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September 8, 2009
Brook Farm General Store New York
This Williamsburg general store is a modern rendition of the small-town classic, filled with an eclectic mix of old and new goodies from New England and beyond (hand-loomed blankets, French bistro glasses) and the shop owner’s own line of organic toiletries.
August 9, 2001
Pearl River Mart New York
Crazy dollar store (and more) bursting at the seams with inexpensive imports from China, including teas, clothing, home furnishings, snacks, and never-ending collections of sushi sets. Pick up all sorts of cheap trinkets for your friends back home.
September 23, 2009
Picnic Country Store New York
Proprietors Camella Ehlke and Marlon Aitcheson provoke wholesome fun (the couple also runs the well-appointed Breathe Inn in the Catskills) with organic snacks, blankets, toys for outdoors, and fresh-made sandwiches to go.
Photo: Alyson Aliano
January 19, 2007
MoMA Store New York
Goods that reflect what’s going on in the museum (except you might actually be able to afford something here). Look for pleasing kitchen and tableware, jewelry by design firms, cool art books, and a selection of Muji accessories. Sometimes the gift shop is more fun than the museum itself. (Maybe why that’s why there’s a second location in Soho.)
September 8, 2009
Blick Art Materials New York
Instead of crafty, it’s chic. Lofty two-floor art shop has brushes, bristles, paints, and frames — in case you’re feeling inspired.
May 11, 2007
ABC Carpet & Home New York
An explosion of home design treasures. Hundreds of chandeliers, piles of pillows, stacks of rugs — all beautifully displayed in vignettes that you can browse. Minimalists: Brace yourselves.
May 26, 2006
Barneys New York New York
Wall Street wives and well-heeled downtowners go here to shop for the classics. For a little more funk, the Soho Co-Op has the best of the best emerging designers (don’t expect to spend less, though).
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