Magical world awaits customers

The magical world of dragons, mermaids, fairies and other mystical creatures in figurines and other art await customers at Trends of Eluna, a new shop beside Baskin-Robbins at 11035 Parkside Drive.

Tierra Sanders, owner, carries designs with a twist of Celtic and magical fantasy, from figurines, home decors and prints to fashions, jewelry, accessories and gift items, such as room sprays, candles and diffusers.

There also are some comfy, trendy Snoozie slippers and socks, Livewell Fit Kicks leggings, shawls and pajama pants, along with unique jewelry and nail polish that change colors when they are in the sun.

The shop also features a children’s corner with toys, costumes, games — such as Harry Potter — and children’s accessories, storybooks and activity books.

Sanders said she also plans to open a toy store, Kinderpillar, and has signed a contract for a space at 10947 Kingston Pike in Stonecrest Center, Farragut.

There will be “lots of toys and games, developmental toys, lots of books, lots of educational items,” she said.

Sanders had retail businesses, Once Upon a Time, a children’s store, and Tierra’s Boutique, a fashion retail shop, in Gatlinburg, but decided to close those shops after moving to Oak Ridge and opening a new business closer to home.

While looking for a new location, “somebody mentioned ‘Why don’t you try Turkey Creek,’” she recalled. “I looked at what’s for lease and when I saw it, I thought this is great.

“I like how it’s set up here,” Sanders added. “I hope to do great.”

For more information, call 865-548-9345 or visit her boutique on Facebook.