Gumbo Limbo Coastal Kidz — Local services in Stuart

After working in the radio business for 25 years Gumbo Limbo's proprietor Patricia O'Connell decided to open a boutique. In 2007 she purchased the previous Gumbo Limbo and kept the home decor items and store name. She opened her store in 2008 and added purses and Alex and Ani jewlery.

I was searching for presents for some hard to buy for friends and I made the rounds of the gift shops in historic downtown Stuart. This was the second store I visited. Gumbo Limbo bills themselves as coastal chic. Store sections are grouped by the type of event you are shopping for making it very easy to buy gifts. For example some of the sections they have are wedding, mother's day, and birthday. They also carry tropical decor, art, and jewelry. Brands they offer include Roost, Zodax, Dash & Albert, Napa Home & Garden, Vance Kitira, HomArt and Michel's Design Works. Some items they carry are specific to Stuart if you want to bring home a vacation memento.

I didn't end up buying anything this trip but I had fun shopping. Customer service was excellent. I was enthusiastically greeted and then left alone to browse. The items I was drawn to were a higher ticket than I could afford to spend since I had a few people to buy for. If I was looking for just one special gift or money was no object I would definitely come back and select something. This is really beautiful store with many unique items. Right now they are selling tickets to the spring Stuart and Stroll. It is an open house walking stroll through the shops and restaurants in the historic downtown. The businesses offer drinks and snacks and there is...

A hidden gem in downtown Stuart! One of a kind gifts that are quality, unique and certain to impress you. Great place for home decor, gifts etc. if you stop in I am sure you will be impressed and find something you have not seen anywhere before. The staff is very...

My idea of the "perfect" shop! Items for gift giving, home decor, jewelry, nautical, pets, etc. The owner? chatted with our son and was so personable! Such a delightful...