NOMAD — Local services in Cambridge

I visited Cambridge and made a special stop into the store. I hadn’t been in for a few years as I no longer am in the area.

The shop still features a plethora of beautiful pieces. Wonderful gift items from around the world. Some a bit overpriced but lots of imports. Everything is well curated. I wasn’t looking for anything in particular.

I was a bit surprised that none of the staff (2) acknowledged I was even there. I was standing next to a woman tidying shelves and she didn’t say a word. I looked at clothing and wanted to try on a piece. After standing and waiting for help, I put the item back.

In a world where small businesses hope to keep doors open, I would highly suggest a more friendly atmosphere. I don’t expect a red carpet, but a smile and “hello” are expected. I recall it being a warmer place in years past. Maybe it...

I love this place. I have been shopping here for over a decade. It has become my go to place to get gifts for all the women in my life. I struggle with finding gifts but not here. There is always something small or fun or interesting for everyone. Don't forget to go downstairs. There are always great little finds there tucked away. I'll be headed there for Christmas gifts. Hopefully they have the frasier fir candles for my wife again. Make sure to look through the jewelry as well. They tend to have items that are from around the world and domestic artisans. The cards are fantastic too. I like that i can get something that's a bit unusual or get a postcard as a greeting card. The best part is that there seemed to be a little story about everything in the store. These little stories help make the gift a bit more special...

I usually buy clothes online and textiles in Guatemala, but I wandered into this beautiful store and fell in love with the hand block printed blouses, dresses, robes and napkins. I love that the owner travels to places like Chiapas, Mexico to meet the weavers and pay them fairly for their beautiful goods. The prices are excellent. The salespeople could not be lovelier or more helpful. I’ve been stopping by so much, they say, “See...