As a self-proclaimed “kidult” (yes, I’m almost 28, but plush toys have my heart), Jini Mini is my unexpected holiday haven.
Every corner of this Irvine store feels like it was made just for me – and probably for anyone who’s ever had a borderline unhealthy obsession with plush toys.
The boutique may be small, but it packs a punch with its impressive collection of Jellycat, Miffy and Snoopy plush toys. As soon as you step inside, you’re greeted by a Christmas tree decked out in Jellycat ornaments, with shelves brimming with quirky treasures like peanut-shaped reindeer (which are almost always out of stock), toilet rolls (a fan favorite) and a colorful assortment of plush avocados, eggplants, croissants and even boiled eggs. During the holiday season, you also can’t miss the Miffys and Snoopys dressed in festive Santa outfits.
Jini Mini truly gets me in the giving spirit — or maybe just the buying spirit — every time I pop in.
The boutique is located in the Orchard Hills Shopping Center and is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Where to go: 3911 Portola Pkwy., Irvine.
Jini Mini is an Irvine boutique at the Orchard Hills Shopping Center, that features plush items, like these whimsical potted plants, and other gifts for children. The store will be moving to a bigger location in Feb. at the District in Tustin. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Jini Mini is an Irvine boutique at the Orchard Hills Shopping Center, that features plush items, like these whimsical potted plants, and other gifts for children. The store will be moving to a bigger location in Feb. at the District in Tustin. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Jini Mini is an Irvine boutique at the Orchard Hills Shopping Center, that features plush items, like this whimsical potted plant, and other gifts for children. The store will be moving to a bigger location in Feb. at the District in Tustin. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Jini Mini store at the Orchard Hills Shopping Center in Irvine, features non-toxic nail polish for children and other gift items including plush toys on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The boutique will be moving to the Tustin District in February. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Jini Mini store associate Sage Smith stocks plush items at the Orchard Hills Shopping Center boutique in Irvine on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The shop will be moving to a bigger location at the District in Tustin in February. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Jeannie Yoon, owner of Jini Mini, an Irvine boutique featuring plush items and gifts, like children’s sunscreen and makeup mirrors, at her Orchard Hills Shopping Center store on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The shop will be moving in February to a bigger location at the District in Tustin. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Jini Mini store associate and media coordinator, Mikayla Trinh, stocks a display of plush items at the Orchard Hills Shopping Center boutique in Irvine on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The store will be moving to a bigger location at the District in Tustin in February. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Jeannie Yoon, owner of Jini Mini, an Irvine boutique featuring plush items and gifts, at her Orchard Hills Shopping Center store on Irvine on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The sthop will be moving in February to a bigger location at the District in Tustin. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
1 of 8
Jini Mini is an Irvine boutique at the Orchard Hills Shopping Center, that features plush items, like these whimsical potted plants, and other gifts for children. The store will be moving to a bigger location in Feb. at the District in Tustin. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
