NEAR BUY#SHOPWHEREYOULIVE MORE AT WESTFIELDAREA.COM/MADSKILLSSHOPPER’S NOTEBOOK...If you’re looking totake part in an innovativecandle recycleprogram, look nofarther than Garwood,where the newlyopened Love Valentine{pronounced Valen-TEEN}Boutique has launchedthis hard to find service.“No one is doing it andpeople love the idea,”explained Joeanne Valentine,the boutique’sowner. “It’s new to themarket.”Valentine, a self-proclaimedcandle lover, saysthe idea is simple. Peoplecan enjoy their candlesand bring their used vesselsto her and she willcreate a brandnew candleusing high-qualitysoy-coconutwax, naturalproducts andtoxin-freescents...Westfield’sretail scenefor men got aboost with therecent openingof Bespokeby Gambert, ashop that offersmade-to-order shirts,accessories and readyto-wear-apparelfor allseasons and occasions...If you’re in the marketfor vintage furniture, astop in Garwood wouldbe a wise decision withthe opening this winter ofCheech and Roo on NorthAvenue...Essential oils oftenpromise help, but, theydo come with risks if notused properly, or for theright reasons.“Essential oils are everywherethese days, butwith so much conflictinginformation out there,it can become overwhelmingwith questionslike: where do I start?”posted Christa Teevan,the Founder of The OilsRoom in Downtown Westfield.The shop,co-located withVia Nutritionon Elmer Street,promises astraight forwardapproachto educatingshoppers aboutessential oils...Warby Parker,the eyeglassesInside Bespoke retailer thatby Gambert was born online,has openedits highly-anticipatedlocation in DowntownWestfield...Since the mid-1970s,20 westfieldarea Number 5 online at westfieldarea.comWax on tap in Garwoodthe JuxtaposeGallery o nElm Street hasplayed an importantrole inthe arts communityof Westfieldand the surroundingarea,but, despite itsbeloved statusin Downtown,it too couldn’tfight the ongoingconsumershift from instoreto online.“Juxtapose Galleryhas beena treasure inWestfield sincethe 1970s,”posted the Juxtaposeteam on its social mediachannels. “But, like manyothers, we have becomevictim to the recession ofsmall business/brick andmortar. This week marksthe beginning of our closingsale.”Owner Danielle D’Amicothanked all of her clientsfor their loyalty andfriendship throughout theyears. She did hint thata new business ventureawaits online...After more than 70 yearsin business, the CastleBootery in DowntownWestfield closed. Thepopular children’s shoestore announced itsdemise to customers viaemail.“We want to thank allof you for your supportand patronage over theyears,” the email read.“We have greatly enjoyedworking with youand your childrenand will miss thecommunity.” ...The new owner ofthe independentlyowned and operatedBell’s Pharmacy o nNorth Union Avenueis promising continuedimprovementsto the longtimeCranford institution.Samir Talati took overBell’s in 2016 and hassince stepped-up thepharmacy’s game, includingthe items it stocksand the services it providesfor customers. Thestore now sells books,greeting cards, cosmeticsand even toys, accordingto the CranfordDowntown Business andEconomic DevelopmentOffice.The beloved WilliamsNursery on SpringfieldAvenue celebrated itsannual Spring awakening{sounds grander thanre-opening} in March witha burst of floral pics onFacebook.The Witch Baby Soape-merchant that made aname for itself online,amassing a cult-like fanbase{they have nearly200K Instagram followers}for its occult bathand body products hasopened a long-awaitedbrick-and-mortar locationin Downtown Cranford.Witch Baby Soap’s storefrontswung open itsdoors on May 1 at 11Eastman Street, allowingits fans to experience itsfull line of vegan and crueltybeauty products in awhole new way.The company’s uniquetwist is that alongsideits bath bombs, candles,soaps, body oils andscrubs, comes spell boxesand other witchcraft-inspiredgoods. •Warby Parker of Westfield.
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