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Conspiracy Showroom
The brainchild of three locals, this shop offers items from their collections, along with works from some of their talented friends.
From Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood store listing.
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Very Bad Horse
Steven Tyler has been known to stockpile designer Kim Montenegro's skintight jeans, and we understood why: They mold to your body like they're tailor-made, and they instantly endow you with badass sexiness.
From Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood store listing.
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Bruges Home
This spacious home store puts a twist on contemporary living by offering textured throw pillows from California's Lauren Saunders, Bulgaria's Bulgar swirl-patterned dishes, and sunny travel bags from Japan's Uchi as part of its quest to bring fresh, international lines to Philly.
From Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood store listing.
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Foster's Urban Homeware
It's impossible to take life too seriously at this sunny home accessory-cum-toy store.
From Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood store listing.
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Scarlett Alley
It's easy to spend hours inspecting the dizzying amounts of gifts sold at this Old City institution.
From Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood store listing.
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AIA Bookstore and Design Center
We've come to count on the unusual gifts at the shop for the Philadelphia chapter of the American Institute of Architects (take-out menu organizers, unusual card games, creative kiddie toys and books).
From Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square neighborhood store listing.
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Details at Home
This is one of South Beach's largest home accessories stores, with a vibe that is contemporary and mostly casual.
From Miami's Miami Beach neighborhood store listing.
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Bell'Occhio
Fabulous ribbons, notions, and paper make this pocket-size shop a destination for gift-givers who know that presentation is priceless.
From San Francisco's Downtown and North Beach neighborhood store listing.
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Terra
This elegant Dupont boutique carries a global mix of decor and fashion accessories, including one-of-a-kind ceramic vases from Africa, handcrafted Argentinean leather goods, and Peruvian cotton robes.
From Washington D.C.'s Dupont Circle neighborhood store listing.
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Stumasa
Fragrant with the scent of pine furniture, this shop stocks simple bookcases and chairs that are budget-friendly but made with near-custom quality. They also feature adorable gift ideas such as shell votive holders, stationery, and tasteful kiddie toys.
From San Francisco's The Haight and Clement Street neighborhood store listing.
