39 Railroad Street
Great Barrington
Next door to the scary La Pace is the peace and love monger Crystal Essence. This is the kind of place where you can buy crystals and self-help books and nice smelling candles. They also have a very nice selection of jewelery. However, the best aspect of this store is how lovely the staff is. They seem to love working there and they are delighted you have stopped by whether or not you buy anything.
I think the owner of La Pace should spend some time over in this store.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
La Pace bed and bath
Railroad Street
Great Barrington, MA
I went into La Pace today to see if they ahd a tub caddy for my clawfoot tub. They have just moved from Main Street to Railroad St, into the space formerly occupied by Gatsby's. Apparently, something happened so that either the store owner only ended up renting half the space because she wanted to, or the building owner only wanted to rent her half the space and the store owner isn't happy about it. So the store looks like it is only sorta kinda unpacked, and there is a window display with some statuary (I think a Buddha) and colorful fabrics and a for rent sign in one of the front windows.
I went in and said what I was looking for and I was directed to a corner, not very charmingly. And then an older couple comes in, looking for a store that would have the fabrics and buddha. They get in a conversation with the owner who tells them what a jerk the building owner is, and when the husband tried to make a helpful suggestion about setting up the space, she bit his head off: "Great. I'll set up a suggestion box and you come back tomorrow and write that one down."
By that time another store clerk had come over to help me and I was in no mood to give this owner my business. But I didn't want the owner to yell at me if I left either. It's so pleasant to feel terrorized by a proprietor. Luckily, they didn't have th tub caddy I had in stock so I could leave legitimately.
I will not be returning there anytime soon...
Great Barrington, MA
I went into La Pace today to see if they ahd a tub caddy for my clawfoot tub. They have just moved from Main Street to Railroad St, into the space formerly occupied by Gatsby's. Apparently, something happened so that either the store owner only ended up renting half the space because she wanted to, or the building owner only wanted to rent her half the space and the store owner isn't happy about it. So the store looks like it is only sorta kinda unpacked, and there is a window display with some statuary (I think a Buddha) and colorful fabrics and a for rent sign in one of the front windows.
I went in and said what I was looking for and I was directed to a corner, not very charmingly. And then an older couple comes in, looking for a store that would have the fabrics and buddha. They get in a conversation with the owner who tells them what a jerk the building owner is, and when the husband tried to make a helpful suggestion about setting up the space, she bit his head off: "Great. I'll set up a suggestion box and you come back tomorrow and write that one down."
By that time another store clerk had come over to help me and I was in no mood to give this owner my business. But I didn't want the owner to yell at me if I left either. It's so pleasant to feel terrorized by a proprietor. Luckily, they didn't have th tub caddy I had in stock so I could leave legitimately.
I will not be returning there anytime soon...
Paperdilly stationer
Paperdilly
54 Main Street
Lee, MA
www.paperdilly.com
I drove by Paperdilly for years when on vacation here and never stopped in. I was missing out. This is a true old-fashioned stationer, just like the place I went when I was a kid where my mom bought typewriter ribbon and I got tickets to use for our annual Carnival for Muscular Dystrophy. Staples cannot even dimly simulate the same charm and sense of possibility - what will I write in this great notebook?
I don't think they sell typewriter ribbon (although I wouldn't be surprised if they did), but they have a beautiful assortment of note cards, any stationary supplies you could need (I bought pencils and a legal pad today), and also some pretty accessories such as little bags and pencil cases. They also have a lovely and affordable selection of journals. Another plus of Paperdilly is the proprietor - she is very friendly and we always have a pleasant chat when I stop in.
54 Main Street
Lee, MA
www.paperdilly.com
I drove by Paperdilly for years when on vacation here and never stopped in. I was missing out. This is a true old-fashioned stationer, just like the place I went when I was a kid where my mom bought typewriter ribbon and I got tickets to use for our annual Carnival for Muscular Dystrophy. Staples cannot even dimly simulate the same charm and sense of possibility - what will I write in this great notebook?
I don't think they sell typewriter ribbon (although I wouldn't be surprised if they did), but they have a beautiful assortment of note cards, any stationary supplies you could need (I bought pencils and a legal pad today), and also some pretty accessories such as little bags and pencil cases. They also have a lovely and affordable selection of journals. Another plus of Paperdilly is the proprietor - she is very friendly and we always have a pleasant chat when I stop in.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Karen Allen Fiber Arts - great barrington
This store was featured on WCVB's Chronicle tonight and lo and behold, the proprietress is that Karen Allen of Raiders of the Lost Ark fame. I just wanted to put a plug in for the store because it has beautiful stuff - lots of cashmere and also gorgeous bags and other accessories. But if you want to buy, be prepared to spend some cash.
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