Simply Charming

This is a dangerous little shop to have (re)-opened in my neighborhood recently, because if there is anything I like, it’s tchotchkes. It’s filled to the brim with fun greeting cards, interesting jewelry, tchotckes, handbags… basically the perfect place to pick up a quick gift, at a variety of price points.
I stopped in with a friend on the store’s grand opening day and found a lot of stuff that I… er…needed: some cheeky birthday cards, a cat calendar (because duh). And a lot of stuff that I eyeballed for future birthday/​coworker/​Christmas gifts for various others in my life.
During the grand opening, there was a trunk show going on – not sure if that will be a regular feature, but it was very nice to see some local flavor mixed in with the Anne Taintor business card holders and Blue Q products. I got a chance to chat with the owner and she was welcoming and friendly. Plus there was a special guest dachshund in the store.
Simply Charming was a fixture on Lee for a few years, then moved to University Heights, and is now back on the street in a bigger space, where CUT Hair Studio used to be located. It’s a welcome addition to the neighborhood. I’ll definitely be a regular here!
Bonus points for use of the term «bibelots» on the store’s sign!