Step into Sophia's and you'll feel like you've entered a charming little boutique in France. Across from Salem's famed Hawthorne Hotel, Sophia's features a decor of deep purples and pinks, as well as a calming fragrance to make your shopping experience a relaxing one. Named after Nathaniel Hawthorne's wife, Sophia's offers a variety of gifts, from Paris-made Diptyque candles to handmade witch hats. Proprietor Marie Cardillo says she occasionally holds private events upon request, as well as holiday shopping parties, cocktail parties and jewelry trunk shows. Sid Dickens Memory Blocks and Mary Frances handbags are Sophia's most popular must-haves.