Smeeks
Come one, come all. It's finally here - Smeeks. A candy/toy store as adult inclined as it is for kids, with "vintage" candy, throwback toys from the '50s and '60s, and even a photo booth to boot.
Things you'll hear from people shopping at Smeeks:
"OH MY GOODNESS, look at these party hats!"
"I remember these Super Balls!"
"I need another bag for candy!!"
It's novelty at it's finest: party gear from hats to ribbons to forks that double as birthday candles. Silly cups, plates, games abound. Literally wall-to-wall with toys, games and sweets, hard-to-find sodas. It's the place to go when you need that something for a kids party, an adult gift that will get a chuckle, or a huge lollipop to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Smeeks is the brain child of Georgeann Bryant, also the owner of Frances (a great boutique three-doors-down), named Smeeks after her childhood nickname, and wonderfully brought the vibrancy, innocence, sense of discovery and overall fun to the blue, red, and gnome-infused building. You could say this is her sweet dream come to life.
Smeeks
14 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013-2568
http://www.francesvintage.com/smeeks/smeeks.html
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August 25th, 2009 - 11:10
Although I liked Smeeks, I was disconcerted by the number of cigarette related products there are. Come on! I thought we all learned that making smoking look appealing to kids is just not cool. Bag the smokes and I’ll come back.
August 25th, 2009 - 11:16
Funny! The one time I visited I overheard a mom trying to answer her little boy’s questions about a “smoking baby.” He was so confused. So was she. So was I.
August 27th, 2009 - 16:14
Loved the store! Some of the items I haven’t seen in years!!!