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We know that most of you share our creative impulse for redecorating, rearranging, and redoing, and that, like us, you occasionally agonize over where to find that sofa, antique, lamp, urn, gift . . . the list never ends! So, to simplify your search, we came up with a go-to guide for all things cottage across the country. We asked friends, family, contributors, staff, and many of you to help us compile our "little black book."
NORTHEAST
NEW JERSEY Parcel
559 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, NJ
973/744-7700
shopparcel.com
CONNECTICUT Wendy Gee!
  
42 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, CT
203/422-2811
Why we love it: This Greenwich staple is like a general store for your home. They have an A-Z selection of furniture, lighting, rugs, and accessories. Take home a set of geography glasses.
SeaCloth
1 Marshall St., South Norwalk, CT
203/854-4863
seacloth.com
Why we love it: The retail venue and design base for SeaCloth offers more than fabric. Think upholstered wastebaskets, desk sets, and other home essentials you never knew you had to have.
Bungalow
4 Sconset Square, Westport, CT
203/227-4406
MAINE WM Home
190 U.S. Rte. 1, Falmouth, ME
207/781-3224
Why we love it: Walking into this boutique-style home-furnishings store is like perusing Martha Stewart's house. In addition to carrying her furniture line, the owners display an inspiring assortment of accessories and gifts.
Portland Architectural Salvage
919 Congress St., Portland, ME
207/780-0634
Why we love it: This spot's got two floors filled with old doors and windows. Shop for a great selection of antique cabinet hardware.
Maine Cottage
247 Portland St., Yarmouth, ME
888/859-5522
mainecottage.com
Why we love it: The showroom for this harborside business is filled with colorful cottage essentials from furniture to art.
THE CLOWN
123 Middle St., Portland, ME
207/756-7399
the-clown.com
European antiques, napkins, and Italian platters and plates
MARYLAND Great Stuff by Paul
 8
257 E. Sixth St., Frederick, MD
301/631-5340
greatstuffbypaul.com
Why we love it: Always on our hot list, this store stocks antiques from all over the world. (And the Web site's kept current.)
Coco & Company
209 N. Talbot St., Saint Michaels, MD
410/745-3400
cocoandcompany.com
Why we love it: Kim Ruark's store is guaranteed to stimulate the creative juices—from antique French linens and old-time phones to 1940s porch furniture and bath fixtures.
MASSACHUSETTS BOSC
82 Charles St., Boston, MA
617/778-6942
Why we love it: This cheerful Beacon Hill shop offers a rich array of antiques, rustic accessories, and garden accents.
DON'T MISS the one-of-a-kind oil paintings by co-owner John Young (whose primary subject, the chic Bosc pear, is the store's namesake).
The Museum of Useful Things
849B Brattle St., Cambridge, MA
617/576-3322
themut.com
Why we love it: In the middle of Cambridge, this shop stocks swim locker baskets (style editor Heather Chadduck organizes her home office with them), measuring tape that's actually tape, old diner napkin dispensers, and a science lab test-tube holder for pens and pencils.
Pine Cone Hill, The Home Store
55 Pittsfield Rd., Lenox (Berkshires), MA
413/637-1996
pineconehill.com
Fuchsia Home
22 Walker St., Lenox, MA
413/637-0075
crispina.com
Inspired nostalgic furnishings and eco-friendly products
Diane Johnston
35 Centre St., Nantucket, MA
508/228-4688
Cedar Chest
Thorne's Market, 150 Main St., Northampton, MA
413/584-3860 ext. 12
mycedarchest.com
Cupboards & Roses Antiques
296 S. Main St., Sheffield, MA
413/229-3070
cupboardsandroses.com
Specializing in painted antiques from Scandanavia and Northern Europe
Midnight Farm
18 Water-Cromwell Lane, Vineyard Haven, MA
508/693-1997
NEW YORK The Birch Store
1778 Main St., Keene Valley, NY
518/576-4561
Why we love it: We stumbled on this store while on a photo shoot and fell in love. It's stocked with pretty toiletries, modern quilts, handmade cards, ceramics, and cozy pajamas.
