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The Evolution Nature Store – Soho

October 30, 2009

In honor of Halloween weekend, here is an incredibly unique but potentially creepy store where you can buy actual skulls among other things!  Evolution has been a landmark in Soho since 1993.   It sells unique natural history collectibles usually only seen in museums. These include butterflies and beetles, fossils, seashells, skulls and skeletons, taxidermy, [...]

Barrio Chino for Mexican Food and Margaritas – Manhattan

October 26, 2009

My friend Jackie is always making the world a little smaller by hooking me (and lots of other people) up with great finds worldwide.  She recently reminded me about Barrio Chino, a popular restaurant and bar where New Yorkers go for Mexican food and margaritas.  It’s a favorite of former Dallas girls Lela Rose (fashion [...]

ABC Carpet & Home – New York

August 12, 2009

I don’t go to Manhattan without at least a quick run through of ABC Carpet & Home – 10 gorgeous floors of rugs, furniture, antiques, home textiles, accessories, jewelry, kids stuff, and sustainable furnishings.  No matter what your style, you are almost guaranteed to go home with at least one great treasure.  
ABC Carpet & Home, [...]

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