I'm going to have to describe The Curious Oyster Shoppe as simply adorable. Another of the newer shops along the junction end of High St in Thornbury, it's filled with jewellery, knick knacks, cards and women's and baby clothes, much of which is made from recycled materials. The clothes are particularly fun and generally one offs, but fairly pricey given the whole locally made/produced/eco-friendly aspect. There's also a really terrific range of cards with funny slogans and cute pictures, some of which have a local twist.
A lot of the jewellery is pretty distinctive, such as necklaces made out of old spoons and retro pendants. On the whole, it's basically the kind of store where you can't know what you're going to find in there on any given occasion, just that it'll be something special. At the moment there are some vintage inspired first aid and sewing kits stored in metal, biscuit-esque tins.
The owner is lovely and has a really natural smile that puts you at ease. A really fun shop that's great to drop into. read more