Colleen Malik and Karen Juel Hatch prepare fresh cut flowers at Chapman’s Greenhouse in Beverly Farms. This time of year, the shop gets flower deliveries every day, and this one was all local, with bright, fluffy orange tulips from Groveland, Massachusetts in front. This is a busy season for the team at Chapman’s, with gardeners racing to prep their outdoor spaces for planting and—as seen here—preparations for Mother’s Day gifting at a peak.
Every item at Susan Muzio Blake’s Muzio Designs on John Wise Avenue feels hand-picked. Like a light, Goodlinens organic woven hair towel, $36, a beech wood hairbrush, $27, or an indulgent LAFCO candle (which has a cult following), $45.
Muzio Designs 55 John Wise Avenue, Essex (978) 890-7160
Shop owner Erika Curtis moved the store’s former location in Manchester to a new, amazing space overlooking the marshes of the Essex River in a newly renovated historic brick shop on Main Street. Shop fans will enjoy the new, light-filled space. Hand poured Paddywax soy candle, $34, fun Papaya change purse, $11.50, Mistral Hand Cream in Camelia Iris, $18, Earrings, $16.
Cuddlefish 116 Main Street, Essex (978) 890-7268
Georgiana Richards has a little something for every Mom. Here, beach loving moms will love this Sal N Rays towel and wrap with an SPF of 50, $38. Or for the more grounded, crystals to keep her zen. Amethyst, $46, or blue Celestite, $42.
Sea Meadow 7 Main Street Essex (978) 768-3441
A flower bomb is always a good idea. Linda Brown of All Purpose Flowers is readying for Mother’s Day and taking orders for pick up or Cape Ann delivery (by “the nicest guy, my Dad”) from 4 May through 9 May. Arrangements $50 - $150.
All Purpose Flowers 29 Lexington Avenue, Magnolia (978) 473-6258
The Manchester charm and the Essex charm created exclusively by N. Larson Jewelry Design.
Both charms available in either 14k gold, $468, or sterling silver, $168. (Chain not included). Call for an appointment.
N. Larson Jewelry Designs 144 Main Street, Essex (978) 768-4569
Every item at Susan Muzio Blake’s Muzio Designs on John Wise Avenue feels hand-picked. Like a light, Goodlinens organic woven hair towel, $36, a beech wood hairbrush, $27, or an indulgent LAFCO candle (which has a cult following), $45.
Muzio Designs 55 John Wise Avenue, Essex (978) 890-7160
Georgiana Richards has a little something for every Mom. Here, beach loving moms will love this Sal N Rays towel and wrap with an SPF of 50, $38. Or for the more grounded, crystals to keep her zen. Amethyst, $46, or blue Celestite, $42.
Sea Meadow 7 Main Street Essex (978) 768-3441
Colleen Malik and Karen Juel Hatch prepare fresh cut flowers at Chapman’s Greenhouse in Beverly Farms. This time of year, the shop gets flower deliveries every day, and this one was all local, with bright, fluffy orange tulips from Groveland, Massachusetts in front. This is a busy season for the team at Chapman’s, with gardeners racing to prep their outdoor spaces for planting and—as seen here—preparations for Mother’s Day gifting at a peak.
Mom is what it’s all about. And while this weekend features a town-wide sidewalk sale in Manchester, over in Essex there are lovely things you can pick up for Mom with a little time to spare. But if you’re going with flowers, get your orders in early, with Chapman’s in Beverly Farms or All Purpose Flowers in Magnolia. All local. All good.
