Eclectic collections of mayhem and miscellaneous treasures encompass the partitions and cabinets of the Cool Man Stuff retailer in Marathon. House owners Ten and Diann Diamond not too long ago re-opened the shop, positioned throughout from the Turtle Hospital on Abroad Freeway, after a three-year hiatus resulting from flooding. The title “Cool Man Stuff” could also be deceptively easy, but it surely unequivocally guarantees an journey within the sudden.
“My mom really got here up with the title,” stated Ten. “After I stated I didn’t need 50% of the inhabitants to really feel excluded, my mother at all times advised me that whenever you inform ladies they will’t come, that’s after they present up – so I suppose I’m not likely excluding anybody in any case.”
As a seasoned traveler, Ten possesses an insatiable urge for food for the distinctive and extraordinary. Now having fun with the fruits of his labor, he scours the globe for quirky and quaint presents, assured that his discerning clientele will probably be captivated by their attraction.
For these searching for the proper present for a liked one, it overflows with eccentric delights. From rugged out of doors gear and journey provides to buoyant polarized sun shades and disguised flask-sunscreens, the shop boasts an array of distinctive finds, together with a formidable choice of timepieces, house decor and thought-provoking paintings.
“We’re very excited to reopen the shop and open the artwork gallery so all of our cool stuff is now in a single area,” stated Diann. “It’s one-stop searching for present shopping for and you’ll at all times discover one thing for your self as nicely.”
A group of glass artwork items, every a testomony to the distinctive imaginative and prescient of artist Chuck Vannatta, graces the partitions of the connected gallery. Ten encountered the proficient artist throughout his travels all through the Golden State. Vannatta’s creative journey began on the age of 16 in Honolulu, his birthplace and residential. He honed his abilities on the College of Hawaii and the Faculty of Arts and Crafts in Oakland, California, the place he earned a bachelor’s diploma in superb arts earlier than establishing his personal studio.
Different distinctive treasures on the cabinets embrace something from a comical vase and a remarkably snug seat crafted from repurposed denim to a cunningly disguised knife set masquerading as a charming murals. Jewellery, devices and an countless array of one-of-a-kind souvenirs await, and the Diamonds say they wish to make sure that Cool Man Stuff stays the final word vacation spot for these searching for the proper present for essentially the most discerning prospects.
“It’s humorous, as a result of as patrons arrive, they’re questioning in the event that they’re cool sufficient ‘guys’ to come back into the shop,” stated supervisor Mandy Bowers. “We inform them it’s a play on phrases. Is it a retailer with cool guys’ stuff, or is it a cool man that has a ‘stuff’ retailer?”
No matter your take is on this whimsical and wacky retailer, one factor is for positive: you’ll positively discover one thing uncommon and particular.
Go to the shop at 2375 Abroad Hwy. in Marathon. For extra data, name 305-396-7628 or go to the shop from 11 a.m to five p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.