Welcome, welcome brick and mortar friend Kiss My Ring!
Located at 2522 San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley -- in the totally hip area at the crossroads of Dwight Way -- Kiss My Ring is an awesome shop.
It's got an all-world feel, with "objects of desire" from all over the place. Like this Moroccan lamp.
And this altar.
And lots and lots of amazing jewelry -- made by the shopkeeper herself, Melissa R.
During our visit on a rainy, grey Friday mid-day, Kiss My Ring was filled with customers coming and going. One woman remarked to her teenage daughter, "Wow -- this is powerful jewelry." And that is exactly the feel you get from Melissa's pieces, and from everything in her store.
Totally cool mixed media pieces.
And great clothing, lots of which is created by local artists. Because while many of the ultra-cool objects of desire come from all over the world, Melissa is also committed to supporting and showcasing us local folks, as well. Yay!!!!
This is one of my favorites, for all of my vegetarian buddies.
Thanks so much to you, Melissa R. and to your great Kiss My Ring shop. It's a real glowing pleasure knowing that Bean Up The Nose Art's greeting cards are among your rich offering of treasures! Rock on!!!! 
3 comments:
Stop! Stop! I just can
t hear about another terrific store in my area. Not only are they carrying your cool cards -- they carry stuff I KNOW I'm going to buy! Girl -- your cards find cool homes to take up residence in!!!!
You do a darn good job of reviewing these shops and giving people great insight into the feel of your B&M buddies. Nice spot!
Seriously Virginia, I thought of you when I was in this store -- right up your alley!!!
And thanks for the very kind words, Ms. Marianne! It's actually really fun to plug away for folks . . . liking spreading the love. (And how could one not love a place that carries one's stuff?!?!)
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