Last month when I was in NYC for the big grad, I finally made the trek to Smith & Chang in Jersey City (long overdue visit). The shop came highly recommended by B and did not disappoint. Pretty much wanted to move in/buy everything (what else is new). It is jam packed with household items, amazing gifts, antique finds, and an overall vintage + eco-friendly awesomeness. It’s the type of place that makes you consider churning butter. I wanted everything but ended up buying a piece of leather string and a pencil (hey, it’s the little things). Stop in if you’re ever in the area…
Smith & Chang / 230 Pavonia Ave. / Hamilton Square / Jersey City, NJ
Photos by AB
Half the fun of visiting NYC is seeing all of the amazing retail shops in person. While I find tons of inspiration online, nothing beats walking into a curated environment and really experiencing a shop owner’s vision firsthand. That happened yesterday in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. I went lookin for hand type, found it, and then discovered even more inspiration inside. The latest shop on my “I wanna live there” list is Smith + Butler.
The space alone is unreal (another side effect of big city retail: wood and brick seem to be in endless supply). The brands are classic & well-made (Pendleton, Barbour, Woolrich, etc) and the merchandising is really fun (vintage motorcycles, old American flags). Hello, SH/Co. inspiration overload. Check it out if you find yourself in the area.
Have a great weekend!
Photos by AB
I am honored to be guest-posting on Paper Pastries today. I did a shop visit with the amazing Vermont Farm Table which recently opened a storefront in downtown Burlington. I am loving all that reclaimed wood! Dying for a table of my own one day but for now, I had to settle for a cutting board (a lil slice of reclaimed heaven). If you are in the area, I highly recommend stopping by. For more photos, check out the post here.
Thanks to the fabulous Margaret of Paper Pastries for the opportunity!
Photo by AB
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