This. This is The Quarterdeck. A small seaside gift shop selling every sort of nicknack, from rubber finger puppets to mood rings to seashell jewelry to vintage travel books to weathered photographs to incense to postcards to war antiques and so much more. This is my happy place.
And after 45 years in business, it is closing.
Forgive my personal pity party over here, but I feel a sort of duty to honor the harbor-side store in which I learned to shop. My parents would bring me here every summer and give me a couple dollars, to which I could spend HOURS trying to figure out how to spend. The shell ring or the mini turtle figurine or the woven change purse?! The possibilities were endless.
I realize now how much its nautical treasures and motifs shaped my own style, both in fashion and decorating. Twenty-some years later, it’s still my favorite place to shop.
I had to make one more trip down to Scituate… to say goodbye, buy a few a ton of unnecessary but oh-so-special treasures for myself, and load up with photos to reminisce on later.
Dress, J.Crew [similar 1; 2] | Toggle Coat, American Eagle [similar] | Anchor Belt, ASOS | Pashmina Scarf [similar] | Pearls, vintage [similar] | Boots, Talbots [similar]
This vintage multi-strand pearl necklace? Found at the QD years ago.
If anyone lives or will be traveling to the South Shore (Massachusetts) before mid-March, everything in the store is 45% off! It also has a supporting role in the Cher classic The Witches of Eastwick, so you’ll get a little bit of Hollywood out of your trip there as well 🙂
Sappy girl OUT.
Aw mama I’m so sorry 🙁 i’m glad you got to visit before it closed! And, as always, you look adorable.
Oh no, that is so sad that it’s closing! At least you got to visit one last time and document it!
-Sharon
The Tiny Heart
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love your anchor dress & belt!
WHAT?! I had no idea it was closing!!! I used to spend my allowance there!! Thanks for the heads up, Emily! 🙁
aw so sad it’s closing, but i’m glad you got to go back and get some great things! and your outfit was perfect for the occasion 🙂
Such a bummer it’s closing! I could spend so much money on little nautical treasures in a shop like that.
PS – Love your anchor belt!
Aw that’s so sad they are closing and I’ve never even been there! I love little shops like that. I’m glad you got to visit one last time though. And your outfit is so adorable!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
This is so sad, I hate when unique shops like this close 🙁
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so sweet! love your outfit here too!
Such a cute shop! reminds me of when I lived in Maine!
love your outfit! Glad you got to go back before the shop closed! I felt the same way when a bakery in my hometown closed so I totally get it!! 🙂
What a bummer that is closing! Happy you got some last few items!
xo,
Jacqueline
stylininstlouis.com
That shop looks adorable! I’m sure you will miss it once it’s gone.
I love that your outfit matches the vibe of the store. Not sure if you planned that one or not 😉
xo Jackie
Something About That
Gorgeous photos! And your outfit blends perfectly with the location. Too bad it’s closing… this store looks like a gem.
I would buy practically everything in the store! I have a weakness for beachy accessories and everything in your photos is so cute! I love your nautical themed outfit, your belt is the sweetest finishing touch!
xo jen
Pearls & Lace
I love the recurring nautical elements in your style and decor (immensely!) I am sorry to hear of it’s closing but you took absolutely beautiful photos xo
I hate it when my favorite local stores go – this one looked like a treasure, and I’m sure you will not get over the loss for quite sometime.
OMG! No! I love the Quarterdeck!
I remember when it was a bait and lobster shop, then when I was a teenager they put in all the nautical hippie stuff. My friends and I would stop there after sailing lessons at the pier. It had a magical ambiance with the smell of the sea and the old salt soaked wood and all those treasures. The man who carved the Quarter Deck sign that’s over the door and later many other signs around the area,. Would sit outside doing his carving.