Artifaktori, Somerville's go-to vintage shop for retro chic treasures, has found a new residence at 121 Charles St. and opens May 19. Carrying men's and women's clothing and accessories, the small boutique, located on the garden level of the building (don't miss it!), is exactly what Beacon Hill needs. Charles St., home to 500 antique shops per square foot, was somehow lacking in the vintage clothing department. Consider the void filled.

The new store brings merchandise from their Davis Square location (which remains open for the time being), along with new finds and goodies that owner Amy has held off selling until now. I was particularly drawn to a pair of white, cut-out oxfords from the '80s, a green floral crop top from the '70s, and tea-length skirts spanning the decades. 

Spreedia friend and photographer Tim Gilman and I stopped by yesterday to get some photos. We could've stayed there all day—each time we moved on from a shot the decorating continued and we'd want to reshoot it. Can't wait to see the final result on Thursday!

A rack in the front of the store carries new, vintage-inspired lines, straw bags and hats. Photo credit: Tim Gilman

Dresses from the '50s-'80s. Photo credit: Tim Gilman

Shoes from the 1930s inside the jewelry display case. Photo credit: Tim Gilman

Store info:

Price point: $-$$

Hours: Tue.-Fri., 11 am-7 pm; Sat.-Sun., 11-6 pm; Mon., closed.

There's word of an opening party in the next week or so. I'll keep you posted on the calendar!