Visit the birthplace of Theodore “Teddie” Roosevelt, the beloved 26th President of the United States and one of politics’ most famous New Yorkers! Roosevelt is the only president who was born in the Empire State, and you can visit his birthplace in New York City’s Flatiron . . . more
The Penine Hart boutique embodies the philosophy “Art is the icing on the cake of life, it’s how people live”. As a former owner and curator of a SoHo gallery space in the 90s, Penine Hart not only believes that art is essential in life, but demonstrates how the two can be set together. She . . . more
The rustic farmhouse, built in 1697, is what gives the historical Queens County Farm Museum its landmark status. The Queens County Farm Museum is a 47-acre, working historical farm in New York City, with a mission is to preserve, restore, and interpret the site, its history and owner's lifestyles. . . . more
Located in a Front Street mall in the DUMBO neighborhood is Antique Boutique on Front, a small shop visibly brimming with history. The place is packed from top to bottom with intricate antiques and rich furniture, from detailed Baroque chairs to turn-of-the-century lamps dangling from the ceiling . . . more
The Ink Pad is a paper craft lover’s dream. Filled with decorative rubber stamps, patterned and Moleskin journals, letter seals, stationery and more, this little shop in Greenwich Village is the go-to place for your creative needs. For those just getting started with paper crafts and . . . more
Kimono House specializes in traditional Japanese shoes and clothing for both men and women. Imported directly from Japan are a wide variety of printed cotton summer kimonos (Yukatas) and beautiful vintage silk Kimonos - perfect to lounge around in after a swim or a bath. Authentic Japanese platform . . . more
Nespresso's chic and modern café serves up an assortment of varietal coffees and specialty flavors. Individual cups are brewed from Nespresso's premier coffee pods using their exclusive Nespresso machines. An assortment of desserts and lunch dishes are freshly prepared.
Back in the 80's, one could always find a sweet piece of art by a street artist to decorate a New York apartment. Street art wasn't expensive; it was fun. It was an open expression of an artist's view point to hang on your wall. Either you agreed with the message or you didn't. For a small . . . more
The enigmatic yet whimsical label Morgane Le Fay was dreamed up from the ethereal world of King Arthur. Floating dresses of cotton jersey, silk and crinoline that greet you in the SoHo boutique echo back to the magical enchantress that spawned the brand. The feminine collections, which are produced . . . more
Thousands of sparkling vintage gems, costume jewelry and Lucite vintage purses luster from floor to ceiling in the glass display cases inside Deco Jewels. Sourced from antique shows and flea markets, the brooches, bracelets, necklaces and cuff links all date from the 1920’s through the 1960’s, . . . more
In Cosabella, colorful, soft to the touch lingerie will fill your vision as undergarments are offset by white and exposed brick walls in its SoHo storefront. Dainty bralettes, sexy push-ups and lace and mesh panties are artfully arranged about the boutique and all beckon comfort. Because Cosabella . . . more
Colorful bindings of new, classic and rare books occupy the shelves at 192 Books. The Chelsea store has an artistic focus and features a vast collection of art and criticism, coffee table books, classic literature, recent releases and travel guides. It frequently hosts book readings, signings and . . . more
Melissa Bushell’s specialty shop, Baked by Melissa, is lined wall-to-wall with an array of miniature cupcakes that delight the eyes and taste buds alike. Bite-sized yet filled with flavor, each cupcake carries an emblem of color and can be custom made. Sold at one dollar a pop, these sweet, . . . more
Maybe it’s their miniature size, but children’s clothing has always been innately adorable. The clothing at Makie is no exception to that, as the modest SoHo boutique is stocked with charming little items like button downs, striped nautical shirts and onesies for the three-month-old set up to . . . more
Since 2004, Wine Therapy has been hand selecting hundreds of bottles of natural and organic wine to offer in its NoLIta storefront. Delicious reds, whites, rosés and champagne from near and far decorate the store, and they all come at a friendly price with hand-written taste descriptions under . . . more
