The Shoppes at Historic Smithville have Plenty to Love
By Holly Martin
The store fronts are decorated in red and pink while their windows are covered in hearts. Valentine’s Day is approaching! What are you planning on getting your special someone this year? Is it the usual candy, flowers, and maybe something for the bedroom? This year, why not plan on something more. Historic Smithville has everything you need this Valentine’s day right down to the gift wrap and bow.
What better way to say, “I love you!” than with a basket full of the best sweets in town. The Sweet Shoppe in Smithville, across the way from the Smithville Inn, has everything you need to ensure you have something very special for your special someone.
When you walk in the door you are immediately greeted by the smiling faces of Fran Coppola and her staff. The whole shop is covered with beautifully wrapped candies and treats. From heart shaped boxes of candy to bouquets made of gummies and single chocolates shaped as roses. There really is something for everyone in the store. I was lucky enough to get my favorite chocolate liquorice and the old fashion candy cigarettes. No matter who you are looking for, the store most definitely has their favorite treat on hand. Valentine’s Day is around the corner and they got your back!
“It’s a time to share your love with somebody, be it your friends or your partner, your children or grandchildren to let them know your heart is with them,” says Coppola.
There is a wide variety of different sweets to spoil your sweeties this year, but Coppola can help you wow your lover with more than just a box of candy. There is nothing boring about the sparkling heart shaped boxes the store has on hand. Their beautiful wrapping will make any candy purchase looking marvelous. You can even bring in the other gifts you have bought, and they will put together a one of a kind gift basket just for you. The Sweete Shoppe is more than happy to help you create a masterpiece for the holiday. If you are having a hard time thinking about what the perfect gift may be, Coppola and her team are happy to help you figure out the best gift or basket that fits in your budget.
“Our claim to frame I like to think is our wrapping. We can put things in the heart bag and bow. It needs to look good and taste good,” says Coppola. “I like to do baskets and candy with candles and special things on cards.”
The Sweete Shoppe is open and ready to help you choose some great sweets presented in the best Valentine’s Day wrapping for your special someone. Sharing love and sweet thoughts this holiday with the best sweets and treats. The Sweet Shoppe prides itself in giving you the best possible gift that will make everyone smile!
Once you have the goodies in hand, travel right next door to get something flirtatious for Valentines day night. The Pink Corset has everything you need for your bedroom like special undergarments, robes, and other nice apparel. Pesia Romeo says her expert fitters are what make the store better than any other lingerie store. Her expansive collection of European bras, underwear, and sets hug your curves in all the right places. With a professional fitting, you will look and feel your best.
“You see women who really want to please their husband or boyfriend,” says Romeo. “These women want to get dressed up and look nice.”
The important part about The Pink Corset experience really is the fit of the bra. This will be the one store where bringing them along is a must. Romeo says you could buy an expensive bra, but unless it’s a perfect fit then it isn’t worth much. The Pink Corset is where you will find the best of the best when it comes to your undergarment needs. The silky robes will compliment all the red and black lace lingerie.
“Some girls want sexy while others are more conservative,” says Romeo.
The store has options for everyone. If you are just in town, and don’t know the sizes of your lover don’t fret! The Pink Corset also offers gift certificates so you can come back when you’re ready to get the perfect fit and top of the line merchandise. Everyone deserves to feel sexy this Valentine’s Day. Why not treat yourself to a well fitting bra set that makes your curves look their best!
Before you leave Smithville, across the street is the Pocket Full of Posies Gift Shop and Florist. Stop in and see Bethanne Raybush. Pocket Full of Posies has beautiful high end flower arrangements that will excite your significant other and still fit in your budget.
“Men typically go to a dozen red roses, and we always try to talk them into something better,” says Raybush. “We call it a designer’s choice in the store. They’ll give us a dollar amount they like to spend, then we fill it with all of the things we can find that are brought in from all over the world.”
The store offers much more than flowers. You can grab all your extra gifts to spoil your special someone from Vera Bradley bags to spa items like bath bombs
One of the most special gifts Beth has to offer is her amazing Flower of the Month Club. Every month you can surprise your special person with gorgeous flowers. The arrangements are always different and you can choose where you want to send the flowers each month. Another gift I fell in love with was the microwave buddies in all different shapes and sizes. One is shaped like a heart, all you have to do is throw it in the microwave and put it on your body to soothe any sore areas. Personally, I believe it is a must have for anyone especially for sore or cramped muscles.
Pocket Full of Posies offers arrangements and gift baskets for Valentine’s Day. During the holiday, Raybush and her team are busy from the second they open the door. Make your way in to talk about the best gifts you can get for your special someone this year. With all the options they have available, you will walk out of there with everything you need, or if you need flowers delivered they can do that too!
“Some people come in and say they want 4 dozen red roses in a vase and that’s always amazing too because it’s always that big show when it walks through the office door or somebody’s home,” says Raybush.
Valentine’s Day can be stressful, but the experts at Historic Smithville will help you get through it like a champion. The Sweet Shoppe has all your candy needs, The Pink Corset has the sexy lingerie for the night, and Pocket Full of Posies has the best flowers you get to look at the rest of the month. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Holly Martin has been working in media since 2012. She has worked as a photographer and videographer throughout her high school and college career. Holly is a producer for WOND radio as well as fill in DJ for 103.7 WMGM Rocks. She loves being a concert photographer and working as event staff. She has worked as a reporter for Temple University’s Philadelphia Neighborhoods and submitted Editorials to the Philadelphia Inquirer. She has done multiple multimedia articles for Temple as well as Shore Local Newsmagazine. Her portfolio website is www.hollyamartin.com
