It all started as a dream…
A unique space, something no one had ever done before. A place of authenticity, creativity, and a little bit of everything from all walks of life…
A place centered in and of community, supporting local artists and handmade goods.
A place where you walk in the door and think, “Wow! I have never seen this before!”
A Mother-Daughter duo, Giavonne & Bijan always knew that one day they would open their own little shop, in their own little town, on their own little Island, with their own favorite things…
The mother-daughter duo knew they wanted their shop to be three things:
With that in mind, they began to search for their stores “voice”. Who was she? What was her story? Why was she here? Why now?
Like a voice on the wind, Kalypso whispered her name…
A Goddess forsaken by Homer as a mere “Sea-Witch”, Giavonne & Bijan knew her story went much deeper. She was a savior, a lover, a mother, a light-house for souls lost at sea.
They designed Kalypso’s Gifts as though you were invited into Kalypso’s own home. In fact, many of the display pieces around the store are from Giavonne’s old home in the Virgin Islands. The rest of the display was lovingly chosen from Whidbey Island’s very own local antique shops!
Whether you come looking for Jewelry, Herbs, Incense, Locally Crafted & Handmade Goods, things from all over the world, or things-you-didn’t-even-know-you-were-looking-for— You’ll find it here.