Fabulousness! That’s the word Marti Tolleson, owner of Two Friends, wants her shop to be known for. Located in Redfern Village on St. Simons Island, Marti is in the perfect location, offering one stop shopping for all sorts of fashion, shoes, gifts and gourmet goodies. Everywhere you look in Two Friends your eyes are met with something you’ll just have to take home! Whether you’re looking for a birthday gift, something for the bride, a baby gift or that special treat you want to indulge yourself in for no special reason, you’ll find it here.
Two Friends started in Perry, Georgia when Marti and her friend and partner, Francis Hargrove decided to open a business together. Something they could do that would be fun and allow them to express their love of fashion and all things beautiful. When Francis moved to Cashier, North Carolina, Marti took over the business in Perry then moved, with her family, to St. Simons where they now live full time.
The Tolleson’s have visited Coastal Georgia and maintained a second residence here for several years, but when they made St. Simons their primary residence, it was still an adjustment. Marti took her time exploring the island, familiarizing herself with the different areas where shops abound and settled on Redfern Village in the heart of the island where she decided to open her second Two Friends location. The shop in Perry is going strong and the St. Simons store is thriving.
“You have to get a feel for the cycles in business, here”, Marti said. “Every place has its slower times and the times when business is booming.” Marti is definitely in rhythm with Valentine’s Day this coming Thursday. “Champagne and Shopping” will be going full force, as customers are offered a delicious combination of chilled champagne and mango juice, topped with a wedge of fresh strawberry to celebrate the season of love.
Displays throughout the shop are filled with all things red, hot pink and perfect for that special someone. There are great gifts for the man in your life, the best new cookbooks, everything you need to throw the perfect cocktail party AND a great line of gourmet products, Low Country Produce, that make entertaining easy. Marti showed me one of their products, Low Country Creole, that makes giving an impromptu dinner party a snap. Just heat up the jar of sauce, add some sweet Georgia shrimp, make a pot of boiled rice and you have it. All you need to round out the meal is a crisp, green salad, some crusty bread and your wine of choice. What could be easier?
I had a wonderful time talking with Marti as she showed me through her store. There definitely is something for everyone on your gift giving list to be found here. Marti has a way of making you feel right at home with her warm, Southern style. I feel like I’ve made a new friend, which is one of the many joys I’m finding as I continue my blogging journey.
Visit Marti’s “Two Friends” Facebook page for regular updates on new products, fashions and updates on the opening of her new store, “Two Friends Too“. Just across the street from her current location, her new venture will be an antique lovers paradise, with shipments coming from England and France as well as lots of wonderful decorating accessories and other items to make your home ever so lovely.
I know you’ll fall in love with Two Friends the minute you enter the store and breathe in the aroma of the wonderful candles and fragrances Marti carries. Two Friends is, quite simply, delightful! Marti says, “Be Happy!” and from what I experienced during the time I spent with her, she practices what she preaches!
Two Friends…304 Redfern Village….St. Simons Island, GA 31522…..912-268-4359
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