Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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248 | AUGUST 2015 nshoremag.com SHOP photograph by Rachael Kloss shelves of Savoir Faire, which feels more like a cozy and impeccably designed home than a gift shop. Experienced staff are always on hand to give design advice or recommend the coolest new pieces to spruce up a room. 23 Barnard St., Andover, 978- 409-6188, savoirfairehome.com SWEETWATER TRADING COMPANY The new Marblehead location of this perennial North Shore favorite embodies the local nautical flavor in a cozy shop full of New England-made maritime gifts. Beach bags printed with vintage local maps, driftwood photo frames, and Dune jewelry with sand from the nearby Devereux Beach capture the spirit of Marblehead, and keepsakes from Mariposa bring high style to the seaside town. Customers can also sport Marblehead pride with totes embroidered with the local zip code. 33 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead, 781-639-9933, sweetwaterandco.com ROOST & COMPANY Nowhere else in Salem can you find such an eclectic mix of inspired artistic creations and quirky gifts. Husband and wife team Jamie Metsch and Kate Leavy have a blast finding the coolest new products to line the shelves. Books, handmade knits, kitchen goods and linens, luxurious bath and body products, and funky gifts for kids are among their diverse offerings. Be sure to set aside some time when visiting Roost & Company— there is a lot to look at. 40 Front St., Salem, 978-744-4663, roostsalem.com R E A D E R S' C H O I C E R O O S T & C O M P A N Y HANDBAGS SOLE AMOUR Soon to enter its fifth year, "shoetique" Sole Amour has become the North Shore's go-to shop for shoes and for accessories of all kinds. With a particularly well-chosen selection of handbags, Sole Amour has the right clutch, wallet, or tote for any outfit. With designers like Sam Edelman and 49 Square Miles, fashionistas will love the boutique options. Totes from See Design make a great carry-all or beach bag, and a line of cross-body bags that convert to clutches helps bring an outfit from day to night. Wherever your handbag whims lead you, Sole Amour staff are there to give seasoned fashion advice, or just chat about a cool new piece. 10 Post Office Ave., Andover, 978-409-1541, soleamour.com C O N T E N D E R SHOE GALLEY Colorful purses, messenger bags, clutches, and wallets adorn the shelves of Marblehead's Shoe Galley. Handbags from Frye and Brighton clutches combine form and function for a style that will lend a pop of excitement to high-quality, hard-working handbags. 46 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead, 781-596-2468 R E A D E R S' C H O I C E P R E T T Y P O P P Y 43 Pleasant St., Newburyport, 978-462-1385, prettypoppystore.com Sole Amour