Best gift shops: Boerum Hill

By Time Out editors Mon Nov 14 2011

100 best gift shops

Blue Ribbon General Store

Blue Ribbon General Store Photograph: Christian Hartman

Annie?s Blue Ribbon General Store

Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store

  • Price band: 2/4
  • Critics choice

At this Kelly green, one-room shop, whimsical housewares, novelties and whatever owner Ann Lopatin, a former product developer for Ralph Lauren and Coach, deems “best in show” crowd the shelves. Its rotating lineup is heavy on items for little ones, so spoil your nieces and nephews with child-friendly chopsticks complete with instructions ($8) and Storytime hot chocolate in cheery tins decked out with images from children’s fables ($7). Also scoop up paint-by-numbers kits of ’90s stars like disgraced duo Milli Vanilli ($13) for those adults who refuse to grow up.

  1. 365 State St, (at Bond St)
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Layla

Layla

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Owner Alayne Patrick works with Indian craftsmen to dream up the exquisite offerings at her jewel-box–like boutique. Its white walls and dark-wood floors are a low-key showcase for Patrick’s vibrantly hued, hand-picked treasures from South Asia. Textiles are paramount here. Choose from a selection of hand-embroidered quilts from Bangladesh and scarves from all over the world. The store is also know for its amazing towel selection, comprised of swaths of fabric gorgeous enough to be worn as accessories. Pair them with Layla Collection color block-print clothing.

  1. 86 Hoyt St, (between Atlantic Ave and State St)
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