won the store the Uptown Neighborhood Dynamo Award in May, just in time for the first Anniversary of the store. The best gift ever ; )

Here are some selected reviews about the store:

“Cutest lil store near Cafe Van Kleef! Lovely utilitarian gadgets from Europe galore. Everything is displayed quite nicely with overall flow, nothing too cluttered. Lots of bright colors, very modern and fun. The owner Marie is super charming and helpful in finding what you need whether its a gift or something for your home. Tell her want you want and your budget and shell come up with lots of ideas. She also does lovely gift wrapping. Sign up on her mailing list to learn about store events (including French conversation nights!).”

Farah S. on Yelp.com on 10/09/2008

“Entrez! is awesome.  I love the store -- from the gorgeous decor, to the incredibly scented items, and the amazing people (Marie & Tammy)-- it all ROCKS! I rely on Entrez! for my gift giving needs.  They have wonderful items to suit everyone and they gift wrap beautifully! I totally recommend stopping by and shopping at Entrez!”

Allison E. on Yelp.com on 08/19/2008

“Alessi in the East Bay! Oh sure, they’re carried elsewhere, but I love Alessi and I love pioneers. Marie Deleris, the owner of this wonderful shop, is pioneer in the neighborhood - bringing great home design to downtown with her European style. With her collection of fun housewares and condo-perfect furnishings, the new neighbors will be banging down the door (as soon as they move in!). The store also stocks Koziol kitchen gadgets, Knock Knock brand stationery, and Hue cushions.

But Entrez! isn’t just a store, it’s also a community center of sorts. Deleris, a Parisian by birth and Oaklander by choice, hosts a French conversation group and refers hungry patrons to her neighbor’s cafe. Plus, she promotes Oakland-made goods by keeping a shelf stocked with wares by locals. Tres bien!”

Posted on 02/23/07 by OaklandGoods