A curated selection of mercantiles for adventurous people.
See you in SoHo? Missouri Import Company will be hosting our first-ever New York City Pop Up Shop Come one, come all Mo. Import Co. will host its first-ever New York City pop up at Artists & Fleas Soho, 568 Broadway, SoHo, NYC September 18 thru 24, 2017. Mon. thru Sat. 10AM – 8PM Sun. 11AM – 8PM Founded in 2017, Mo. Import Co. is a collection of storied goods sourced and scouted from shops and artisans…
41.9270º N, 73.9974º W Set in the rolling green mountains of the Hudson Valley, Kingston was New York’s first capital and shines today in a renaissance of food, culture, and design. The Rondout District sits apart from the grandeur of 17th-century courthouses and churches of Kingston’s Uptown, instead deriving from a more nautical history. The main street, Broadway, is a charming and steep incline to an arm of the Hudson River boasting historic shipyards, galleries, and boutiques. I called the street home for one…
40.9634º N, 72.1848º W RRL is the vintage inspired, rugged living, yurt sleeping, cowboy brand of the Ralph Lauren empire. It is east coast meets the Rockies. It’s mud. It’s turquoise. It’s denim. And it’s distinguished. The RRL flagship store in East Hampton’s Main Street is nothing short of gorgeous—a masterpiece showroom, both effortless but meticulous. The two-story vine covered cottage set on the East End of Long Island features an eclectic assortment of Native American-made merchandise along with vintage Breitlings and map-covered…
37.7749º N, 122.4194º W The hunt fulfills me and the tactile journey that is to refurbish, renovate and reimagine old pieces for today’s home challenges me. One such place to find an impeccably selected and wide variety of goods for the home is Harrington Galleries in San Francisco’s Mission District. An incredible three stories of furniture and decor, they have a flair for vintage and antiques fit for urban life. Sip California wine nibbling a Wisconsin made curd at Mission Cheese.
36.1627º N, 86.7816º W Nashville’s 12South neighborhood is a green, walkable (and jog-able for the humid-immune natives) haven for young families with a main thoroughfare of boutiques, restaurants, and bars… and amazing peanut butter cookies (visit Sloco). Lively and quaint, this neighborhood is also home to Sevier Park which holds a weekly farmers market to the tunes of a live folk band. It’s the perfect setting for warm and welcoming White’s Mercantile — a general store for the modern-day tastemaker. Expertly curated, they…
44.9778º N, 93.2650º W According to BuzzFeed, “A hipster is just a Brooklynite who wishes they were from Minnesota because it’s ‘more real.’” For ye frustrated ones, there is a long list of outfitters in Minnesota to add some realness, and an even longer list of why Minnesota is totally awesome. The area between Minneapolis’ North Loop and the Mississippi River is full of factories converted into desirable brick condominiums with refined eateries and barrooms, and modish design shops on the street level.…
34.0522º N, 118.2437º W Los Angeles is the perfect place to wander the lot of bright and sun-filled shops in search of vintage and handcrafted discoveries — and then getting back in the car to drive to another part of L.A. and wander some more. (Sorry! NYC pedestrian joke). The shops in Venice are cheerful, accented with light colors and tones welcoming to relaxed passersby. Tortoise General Store has a warm storefront of exquisite handicrafts for the home such as cookware, kettles, and soaps. It’s…
39.9612º N, 82.9988º W The Short North Arts District in Columbus, Ohio is centered around the beautiful brick and tree-lined High Street. It’s a vibrant thoroughfare, plentiful with restaurants and coffee shops, craft cocktails and wine bars, homemade ice cream, and no shortage of great shopping. In the spirit of a true haberdashery, Samson: A Men’s Emporium carries everything for the elegant, yet rustic man. He can leave with a Brackish feather bow tie fit for a dandy southern gentleman, a…
45.5231º N, 122.6765º W The Pearl District is located in Portland’s downtown and is downtown’s pearly gem. Brick loft spaces with tall ceilings and luxury condominiums line the cobblestone streets of this small, chic hood. Made Here PDX is an expertly curated general store carrying a wide range of quality goods. Find jewelry and bags, a stylish ice breaking hatchet, or leave with a new canoe paddle. Everything here is made in Portland supporting local Portlander craftspeople and artisans. What…
35.6870º N, 105.9378º W The El Museo flea market is a sizable collective space of artisans, vendors and craftsmen who set up their own traveling boutique — much larger than a standard booth — featuring handmade jewelry from materials such as copper, turquoise or leather; vintage saddles, bags and boots; antique prints; and woven textiles from a range of local and Native American artists. It’s also a destination for soap and candle makers, photographers and painters to showcase and sell…