By: Jennifer Russo

Right in the heart of Holliston is a new must-visit hotspot for parents and caregivers seeking stylish and affordable clothing for their kids. Much more than your average consignment shop, Fiddle & Find offers a carefully curated selection of gently worn, high-quality children’s apparel.

Though some may associate consignment stores with large rooms of racks crammed too full of dated secondhand items, walking into Fiddle & Find gives that instant boutique experience, with a light, bright color palette and expertly displayed outfits that are on-trend and look brand new. There are even some items that are new with tags. The shop sells clothing in infant sizes through children’s size 12/14, and, like any specialty clothing store, rotates its selection to match the season. There is also a selection of toys and infant items, maternity items, and some athletic wear.

The boutique is owned and operated by Caitlin Shannon, a pediatric and labor and delivery nurse with a passion for sustainability.

“I love nursing and will never give up my nursing license, but I was itching for a change,” shares Caitlin.

With inspiration from a consignment shop in New Hampshire she loves, Caitlin decided to launch a similar business herself, bringing to the area something that she felt would be valuable for busy and budget-conscious families who love a good buy.

“I honestly think the future is consignment. Having kids of my own, I love shopping this way. I come from a background of really enjoying retail, but also understanding the importance of being frugal. While I think it’s great to splurge sometimes on something new, there is so much waste, and kids grow so quickly out of their clothing sizes. Consignment teaches them to be eco-friendly and promotes being strategic about how we shop,” says Caitlin.

Calling the shop Fiddle & Find came from a conversation with a good friend. Caitlin really wanted to focus on all the great finds that would be a part of the shop and then the popular nursery rhyme Hey Diddle Diddle, The Cat and the Fiddle gave some inspiration for a fun, kid-centered name.

Safety and sanitation are a priority, and the store does not sell any items with an imperfection of any kind. Pre-washed clothing donations in great condition are accepted and consigners are able to receive 40% on the sale price of items when they complete a consigner contract. Anything that is not curated for resale at the shop is donated to nearby Project Just Because in Hopkinton. So really, it helps people in more ways than one.

This is important to Caitlin, who is passionate about growing the community. This is really such a great spot to be in – “I did a pop-up with Green Compass recently and I’ve collaborated with The Bird & Bear Collective which is just down the street. I also collaborated with The Herd, a postpartum support group, on a Fall Flip/Mom’s Night Out event. I am looking forward to doing more things like this so people can benefit from all of these great businesses in town,” she shares. 

Available now in store is a beautiful winter collection, with lots of brand name long-sleeved shirts and pants, outerwear, snow-play clothing, boots, and more. The selection is constantly changing, and you never know what you’ll find at Fiddle & Find, but that’s the fun part!

To learn more about Fiddle & Find, you can check out their website at www.fiddleandfindkids.com and follow their Facebook and Instagram accounts at @FiddleandFindKids

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