Toby Freedman has a love of beautiful things - especially beautiful things that are appreciated and serve a purpose. Slate, her shop in the heart of historic Marblehead, MA, showcases a dazzling display of accessories for the home, special personal gifts and one-of-a-kind merchandise for babies and young children.

Calling on her refined sense of color and design, Toby has selected merchandise from a long list of popular designers and vendors. A first for the area: Slate carries complete lines of Michael Aram, Atticus and Beatriz Ball.

Personal service is the watchword of Slate. A knowledgeable sales staff will guide your personal or gift selection and source additional items not in stock. They welcome phone and e-mail orders and gift wrap, ship and even personally deliver in selected local areas.

New this season is Slate's Gift Registry for weddings, new babies, housewarmings, anniversaries and memorable birthdays. And, with the advent of her new web site, Toby is gifting every customer who brings in a printout from her Special Offers page.

Drop in or call for a chat with a personal shopper.