Boston - April 21, 2005

Honey, We're Home

Honeyspot Boutique

Here’s the thing about kitsch: In the right hands (like those of your friend who rocks the cat eyeglasses like no one else), it can be the height of hipness. But in the wrong ones, it can look like your grandmother on a bad day. (Sorry, Grammy.)

So rejoice that the gals at newly opened Honeyspot have done the hard part for you — picking out the greatest tongue-in-cheek clothes and objets d’art to complement any hipster’s pad. We’re talking so-bad-they’re-good home accents like authentic Las Vegas souvenir drink trays and cowgirl kitchen towels, along with frilly vintage tops and crocheted sweaters in Day-Glo colors.

And then there are those truly unique conversation starters, like authentic phrenology heads and taxidermied butterflies in shadowboxes. With so much excellent loot to choose from, you can soon be that one hip friend.

And, while you’re at it, maybe even pick out something new for Grandma.

Honeyspot, 48 South Street, Jamaica Plain (617-524-2444).