This place had beautiful eclectic items, but unfortunately the shop owner followed me around the store the entire time. I took a picture of a few items that I was thinking of purchasing and having shipped home, being that I am visiting and she immediately ran over asking why I was taking pictures. I explained that I was only taking them for myself and she said ok. A moment later she returned telling me I can't take pictures of the artists names and when I asked why is that, she replied "for the artist's privacy". Later her husband asked me what I do for a living. And then she inquired further about my profession as a creative director and artist, whether I had a website. And the looking over my shoulder and my husband's, the entire time we were in the shop continued until I finally got so uncomfortable that we left. It's a shame because there were some beautiful pieces that my mother and I had planned to purchase and now I'm not even sure of the artists names to try to find them elsewhere. Too bad for the store and for the artist's who sell their work there. If you don't want people taking pictures, just tell them directly or post a sign. Really disappointed with how we were treated.
IN RESPONSE TO THE BELOW: I appreciate your thoughtful response, but it is inaccurate. NO notes were being taken by me, at all. I was simply taking a few pictures of items I might order from YOUR store later on because I was inspired by your collection and our suitcases could not hold anymore. I took ONE picture of the bottom of one item so that I could call and mention the name later for purchasing. It seems you completely misperceived the interaction, as my family was extremely uncomfortable as well, which is why my mother stopped browsing the store and sat at your counter while I continued looking. An unfortunate missed opportunity for all it, seems. Wishing you the best of luck and that perhaps in the future you might treat others visiting your shop with a bit more trust or be direct and ask that no pictures be taken for the reasons you stated. It is a beautifully curated collection, but a very uncomfortable shopping experience. read more