For All Women — women shopping nyc

      When scouting for vintage jewelry, I am always reminded of my mother’s jewelry box. Pieces that she owned were collected from her youthful days in the 1950’s and /or past on from her mother. I feel comfort in revisiting these pieces and enjoy the fact that so many women adore and respect what these artifacts signify. One of my favorite past times is curating vintage jewelry. I can understand how collectors can become hoarders. Just look at the tables of jewelry at flea markets and vintage stores. It is hard to pass up a great deal and...

I have been slowing acquiring a small collection of pottery from ceramic artists I have met visiting my store or curating at weekend markets upstate and in the city. Since I have such a small space I cannot offer a large inventory of pieces yet I cannot resist all. A customer of mine does the ceramic show at the 92nd Street Y. I have a few of her sweet little vases included as part of my tiny ceramic inventory. I decided to visit again this year. I am aiming        to attend the opening reception. Do they have...

I had lots and lots of women in my store the other day! I have a small store so lots mean 3. Sometimes I stand in the hallway to give the ladies extra room but if I am needed  I stand in the middle of the room and direct traffic like an Air Traffic Controller. Small is sometimes good. I don’t have to move my footing, just pivot as I multi-task until all questions are answered, all needs are met and happily, purchases are made. It is interesting to watch people interact in a small space. We all have to be...