For owner Tiffany Richardson, this home decor store is something she has long aspired to open.

“I possess an appreciation for nice things. Everything in this store is something I would put in my house or give as a gift,” Richardson said.

To begin to explain the eclectic variety and enormity of the home decor merchandise would be an exhausting read. But imagine a store redolent with the fragrance of aromatic candles, colorful upholstered furniture, ornate wall hangings, a variety of end tables, lamp stands and tables, an array of items to fill your China cabinet and a myriad of other enticing and inviting pieces of eye candy and fine, well-crafted pieces.

Customers will see a well-mannered Golden Retriever/Labrador dog named Banx curled up in its comfy bed beside the checkout counter. The one-year old comes to work with Richardson every day.

“I am from the south,” explains Richardson, “so the store also has a southern feel.”

The store is a place where people can garner new ideas for their homes, somewhere they can take a piece of fine decoration home with them that will brighten the mood.

In order to fill the store, she conducts a great deal of research, reads books and magazines and travels quite a bit to collect ideas for her customers.

The Shop Around The Corner opened March 31. Richardson chose Mariemont to open her shop because the village seemed a good fit for her and her personality. “My brother also lived here 10 years ago and I became familiar with the village. There is a lot of opportunity here for a retailer because this area offers more than one shopping destination.”

For more information, call the store at 271-5777 or e-mail trechardson@cinci.rr.com