ABC Carpet & Home
888 Broadway, New York, NY
212/473-3000
abchome.com
Why we love it: Eight floors packed with anything imaginable for the home. Hit the first floor for eccentric accessories, the fourth floor for antiques, and don't miss the huge rug gallery on the sixth floor.
Aero Studios
419 Broome St., New York, NY
212/966-1500
aerostudios.com
Why we love it: Filled with the mid-century modern look he's famous for, Thomas O'Brien's shop will have you scoring a cool lamp, knockout sheets, or a piece from his furniture collection.
Butik
605 Hudson St., New York, NY
212/367-8014
Why we love it: Leave it to supermodel Helena Christensen and business partner Leif Sigersen to create a store that seems just for us. Long for items with a past (or just look like it)? You'll find them here.
Calypso Home
8199 Lafayette St., New York, NY
212/925-6200
calypso-celle.com
Why we love it: This is the place to go for textiles. We can't get enough of the bedding selection by Les Indiennes and John Robshaw.
Cath Kidston
201 Mulberry St., New York, NY
212/343-0223
cathkidston.com
photography: Courtesy, Cath Kidston
Visit Cath Kidston in New York City for nostalgic polka-dot and floral print linens, fabric, wallpaper, and bright oilcloth gift items. |
Hable Construction
230 Elizabeth St., New York, NY
212/343-8555
hableconstruction.com
Why we love it: It's filled with canvas boxes, totes, journals, pillows, folding cots, and stools—all made from the company's fabrics.
John Derian Co., Inc.
6 E. Second St., New York, NY
212/677-3917
Why we love it: This shop is actually two shops near one another. Both feature John Derian's artful line of decoupaged plates, trays, and paperweights, plus an inspiring array of imports.
La Cafetière
160 Ninth Ave., New York, NY
866/486-0667
la-cafetiere.com
Why we love it: In the Chelsea District, this shop is a haven of European-style ceramics, beautiful jacquard table linens, and handmade quilts and furniture, all from the south of France and Provence.
DON'T MISS the Campagne Premiere handmade furniture.
Paula Rubenstein Ltd.
65 Prince St., New York, NY
212/966-8954
Why we love it: We can't get enough of the masterful mix of antique textiles, trade blankets, folk art, and pedigree vintage pieces. A visit to Paula provides almost as much inspiration as a trip to Paris.
Fishers
144 Main St., Sag Harbor, NY
631/725-0006
Why we love it: This shop in the Hamptons has edited down to the best in upholstery, throws, decorative pillows—it makes buying the basics anything but basic.
Eclectiques
1524 Montauk Hwy., Watermill, NY
631/537-9594
Why we love it: Make plenty of time to sift through the layers of stuff. The store brims with everything old. One of our editors found a to-die-for Louis XVI armchair for a song. There's also a shop in SoHo.
Matter
227 5th Ave., Brooklyn, NY
718/230-1150
Design store with tabletop, furniture, art, pet toys, glassware
Olde Good Things
124 W. 24th St., New York, NY
212/989-8401
oldegoodthings.com
Hammertown Barn
3201 Rt. 199, Pine Plains, NY
518/398-7075
hammertown.com
Hildreth's
51 Main St., Southampton, NY
631/283-2300
hildreths.com
Hip & Humble Home
143 West 19th Street New York, NY
212/675-1527
www.hipandhumblehome.com
Homenature
6 Main St., Southampton, NY
631/287-6277
homenature.com
PENNSYLVANIA Simply Cottage
367 W. Lancaster Ave., Haverford, PA
610/642-2905
simplycottage.com
Why we love it: Highlights include vintage French linens, custom dog beds, crafted accessories, folk art, and an interior design service.
The Blue Raccoon
8
550 Union Square, New Hope, PA
215/862-1200
blueraccoon.com
Why we love it: It's the favorite of the local stone farmhouse set for its new furnishings from small manufacturers mixed with old painted pieces.
DON'T MISS the cushy leather club chairs.
RHODE ISLAND My Cozy Cottage
425 Maple Ave., Barrington, RI
401/247-2699
Why we love it: You'll find fine craftsmanship in every cozy corner of this shop—and if you're searching for a one-of-a-kind piece, this place is for you. Look for local pottery.
