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John Casey is a cute old Irish man who makes rubber stamps in the East Village (since the 70s I think). His shop is really small and there are hundreds of stamps to choose from, they also make custom stamps if you have something specific in mind.
I went yesterday with will to get stamps for our wedding, and it was so much fun to browse through the collection <3
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This is the perfect rubber store, a real no bs kinda place. There is definitely some real New York gangster shit going on here but everyone is so nice to me. I bought this fabric lined foam for $9 a yard and some neoprene Iām happy love this store
Oct 30, 2023
I am getting very sick of entering a shop that says itās filled with āartist-made goodsā and its floor to ceiling baggu. I have a couple baggu pieces, but when I go into a store IRL or online that labels itself as a trinket trove in one way or another, I want to see real honest to god trinkets, gizmos, and doodads.
Iāve been collecting stickers lately, particularly vintage ones on eBay and weird artist made stickers. Gatoshop really helps me get my fix and add to my collection.
A studio run out of Mexico City, InĆØs Estrada and her team curate a lovely collection of local and international stationary, zines, keychains and other artist made gifts. They have some fun vintage toys and trinkets too and are always updating the website. check them out!
Jan 2, 2025
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lockwood in greenpoint - super cute little gift shop, has lots of cards and other knick-knacks like fun claw clips or incense matches, plus a little nyc-themed section
greenwich letterpress in greenwich village - card shop with tons of small business and handmade cards, plus stickers and some other things
bluestockings in the lower east side - amazing leftist bookstore with lots of events. check out their instagram or eventbrite page!
strand bookstore in east village - i donāt go there much but itās a must for any book lover visiting, itās huge and has a mix of used and new books.
front general store in dumbo - super interesting little shop with lots of gifts and clothing!
housing works bookstore in nolita - mostly used bookstore with some thrifted clothing and a cafe! & very cozy vibes.
nypl shop in midtown - underrated gift shop imo, great to stop by after seeing the nypl polonsky exhibit!
beaconās closet in lots of places - thrift store, is a pain to go through on weekends because they get so crowded but youāre likely to get some good finds
peace & riot in bed-stuy - unique home goods and gifts!
min & mon in soho - pricey but very cute bags and theyāre made more ethically than typical designer bags!
May 12, 2024
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Apr 19, 2024
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bc resolutions feel existential and this is way more fun.
some of mine for 2024 include hailey bieber pregnancy announcement and a disney scandal documentary. let your mind run wild!!!
Dec 14, 2023
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an echo of ā90s dads and cozy weather, thereās something weirdly comforting about the sound of a football game. i am not ashamed to say that i like this bro-white noise, but i will not be watching
Sep 9, 2024