For 12 years, shoppers have found great gifts — for Valentine’s Day, Mothers Day, birthdays, bar and bat mitzvahs, weddings, and every other type of celebration — at The Brownstone.
The warm, cozy 2nd-floor space at 142 Main Street — just past Brooks Corner — has flourished as a customer-centered, locally owned and very fun place.
It has not been easy. The Brownstone weathered one recession, two major storms (Irene and Sandy), and one move (up the street).
The Brownstone is on the 2nd floor of the building at right. (Photo/Terry Stangl)
Owners Celeste, Mariana and Victoria have always operated by consensus. Now — as Victoria retires, and moves to California — they’ve made their most difficult decision ever.
In mid-March, they’re closing.
“We’ve had the best time building relationships with you!” the owners say in their announcement.
“We felt fortunate every time you chose us to help find the right accessory or gift for you, your home or loved one. We know you had many shopping options.”
Their decision — to “say farewell to our beloved customers” — was not easy.
“Our hearts are broken. But new adventures call our names.”
Owners Victoria Schallert and Mariana Hurtado at holiday time.
The owners — classy as always — thank their landlord, the Teuscher family. “They have shown us every kindness. They have rooted for us in every possible way. They are as sad as we are about our boutique’s closure.”
As they wind down their inventory, The Brownstone continues to serve Westport. Their closing sale has begun. It includes new spring arrivals, and many hard-to-find jewelry designs.
“Please drop by to say goodbye before mid-March,” the owners say. “We hold many, many happy and special memories of you, our customers, in our hearts. We send you all our love, and our very best wishes.”