December Thieves — Local services in Boston

December Thieves is an absolute gem of a store -- but what makes it truly unique and wonderful for me are the private shopping appointments.

While I love beautiful things -- jewelry, fabrics, clothes -- I have a very difficult time shopping for clothes for myself. I have spent too many years trying to make myself fit into images created by fast fashion brands and finally realized that I couldn't do that anymore.

I had shopped at December Thieves before and found pieces that I loved -- so when I saw that I could book an hour to explore what clothing would make me feel most like myself -- most magical -- when I wear it, I decided to go for it.

If you are considering a shopping appointment -- please do it. If something didn't work for me, I just set it aside until I found something that made me feel amazing (that ended up being two blouses and a dramatic split skirt). The team at December Thieves was so skilled in making sure the experience was positive and was totally invested in making it about what I loved and what felt good on me. I am so truly thankful for that.

I have worn the outfits I bought in September multiple times now and every time I wear them I feel powerful and magical! I hope the same...

My daughters and I traveled to Boston from Alabama on our way to Martha’s Vineyard. The XV Beacon where we stayed offered car service so we had them drop us off on Charles Street (our driver’s suggestion!). We set out going in and out of all the cute shops but we were awestruck by December Thieves windows! So we went in to shop and did not leave empty-handed! It would be impossible to! Their designers are so forward, all the pieces are beautiful and unique. Great shoes, great jewelry and fun and funky accessories (a lacquered tray is next on my purchase list). I bought a long flowy black dress by a Russian designer that is out of this world fabulous! I can hardly wait to wear it. The sister store is as wonderful-the home goods and accessories are way a cut above your typical gift shop. My daughter bought a straw backpack tote with leather straps that is lightweight and great looking on. I bought several fragrances and a wonderful travel size lavender hand sanitizer. YOU MUST have something gift wrapped too. Another cut above! So glad I can continue shopping these two stores online! I wish I had taken a photo of the windows-you must see for yourself...

December Thieves is that rare find of beauty, artistry, and excellence. I wish I had discovered them decades ago. The owner, Lana’s, curation and brilliant entrepreneurship reveals itself in her keenly vetted selections, high quality craftsmanship, and utterly unique designs, all while beautifully supporting emerging and exciting new designers while deeply supporting her community. Her staff, composed of Jemesii and Brick, are a pure delight, deeply knowledgeable, and simply wonderful human beings.

December Thieves goes above and beyond other boutiques with their gorgeous photography, videography, highly detailed product descriptions, and inclusion of fascinating designer bios all at an extremely reasonable price-point and generous shipping policy. I cherish my growing collection and know I will enjoy these treasures for decades. Lucky lucky you if you score one of their offerings, for their small-batch artisan approach means these gems get snatched up...