We're having a Valentine's Day pop-up Candy Shop!

Valentine's Day is coming right up (it's this coming Saturday, folks!) and we can't wait! This year, we're having a pop-up candy shop full of all your favorite penny candy, darling letterpress tags and beautiful ribbon. Stop in and fill a bag with sweets for your sweetie, grab the perfect card and top it off with a thoughtful gift and you'll certainly give Cupid a run for his money. 

The pop-up shop will take place Friday and Saturday (10am-6pm) so whether you're a plan-ahead type or a last minute kind of Valentine, we've got you covered!

Check out a few of our favorite Valentine's Day cards and gifts below and check out more cards HERE. We hope to see you soon!

The perfect card: 

(Cards, top image to bottom image: Oddball Press, Gus & Ruby Letterpress, Sugar Paper, Rifle Paper, Mr. Boddington's Studio, The Social Type)

And some lovely gifts

 For an at-home spa day:

 

  

For a romantic meal: 

For a cozy weekend in the mountains: 

(Gifts, top image to bottom image: Herbivore Botanicals, Hand in Hand Soap Co., Kinfolk Table, Mason Shaker bar set, Baggu weekender, Rifle In Bloom books)

 

Falling for Forestbound

Honestly, who doesn't love a great bag? Fashionable and practical, these Forestbound bags are an all time favorite here at the store. Each bag is made by hand with vintage fabric, meaning that these are truly one of a kind! The designer, Alice, really out did herself with our "wishlist" of what we wanted for this order. Speaking of wishlists, we have a feeling more than one of these will be ending up on someone's list. 

One of a kind 1940s print feed sack fabric with 3 front pockets, leather handles and bottom
$210 | Handmade in Boston, MA

 

 One of a kind 1940's printed cotton tote with WW2 navy canvas pocket and 

leather handles.
$170 | Handmade in Boston, MA

 One of a kind 1930's printed feed sack tote with WW2 canvas pocket and leather handles.
$170 | Handmade in Boston, MA

 One of a kind layered 1930's-1950's canvas from feed sacks and duffel bags with leather 

handles and bottom
$210 | Handmade in Boston, MA

One of a kind 1930's chambray tote with WW2 canvas pocket and leather handles.
$170 | Handmade in Boston, MA

On the Rocks - Custom Portsmouth bar glasses!

Afternoon gang!

So we're into the final stretch. The shop has been filled to the brim with shoppers for the past few weeks and we have had such a blast helping you find the perfect gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list. We know that with the shorter season though, you are all still looking for ideas and pick-ups for those on your list who tend to be more difficult to buy for. If you're a local, or if you have a loved one who adores our little historic town as much as we do - this gift idea will blow your socks off!

Custom made especially for our store, these sets of bar glasses from Sisters of Los Angeles are so fun and a great gift for a guy or gal, young or old! The bright designs give a funky flair to the iconic details of the town of Portsmouth - from our beloved tugboats to the quick current of the Piscataqua river. Plus, they're designed and manufactured right in California with organic inks. We love these glasses and hope that you will too!

Happy shopping and safe driving during the next week and a half of madness. Take a moment to enjoy the snow, breathe deep and drink tea knowing that soon the rush will slow down, and sing some carols in the shower tomorrow morning. It's the holiday season for goodness sakes, you have to enjoy as many bits of it as you can because it will be over before you know it!

Oh, and BIG thanks to Matt Berkowitz for taking these lovely photos for us.

Big hugs and warm wishes, pals!
Lizzy