So happy I happened upon this shop today as I was heading down NE Killingsworth after an…read moreappointment (and a pit stop at Tehuana Oaxaca food truck who have the Best. Tacos. Ever.) As I was driving by, a blue and white robe in the shop caught my eye. Seriously. I could tell it was made out of Turkish cotton and I have been trying to find Turkish Cotton bath towels. I pulled a U-y, parked, and ventured it.
There is a bit of everything in the shop, vintage and modern, just as their card states. Beautiful, affordable jewelry by Amaree & Reece (love their designs) and other local jewelry artists. There is a vast selection of sun glasses in fun mod and vintage shapes. They had Mia Clogs, which I used to wear in the 70s! I didn't even know Mia was still in existence. In the back of the shop, there are vintage dresses, hats, purses, shirts and more.
The robe that caught my eye was indeed Turkish Cotton. In fact, the shop is known for their collection of Turkish Cotton and has striped towels in every color with white: navy, aqua, pink, fuschia, purple, yellow, mint green, peach, gray, tan, multi-bright, multi-blue and more. I love Turkish Cotton because it's super absorbent, washes well, dries quickly and takes up no space. Since I am in the pool 1-2 times daily (lap swimming and water aerobics) a towel that adds no weight to my gym bad, gets me dry, and dries quickly is a win-win-win!
Marcy, the owner, always offers one or two colors at a special price to encourage people to try them. Today the basket had the multi-bright and the multi-blue. Since blue is my favorite color, there was no hesitation! I bought a bath sheet and a matching hand towel that I will use for my hair. Can't wait to tell my swimming buddies because they will all want them!
Marcy, the owner, was very friendly and helpful while allowing me to browse uninterrupted and just enjoy trying on hats and sunglasses along the way. I'm definitely adding Shipwreck to the list of shops that I visit just to see what's new. Until the next time, I will enjoy the heck out of my new towels.