Jessica Lynn, the boutique’s owner, named Leokadia after her shoe-crazed mother who would rather build a bigger house for her shoe collection than throw a pair away. The boutique stocks shoes, handbags, jewelry and other accessories. Its well-edited collection of some of the best European designer shoes has had Boston buzzing since its inception on April 2008. Leokadia is a dream come true for the fashionista. After spending every summer in Europe since she was 8 years old, Lynn decided that her store would have to have the same look and feel as if she were back overseas. And that’s what you get. From the moment you walk down the front steps and see a patio filled with bright flowers and an antique bench from the Tulleries in Paris you know you’ve stumbled upon something good. Leokadia was decorated with the finest antique furniture and hand-carved European benches, marble countertops, and the walls brushed with gold. You’ve never seen anything like it. The focus of the store is to be ahead of the trends and work with brands and styles not carried in department stores. “I want everyone to feel like they can find something in here” Lynn explains. Currently the boutique carries designers such as Betta Carrano, Costablanca, Moschino, Missoni, Repetto from Paris, Emilio Pucci, Lumi and Treesje to name a few. But don’t get scared by price. Lynn understands sometimes you just need a shoe-fix without the expense so she welcomes lines like Dolce Vita and Boutique 9 in the mix. Lynn will continuously update her product mix to stay with trends as well as adding some her own creations from time to time. Leokadia also has exclusive lines of rain boots, vegan shoes, even umbrellas. Make sure next time you are in Boston’s South End district you stop in to see for yourself. And don’t be surprised if you walk out with a bag of your favorite accessories, everyone does! Participating in the South End Sidewalk Sale the weekend of Aug 8-10th

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Aguadilla Market is a mini-mart on Tremont St. From the picture, this establishment is for sale-so they probably will not be in business much longer. But, they are in business for now, and you can find all those last minute necessities while you are in the South End.

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Morales Market is a convenience store in the South End. It is small, and filled with random odds and ends, as well as foreign things(they were certainly foreign to me!).

Mimosa Flower Design is a swank and stylish flower shop located in the South End. They are quite talented in their arranging, and offer beautiful, high quality flowers. This place is similar to Twig or perhaps Winston Flowers. It would be easy to miss Mimosa, as it is on a residential street. If you are looking for really tasteful, eye-popping flowers, check Mimosa out next time you are in the South End.

From their site: Lee Napoli has more than two decades of baking experience. Her career in the food service industry began at the front of the house but she soon found her niche in the pastry shop. Lee is self taught and has worked with many talented pastry chefs to perfect her craft. This has left her with a willingness to work hard and an appreciation that success doesn't happen over night. Lee is well known for her work at Icarus, Maison Robert, Anago, Grill 23 and many other of Boston's landmark restaurants. She is a founder of the Professional Pastry Guild of New England and her most recent venture, Chocolee Chocolates in Boston's South End. Beignets (donuts for you heathens) are only available on Saturday Their overall focus is on dark chocolate candies, but they also make some milk chocolate candies. All truffles are hand made every day by Lee and one associate. Their five house specialties - espresso, white chocolate pistachio, Moroccan mint, Hazlenut, and Spicy Poblano Pepper - are always available.

CLOSING FEB 09 Men's & women's clothing & accessories. Brands include: Levi's, Nike, Jack Spade, Lucky Brand, Havaianas, Quiksilver, Goorin, Smith Opticals, Ray Ban, DIESEL, Baxter of California, & Dogeared.