Last Saturday, I took myself on a small business tour through the South End of Boston. The South End is one of those hidden gems of a neighborhood, and one that you’re only likely to frequent if you live in Boston or around it. I think that’s one of the reasons I love it so much. Beacon Hill has got charm and history, and the South End has all of that, minus the crowds! And oh, oh! THE FOOD. If I had to choose a place to dine, 9 out of 10 times I would choose the South End. #1 favorite– TORO! The most delicious of all the delicious.
For weeks now I’ve been meaning to visit a handful of shops in the SE, and Saturday I made it to all of them, each one unique and lovely in it’s own way.
Here are the places I visited:
Olives and Grace {for gifts and giftwrapping}
Niche {for succulents}
Sault {vintage finds + men’s clothing}
Follain {natural and organic skin care, hair care + makeup}
Follain was the main reason I ventured over to this part of town because of all the hype it’s been getting on my instagram feed. I had this feeling of “everybody’s been there but me!” running through my veins, and with a place as eye pleasing as this one, I knew it was time to bring myself there, STAT. Also, it’s been so nice putting natural foods into my body, I figured I might as well start putting them on my skin too, right?
I loved meeting the owner Tara, and she was so helpful informing me about all of the products available. I’m not heavy into makeup and washes, but I do get really dry hands, and use moisturizer on my face, so I got two bottles of lotion for just that. I also decided to get a soap, too {I got rosemary citrus!}, because the refill station sold me.
I can’t wait to bring my sister back here– she’s a sucker for products like no one I’ve ever met, and I know this is a place she will ADORE.
I mean, SERIOUS PASSION EYES, amiright?
Dreaming of that sink for my kitchen.
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To visit:
Follain, 53 Dartmouth Street, South End, Boston
I’ve heard of Follain but never been, despite living a quick walk away from it. Your photos are so gorgeous.. I will definitely have to give it a visit! Thanks for sharing.
It’s so lucky you live so close!
that place is so pretty. i need to go.
It is so pretty! It is!
i loved living in the south end and already miss it. there are so many great little shopping + eating gems – glad you found this one!
It’s one of the best neighborhoods. Hands down!
I haven’t been to Niche yet, but those other shops are amazing! I’m in the 3rd refill of my Follain soap, and every time I go back to get more, I leave with new things to try (and love!). Next time, stop by Farm&Fable- lovely kitchen related vintage finds displayed in the most adorable ways.
I loved Niche. Bought a succulent, too! It’s a great little spot. And oh, yes! Farm and Fable. I’ll be sure to make it there next time. :)
I love Follain and I love Tara. So glad you finally made it! How were your other stops? A friend and I need to make a shopping date in the South End, and your itinerary is intriguing! Any other places you’d recommend? (Anathalia, Farm&Fable sounds awesome!)
I loved the other places, too! Olives and Grace has lots of delicious treats and cookbooks– none of which I could buy because of the Whole30 challenge that I’m doing– but I will be going back in the future!
And that Niche has great choices for succulents! I couldn’t find anything for myself at Sault, since it’s mostly a mens clothing shop, but it’s a neat interior all the same! Check out Farm and Fable, too! It’s supposed to be great.
I hate that I have yet to make it into Follain! It just looks so calming in there. Next South End Small Business Tour Day, you MUST visit Farm & Fable– my new favorite! :)
I have heard Farm and Fable is awesome. It’s on my list for next time!
And you will adore Follain. I know you will!
I applied to a job in Boston a while ago and my sister, who lives in Beacon Hill, told me that if I was hired I should look for apartments in the South End. I didn’t get it, but you’ve sold me :)
I have been meaning to visit Follain but haven’t done it yet! On my list! Thanks for sharing and I love the photos!