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The Humble Fox in Somers is home to unique items that you wouldn’t find everywhere.
Established in April 2018, the curated gift shop offers a variety of items for babies, gardening, holidays and much more.
Owner Sara Anderson hand selects everything for the store. From friendship balls, which are hand blown glass ornaments, jewelry — mostly sterling silver and semiprecious gemstone — a men’s section, along with Anderson’s own line of soy candles, there is something for everyone.
“Earrings and bracelets are our biggest sellers,” said Anderson. “We try to work mostly with other small businesses. Many of our vendors are from the New England states.”
She went on to say, “The best part of owning a gift shop for me has been the people that I’ve met through it that I wouldn’t have otherwise met. Whether it’s customers or vendors for the inventory that I carry, we’re like a little family and I want to keep that going … that small-town vibe going.”
When Anderson started the shop, she really wanted to have a place where people can go and be able to see, feel, smell and touch products. She felt there was a need to have a place to find unique gifts for people and have a more personalized shopping experience.
“Any time I would visit other towns such as Portsmouth and Newburyport, I would always love going into their little shops there and thought it would be a lot of fun to have one day, so I gave it a shot,” Anderson shared. “My family has always liked foxes. My dad’s nickname was ‘Silver Fox,’ so foxes have always been a favorite family animal and that’s where the name came from.”
When you walk in, you will be greeted by Anderson’s puppy Birdie. She’s had a shop dog the entire time that she’s been open. Her former dog, Easton — a well-known four-legged friend in Somers — passed away in May of 2024. Anderson said people sometimes would come by just to say hello to him. When he passed away, she had customers bringing her gifts, cards and plants. For about three months, Anderson didn’t have a dog. Then, she adopted Birdie in August of 2024 and now, she’s learning the ropes of being a good shop dog.
“Most people, I would say, love the fact that there’s a dog there and the kids love to come see the dog,” Anderson said. “I definitely think that makes the shop feel a little homey because my dog is with me every day.”
Somers resident Jannine Healis first heard about The Humble Fox on Facebook in the Somers Neighborhood Forum. She loves Anderson’s selection of candy and she is always shopping for her collection of notepads and pens.
“I love the shop,” Healis said. “Sara, the owner, curates a wonderful collection of goods that she sells in her shop. She also has created her own line of candles, which is my favorite thing to buy from her. It is also a nice shop for gifts for new moms too.”
She continued, “Sara is so kind and generous. She is always contributing to the town with different giveaways and raffles. She also uses the shop to collect donations when there is a need for it. Sara is also so friendly and gets to know her customers. It is a wonderful place to shop.”
Anderson said 2024 has probably been the hardest year since she’s been in business — even harder than during the coronavirus pandemic. Through following countless small businesses on social media nationwide, she has seen many close in 2024.
“It was a struggle last year,” Anderson said. “I hope 2025 is a better year and hopefully be able to keep my doors open because I really love what I do and the community that I’m in. It’s been a great six and a half years. I hope to continue that and keep bringing unique things to people and have a personalized shopping experience.”
The Humble Fox will soon be moving into the next holiday, Valentine’s Day, and will have lots of items relating to that.
The shop will continue to have some winter-themed items available including décor, cozy hats and scarves. There will also be new candle scents, and as always, they will keep an eye on their favorite vendors and see what new goodies are available for them in the new year.
THE HUMBLE FOX IS LOCATED AT 11 SOUTH RD., UNIT 2 IN SOMERS. HOURS ARE TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 12-6 P.M. AND SATURDAYS FROM 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AT THEHUMBLEFOXSHOP.SQUARE.SITE.
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