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| - Don't hate. I fully support Roosevelt Row and all the galleries and shops that are trying to differentiate themselves.
Yet, on that note, I can't find any reason to hang around Conspire for more than 30 minutes. Maybe it's meant to be a store you browse, looking at the interesting buttons and books, perusing the t-shirts and scarves. I was very tempted to buy a scarf I saw for $12. I figure I'll have to go back sometime soon to see if it's still there.
Ok, so maybe I should back up first. I pulled up to the corner of 5th St. and Garfield around 5:30 p.m. I was looking for 901 5th St, since this is where Yelp told me I'd find Conspire. I easily saw 903. I knew The Lost Leaf was in walking distance. I just didn't see 901. I guess sometimes i get caught up in the specifics, for if I had stopped looking for numbers and focused instead on letters, I would have seen the "Conspire" sign on the lawn. In any case, when I pulled up, Conspire wasn't open. I first took notice when a man pulled up, got out of his car, went inside and switched a sign on that brightly read "Open." Ah-ha. Bulls-eye.
Already off to a bad start, wouldn't you say? In any case, I vaguely remember this place from a First Friday I went to a couple months back. Once inside, my memory was jogged fully. But, my friend and I decided it would be fun to explore the place. The man behind the counter had started to brew coffee. He was a nice guy, asking what brought us out on the chilly evening. He also let us know there are plenty of books in the back of the house that we can browse and check out - all we have to do is write our info down on the sheet hanging on the wall. Talk about trust.
From t-shirts and hand-drawn buttons and boxes to hats and rings, this place has a wide selection of random things to enjoy. If I had the cash on me, I would have snatched up the scarf and a couple other items I thought would make great gifts.
When I think of Conspire, I think of a place you have in mind. It's not like you'll go out of your way to go here, unless you know specifically you want something from the store. Then you'll probably go back. Atleast that's what I plan to do.
I give Conspire 3.5 stars.
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