Shake the Tree (67 Salem Street) embodies everything that we here at LBD love and cherish about that hidden gem of shopping: the boutique. There’s just something about stepping into a boutique that you can’t capture anywhere else: that small, cozy atmosphere, those things that would make such a great gift for so-and-so, and those adorable knick knacks that you just can’t put your finger on what you would do with them. Nestled between Laundromats and Italian restaurants in the North End, Shake the Tree is literally the cute girl next door.
Stepping into the store, the first thing that caught our attention was Shake the Tree’s jewelry. Cases are filled with dazzling rings, earrings, and necklaces, all handmade by a variety of local designers. Unfortunately, it is a tad on the expensive side: most pieces price upwards of $85. The clothing and purses also generally run on the more pricey side of the spectrum- though you can bet none of your girl friends will be able to find the same looks at H&M.
But not to be discouraged, my fellow shoppers. At boutiques, this is merely the risk that we run: because for every potential splurge, the unexpected bargain will also be found.
We couldn’t get enough of Shake the Tree’s inexpensive notebooks, stationery, and wrapping paper adorned with fun designs, even the occasional glitter splash. Adorable and affordable winter hats, gloves, and scarves can also be found, along with fun lamps and ceramic bowls. Soft jersey t-shirts emblazoned with horse sketches or the word ‘VOTE’ begged to be adopted into our closets. But what was our ultimate find at Shake the Tree? Their perfumes and soaps. Smelling good never seemed so fun (and so affordable)! Those one-of-a-kind perfumes you just can’t match in department stores line the store’s shelves, varying in size, with prices ranging from $19 to $52. With names like Let Them Eat Cake, Mexican Cocoa, Flowering Willow and Lotus, and French Kiss, we just had to test out every vial! The soaps were even better, the most expensive just hitting ten bucks.
The bottom line: with something for everyone and every pocketbook, you won’t be able to resist Shake the Tree’s dazzling array of gifts and goodies।
By Becky White
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