POULSBO — There are several new businesses downtown, each adding to the eclectic, cultural flavor of the historic district.

Barna & Co., 18927 Front St., sells infant and children’s clothing, as well as classic toys and unique items.

Owner Brienne Coultas, former manager of Indigo Plum, said of her store, “It’s something unique that you don’t find in this area.”

Indeed. But first, the name: “Barna” is Norwegian for “child” — fitting, considering the store is located in the heart of Little Norway.

The store is bright and airy, “not cluttered — a happy place,” Coultas said. The illustrations on the wall are from Coultas’ favorite children’s book, “Make Way for Ducklings” (1941).

There are stylish diaper bags, organic clothing with fun prints, and car seat canopies made from cotton muslin. There are local products, such as infant and toddler apparel from KicKee Pants of Bainbridge Island; and items from wider-known popular brands, such as swaddle blankets from Aden + Anais, stylish baby carriers from Moby Aria, and spill-proof baby plates from Sugar Booger. Moms can find natural, organic, herbal breastfeeding supplements from Motherlove here, as well as lactation cookies from Milkmakers.

This is a store for the environmentally conscious. The classic-style wood play toys and educational toys are the kind that are someday handed down to the grandkids. There are toys made from reclaimed wood and plastic.

“Good quality is important to me,” Coultas said.

Next door, Raejean Barone has opened Found, which lives up to its name. “Everything I sell I as I found it,” the master collector said. “I try to carry a lot of unique, unusual items.”

Barone, a collector since she was 16, knows how to find unique and unusual items. There is architectural salvage, signage, and quality vintage furniture items. One item that caught this writer’s eye: The Toonerville Trolley children’s ride, one of those nickel or quarter rides you see outside of stores. It works. (And — a hint to my family — it would be cool in our family room.)

Barone also carries local products for self and home from Thistle Floral & Home of Kingston; among the products, blackberry basil shea butter.

Across the street, Gene Reyes of Truelux has given new life to the old space at 18928 Front St. Stop by and you might hear the New Orleans native tickling the ivories of his Kohler & Campbell baby grand in the store, which has classy design elements reminiscent of the 1930s and ‘40s. He plans to have live music and movie nights regularly in his store.

The home décor store’s signature item is Truelux’s elegant lotion candles which, when lit, transform into a warm hydrating lotion. The candles are essential-oil infused, are clean-burning, and have a burn time three times longer than traditional candles, he said. Reyes, a former Navy submariner, developed the formula after apprenticing for a chandler in the Carolinas.

There is a lot of cool stuff here, each reflecting the minimalist style to which Reyes adheres. He wanted to offer timeless classics — “forever items,” he calls them — that are well made yet affordable.

Examples: In the window is a 1925 luggage set he found and had retacked; it has a steel body with aircraft aluminum overlay and is trimmed in leather. It’s 90 years old but it’s designed to be used, not just looked at. A kitchen timer — durable in steel and classic style in teal — is $21. Here’s something different: A plate clip, made of surgical stainless steel and silver plated, that transforms a plate into a server; it’s $12.

There are personal touches here too. Artistic items include wishbones made by Neil Thompson of Hansville. Reyes remembers lighthearted family battles for the wishbone at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners when he was growing up. “We’d go all out,” he said.

Diva de Beau moved to 18827 Front St. from Kingston.

Diva de Beau, owned by stylist Deb de Beauchamp, specializes in “the art of timeless dressing,” she said.

De Beauchamp, who’s been professionally involved in fashion since age 16 and formerly worked as a stylist at Nordstrom, shops estate sales for vintage clothing. Each piece in her store is hand-selected and reflects her sense of style. As a result there are some real finds here — we’re talking about stylish clothing that is made to last.

On this day, she shows off a John Doyle Bishop wool coat from the 1960s, a cashmere woman’s coat with silk lining, and a Stillwater sweater made from New Zealand wool. There are gift-worthy men’s sweaters and ties, wool scarves, and driving hats.

Adding to the shopping experience: the store hosts an artist every second Saturday of the month, backdropped by the Grace Kelly poster for Taittinger Brut and Michael Fancher’s antiques.

About those antiques: Fancher’s antiques, selected for sale in the store, “reflect the style at the heart of the vision” of the store.

These are Art Nouveau and Art Deco pieces to be appreciated as well as used: clocks, lighting, and personal items such as perfume bottles. The craftsmen of that era “created things that have persisted,” he said — much like the clothing and styles that the store offers.

“They add beauty, utility and graciousness to our lives, and help us appreciate the continuity of life.”

“We grew out of our old space,” owner Kay Mork said. “We now offer more women’s clothing, jewelry, as well as vintage lighting. We have price points for everybody.”

She’s excited about the new stores that have opened downtown, and the direction downtown is going.

“We are all really good friends,” she said. “My goal this year is to get people to know about us. We’re looking forward to a great Christmas.”

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New businesses in Poulsbo Place: Jenny’s Nails opened at 19327 Jensen Way. La Bella Vita Salon is open at 19367 Jensen Way.

From top: Brienne Coultas and her daughter, Haley, own and manage Barna & Co., “goods for little ones and moms.” You never know what you’ll find at Found, master collector Raejean Barone’s store next door to Barna & Co. Stylist Deb de Beauchamp and antiques expert Michael Fancher want to introduce you to some timeless classics for you and your home at Diva deBeau. Modern Mercantile owner Kay Mork and photographer Erin Herndon review some artwork that will be displayed for sale in the store. Richard Walker / Herald