Lou Lou's Decor
3913A Main Rd., Tiverton, RI
401/624-8231
loulousdecor.com
Why we love it: The tiny cottage in picturesque Four Corners brims with fab finds from lampshades to hooked rugs, tableware, and baby gifts. Don't miss the gingham-trimmed monogrammed towels.
The Cottage at Four Corners
3847 Main Rd., Tiverton, RI
401/625-5814
thecottageri.com
VERMONT Dragonfly Dry Goods
8
136 Main St., Brattleboro, VT
802/257-0099
dragonflydrygoods.com
Why we love it: A home emporium that stocks more than 80 enticing handmade French-style quilts with matching shams, British pottery, letterpress stationery, and many other temptations.
SOUTH
ALABAMA
Tricia's Treasures
2700 19th Pl. S., Birmingham, AL
205/871-9779
Why we love it: Between the Southern hospitality and the vast inventory, you won't want to leave. You are sure to find that well-loved old chest or old-world mirror that's destined for your entry.
ARKANSAS Cobblestone & Vine
5100 Kavanaugh Blvd., Little Rock, AR
501/664-4249
cobblestoneandvine.com
FLORIDA Max & Company
4128 Herschel St., Jacksonville, FL
904/384-6296
Why we love it: It's where you go for your first house—and your grown-up house. The entire store is vignetted into fully decorated rooms—it's like hiring a decorator who displays it for purchase.
Gourd Garden Courtyard Shops
66 Main St., Rosemary Beach, FL
850/534-0070
gourdgarden.com
Why we love it: Owner/artist/writer/garden designer Randy Harelson downsized from a large country nursery operation to this sublime little shop devoted to hand-picked wood and glass accessories, textiles, and ceramics.
Phillip & Co.
104 N. Barrett Square, Rosemary Beach, FL
850/231-6307
phillipandco.com
Why we love it: Interior designer Phillip Sides, known for a fresh traditional look, brings his signature style to the masses with his hand-picked selection of furniture and accessories. Major plus: Walk in and buy any of a zillion fabrics that are usually available only to designers. Bring a U-Haul.
Pizitz Home and Cottage
121 Central Square, Seaside, FL
866/795-5675
BELVAIR
859 NE. 125th St., Miami, FL
786/897-4500
www.belvair.com Monica James & Co.
140 NE. 40th St., Miami, FL
305/576-6222
monicajames.com
NiBa
39 NE. 39th St., Miami, FL
305/573-1939
nibahome.com
Vermillion
765 NE. 125th St., Miami, FL
305/893-7800
galleryvermillion.com
Visiona 20th Century Modern
1093 NE. 79th St., Miami, FL
305/758-8234
visiona.org
GEORGIA Architectural Accents
2711 Piedmont Rd. NE., Atlanta, GA
404/266-8700
architecturalaccents.com
Why we love it: We're giving away a major trade secret, but check out this wonderful warehouse for home parts with patina, like its selection of vintage doors or new, but beautiful, Frank Allart hardware.
Bungalow Classic
1197 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, GA
404/351-9120
Why we love it: A well-edited, sanely priced, all-you-could-ever-need selection of sofas, beds, tables, lighting, and accessories that will make you want to redecorate every room.
C.M. Antiques & Interiors
3277C Roswell Road NE., Atlanta, GA
404/264-9509
Why we love it: One of Atlanta's favorite decorators, Carolyn Malone, recently opened this small shop of light, airy, and comfortable home furnishings.
Pieces
3234 Roswell Rd., Atlanta, GA
404/869-2476
piecesinc.com
Why we love it: Everything in this store, with a fresh, young take on vintage furniture, is displayed by color.
DON'T MISS the vintage wicker and upholstered items re-covered in fresh, solid linen.
B.D. Jeffries
3736 Roswell Rd. NE. #B, Atlanta, GA
404/231-3004
Why we love it: There's no better place to go for wedding/ graduation/birthday/any other gift, especially for yourself!
DON'T MISS the acres of linens in back of the store.
Circa Lighting
8405 Whitaker St., Savannah, GA
912/447-1008
circalighting.com
Why we love it: A one-stop lighting shop—they have all you'd ever want in the lighting world—it's tough to pick just one.
