Abby

I think it’s safe to say that I’m a townie. I grew up in Chelmsford and still haven’t left. I bought a home 2.5 miles from my childhood home and even got married here. In 2018 I started my business and mainly sold cheese boards. I had a go at the winter and summer farmer’s market in Chelmsford and sold mini snack boxes which are basically scaled down versions of cheese boards. I eventually added croissant sammies to my two-item menu and while it seemed like a ridiculous idea at first, it quickly took off. From there, I started catering for weddings, birthdays, and everything in between. I was off to a great start!

Unfortunately, covid happened and my commercial kitchen space closed but I was determined to keep my business growing. I struggled finding a new place for a long time but I continued working as a nanny and still did a lot of events and classes. I got pregnant December of 2021 and took some time off work and fast forward to August 2022. I had Georgie 4 weeks early, signed a lease for my shop September 2nd and here I am!

I finally opened my first shop on December 2nd, 2022. I love the small-town cozy feel and whenever I’d drive through the common, I’d see myself walking to my own shop, grabbing a coffee on the way, and waving to all the other shop owners. Channeling my inner Stars Hallow vibes. I honestly never thought that this silly vision would soon become my reality but that’s exactly what happened. I walk to work. I grab a coffee. I even wave or drop in to say hi to my shop neighbors. It’s honestly wild. From signing a lease in September to opening my doors in December, it has been a crazy journey.

If you visit my shop, there’s so many fun things to look at. I’ve hand selected every single item with intention behind it. I chose to offer many woman-owned brands and they aren’t all local but 90% of them are. I stand behind brands that have unique stories and are centered around good people doing good things. Since my original journey was cheese boards, I thought it would be a good idea to keep them around but also offer small-batch hand poured candles, locally sourced wood that has been crafted into cheese boards, along with other beautiful products. Many items are very charcuterie and cheese board related but you can also find wonderful gifts for a housewarming, date night, or even just a quick bite. We can’t wait for you to visit and see our ideas blossom.

See you at the shop!

-Abby