Cotton Caboodle-Outlet Store

In the second of two crowded rooms, shoppers can find structured handbags by Michael Green.The semi-retired handbag designer--whose purses, totes and wallets used to sell at Nordstrom--is married to a Cotton Caboodle partner.

Shop for, but not with, the kids here. The small, densely packed shop doesn't suit rambunctious toddlers.

In Short
The wrought-iron window grates and locked door during business hours at this kiddie clothing outlet bring to mind Edward Gorey more easily than ""Pat the Bunny."" But go ahead,...