Take a stroll along the Pacific Garden Mall in downtown Santa Cruz, and you will come upon a charming side street. Whether you're in the mood to shop or just browsing, Cooper Street offers a plethora of must-see sites for the connoisseur...

In 2004 Deborah Schatan transformed the empty shop and storefront at 109 Cooper Street into a jewel box, with ethereal blue walls and aqua colored glass countertops—Sky Meadow apothecary.

Come in, and Deborah (a licensed aesthetician) will recommend customized organic skincare just for you... or have daughter Leahla (a licensed cosmetologist) help you choose the perfect color of lipstick. Take your time, and explore the scores of handmade fragrance while nibbling on daily samples of exotic chocolate, from a table overflowing with what some call "the best chocolate in the world"

Deborah Schatan, Owner and Licensed Aesthetician