From paintings made in the 1800s to bracelets made in New Hampshire a few weeks ago, you’ll find it all at Whims, a new shop downtown at the corner of North State and Warren streets.
Open since July 20, this shop sells new, used and antique furniture, works of art, housewares and other interesting things you didn’t know you needed until now (like a cow-themed tea set).
The idea is to have all one-of-a-kind pieces, things you can’t find anywhere else, said Dana Merrill, who co-owns the store with his sister Catherine Sweeney.
“There’s something in our store for every living creature in your house,” he said. This means parents, kids, grandparents, pets – you name it.
When you walk in, you feel like you’re in an upscale boutique, only more eclectic. But don’t be turned off – “Everyone can afford to shop here,” Merrill said. There are dolls for $8 and big pieces of furniture for more than that, and all kinds of things in between.
Since everything is one-of-a-kind, you never know what you’ll find, and if you like something, you have to act fast on it – there’s not another one out back.
The store, at 10 N. State St., is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 10 to 7 on Fridays, and 10 to 5 on Saturdays and Sundays (closed Monday). Go to todayswhim.com or find them on Facebook for more info.
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