Crafts & Artisan Store Kit & Kaboodle Reopens in North Adams
 Kit & Kaboodle held its grand opening on Friday night. The craft and artisan store reopened on Holden Street last month. |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Crafts store Kit & Kaboodle has changed its location but not its commitment to showcasing local talent.
The store's new space at 26 Holden St. displays a wide range of local and regionally made items, from scarves and handmade soaps and scented candles to paintings, carvings and tchotchkes. And owner Carolyn Albert's own crocheted items, including heavy, warm afghans.
"There are a lot of people out there that really love the handmade items," Albert said. "They last longer and they're quality items."
Albert opened last year in the Carlow Building in Adams but was forced to move early this fall when the building was sold. She decided to move north in hope of picking up more foot traffic.
Now she's trying to get the word out that's the store is open and she's still in business — especially some former customers.
"They figured I closed because I'd been closed for two months," she said. "They didn't know I was open."
Kit & Kaboodle reopened in mid-November and held its grand opening on Friday night. Albert spoke during a lull that evening as customers sipped wine as they perused the offerings. Musicians played guitar in the corner.
She said new vendors have joined some her original ones in displaying their wares.
"I have some amazing vendors in here," she said. "If there's anything you're looking for, I'll try to find the vendor that has it."
She also will place orders for customers looking for specific scents in soap or candles, or the right color or size.
The crafts store also offers layaway and club plans, and gift certificates.
Albert has enough vendors keep the shelves stocked but is on the lookout for more merchandise.
"It's comfortable now but I always need more," she said, adding she's open to hosting more Christmas items. "It's still early enough."
Kit & Kaboodle hosts Mr. and Mrs. Santa and an elf on Sunday, Dec. 21, from 1 to 4, with photography services available.
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