Boutique Hopping on the South Shore
If you’re searching for the perfect present for a friend or family member, or just in the mood to treat yourself to a little self-care gift (after all, you deserve it), South Shore boutiques have got you covered. Offering inviting atmospheres and unparalleled customer service, these local businesses take the stress out of shopping. Discover everything from stylish clothing and distinctive home accessories to unique handcrafted items made by local artisans. Be sure to shop small this holiday season and all year round!
Thacher & Spring
288 Main St., Hingham
thacherandspring.com
FB: @thacherandspring
IG: @thacherandspring
THACHER & SPRING
Thacher & Spring offers a carefully curated selection of home decor, textiles, kitchenware, gifts and more. The boutique has a relaxed, coastal vibe, with lots of natural textures, neutral colors and tiny pops of blue throughout the store that produce a calming, cohesive look. If you’re looking for a bit of direction and help with your decorating, in-home styling and decor refresh services are also available.
Colorblock candle and golden wick trimmer, available at Thacher & Spring.
Colorblock candle and golden wick trimmer, available at Thacher & Spring.
Colorblock candle and golden wick trimmer, available at Thacher & Spring.
COASTAL TREASURES
Sunlight streams through the windows of this local shop, which features local artists and crafters, as well as a carefully curated selection of gifts with coastal & nautical flair. The shop showcases SYDV Jewelry, scenic photography by Jim McIntyre and many items are either made from upcycled materials or contribute to a charitable cause
Coastal Treasures
2000 Ocean St., Marshfield
Sapphire knot cuff by SYDV Jewelry of Plymouth, available at Coastal Treasures
Resin trinket box by SunnyBee Designs of Marshfield, available at Coastal Treasures
Hippy Pilgrim
Farm stand: 32 Forest St., Plympton
hippypilgrim.com
FB: @hippypilgrim
IG: @hippypilgrimgarlicsalt
HIPPY PILGRIM
A farmer’s market favorite, Hippy Pilgrim is the creator of fresh raw garlic salts and other gourmet seasonings including an ultra-versatile coffee rub and a decadent dipping oil seasoning. All products are handmade in small batches using locally sourced produce as much as possible. Shop online or visit the self-service farm stand, open seven days a week (closed on rainy days). Venmo/Check/Cash accepted.
Assorted Hippy Pilgrim seasonings
Hippy Pilgrim Original garlic salt
JOYE
Located in the heart of Scituate Harbor overlooking the fishing boats, Joye features an ever-changing selection of thoughtful gifts, including many one-of-a-kind pieces created by local and fair-trade artists. From handbags and jewelry to driftwood and sea glass art, there’s always something new and different to find.
Joye
196 Front St., Scituate
781-545-7273
www.joyegifts.com
FB: @joyegifts
IG: @joyegifts
Time and Tide Clayworks pottery by Scituate artist Laura Berton, available at Joye.
Mini acrylic painting by Scituate artist Becky O'Toole, available at Joye.
KINDRED
Housed in a cozy little storefront in Hingham Center, Kindred embodies the idea of shopping small. The Hingham boutique is filled with thoughtfully sourced, socially-conscious products, including artisan jewelry, home decor and women’s clothing and accessories. Kindred is a great spot to find unique and creative gift ideas, many of which are sourced from female-run businesses.
Leather and bronze earring and cuff bracelets,
available at Kindred
Assorted craft cocktail accessories, available at Kindred
Amsha hand-woven bowl and soy candle, available at Kindred
LOCALLY, YOURS
A mother and daughter-owned boutique featuring a wide range of local and USA-made gifts, jewelry, home decor items and cozy apparel. The shop is open year-round and offers handpicked items designed to help shoppers live their best local life!
Fireside spice Cape & Islands Tea
available at Locally, Yours
Locally, Yours
170 Water St., Plymouth
Village Landing Marketplace
508-591-7875
Shoplocallyyours.com
FB: @shoplocallyyours
IG: @shoplocallyyours
Crushed candy cane Voluspa candle, available at Locally, Yours
Handmade hat by Bluebird Knit of Plymouth, available at Locally, Yours
NATIVE
Native offers handmade fair-trade pottery, jewelry, textiles, masks, accessories and artifacts from diverse tribes and cultures from the Americas and around the world. We bring back from travels and import these handmade, mostly one-of-a-kind items directly from these countries, working with co-ops and fair trade organizations, as well as many individual artisans that we have come to know personally during our travels over the years.
Felt clown fish and anemone ornament made in Nepal, available at Native
Native
51 Front St., Scituate
781-545-9600
shopnativeonline.com
FB: @NativeScituate
IG: @NativeScituate
Zulu telephone wire basket from South Africa
available at Native
Zuni Pueblo sterling silver and turquoise cuff
available at Native
LOUIE
Experience a relaxed and welcoming shopping environment with personal attention and a unique selection of high-end clothing and footwear brands from all over the world. Many products sold at LOUIE are made in the USA. The shop won “Best Men’s Clothing” in South Shore Home, Life & Style’s 2021 Best of the South Shore Awards and is located adjacent to LaRossa Shoe.
