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polychromatic) wrote2019-04-16 10:24 pm
polychromatic) wrote2019-04-16 10:24 pm
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Have you ever walked into a store and bought something just because it seemed like a nice place and you want it to survive?
Because I sure did today.
A cute little cafe/gift shop recently opened two blocks away from me, and it has all the whimsical, twee little touches that tugs at my heart a little. It has little cloud lamps and a full moon hanging from the ceiling, cute and quirky greeting cards, journals both modern and leather-bound, quick-drying ink pens and wax seals and stamps, and kid's books and jewelry dishes in the shape of a Boston Terrier, amongst other things.
It's so niche and specific in the market it is trying to cater to that I am concerned it is going to fade away in my neighbourhood and that corner lot will be empty once again.
(I say this as someone who is not a great spender, though I have loosened up the strings on my coin purse over the years.)
I walked in with every intention of buying something, and then floundered around because I am always flustered when I am the only customer in a store. I found a pen I can use at work to sign sympathy cards that hopefully means I won't cause unsightly smudging anymore. I found a cute Paddington Bear bookmark, since I have been (successfully!) borrowing books from my local library. But that doesn't amount to much in the grand scheme of things, so I ventured to the little glass table display of jewelry. Some admittedly gorgeous pieces bore little handwritten tags with prices that were upwards of $500, and my heart sank a little. My Scrooge-like ways have almost never let me part with money for any jewelry over $50!
A more nature and foliage-based collection was also displayed, and I zoned in on a delicate little silver ring. Still over $50 but a little bit more within my means and it suited my limited "fashion sensibilities".
I have thicker-than-average knuckles, so I thought "Well, if it doesn't fit, then it's not meant to be!"
So of course it fit perfectly.
Ah well, it's nice to spoil myself once in awhile and hopefully my contribution will help keep this little place afloat!
Because I sure did today.
A cute little cafe/gift shop recently opened two blocks away from me, and it has all the whimsical, twee little touches that tugs at my heart a little. It has little cloud lamps and a full moon hanging from the ceiling, cute and quirky greeting cards, journals both modern and leather-bound, quick-drying ink pens and wax seals and stamps, and kid's books and jewelry dishes in the shape of a Boston Terrier, amongst other things.
It's so niche and specific in the market it is trying to cater to that I am concerned it is going to fade away in my neighbourhood and that corner lot will be empty once again.
(I say this as someone who is not a great spender, though I have loosened up the strings on my coin purse over the years.)
I walked in with every intention of buying something, and then floundered around because I am always flustered when I am the only customer in a store. I found a pen I can use at work to sign sympathy cards that hopefully means I won't cause unsightly smudging anymore. I found a cute Paddington Bear bookmark, since I have been (successfully!) borrowing books from my local library. But that doesn't amount to much in the grand scheme of things, so I ventured to the little glass table display of jewelry. Some admittedly gorgeous pieces bore little handwritten tags with prices that were upwards of $500, and my heart sank a little. My Scrooge-like ways have almost never let me part with money for any jewelry over $50!
A more nature and foliage-based collection was also displayed, and I zoned in on a delicate little silver ring. Still over $50 but a little bit more within my means and it suited my limited "fashion sensibilities".
I have thicker-than-average knuckles, so I thought "Well, if it doesn't fit, then it's not meant to be!"
So of course it fit perfectly.
Ah well, it's nice to spoil myself once in awhile and hopefully my contribution will help keep this little place afloat!