Every neighborhood has what seems to be a tiny hardware store. But go inside and oh, my goodness, what a treasure trove of “stuff” to be found! I do love the one in my Montorgueil quartier with its typical stock of nuts & bolts & knives & fasteners & mops & switches & pots, but also with its unique selection of amusing decorative tin storage boxes. They really are entertaining, and light, and take no room in your suitcase since you can stuff clothes inside of them!
I had hoped to pick up a couple things there, including some transparent packing tape to secure my shattered iPhone screen (eek! happily the phone still works), but it was closed this morning. Happily, it creeked to life as I was sitting across the street having my afternoon espresso (with a shot of ibuprofen!). And oh, ya, they also have an amazing selection of oilcloth by the meter!
And not to worry, if you haven't found everything you want, the rest is sure to be discovered at the stationery and novelty shop next store!
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