Erika Reade Ltd.
3732 Roswell Rd. NE., Atlanta, GA
404/233-3857
Pollen
432 E. Paces Ferry Road, NE., Atlanta, GA
404/262-2296
Star Provisions
1198 Howell Mill Rd., Atlanta, GA
404/365-0410
starprovisions.com
Brownesville
2401 Bull St., Savannah, GA
912/231-2345
brownesville.com
LOUISIANA Ann Koerner
4021 Magazine St., New Orleans; 504/899-2664
annkoerner.com
Why we love it: "I go in just to look at the painted floors," says homes editor Beaty Coleman. There's a different motif in every room. Ann's style ranges from Art Deco to Swedish looks—you'll find lots of painted furniture.
Bush Antiques
2109 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA
504/581-3518
bushantiques.com
NORTH CAROLINA Circa Interiors & Antiques
2321 Crescent Ave., Charlotte, NC
704/332-1668
Why we love it: If you're in or near the Charlotte area, stop by this shop in an old cottage that's filled to the brim with both new and old furniture, accessories, and fabulous chandeliers and lampshades.
The Farmer's Wife
339 S. Davie St., Greensboro, NC
336/274-7920
Why we love it: Shop like a francophile in North Carolina. The owner couldn't be nicer, and the selection of antique wine jugs, framed egg prints, and rustic but sleek outdoor furniture make it worth the trip.
Antique & Vintage Furnishings (Tony Sinke)
658 N. Main St., High Point, NC
336/886-5126
Why we love it: You haven't truly shopped until you experience the off-the-beaten-path world of Tony Sinke. Pristinely edited and arranged with a killer color sense, the store features an array of collectibles from transferware to mid-century pottery (in hard-to-find colors) and gorgeous botanicals.
Porter & Prince
2 Hendersonville Rd., Suite A1, Asheville, NC
888/431-2337
porterandprince.com
Rhyne's Corner Cupboard Antiques
603 S. Elm St., Greensboro, NC
336/378-1380
SOUTH CAROLINA Architectural Antique Warehouse and Garden Elements
1011 St. Andrews Blvd., Charleston, SC
843/571-3389
architecturalantiqueswarehouse.com
Why we love it: Run by a pair of true deal-makers, it's a maze of rooms stuffed with relics from antebellum mansions plus a rambling garden area, crammed full of ironwork, marble statuary, columns, and balustrades.
South of Market
173 King St., Charleston, SC
843/723-1114
southofmarket.biz
Why we love it: Browse this super-fresh mix of pedigree farm tables and painted chests, objects-turned-lamps, old-school industrial lighting, and French kids' clothes that will warm your heart like Amelie. You won't want to leave without something in hand (or a delivery coming soon).
The Urban Electric Co.
438 King St., Charleston, SC
843/723-8140
urbanelectricco.com
Charleston gas lanterns, chandeliers, modern and retro designer lighting done by local artisans.
Page's Thieves Market
1460 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC
843/884-9672
A Massive barn filled to the eaves with American antiques and collectibles.
Palmetto Moon Antiques
1157 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC
843/856-1881
palmettomoonantiques.com
Wacky, weathered hunt-'n'-find collection of furniture, outdoor seating, ironwork, and home accessories.
TENNESSEE Revival
12 W. 13th St., #101, Chattanooga, TN
423/265-2656
Why we love it: Inside a revived railroad station, this paradise of new and antique home furnishings ranges from French country to American classic. Design consulting service available.
The Iron Gate
38 Main St., Franklin, TN
615/791-7511
theirongate.net
Why we love it: Fabulous mix of new items and the odd antique, including plenty of options for furnishing small spaces.
DON'T MISS the vintage lighting, custom drapery, and full-service interior design.
VIRGINIA 2 French Hens
310 Second St. SE., Charlottesville, VA
434/923-3913
2frenchhens.com
The Barn Swallow
5726 Ivy Rose Ln., Charlottesville, VA
434/977-5242
thebarnswallow.com
Why we love it: Pottery, vintage furniture, and garden elements spill from a vine-covered trellis into a hillside garden
outside owners Janice Arone and Mary Ann Burke's weathered barn.
ispirato
2620 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA
703/875-8182
ispirato.com
Home-sprucing-up objects accessories, pillows, vases, and dishes.
