Inclusive, body positive, and soaked in luxurious hues of gold, pink and purple, Lucille’s gift shop is now open in Candler Park at the corner of Clifton Road and McLendon Avenue.
Lucille’s is the brainchild of Kristen Eber, who opened Rosefinch Spa in 2016 just three blocks away. Named for a bracelet she found at a flea market, Lucille’s aesthetic is effortless, French, and captivating.
The shop carries a line of gifts including size- and gender-inclusive lingerie, books, jewelry, and personal care products. Many of the gifts focus on the senses and pleasure, leaving the gift-giver feeling like they’ve found “the perfect thing.” All of the fragrances, incense, and candles are non-toxic.
“The idea is that gift giving is an art form, and finding that perfect special thing for someone you love and care about is a lovely thing to do,” Eber said.
Eber has curated a collection “for all gender presentations” from local and regional vendors, like lingerie from Trashy Diva in New Orleans and On the Inside in Asheville. Lucille’s carries bralettes for smaller chested people, underwear with smoothing pockets, and boxers for a masculine-feminine mix.
“Everything is very stretchy and very inclusive, so wherever you are in your gender journey, we’ve got something for you,” Eber said.
Books about bodies, sexuality, and romance are scattered throughout the shop. Behind a velvet curtain in the back, Lucille’s has a private collection of adult items with “a femme and female perspective.”
“We wanted to create a safe, beautiful space where lesbians, non-binary people, cis women, and straight women can come in, talk about, and buy these items. They can have a real conversation with another woman who knows what they’re talking about,” Eber said, adding that her business is on the Everywhere Is Queer app.
The commercial block in Candler Park is owned by Clay Harper and Mike Nelson. It has been slowly changing since Flying Biscuit moved to DeKalb Avenue in 2024 after 30 years in business. Dr. Bombay’s Underwater Tea Party moved to Grant Park, Kelly’s Closet relocated within the strip, and Little Tart is set to open in the fall with a sandwich shop and wine bar.
“[Clay and Mike] are really dedicated to revitalizing Candler Park. They made me a really good offer to take this space because they believed in my vision,” Eber said.
Lucille’s is a collaborative project for Eber, who grew up in Intown, then worked in Candler Park at the Flying Biscuit, Mooncake boutique, and Salon Red. She’s brought on Lindsay Champanis and Krislynn Hayter, who both work at Rosefinch and Lucille’s.
The final member of Lucille’s team is sexual health educator Sam Herman, who will teach classes on sexual health, intimacy, relationships, and more starting in the fall.
“My true gift in life is knowing when to call in other really talented people and say, ‘You’re really good at this. Do it,’” Eber laughed.
Eber said the neighborhood’s reception has been “overwhelmingly positive” aside from a couple of concerned text messages. A post on Candler Park’s social media page explained that history in the neighborhood. She said she aims to be respectful.
“No one’s going to see anything they don’t want to see, and that’s why we have the curtain … I don’t want anybody to be offended,” Eber said.
Lucille’s has big plans for 2026: a grand opening party in August, a book club, classes, private shopping, bachelor parties, and date night collaborations with nearby businesses. Stay tuned into Lucille’s joie de vivre on social media.
