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Dedicated to bringing arts and culture to the suburbs, Nico Scout is an hybrid store, concept bookshop, and creative studio curating products that focus on the arts, global culture, music, pop, sub, and counter-culture, and plant life—all within an atmosphere that is fun, inviting, inspirational, and ready to have a good time.
Founded from the ground up by Amber in 2018, Nico Scout is built on perseverance, authenticity, creativity, and is proudly a woman-owned & owner-operated small business.
Amber's story:
In 2018, I opened Nico Scout with a straightforward inspiration: my recent move from years of metropolitan living was a huge contrast to suburban Rhode Island. I found myself missing the vibrancy, energy, and the offerings of city life.
My background is in different worlds: city, fine art, art school, skate and graffiti, restaurants, education, design, and fashion worlds -I've always felt a strong desire to share it all.
I'm a curious person, and that is a huge part of Nico Scout. I love to be playful and I love to play - that is reflected throughout the store. I love meaningful objects and spaces that could make people feel good, seen, inspired, and refreshed.
I knew I could create a space that goes beyond the standard – a space with a unique identity that holds its own perspective, with the potential to build a local community and grow beyond.
And right now, I’m doing just that. =) Amber
Credits:
Amber at Nico Scout in the Winter of 2022 📸 Raymond Echevers
Nico Scout spinning logo gif created by Nam Nguyen 2021
Store photography and Nico Scout text gif created by Amber