LushLife
309 E. Water St., Charlottesville, VA
434/979-0002
Williams & Sherrill
2003 Huguenot Rd., Richmond, VA
804/320-1730
WASHINGTON D.C. R.H. Studio
3304 M St., Washington, D.C.
202/464-7400
randomharvesthome.com
Why we love it: Many remember and love Random Harvest for its great antique furniture, but RH Studio is the hipper, younger sister with new and slightly modern furniture and accessories at unbelievable prices.
Hollis & Knight Ltd.
3320 M St. NW., Washington, DC
202/333-6999
hollisandknight.com
Jude Kissinger
3214 O St. NW., Washington, DC
202/298-8444
judekissinger.net RH Studio
3304 M St. NW., Washington, DC
202/464-7400
CENTRAL
ILLINOIS Ann Coyle Interiors
1957 West Dickens Ave., Chicago, IL
773/235-6131
Why we love it: Modest paired with luxe is Ann Coyle's motto (you'll probably see an expensive occasional chair covered in cheap burlap). Sea-faring inspirations are everywhere, like the pink wrought iron chandelier in the shape of coral branches that lights up the store, as well as painted starfish that hang alongside seashell prints above a sofa.
Jayson Home & Garden
1885 N. Clybourn Ave., Chicago, IL
773/248-8180
jaysonhomeandgarden.com
Why we love it: Everything here is completely, bowl-you-over elegant. With the gorgeous Juliet sconces (think turquoise and crystal) and rare finds scattered about the store, you'll pick up something that you'll keep forever.
DON'T MISS the garden selection, plus a full-service floral center that arranges by color, texture, season, or bloom.
Praha
3849 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL
773/549-1227
Why we love it: A European-inspired (mostly Czech) home accessories and furnishings showroom boasting an eclectic and affordable array.
Sprout Home
745 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL
312/226-5950
sprouthome.com
Why we love it: It's known for its of-the-moment home and garden design products and plants, plus contemporary design and installation services. On our shopping list: the arbor porcelain vase, blue chain shower curtain, and offbeat glitter stool.
DON'T MISS the so-cute kids products and stylish garden tools.
The Painted Lady
2128 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL
773/489-9145
thepaintedladychicago.com
Why we love it: In the Bucktown district, owner Beth Brace offers original painted furniture or will custom paint a piece for you.
DON'T MISS her cutwork or custom bedding line using vintage Irish tablecloths.
C'est Moi
9137 S. Western, Chicago, IL
773/429-0336
Griffins & Gargoyles
2140 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL
773/769-1255
griffins-gargoyles.com
P.O.S.H.
613 N. State St., Chicago, IL
312/280-1602
poshchicago.com
Salvage One
1840 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL
312/733-0098
Sprout Home
745 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL
312/226-5950
sprouthome.com Vintage Pine
904 W. Blackhawk St., Chicago, IL
312/943-9303
vintagepine.com
Yardifacts
1864 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL
773/342-9273
KANSAS C.S. POST & CO.
117 W. 11th St., Hays
888/419-2399
cspostandco.com
George Terbovich
315 E. 55th St., Kansas City, KS
816/361-2100
Why we love it: There's nothing common in this store filled with unusual, Scandinavian-inspired items at the right price.
DON'T MISS the hand-knitted throw blankets.
The Webster House
1644 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, KS
816/221-4713
websterhousekc.com
Why we love it: Downtown, this old school now houses several floors of antiques, new items, tableware, dishware, and
bridal gifts.
DON'T MISS the embroidered linen cocktail napkins.
The Curious Sofa
3925 W. 69th Terr., Prairie Village, KS
913/432-8969
curioussofa.com
Why we love it: Romance and old-world charm abound at this shop where old, painted furniture is paired with antique light fixtures and architectural salvage and found objects.
MICHIGAN Quatrine
254 W. Maple Rd., Birmingham, MI
248/644-4705
quatrine.com
Why we love it: The clean lines of Quatrine's slipcovered furniture make it the best around—especially with more than
300 fabric choices.
