Pearl River Mart is the real Chinatown experience, all within a 3 level shop on Broadway two blocks north of Canal Street. They sell kimonos, cutlery, dishes, teas, Asian candies, furniture, and lots of other Chinese kitsch. With their prices and selection it’s impossible to leave empty handed. We just discovered they’re taking orders online too. Marc Jacobs Accessories store is a small shop, but it will keep you occupied for a good twenty minutes while you browse the wallet, t-shirts, and bag, all under $50. They’re also right across the street from Magnolia Bakery, frequently featured on Sex in the City, so have a cupcake or two, you’ll need…
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ReStore: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
Habitat for Humanity is a Christian non-profit organization that builds homes around the world for those who can’t afford them. They take donations of time, money, materials, and manpower to build homes. When they have extra materials from construction or donations they sell them at ReStore locations across the country. Last time we visited our local ReStore we found some amazing deals, like a $3000 stainless steel fridge for less than half price, a new stackable LG washer/dryer, tiles and a marble double sink top. There’s also plenty of material for creative repurposing. You can pick up an old bronze chandelier and add a coat of paint to make a…
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Hermes Silk Scarves
Ever since my teens I’ve been in love with silk scarves. They make me think of a classic and elegant afternoon in the French Riviera. If you buy a scarf from Hermes it comes with a card that shows a few ways to tie it. For me, an orange box from Hermes beats a Tiffany blue box any day. Lately I’ve been captivated by these silk scarf inspired fashion and home accessories. BTW: If anyone has seen this missing vintage Hermes tray, please let me know where I can get it!
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Ikea Finds
For those who appreciate clean modern designs, but are on a tight budget, Ikea is a great option. While Ikea may be known for budget furniture that reveals its inner plywood at the first dent, ding, or scrape, they also have some great products that in the right dosage can be mixed into any style decor. Here’s a few of my favorite IKEA finds.