Magic cabinet of curiosities, sparkly hidden treasures, past worlds that are half-hidden but reveal themselves slowly...all these phrases came into my mind when I attended a holiday party at Modern Relics. This is one of the most beautiful shops, and Alix Bluh, the proprietess and jewelry maker extraordinaire has create such a music box of an environment...
The night I was there the festivities included all sorts of tea tastings, lovely little snacks of sweets and savories all presented on vintage china. This, as well as being a way to create a convivial shopping experience, also served to showcase other talented folks as well (true generosity...). Lots of vintage vitrines filled with Alix's visions...the jewelry has a real sense of history and totemic symbolism...lots of references to the Victorian era as well as some more modern interpretations.
The evening was twinkly-y and glorious and I found myself wishing for so many things in this shop...I got very lucky, indeed. My sons and husband somehow managed to be very sneaky and I received my all-time favorite necklace the next morning (my birthday)...beautifully wrapped in a tiny linen envelope bag. I am scrimping and saving and even working extra shifts to buy myself another piece of this jewelry (and that's saying something since i do not especially care to spend my extra days off inside the hospital where I work!!)...and it's all worth it!
Go and see for yourself...I don't know the hours, but if you call, I am pretty certain something could be arranged.This is a place where you cannot just pop in quickly...take your time, and your wallet and do not expect to pick up a "little something" for your new outfit. These pieces are for a life-time and require some time, and, I think you will be really happy with the financial and temporal investment. read more