What is the Boutique of the Week?

With a belief that everyone can use a little retail therapy, The Boutique of the Week helps guide you away from the New York City chains and expensive designers and directly to the most unique and affordable boutiques in the city. 

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Entries in Home Goods (3)

Tuesday
02Mar2010

Catbird

Location - 219 Bedford Ave (near N 5th), Williamsburg

Catbird is a quiet refuge on bustling Bedford Ave, filled with pretty, delicate, and cheeky items.  This airy space is filled to the brim with funky home goods and beautiful jewelry begging to be picked up and tried on.

Display cases house Catbird's famous collection of jewelry, boasting pieces from over 20 brands, ranging from cheeky silver rings in the shape of electric plugs to dainty 18K gold origami crane earrings. There's something for all budgets, with prices ranging from $10-$350+, and the friendly staff is happy to assist you with jewelry sizing and styling tips. Great pieces include delicate rose gold heart bracelets from Bittersweets NY ($325), oversized Spanish Galleon ring from Flotsam & Jetsam ($160), Pade Vavra's shimmering drusy studs ($176), and little thin rings from Occa are only $12. Catbird also has their own line, including stackable alphabet rings ($88) and cute New Jersey and New York state necklaces in gold or silver ($112-$185).

Catbird's selection of oddities, accessories, and home goods makes it the perfect gift-finding destination. Aromatic candles from Kobo are $34, Saipua soaps are $5-$8, and Love & Victory's his and hers decanter set is $88. Some favorite pieces include hanging glass-enclosed feather ornaments ($9-$19), Good Luck horseshoes ($8), and pom-pom scarves ($65).

Wednesday
24Feb2010

Flirt

Location - 93 5th Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn

For over ten years - five at this location - Flirt has brought an eclectic, whimsical atmosphere to Brooklyn, filled with unique pieces at affordable prices.  Decorated with bright details and vintage furniture, the comfortable space has plenty to choose from with items tucked in corners and shelves throughout the store.

Double-high racks of clothes hold knitwear, dresses, blouses, sweaters, skirts, and every seasonal trend item. With clothing prices ranging from $30-$250+, many items are $100 or less.  You can find breezy print dresses from Karina that fit all curves, printed silk tanks and shorts from Kyumi, and a linen polka-dot trench from Nick & Mo.  Flirt carries their own line (including custom-fit skirts), as well as styles from Cinderloop, Alternative Apparel, Scrapbook Originals, BB Dakota, Albert & Piccolo, and Eva Franco.

The boutique is packed with fun accessories and small home goods, you can find anything from funky knit hats with octopus details to cute boxes of stationary.  Shoes from Jeffrey Campbell, Hue tights, Ozone socks, pillows, coasters, linens, hats, scarves, clutches, feather hair accessories, purses, lampshades, and even soap can be found. Display cases of jewelry are full of trendy owl necklaces, vintage-inspired large cocktail rings, costume jewelry and delicate pendant necklaces.

Monday
25Jan2010

Christopher 19

Location - 19 Christopher St (between Gay St & Grove St)

Christopher 19 is an airy, bright boutique filled with a wide selection of jewelry and accessories of all styles and prices.  Everything from carat gold to sterling silver can be found with prices ranging from a friendly $40 to thousands, with the heart of their collections averaging between $100-$300.  Upon entering, it takes a moment for your eyes to take it all in, so take time to enjoy all the displays filled with earrings, necklaces, rings, and bracelets.

With over 35 designers displayed under one roof, there is much to try on, with bright costume jewelry, chunky wooden bangles, glimmering rose gold hoops and multi-colored beaded necklaces.  Christopher 19 displays their own jewelry, Christopher Roca, which is a gorgeous contemporary line of mixed metals, crystals, glass, and various stones.  There is definitely something for everyone, with giant cocktail rings, delicate gold chains, and shimmering chandelier earrings.  They have local and international designers and are constantly looking for talent to add.

In addition to jewelry, great accessories including scarves, hats, purses, clutches, pillows, and belts can be found.  Velvet burnout scarves and handmade hats are around $200, in addition to bright bags and clutches from $90-$150. The owners are cheerful and happy to help you find your own style and let you know the history of each collection.