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| - Shortly before Christmas I still had a few names on my list that I was drawing a huge blank on. One of whom was my mother-in-law. Boy and I had a few things picked out, but it needed something else --I'm big on thoughtful gifting.
His family is Indian, and they really enjoy symbolism. I'd read somewhere that giving a gift in the form of an elephant suggests that you hold the recipient in very high regard. Nothing could be more true, so when I noticed a large selection of sparkling brooches, several of which were shaped like elephants, I had to stop in. The father and daughter who were minding the shop were great, and while helping me pick out the perfect gift, we chatted easily. I browsed about for a while --there's so much to look at there-- and managed to find a few pretty hair pins to glam out an up-do I'd recently mastered.
Great selection, great prices, family-owned and operated. I will most certainly be back, in search of more pretty unique pieces that you wont find in a chain store. I would not recommend going here if youre in a rush, because there is a TON to look at and it can be a bit overwhelming. I also would not recommend going during busy times, (like the day before halloween?) because its not a very big space and with costumes covering every available surface and even the ceiling, I imagine it would become claustrophobic hell in a hurry. Pick a quiet Tuesday afternoon when you have time to browse and I guarantee you'll have a ball.
The perfect ending to this little tale: His mother loves the brooch, and my hair looked fabulous.
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