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Paso Robles
Bijou brings a classic yet eclectic style to the coast
The boutique for statement pieces from around the world
Located just steps away from the cozy Downtown City Park, Bijou is an elegant boutique where shoppers can spend hours looking at handmade jewelry, trying on stylish clothing, or choosing a thoughtful gift.
“We celebrated seven years in business this August,” said owner Camilla Burns, “and we now carry the world-famous Maileg Mice Collection.”
“After being in the floral and event design business for 15 plus years, I was burned out and had a yearning to go back into retail. I had previously worked for a design-
er in London with A-list clients
and I
wanted to
create an
extension
of my
wardrobe
and home
to other
women,” said
Burns, who was
born in Sweden
and has lived in various
places, such as South Africa and England, a lifestyle that influences the wide variety of items at Bijou that were created across the world.
From closet staples to true stand-out pieces, Bijou carries the latest in fashion. Just a handful of brands found at Bijou include Tart, Cosabella, Free People, Sanctuary and more, with Burns noting that “we consistently have a great selec- tion of basics such as tees, tanks, and lingerie.” In terms of accesso- ries, there is an abundance of hand- bags, dainty hair clips, and shoes that are the perfect complement
to any Bijou outfit. Two notable items include “hand embroidered
headbands from India
and jew- elry made
from vintage horse medal-
lions that are incredibly
unique and one-of-a-kind
pieces,” according to Burns.
“I’m really into packaging and details of how a product is pre- sented. Our customers love coming in for the visuals of our displays and unique offerings,” Burns said.
There is also a wide range of Eu- ropean handmade toys for children, which are a local favorite, candles, body lotion, baby clothing, decora- tive pillows, and more for those looking to spruce up the house or find a gift for a friend.
“We are really vested in the local community and make sure we can contribute to as many fundrais-
ers as possible. This is our way of thanking everybody for support- ing us and allowing us to keep our
Comein&raiseyour glass tothe“spirits” of
PineStreet Saloon
Live Music • Karaoke • Pool Tables Safe Rides • Open Mic Night
1234 Pine Street, Paso Robles, CA • (805) 238-1114 PineStreetSaloon.com • 11AM to 2AM Daily
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