Tag: shops

The Westside Provisions District is known for its variety of local boutiques and specialty shops (custom paper, preserves), and its two latest retail announcements—the locally based Little Barn Apothecary and a bridal shop, Fabulous Frocks—hit both of those marks.

Yurman himself was in town to introduce his new Solari collection, which includes bracelets, rings, and necklaces that are daintier and simpler than the typical Yurman fare. “It’s not my first nature,” says Yurman in his New York accent of this more “discreet” collection. “But this time I wanted it to be simple, to the point.”

Katie Hyatt launched Signora e Mare, an online shop offering vintage goods and plain, embossed, and letterpress paper products that she creates herself in a Marietta workshop.

Peloton, maker of the at-home stationery bike du jour, is opening a showroom this summer, and Ivivva, Lululemon’s spinoff for the younger generation, will have a grand opening this weekend. If you’re more fashion, you can look out for UNOde50, where you’ll find tough-girl metal jewelry handcrafted in Spain.

Ponce City Market is home to plenty of big-name stores, but on the second floor, you’ll find something a bit more personal. Citizen Supply, an artisan marketplace, has the feel of a well-curated flea market.

Since turning 40 six years ago, I’ve been waiting for my midlife crisis to start. Only recently did it occur to me that I’m already neck-deep in it, and that perhaps I’m like the frog in the slow-to-boil water who didn’t think to jump out until it was too late.