"Take Homes" from Sanibel Island

The most popular take home by far on our tropical island are the shells found on the beach.  While no living resident is allowed to be collected, there are thousands of beautiful shells that are added to our visitors luggage regularly.  Cleaned and preserved, they are used as desk paper weights,  become jewelry items or made into frames for photographs.

But if you have been to Sanibel several times and feel that you, your family and friends , have more than enough of our various , beautiful shells, we would like to suggest some options.

One especially fun place to purchase something a little different for the ladies on your list is the  Why-Knot shop.  Why-Knot has a little bit of everything in fashion catering to the styles of three generations of women.  Owned and operated by Island residents, mom and daughter, the apparel is casual chic.  We particularly like the sleep wear which is particularly comfortably for those sweet, star filled night time slumbers.

And keeping pace with appropriate naming and lovely buy-ables, we nominate Shiny Objects  for a visit. 

Shiny Objects is Sanibel's authority on dichroic glass and sterling silver jewelry. They offer a wonderful variety of jewelry in tropical and contemporary designs to suit nearly every taste and budget.  Also featured is a full line of accessories to complete your collection. Always taking your ideas and wishes into consideration, the staff at Shiny Objects are determined to find the right piece for you. 

 

One of the most eclectic shops on Sanibel has got to be Pandora's Box.  Everything from home décor to art and gift ware can be found at Pandora's. And now they offer something a little extra.  Pandora's Box Too, has some of the most delightful cards for sale,  Pretty cards, funny cards, arty cards can be found in large selections and are sure to please your purchase urges.

 

The Islander Trading Post may be the most unique shopping experience on Sanibel.  It  is like a little pop culture museum.  Be prepared to spend some time perusing the many aisles and tiny rooms that are surprisingly tucked away in this gem.  The owner has everything organized in special categories and there are shelves from floor to ceiling!  Make sure to look up, because you'll miss some of the amazing things hanging from the ceiling. We personally love how they play music to get you in the mood while you shop.  While recent guests were  there, the shop was playing vintage Armstrong.  And their vintage toy collection is wonderful, too.

 

The list goes on and on, taking something home from Sanibel is the easy part.  The hard part is leaving!