Discover the Sunset Outpost in Margate
By Marci Lutsky
I take gift giving very seriously. When it comes to buying a birthday, Mother’s Day or hostess gift, I put a lot of thought into it and think about what I would like to receive. I tend to shop at small boutiques rather than big chain stores for several reasons. First, because I like supporting small businesses and second because I like to purchase unique, hard to find gifts. Sunset Outpost, which opens this week in Margate, is a special and unique store filled with treasures with a handmade quality.
Owner Farah Burns is a Margate native. She grew up in Margate and after spending several years living in New York City, returned to the area with her husband Michael to raise their three children. Farah has a background in interior design and a keen eye for all things beautiful. She was inspired to open Sunset Outpost to bring a unique shopping experience to this area for both visitors to the Jersey Shore and locals. I was lucky to get a sneak peak of the store before it’s opening and I can tell you this, I wanted to touch and buy everything. I immediately thought of all the gifts I am going to buy for people there.
In speaking with Farah, it is very obvious how much time and thought has gone into buying products for her new store which come from all around the world from Brooklyn to Africa. She can quickly tell you about the sustainability of materials used in products as well as the artisans who created them. So what exactly will she be selling? You will be able to find all things beautiful to buy for yourself or for a beach house. She will be selling candles, apothecary, tableware, linens, beach bags, straw hats, bike baskets (these will definitely sell out quickly), greeting cards, towels, cutting boards, jewelry and specialty games like backgammon. It is definitely a store for impulse buys.
When I walked into Sunset Outpost for the first time, I immediately felt a sense of tranquility. The colors are all earth tones, giving off a calming effect. If you happen to be my husband or children reading this, I will take one of everything for Mother’s Day. Okay, maybe not everything but my top picks would be the gorgeous handmade bracelets and earrings, stoneware mugs that I could envision drinking coffee out of on a leisurely weekend morning or a hand-painted backgammon board that I would gladly leave out on my coffee table for decoration or playing. Farah will be selling local products as well including Hayday Coffee and Made Chocolate, local Atlantic City favorites.
Sunset Outpost is located at 22 S. Douglas Avenue in Margate. They will be opening on May 1st and May hours will be Monday through Thursday from 10 to 5, Friday and Saturday from 10-6 and Sunday from 11-5. You can follow on Facebook and Instagram at https://www.facebook.com/sunsetoutpost/ and https://www.instagram.com/sunset_outpost/. Support this new small business by following them on social media and sharing with all of your friends. Next time you need the perfect gift, head to Sunset Outpost!
Marci Lutsky is a local mom of eight year-old twins and can be reached at veggingattheshore@gmail.com.
