Business & Tech

Explore the Beads and Boutique of Abeille

Abeille Beads and Accessories is a one part hands on jewelry studio, one part women’s boutique and one part local artisan market on Harvard Street.

For the past five years, Abeille has offered open studio events and promoted local artists’ work from all over New England. Their clothing is hand made and ecofriendly with a focus on the unique relationships between the buyer, seller and creator.

Owner Lisa Trachtman was working in a fast paced business environment and wanted a chance to work in a place where people could create meaningful gifts for their loved ones.

Interested in local real estate?Subscribe to Patch's new newsletter to be the first to know about open houses, new listings and more.

“I decided that I wanted to provide an atmosphere where people would step back in time, turn off their cell phones and have a quiet place to create without all of the stimuli,” Trachtman said. “At the same time, customers and neighbors could come and enjoy buying hand made local products.”

Trachtman said that one of her most meaningful memories at the helm of Abeille came during the holiday season two years ago. “The store was packed with mothers and fathers and kids making gifts to give to their loved ones. There were dads helping daughters and twenty-somethings laughing with their mothers over fashion,” Trachman said. “I think it’s always been the case that a handmade gift has more meaning than something from a department store.”

Interested in local real estate?Subscribe to Patch's new newsletter to be the first to know about open houses, new listings and more.

In September, Abeille will change up their layout, launching a full retail outlet in the front of the store, while keeping the crafts section in the back. “We are currently transitioning things,” Trachtman said. “But we look forward to the new look.”

Abeille posts events to the Brookline Patch calendar every week, so be sure to stop by and try one of their crafts classes. 


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here