RELIQ

05/08/2026

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05/08/2026

The Elegance of the 19th-Century Palais Royal Nécessaire

This exquisite French sewing kit, often referred to as a "nécessaire," represents the height of luxury craftsmanship from the Palais Royal boutiques in Paris. Housed in a meticulously carved mother-of-pearl shell, the kit contains a suite of tools including scissors, a thimble, a needle case, and a stiletto. Each piece is crafted from gilt silver or gold and features intricate engravings, often incorporating the pansy flower motif—a symbol of "pensée" (thought) in the Victorian language of flowers. These kits were not merely utilitarian; they were high-status accessories gifted to noblewomen, designed to be displayed as much as used.

The production of these kits required the collaboration of several specialized artisans: tabletier (shell carver), goldsmith, and silk-weaver for the velvet-lined interior. During the 19th century, mother-of-pearl was highly prized for its iridescence and fragility, requiring immense skill to hollow out and hinge into a functional case without cracking the shell. These treasures remain highly sought after by collectors today, serving as a delicate window into the social rituals and artisanal excellence of the Napoleonic and Romantic eras.

05/08/2026

Simple as it may sound, if you take away the things which are that heartbeat and backbone and glue that brings people together.....that leaves a community without a soul. It's good to remember what we don't want to live without.

05/08/2026

Congratulations to the class of 2026! 👏🎓💙📜👏

05/07/2026

Did you know that RELIQ is also an independent bookstore? We have hundreds of both new and used curated non-fiction books on topics like & , as well as poetry and fairy tales. You'll find lots from & and we carry classic children's stories and vintage cookbooks! So pop on by and browse. You never know what you'll discover at RELIQ! 📚✨

05/07/2026

You really don't want to miss these magical botanicals by THE NINES gallery May artist, Addison Corwin! They are selling quickly so be sure to stop in while your favorite flower is still available! 🌹🎨✨

05/06/2026

Bag queen? 👑 RELIQ has just acquired an impressive collection of vintage purses including designers like Koret, Fendi, Whithall-Tatum, J. McLaughlin, and more! These have come from three generations of lovely ladies and I can only imagine what enchanting events they've experienced! 👛👜💕

Frog-Shaped Purses from England, c.1600's CE: these elaborate little purses were created nearly 400 years ago

This purse measures just 8cm (about 3 inches) long, and it was crafted from silk and metal threads, leather, wire, and glass beads.

05/06/2026

We operate rain ☔️ or shine ☀️ and can’t wait to see you for opening day, tomorrow!!!

05/06/2026

National Small Business Week is celebrated during the first week of May and takes place from May 3 to May 9 this year. The aim of this week is to honor the entrepreneurs who play a vital role part in bringing new ideas to life and growing our economy.

At the Chamber, we celebrate our local small businesses every single day but in honor of this occasion we’re sharing some ideas about how YOU can help support them as well (and most of them don’t even involve spending money… though you can do that too of course!)

We are launching the Small Business Week - Big Impact Challenge. Each day, Monday-Friday, do the suggested activity and then come back here and let us know (or better yet tag us). Let’s celebrate the businesses that make Duncan so special!

05/06/2026

A vibrant blend of independent businesses is a diverse and powerful force, one which has built and sustained the American eonomy for centuries.

This week we celebrate the people and places, hard work and faces, behind the cities and towns we call home.

05/05/2026

If you're ever in sunny Marietta, visit our friends at Story Keeper for some more literary magic! 📚✨

It's National Get Caught Reading Month. To help kick that off, we are running a sale of 20% off both fiction and books from now through May 15th in store and online