I stopped in on Saturday -- seemed like a very cool place and everyone was really into it. There must have been 40 people inside. The stuff was a mix between classic antiques and more interesting, quirky old things -- but not junk at all. More like the kind of really cool old things you see once in a while and wish you knew where to find for your own place.
More interesting was what the owner, Alex, had to say about the place. It might sound a little idealistic, but he talked a lot about giving to the community that his store is in, and about how much more sustainable businesses would be if they cross-pollinated the community. He said he'd be giving money to rooftop films, and his kids' school, among others.
I was pretty impressed. These are the same things that go out of business, or cut arts programs, in times like these. Besides, anyone noticed lately how many shops are empty along Atlantic these days? I can't think of anything about this store opening that isn't good for the community. I'd rather see it than another Atomic Wings or Lucky Jeans.
I stopped in on Saturday -- seemed like a very cool place and everyone was really into it. There must have been 40 people inside. The stuff was a mix between classic antiques and more interesting, quirky old things -- but not junk at all. More like the kind of really cool old things you see once in a while and wish you knew where to find for your own place.
More interesting was what the owner, Alex, had to say about the place. It might sound a little idealistic, but he talked a lot about giving to the community that his store is in, and about how much more sustainable businesses would be if they cross-pollinated the community. He said he'd be giving money to rooftop films, and his kids' school, among others.
I was pretty impressed. These are the same things that go out of business, or cut arts programs, in times like these. Besides, anyone noticed lately how many shops are empty along Atlantic these days? I can't think of anything about this store opening that isn't good for the community. I'd rather see it than another Atomic Wings or Lucky Jeans.
Posted by: ASL5340 at March 23, 2009 9:25 PM in response to Streetlevel: New Boutique Opens on Court Street