HEARTWORKS
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by Holiday Dmitri
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Heartworks
The Scene Befitting of Old Town's neighborhood charm, Heartworks conveys a sort of modern nostalgia for the days of tin toys and kitschy ware. This little shop attracts those looking for cutesy scraps of old-time memorabilia.
The Goods Much of the merchandise is perfect for stocking stuffers or a modest dinner-host gift. In the front, a wooden cabinet is filled with classics toys like Slinky, Mr. Potato Head, Play Doh and Tinkertoy construction sets. Paper goods include stationary, gift wrap and invitations. A colorful selection of un-Hallmark-like greeting cards includes makers like Great Arrow, known for its hand-silkscreened cards and Mik Wright, specializing in photograph cards. The perpetual collection of Hello Kitty paraphernalia extends to rhinestone jewelry featuring the adorable cat -- meant for little girls, loved equally by grown women. Prices run from around $1 for a trinket to about $80 for a Nick and Nora's sleepwear set, made famous on "Ally McBeal."
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