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What’s Mayan is Yours
TisTiK
54 Church St.,
Cambridge
617-661-0900
Harvard Square’s newest
boutique, TisTiK, brings an
authentic slice of Mexican style
north of the border to New
England. Named for the ancient
Mayan word for “a warm welcome
to you,” TisTiK boasts
handcrafted goods—from funky
sterling silver jewelry to
unusual home décor—by Mexican
artisans. Recent finds at the
boutique include handbags made
out of candy wrappers and scraps
of paper created by inmates in a
Taxco, Mexico jail, as well as
picture frames adorned with
Mexican-grown coffee beans and
cinnamon. Exotic yet retaining a
simple, homespun aesthetic,
TisTiK is fairly bursting with
unique gifts for that special
someone—or just for yourself!
—Josh B. Wardrop |
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Eyes (on) Front
 Front
25 Channel Center St.,
Fort Point
857-362-7289
www.bobsyouruncle.com
Quirky dishware and creative
tote bags aren’t what warehouses
usually specialize in. New home
goods store Front, however,
offers funky knick-knacks in a
minimalist warehouse store,
packed with colorful products
like melamine dishware in shades
of hot pink and orange
emblazoned with sayings like
“Granny’s Restaurant” and “Rod’s
Steak House.” More vibrant and
imaginative goods come in the
form of rainbow-colored espresso
cups, stacked and sold in a
tower (pictured above), as well
as a collection of gray felt
handbags and purses that lie
flat or zip into shape. The
whimsical outlet is operated by
local online distributors Bob’s
Your Uncle (British émigrés
Martin and Michele Yeeles),
named for an English expression
that translates to “everything’s
fine.” And, at Front, everything
is.
—Eva Medoff
The Lap of Luxe-ury
MiniLuxe
296 Newbury St.
857-362-7444
A little luxury can go a long
way, especially at newly opened
Newbury nail salon MiniLuxe.
Described as a “beauty lounge,”
Miniluxe lets its visitors kick
back in a relaxing atmosphere of
white and gray walls and
ultrasuede couches. Heralded for
its highly hygienic hand, foot
and skin care treatments, the
salon also sells handbags,
makeup and other trendy gifts in
its retail boutique. Affordable
manicures and pedicures abound,
or customers can splurge on a
Diva Treatment manicure with
hydrating hand mask and extended
massage. MiniLuxe also boasts a
stylish space for private girls’
night out parties, allowing you
to experience the beauty bliss
with your best gals.
—Eva Medoff |
