Local Jewelry designers

The South End of Boston has got some fantastic shops.  Turtle on Tremont Street is no exception.  The store is filled with women's clothing that comes from emerging designers from around the world.  My favorite thing in the store is the hand made jewelry made mostly by local Boston artists.  As you have probably figured out, I love interesting and unique pieces of jewelry that people stare at and want to talk to you about.  The stuff there would definitely get other women begging you to tell them where you got it.

The clothing lines in the store are also unique and really cool.  All of the clothes come from people who are "emerging", or coming out of their shell (hence the name Turtle).  Each piece is different and something that you would definitely not find anywhere else.  So whether you are looking to take home a one of a kind piece of clothing or jewelry, you should go to Turtle in Boston's South End.  I bet you will emerge with something beautiful.
619A Tremont Street
617-266-2610

Handmade gifts in Boston

I am continually talking about how I love to find that unique thing when I go travelling that will make me remember my trip.  I also love finding gifts for other people for their birthdays or holidays that are special.  Even better if they are made by a local artist.  Well, when I was in Boston last week, I found a store that had so many beautiful, unique things I almost needed a shopping cart to get home.  Gifted (on the corner of Tremont and Dartmouth) is a fabulous store that carries just about everything you could want.

Handblown glass, gorgeous pashminas, jewelry, handbags and more.  Many things in the store are made by local artists, but there are also pieces from Africa, Mexico and other countries around the world.  It is really a fantastic little store with prices that are nice to your wallet.  Christmas is coming and soon we will all be in that frenzied shopping mode, but if you shop at Gifted your holiday gift getting might just be a little easier and more rewarding.  You can also visit them online.  Of course don't be surprised if you end up buying something for yourself.  You just might not be able to resist!
2 Dartmouth St.
603-494-8391