My mom was visiting all last week and we did our best to shop our way through Manhattan. Here are a few of our favorite spots:

Hable Construction
117 Perry Street

Owned by two sisters, Hable Construction established itself with its collection of distinguishable fabrics, pillows, and bags. I especially love their new cot.

Besides their own collection, this small shop also houses works by various artisans, Bolivian rugs, and lots of tempting trinkets. Every time I stop in Hable Construciton, I admire the Light Drawings by Rinne Allen. Mom and I each bought a set of her postcards.

Hable Construction photos by RINNE ALLEN.

Michele Varian
35 Crosby Street

Michele carries her own line of beautiful silk pillows, but also interesting jewelry, lighting, glassware, and all kinds of decorative objects, both new and old. Be sure to explore every inch.

John Derian
6 East Second Street

The designer and artist John Derian is well known for his handmade decoupage items, but his store has so much more. You can’t help but leave inspired. We, of course, oohed and aahed through the piles of his decoupage plates and platters and loved looking at all of the creative displays of antiques, Astier De Villatte glazed pottery, and, my favorite, Hugo Guinness’ linoleum cut prints.

John also has a new furniture collection. I love the Cove Sofa upholstered completely in blue and white French grain sacks!

Ochre
462 Broome Street

I love the mix of old and new and modern and traditional at this London-based design shop. The store features their own line of stylish furniture and lighting and is complemented with lots of beautiful wares from artisans around the world.

Greenwich Letterpress
39 Christopher Street

A great spot for all kinds of cards, stationery, and little gifts. They also do amazing custom letterpress. I had my business cards made here.

Butik
604 Hudson Street

I love escaping into the world of this shop. Owned by Helena Christensen and her very creative partner, Leif Sigersen, Butik is filled with their line of clothing and all things Danish including antiques, candles, and jewelry. I love shopping here at Christmas.

Make sure to put these shops on your to-do list the next time you’re in New York. In the meantime, explore their websites to find out more about these creative people and their wares.

Happy Shopping!!!

—Jennifer Kopf

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