such a little gem in carroll gardens! there’s always a ton of furniture lined out on the street (new pieces all the time!) and the inside is full of knickknacks, clothes, and all sorts of ephemera. i can never walk by without stopping in for a rummage!
May 9, 2025
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lockwood in greenpoint - super cute little gift shop, has lots of cards and other knick-knacks like fun claw clips or incense matches, plus a little nyc-themed section
greenwich letterpress in greenwich village - card shop with tons of small business and handmade cards, plus stickers and some other things
bluestockings in the lower east side - amazing leftist bookstore with lots of events. check out their instagram or eventbrite page!
strand bookstore in east village - i don’t go there much but it’s a must for any book lover visiting, it’s huge and has a mix of used and new books.
front general store in dumbo - super interesting little shop with lots of gifts and clothing!
housing works bookstore in nolita - mostly used bookstore with some thrifted clothing and a cafe! & very cozy vibes.
nypl shop in midtown - underrated gift shop imo, great to stop by after seeing the nypl polonsky exhibit!
beacon’s closet in lots of places - thrift store, is a pain to go through on weekends because they get so crowded but you’re likely to get some good finds
peace & riot in bed-stuy - unique home goods and gifts!
min & mon in soho - pricey but very cute bags and they’re made more ethically than typical designer bags!
May 12, 2024
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One of my favorite thrift stores in my neighborhood. I always end up leaving with an entirely new wardrobe, it’s so fucked up. Very good for shoes and accessories. The lady who runs the place eats caribbean food that she makes at home and it makes me jealous because it smells so yum-yum but I like to haggle prices with her. She’s very unfriendly to everyone besides me. I like that.
Jan 11, 2022
I go to this store once a week. It’s somehow always different. I love the music they play, the people, the way things are displayed, everything.
Nov 23, 2024
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if i need to travel from point a to point b i may as well do it on a boat. at one point in time i did need to temporarily ban myself from taking the ferry home from work because i’d always purposely miss my stop to enjoy more time on the boat and then have to trek back an extra hour on the subway which was certainly not the most convenient. worth it though.
Apr 11, 2025
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many times it will not go well; this is a lesson in humility and resilience and your friends will have something to laugh at. they will grow out faster than you think. when the fringe trim is a success, the world becomes a more beautiful place.
Feb 26, 2025
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ideally consumed with others, after a meal, sitting in a circular formation, with some sort of cookie.
Apr 2, 2024