Detroit Garden Works
1794 Pontiac Dr., Sylvan Lake, MI
248/335-8089
detroitgardenworks.com
Why we love it: Urban industrial meets Victorian romance—that's the smart motif luring us to Detroit. Faux bois, glass trinkets, structural garden elements, and gifts.
Amsterdam Art & Science
3483 Blue Star Hwy., Saugatuck, MI
269/857-3044
MINNESOTA Red Lure Red
3045 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN
612/824-7602
redlurered.com
Why we love it: Founded by architects, this stop's a hip design store with an inspiring collection of colorful, carefully designed housewares and furniture.
Bloomsbury Market
403 S. Cedar Lake Rd., Minneapolis, MN
612/377-7636
bloomsburymkt.com
SOUTHWEST
NEW MEXICO Maximo Design
4803 Rio Grande Blvd. NW., Albuquerque, NM
505/245-8700
maximodesign.com
OKLAHOMA T.A. LORTON
1343 E. 15th St., Tulsa, OK
918/743-1600
talorton.com
TEXAS Central Homegoods
512 Rio Grande St., Austin, TX
512/476-1010
centralhomegoods.com
Why we love it: Smack in the middle of downtown Austin, this spot is home to a quirky mix of old and new, plus custom furnishings.
Gardens
1818 W. 35th St., Austin, TX
512/451-5490
gardens-austin.com
Why we love it: Although this store isn't Texas size, get ready to be overwhelmed by its stylish approach to home and garden. It's a constantly changing source of inspiration for industry-savvy design addicts.
Uncommon Objects
1512 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX
512/442-4000
uncommonobjects.com
Why we love it: The name says it all. This mall-style shop overflows with bizarre and beautiful finds from china to cowboy boots.
DON'T MISS this opportunity to treasure hunt in Austin.
Ceylon Et Cie
1319 Dragon St., Dallas, TX
214/742-7632
ceylonetcie.com
Why we love it: Indulge yourself with a visit to this glamorous 10,000-square-foot store, bearing modern classics mixed with ultra-chic treasures from around the globe.
Legacy Trading Co.
3699 McKinney Ave., Dallas, TX
214/953-2222
legacytrading.com
Why we love it: The combination of global flea market style and modern classics makes this Dallas establishment a constant stop for every style-aholic. This lifestyle store boasts unusual finds, all selected and styled by designer Kelly O'Neal.
Uncommon Market
2701 Fairmount St., Dallas, TX
214/871-2775
Why we love it: Masses of collections fill this store situated in two turn-of-the-century homes. Antique chandeliers cover the ceilings.
DON'T MISS the warehouse out back or the garden shop next door.
Homestead
230 E. Main St., Fredericksburg, TX
830/997-5551
homesteadstores.com
Why we love it: Layers upon layers of fabric and texture make Homestead a visual playground. You'll find treasures large and small for every cranny of your cottage.
Area
5600 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX
713/668-1668
Why we love it: If you crave European panache for your cottage, visit this shop. It offers a to-drool-for assortment of French and European antiques mixed with unexpected contemporary pieces.
Indulge
2700 W. Alabama St., Houston, TX
713/888-0181
Why we love it: The owner, Cynthia Davis, says she never buys anything for the store that she wouldn't have in her own house. In the fashionable River Oaks area, it offers European wares with a French accent: stacks of chunky imported china, linens, furniture, soaps, and candles.
Kuhl-Linscomb
2424 W. Alabama St., Houston, TX
713/526-6000
kuhl-linscomb.com
Why we love it: Seven buildings (yes, seven) filled with everything new in modern design that looks equally at home in a 1920s bungalow as it does in a glass-and-steel cube.
DON'T MISS the selection of coffee table books.
Lots of Furniture
901 N. Industrial Blvd., Dallas, TX
214/761-1575
lotsoffurniture.com
White Elephant
1026 N. Industrial Blvd., Dallas, TX
214/871-7966
WEST
WASHINGTON Red Ticking
2802 E. Madison St., Seattle, WA
206/250-8853
photography: John Granen
Red Ticking in Seattle, Washington, offers French vintage fabrics, awesome custom furnishings, and hand-sewn pillows that bring pure individuality home. |
Liberty 123
123 Park Ln., Kirkland, WA
425/822-1232
liberty123.com
Why we love it: Tucked just a little northwest of Seattle, this store is a one-hit wonder for Jamie Young, Oly, Simon Pearce, and Arte Italica aficionados.
