Browse Church Street Apothecary for the Usual and Unusual

I love wandering the streets of a city, never any specific direction in mind, just wandering up and down the streets, popping into any little shop or gallery that may catch my eye, stopping for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine when I get a little tired.

Wandering is a great way to get to know a city, not so much for a tourist point of view, but getting to know it as a resident.  Besides that, you get to discover some great little places.

A few months back, I was in the Upper Noe area and came across a fun little shop ““ Church Street Apothecary.  Not surprisingly, it’s located on Church Street:  1767 Church Street (Church & 30th), and you’ll know you’re at the right place when you see the neon green cross above the door.

Inside Church Street Apothecary you’ll find a brightly lit, well-organized space, stocked with lots of high quality products.  There are some old-fashioned homeopathic remedies, great bath and beauty products, and lots of fun gift ideas.  You’ll find the usual and unusual alike, and if you’re at all like me, you’ll find yourself browsing each and every one of the old apothecary styled wooded shelves.  It can easily take an hour or two.

Some things that caught my eye:  Old fashioned candy (remember Beeman’s and Black Jack gum?), Claus Porto Ilyria Bar Soap (I love good smelling soaps), and the Jill Bliss stationery products.

If you can’t get to the store in person, Church Street Apothecary also has an online store.  It’s not as much fun as going there in person, though.

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