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.)

  Manhattan, Culture, Design Junkies, Good for Gifts

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.

  Gramercy-Flatiron, Gear, Design Junkies, Good for Gifts