Artful Ruins

If I could add extra stars to this review, I would add 5 more! Every time I have come to the store, the owner Skyler has greeted me with such warmth and hospitality. The atmosphere is super charming and offers high quality natural products as well as beautiful hand painted purses/​wallets, some jewelry and more. Thanks to Skyler, I was able to shop for my entire family for Christmas in one stop, and all absolutely loved their gifts. There is a men’s line as well that smells fabulous. You will want to purchase the entire store’s inventory when you shop here!

This shop is awesome! Great for gifts. Skyler is always super friendly & helpful. I never cared about what soap or lotion I I used before coming here — their homemade organic soaps & lotions are amazing.

This adorable little shop is located within walking distance of busy Adams Ave. Parking can be an issue on the weekends but I usually stop here after enjoying food and drinks a couple blocks away. Most things in the shop are custom made and are original pieces that are created by local artists and/​or the store owner. You can find anything from home décor, furniture, jewelry, etc. They also have a line of candles, soaps and skin care which are not only all natural but smell delicious.
I was first here around Christmas time and I was greeted by Skylar, one of the shop owners, with a glass of homemade wine and specialty truffles. I was instantly a fan! I came back to resupply the ‘naked’ shower gel that is very popular with my house guests and this time I was greeted with homemade sangria… REALLY? This is defintely a place that I need to visit on a regular basis.
I highly recommend visiting this shop if you are into unique, naturally made products and affordable items.

Love this place! So cute and full of unique artwork and high quality items. I got a beautiful unique 100% pashmina scarf at a reasonable price. Skyler was so sweet, helpful and informative about the products. You can tell there is a lot of love and care put into the shop and the all natural soaps, skincare and body care they make from scratch.
All of the ingredients they use are sustainable and eco friendly, which is awesome.
I loved the little greeting cards with the Evi and Eleanor Characters on them (a cat from outerspace and a little girl). I am looking forward to coming back soon !

Had breakfast with some friends at Casa Adams yesterday and my friend parked in front of this shop. We’d never seen it and it looked so inviting we stepped in. Skyler (one of the owners) was very friendly and fun, he showed us around and gave us lots of information about the products but with no pressure. I found a number of whimsical Christmas gifts, and some cosmetics for me. He also made a gorgeous presentation of my purchases wrapped in turquoise tissue paper in a printed bag. So happy to have this place in our neighborhood.

This cute artsy shop now has a new line of lotion, body wash, body lotion, lip balm, etc and I gotta say that I fell in love with «NAKED!» The fragrance smells sooooooo good and it leaves your skin silky soft! The name of the new line is Mortar and Pestal. I will definitely be going back to buy another set for a friend that lives in Atlanta. If you haven’t been by this shop, you are missing out.

«This is a great little boutique shop full of delightfully eclectic treasures to add beauty to your life. The mix of antique items, hand detailed furniture, jewelry and local artists work can make you want to get lost in this small shop for hours.
It is easy to tell that the owners are passionate about their shop in every little detail you see. This is a definite must see in North Park!

This quaint little store is a beautiful gem in the already fabulous North Park! I have been into the store twice and there are SO many great items throughout the store, that the second time I visited I felt as though I hadn’t really looked at everything the first time. It is so easy to spend hours in the small store!
The two owners of the store are incredibly sweet and they will make sure to let you know all that they do about the various pieces– most of which they have refurbished in some way. Paintings, hand painted furniture, beautiful hand made hats and purses, and so many other cute things fill the store.
I can’t wait to step in again! :)