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The next time you’re in New York City, head across the bridge to Brooklyn for some surprising finds. Country Home Style Editor Jennifer Kopf shares her favorite shopping spots in three Brooklyn neighborhoods: Williamsburg, Boerum Hill, and Park Slope.
Moon River Chattel
Jen’s favorite must-stop shop reminds her of a modern-day general store. It’s stocked with a little bit of everything new and old, such as lighting, linens, furniture, kitchen necessities, even antique remilled flooring.
62 Grand St. in Williamsburg; 718/388-1121; www.moonriverchattel.com
Marlow & Sons
Head to this friendly neighborhood spot for the front grocery’s selection of organic fruits and vegetables, fresh breads, cheeses, and oils. Refuel with a cup of coffee and to-die-for biscuits, or linger in the cozy back restaurant with a panini and a glass of wine.
81 Broadway in Williamsburg; 718/384-1441; www.marlowandsons.com
Grdn
Fresh cut flowers and a back courtyard full of plants are just the beginning at this garden shop. Find a small, well-edited offering of handmade pots, garden ornaments, and special gifts for the home.
103 Hoyt St. in Boerum Hill; 718/797-3628;
www.grdnbklyn.com
Scaredy Kat
At this charming stationery store, Jen stocks up on letterpress and handcrafted birthday, shower, wedding, and thank-you cards.
229 Fifth Ave. in Park Slope; 718/623-1839; www.scaredykatstore.com
Darr
Everyday objects take the form of art in this eclectic shop located among a cluster of antiques shops on Atlantic Avenue. Darr features an ever-changing assortment of found objects, including mantels, busts, paintings, portraits, taxidermy animals, cloches, club chairs, and more.
369 Atlantic Ave. in Boerum Hill; 718/797-9733; www.shopdarr.com
Maleeka
Maleeka Ahmed’s namesake shop delights your senses with a mix of luscious handcrafted textiles, jewelry, and clothing from her native Southern Pakistan and elsewhere.
327 Atlantic Ave. in Boerum Hill; 718/596-0991; www.maleeka.com
Sweet Charity
Every inch of this long, narrow store is packed with colorful, affordable finds, such as pillows, paper napkins, candles, vases, and more. “It’s a bonanza for hostess, shower, or housewarming gifts,” Jen says. Better yet, a treat for yourself.
411 Seventh Ave. in Park Slope; 718/965-9200; www.sweetcharitynyc.com
Cog and Pearl
This store showcases handmade works from Brooklyn artists and artisans, including jewelry, ceramics, housewares, textiles, and sculptures.
190 Fifth Ave. in Park Slope; 718/623-8200; www.cogandpearl.com
And here are even more neighborhood shops and restaurants Jen likes to visit in Brooklyn:
WILLIAMSBURG
Dining
Diner
85 Broadway, 718/486-3077;
www.dinernyc.com
Shopping
Mini Minimarket
Jewelry, Accessories, T-shirts (fun and young)
218 Bedford Ave., 718/302-9337; www.miniminimarket.com
A & G Merch
Home store
111 N. Sixth St., 718/388-1779;
www.aandgmerch.com
BOERUM HILL/CARROLL GARDENS
Dining
Convivium Osteria
68 Fifth Ave., 718/857-1833;
www.conviviumosteria.com
Alma
Mexican Cuisine
187 Columbia St., 718/643-5400;
www.almarestaurant.com.
Shopping
Town & Country Antiques
352 Atlantic Ave., 718/875-7253
Acorn
Toy shop
323 Atlantic Ave., 718/522-3760;
www.acorntoyshop.com
Butter
Clothing boutique
389 Atlantic Ave., 718/260-9033;
www.shopbutter.com
Sterling Place
Home, Garden, Keepsakes
363 Atlantic Ave., 718/797-5667;
www.sterlingplace.com
A Matter of Time
Antiques
380 Atlantic Ave., 718/624-7867
Dig Gardens
Garden shop
479 Atlantic Ave., 646/489-5121;
www.gardendig.com
Bark
A modern general store
495 Atlantic Ave., 718/625-8997;
www.barkshop.com
PARK SLOPE
Dining
Little D Eatery
434 Seventh Ave., 718/369-3144;
www.littled-eatery.com
Shopping
Under the Pig
Antiques and collectibles
355 Fifth Ave., 718/788-2135
Bob & Judi’s Coolectibles
Antiques
217 Fifth Ave., 718/638-5770
Bird
Women’s apparel, shoes and accessories
430 Seventh Ave. or 220 Smith St., 718/768-4940; www.shopbird.com
Rare Device
Jewelry, stationary, baby, ceramics, bath and body, clothing
453 Seventh Ave., 718/301-6375;
www.raredevice.net
Otto
Clothing and jewelry
548 Tenth St., 718/788-6627;
www.ottobrooklyn.com
Néda
Clothing boutique
413A Seventh Ave., 718/965-0990;
www.shopneda.com
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