Little Mahatma

I learned long ago that I am not as... frugal... as I should be. I lack the willpower against things that are shiny or jingly or-- and this is the killer-- eccentric and unique. My only recourse is to avoid temptation to the best of my ability.

For that reason and for that reason alone, I've been avoiding Little Mahatma, even though it is a stone's throw from my new home. I just can't take it! The window of the shop is festooned with every item that seems destined to come live with me: fat, chunky necklaces, elephants in verdigris, brassy bracelets, Tarot cards...

However, some of Dan's extended family came into town, and he has an aunt who turned out to be my kindred spirit. During their visit we popped into Park + Vine, Mica 12/v... and how could we not visit Little Mahatma?

This store is incredible, and due to a small chat with the proprietor (Gloria McConnaghy) I discovered two kindred spirits in one day. I immediately felt bad for not lauding my time, attention and moolah on this gem of a store.

The thing that got me was when Dan's uncle was asking a question and Gloria commented, "Well everything in this store is handmade. There isn't a machine that does this." I fell in love with this concept-- not just the handmade nature of Little Mahatma's wares (for which I'm already a sucker), but the concept that machines don't, can't, or won't create the artistry that decorates every square inch of this shop.

Don't be like me! Don't let the gifts lying around the city go to waste. Little Mahatma deserves your patronage and at least your foot traffic. Stop in, buy yourself a bauble from a place you'll never travel, and talk to Gloria about the thousands of places she's visited.

Little Mahatma: http://www.littlemahatma.com/