Velocity Art and Design
2118 Second Ave., Seattle, WA
206/781-9494
velocityartanddesign.com
Why we love it: We were delighted to find out that this online mega-site has an open-to-the-public showroom. It stocks everything from books and bedding to kooky accessories. The showroom is open only from Thursday to Sunday. Revival Lighting
4860 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, WA
206/722-4404
revivallighting.com
Great Jones Home
1921 Second Ave., Seattle, WA
206/448-9405
CALIFORNIA Jan de Luz
8
4 E. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA
831/659-7966
jandeluz.com
Why we love it: Find anything charming and French (without being fussy) from pantry items to bed linens and baby things. If you can't visit the store in person, shop online.
French General
1621 Vista Del Mar St., Hollywood, CA
323/462-0818
frenchgeneral.com
Why we love it: The shop is tiny, but it still gets our vote for best selection of vintage linens under one roof. You'll be inspired by the beautiful buttons and beads that fill the back of the shop (which is also used for beading classes).
Camps and Cottages
1231 N. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach, CA
949/376-8474
Why we love it: Designer Molly Hyde English defines a fresh, new look for rustic in her airy shop. Pick up a copy of her book for decorating inspiration while you're there.
East Meets West
160 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA
323/931-0500
emwantiques.com
Why we love it: Classic American antique farm tables, cupboards, and seating paired with an amazing selection of
ready-made linen and ticking pillows.
HD Buttercup
3225 Helms Ave., Los Angeles, CA
310/558-8900
hdbuttercup.com
Why we love it: The 1940s building breathes new life with more than 50 lines of furniture and lamp/accessory mini boutiques.
Indigo Seas
123 N. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
310/550-8758
Why we love it: Despite the map of the West Indies painted on the floor, this shop with its Moroccan inlaid pieces and antique French furnishings has a decidedly Mediterranean feel. Vintage tea towels, candlesticks, and framed artwork are among our best finds. Shop, then eat at the Ivy next door. (Call for a reservation: 310/274-8303.)
Liz's Antique Hardware
453 South La Brea, Los Angeles; 323/939-4403
lahardware.com
Why we love it: Floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall, packed with pristine vintage hardware from locks and hinges to lamps and mantels. Perfect for a cottage redo or to add cottage style to the newest pad.
Maison Midi
148 S. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA
323/935-3157
Why we love it: This store is bright and lively with a decidedly European flair. We loved a little green stool with a needlepoint cushion, and a set of white and robin's egg blue woven French restaurant chairs. The shop has its own café, and it's attached to American Rag—one of our favorite vintage clothing stores.
Zelen Home Store
8055 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
323/658-6756
zelenhome.com
Why we love it: It's as if you went to the Paris flea markets, London's Camden Yard, the garden shops of Provence, visited a few castles in Transylvania, and shipped a few crates home.
Juxtaposition Home
7976 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Coast, CA
949/715-1181
Why we love it: One of our staffers recently stumbled onto this furniture and accessories store in the heart of Orange County and could barely leave before closing time—a great mix of furniture and a wall of throw pillows, where you choose the size and fabric and they make it for you.
Room & Company
4765 S. J St., Sacramento, CA
916/457-7400
roomandcompany.com
Why we love it: The little-known homebase and retail store for the super-stylish online shop offers furniture, accessories, and lighting from top shelter designers.
Sue Fisher King
3067 Sacramento St., Sacramento, CA
888/811-7276
suefisherking.com
Why we love it: The juicy-colored throws, including Anichini, and imported dishware or glassware are tough to resist.
Nest
2300 Fillmore St., San Francisco, CA
415/292-6199
Why we love it: Judy and Marcella, owners of this gift and home decor boutique, put a Bohemian twist on Parisian chic.
DON'T MISS the decoupage botanical dishes, hand-woven English throws, and candles inspired by Victorian cocktails.