Alp N Rock Powder beanie
available at LOUIE
LOUIE
94 Pleasant St., South Weymouth
781-335-9631 XT 3
louiestyle.com
Herno Iconico cap sleeve down vest
available at LOUIE
Alp N Rock Killian ski sweater
available at LOUIE
ROCK PAPER SCISSORS
A specialty toy store located in Duxbury, Rock Paper Scissors offers a great selection of quality, hard-to-find toys. Founded by a local mom, the shop is committed to showcasing toys that inspire imagination and promote learning. Whether you visit the retail shop or shop online, you will find favorite brands like Haba, Hape, Ravensburger, Creativity for Kids, Douglas, Corolle and LEGO.
Assorted Tonies available, including Creative Tonies, which allow you to record up to 90 minutes of custom content.
Rock Paper Scissors
64 Depot St., Duxbury
781-452-7376
rockpaperscissorsdux.com
FB: @RPSDuxtoys
IG: @rockpapertoysdux
Toniebox storytelling audio player
pictured with Lion Ling Toni
available at Rock Paper Scissors
Wireless mini boombox
with bluetooth speaker and FM radio
available at Rock Paper Scissors
Bella Tunno baby products
give back to help hungry children.
available at Rock Paper Scissors
PILGRIM COIN & CURRENCY
A family-owned and operated business in Weymouth, Pilgrim Coin & Currency specializes in collection evaluation and the buying and selling of rare and key date coins, early currency and bullion. The shop carries a full line of collector coins, currency and supplies for beginners thru advanced collectors. They also buy vintage and estate jewelry, pocket watches and more and aim to give customers the best possible value.
Pilgrim Coin & Currency
399 Washington St.
South Weymouth
781-337-5069
pilgrimcoin.com
Genuine gold American eagle coin
available at Pilgrim Coin
Onyx Cameo brooch/pendant
available at Pilgrim Coin
SAWED WOODWORKS
Plymouth craftsman and Sawed Woodworks owner Greg Iaquinto specializes in making functional home furnishings that will enhance your life and last a lifetime. He builds one-of-a-kind reclaimed, live edge and resin tables as well as countertops, desks, barn doors and more using sustainably sourced materials. He also sells beautiful handmade cutting boards and charcuterie boards.
Sawed Woodworks
Call to make an appointment
774-454-8964
sawedwood.com
FB: @Sawedwoodworks
IG: @Sawedwoodworks
Handmade white oak cutting board
available at Sawed Woodworks
Handmade walnut, purple heart
and Padauk charcuterie board
available at Sawed Woodworks
STRAND
This bright and cheerful boutique showcases fun, fresh women’s clothing and accessories for all of life’s occasions. The shop features amazing brands, such as Velvet, RAILS, and Faherty and is designed to be a peaceful, happy escape, where shoppers can find special pieces that help them feel beautiful.
The Alice clutch bag
available at Strand
Strand, The Boutique
35 Depot St., Duxbury
339-217-2938
stranddux.com
FB: @stranddux
IG: @strandtheboutique
Luxe Pima Foulard classic pajama set
available at Strand
Ashbury Sherpa Jacket
available at Strand
WELCH COMPANY
Located along Scituate Harbor’s beautiful waterfront, Welch Company offers two floors of distinctive gifts and home accessories, from handmade jewelry and original artwork to exquisite linens, pillows and throws from Matouk, Sferra and other fine companies. Shoppers will also find tableware from Juliska and Mariposa and stemware from Rolf Glass that are perfect for elegant seaside entertaining.
Fish serving dish
available at Welch Company
Welch Company
132 Front St., Scituate
781-545-1400
welchcompany.com
FB: @WelchCompanyScituate
IG: @welchco
143 Lola pendant
available at Welch Company
143 Matouk throw blanket
available at Welch Company
WISH GIFT CO.
This cheerful gift shop offers a carefully curated collection of products sourced from independent American-made artisans and fair-trade small businesses. Almost everything is handmade, eco-conscious, organic and free of harsh chemicals. Custom gift boxes are a store specialty and are available for all types of occasions.
Wish Gift Co.
4 Merchants Rd #2, Sandwich
888-978-9474, wishgiftco.com
FB: @wishgiftco
IG: @wishgiftco
New England Claws bottle opener
by Merrymeeting Clay
available at Wish Gift Co.
Custom gift box with Atlantic Soap Company
soy candle, Old Whaling Co. French lavender soap
and Hazelmade blackberries tea towel.
Available at Wish Gift Co.
Painted journal by Moglea
and Mystic Crystal Fancy Pants Pen
Available at Wish Gift Co.