Antipodes

Antipodes: Tropical Accessories and Home Decor
Auberge de Mer Marina
Marigot BP 577
Phone: 0590 87 50 58
Fax: 0590 87 50 58
Cel.: 0690 509145

This store has been in Marigot for quite a while, it has breathtaking fake flowers. I know, that is strange to say, but it is true. Gorgeous displays. From what I remember they also sell some nice vases (natch) plus knick-knacky things like cute bathroom accessories (but perfect and expensive because, you know, French).

Going Bananas Island Boutique

Going Bananas Island Boutique
Simpson Bay
12 Airport Road
Phone: 599 545 3404
9:00am - 5:30pm from Monday to Saturday

This shop has been open for a while (since 2006 perhaps) but was not in a great location. It recently moved to the new McDonald's building in Simpson Bay. I haven't been there yet but I am sure I will go at some point cause they sell Kiss My Face products, makers of heavenly patchouli scented shower gel, among lots of other things (don't worry patchouli haterz, not all their stuff smells like that)

Inspirations in the Orange Grove Shopping Center

Inspirations
Orange Grove Shopping Center
Cole Bay
St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
(599)544-5730

This shop was opened close to 10 years ago. I think it may be a franchise of a Netherlands store, I am not sure, but on occasion they publish a circular with savings. If you are an American and feeling Martha Stewart-ish, this place is great because they sell European cleaning implements, perhaps not better than what we are used to but exotic for sure! I got a rug-beater there, not wicker as Martha would want but plastic (yet well made and hearty I assure you Martha!). They also sell lots of candles, fake flowers and their accoutrements, kitchen items (I got some beautiful demitasse spoons there once). All in all a fun place to browse for those of us with there-is-no-mall-here-and-I-need-to-shop fever, or if you are looking for a small present for someone.