Rooms & Gardens
924 State St., Santa Barbara, CA
805/965-2424
and 2330 Lillie Ave., Summerland; 805/565-4877
Why we love it: It's the exclusive retail source for Kathryn Ireland's vibrant fabrics and a hot spot for local artisan-made coastal seagrass and wicker furniture.
Dan Marty Design
1318 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, CA
310/576-6008
Why we love it: Coral in every color imaginable and old crosses fashioned into bottle stoppers are among the accessories you'll find grouped on antique chests or nestled in old baskets next to upholstered chairs and sofas.
Porch Home & Garden
1311A Montana Ave., Santa Monica, CA
310/260-3924
Why we love it: This moss-filled paradise owned by actress Mary Steenburgen and designer Dan Marty is packed with concrete urns and fountains, Asian-inspired lanterns, antique glass jars, and iron candelabra. When you go, don't miss Dan Marty Design just across the street. (See #88.)
Tim Clarke Inc.
2110 Main St., Santa Monica, CA
310/452-8374
timclarkeinc.com
Why we love it: We loved this namesake store of designer Tim Clarke. From furnishings to lighting, his palette is clean, inspiring, and has just the right amount of antique grit. When we were last there, he had a pair of fantastic oversize red lanterns that put all other lighting to shame.
Solo
309 South Cedros Ave., Solana Beach, CA
858/794-9016
solocedros.com
Why we love it: This giant hangar-like shop just north of San Diego carries everything from letterpress cards to custom furniture. The selection of decorating and architecture books is vast. Have lunch at Zinc across the street.
Bountiful
1335 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA
310/450-3620
bountifulhome.com
Why we love it: You'll find enormous collections of everything from ironstone and alabaster to vintage textiles and antique painted furniture. Stroll through the Miss Habersham-esque outdoor garden, and discover masses of aged sap buckets and the most beautiful collection of antique urns anywhere.
Urban Country
218 Main St., Venice, CA
310/315-1927
urbancountryantiques.com
Why we love it: We adore the bright pottery, vintage textiles and quilts, and early industrial furniture, but we also can't stop thinking about the statement-making antique circus paraphenalia.
Chapman Radcliff Home
517 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, CA
310/659-8062
chapmanradcliff.com
Why we love it: Designer Ruthie Sommers stocks a glamorous mix of often repurposed antiques and flea market finds at her hip West Hollywood shop.
Inner Gardens
8925 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA; 310/492-9990 and
6050 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA; 310/838-8378
innergardens.com
Why we love it: A staff of personable design experts purveys a careful edit of bespoke garden antiques, reproductions, and custom arrangements.
Carmel Bay Company
Ocean Ave. & Lincoln St., Carmel, CA
831/624-3868
carmelbaycompany.com
Hideaway House Antiques
143 N. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
800/860-0023
hideawayhouse.com
Juxtaposition Home
7976 Pacific Coast Hwy., Newport Coast, CA
949/715-1181
photography: John Granen
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Alabaster
597 Hays St., San Francisco, CA
415/558-0482
alabastersf.com
The Butler and the Chef
290 Utah St., San Francisco, CA
415/626-9600
thebutlerandthechef.com
Seam Studio
600 Illinois St., San Francisco, CA
Seam Gallery Egg
85 Carl St., San Francisco, CA
415/643-6372
UTAH Artichoke & Company
1790 S. 1100 E., Salt Lake City, UT
866/790-5270
artichokesandcompany.com
COLORADO The Apiary
585 Milwaukee St., Denver, CO
303/399-6017
Composition
1499 Blake St., Denver, CO
303/894-0025
shopcomposition.com
Shelter Urban Lifestyle
1720 Wazee St., Denver, CO
303/572-7900
OREGON Cielo Home & Garden
528 NW. 12th Ave., Portland, OR
503/445-0111
shopcielo.com
Why we love it: This fabulous shop in the Pearl District treats customers to everything from chic garden containers and lamps to dishes and table linens.
Rejuvenation
1100 SE. Grand Ave., Portland, OR
888/401-1900
rejuvenation.com
Why we love it: In 1977, owner Jim Kelly saw a need for fabulous reproduction lighting and hardware, and boy did he fill it.
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