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| - Very interesting store, and that's a compliment! I would give them three stars although they were the ONLY store open on a Monday in Belmont!! I can't say I'd recommend a stop at Piccolo unless you're already in Belmont putzing around (there's not much to do here, and a "short" look through this store will take up a lot of time!) The store itself is quite large, consisting of TWO levels and a plethora of vendors. Individual vendors own their own "spaces" while the two ladies running the shop have items throughout the store.
I wish I had an eye for interior design or could picture individual items in classy ways. Unfortunately, all I see is STUFF, which I hate! I am a lover of minimalism and decluttering my house often, thus Piccolo was oddly overwhelming to me: every surface is covered [even the bathrooms!!]. However, whether you're looking for holiday decor: Christmas, Easter, etc., a funky gift for a friend or a special antique: if you're not terrified of becoming a hoarder, you're almost guaranteed to find something here! The vendors discount items often and you'll find an assortment of thing to make you smile, including bad grammar: "your beautiful in every single way!!", "Asian Schene" [scene] and "fills like silk" among other creative sayings. A local family member shops here often and told me if a vendor prices an item too low, the owners will buy it and re-sell it for double to triple the amount. They're definitely trying to make money here and many prices are "FIRM!"
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