The Renaissance Emporium on First Avenue in Atlantic Highlands is really getting to be the in place to shop these days. The series of shops and clever boutiques which has been on the main street for several years has a new, bright, clean and exciting new look these days, all celebrated at a grand re-opening Saturday.
Mayor Lori Hohenleitner led the team of Emporium business owners and the Chamber of Commerce to officially re-open the business and introduce the public to each of the new shop owners, revisit those who have been there and see how crisp and clean it all looks.
Heidi Hackett, Administrator of the Atlantic Highlands Chamber of Commerce, praised the owners of the Emporium and each of the women who have designed and stock the variety of shops within the popular store.
The Chamber works together as an enthusiastic group of business professionals who work together to ensure residents and visitors alike know the variety and high quality of businesses that are spread throughout the business district
While vintage clothing and vintage everything else are available at many of the boutiques inside, it’s nautical and clever local items that will keep your attention.
Many of the different shops inside the Emporium offer a variety of items that are a very attractive reminder of why so many folks move to the Bayshore….there are nautical decorations for the table and paintings for the wall; there are nautical dishes for snacks or dining and jewelry that shows more than pearls on necklaces and bracelets.
Even if you don’t need a giant clam, by all means ask to see the enormous bivalve that is for sale and is definitely a one-of-a-kind item.
In addition to the nautical theme, there are some very clever handmade wooden signs you can order for your specific needs; love that many of them have not only the name of any of many local towns, but also the coordinates so sailors even know where they’re sailing into.
There are at least two church shops within the Emporium, and purchase in those stores support the church whose volunteers staff them and keep them unique and special.
For much information on the AH Chamber of Commerce, visit info@ahchamber.org or contact their office Thursdays between 2 and 6 p.m. or Fridays between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The Chamber can also be reached at 732-872-8711
