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Best Place to Accidentally Spend on Yourself

from the North Bay Bohemian's Best of Everyday Writer's Picks 2010

Fleurtique is crammed between a pizza shack and the Swiss Hotel on the Sonoma Plaza, but it might as well be in Paris. Owner Sara Coble has an eye for trend pieces that fuse Euro chic sophistication with bohemian California casual, purveying the sort of gift items I always have trouble actually parting with. This sliver of a boutique houses an impressive selection of clothing and accessories, despite its size. There's a diverse range of pajama choices, from matching flannel to silky slips to cotton boy shorts, and the sparkling chandelier earrings, delicate charm necklaces, jersey dresses and funky rain boots mean that the only thing easier than finding a gift for a friend is finding a gift for oneself. Coble also stocks work by local artists, including her own range of playful T-shirts and tank tops that say things like "Eiffel Cute" and "Olive You." 14 W. Spain St., Sonoma. 707.933.1430.—R.M.