Final Indulgence By Mersene

Posted on February 21, 2020 | 6 Comments

Alert “06880” readers know that Mersene* is one of my favorite people in the world.

And her store —Indulge by Mersene — is one of the best on the planet.

It’s fun. It’s funky. It’s totally Mersene.

Yet all good things must end. Today, the popular, vivacious, beloved unofficial mayor of Railroad Place announces she’s closing. She writes:

In a few weeks, the corner by the train station will be a little less lively.

There will be one less place to buy pillows, ceramics, plants, chocolates, pasta, copperware, cutting boards, hand towels and anything else you could want — all stashed in a reusable willow basket or hatbox, then tied together with ribbons, bows and twine that looks so lovely you hate to unwrap it.

Mersene has been unfailingly generous and supportive — to “06880” (the blog) and 06880 (the community).

Her closing leaves a hole in our community, and our hearts. Happily, she’ll still be here — online, and in pop-up shops.

So we’ll keep indulging, the unique Mersene way.

*Like Cher, Madonna and Divine, she needs only one name.

Mersene, with a small sampling of her many great items.

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6 responses to “Final Indulgence By Mersene”

  1. Karen Como | February 21, 2020 at 10:23 am |

    Did u know Garelick and Herb closing by Saugatuck too

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  2. Margo Calano | February 21, 2020 at 10:51 am |

    Very sad to see yet another wonderful Westport small business/shop close. What a lovely store. Best of luck Mersene!

  3. Ian Warburg | February 21, 2020 at 6:04 pm |

    Say it ain’t so!!! Mersene’s store has been a wonderful oasis at the Saugatuck station, and a great go-to for creative and unusual gifts. Will miss popping in to see her latest and greatest offerings. Wishing her well in her new (ad)venture!!

  4. William Adler | February 22, 2020 at 1:10 am |

    Wishing you great things ahead, Mersene. Thank you for all the joy you have brought!

  5. Rhona Lieberson | February 22, 2020 at 8:00 am |

    Oh NO….Mercene,,,,,,you will sorely be missed!!!! Don;t know how i will ever get beautiful skulls!!! More importantly, & unselfishly I wish you every success in all your future endeavors!! You are included in the group of bestie!!!xoxox
    Rhona Lieberson

  6. Ashley Skatoff | February 23, 2020 at 8:53 pm |

    Mersene. You are still going!!! You are one of the most talented, warm, loving, capable people I have come across in Westport. Cheers to the next chapter! May it feel light and be amazing!!! Like you.