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Type of Shop
Editors Pick
Read MoreBlackstone’s of Beacon Hill
Blackstone’s is the place to pick up a gift that says “Boston.” Best bets: a hard copy of Make Way for Ducklings, the beloved children’s book set in Beacon Hill; a preppy tie from Vineyard Vines; or a sailcloth tote...
Read MoreCastanet
This treasure chest of a consignment store is crammed full of so many designer and vintage pieces that you may feel overwhelmed. But persevere because here is where you will find a mint condition Brunello Cucinelli pencil skirt only a...
Read MoreE.R. Butler and Co.
E.R. Butler carries fine architectural hardware yet is also a jewelry store in disguise. The graceful interior and stunning window displays show custom pieces in early American, Federal and Georgian styles plus jewelry by Maria Beaulieu and Paul DeBlassie. Ted...
Read MoreFelix Doolittle
Felix Doolittle’s stationery is one of the country’s best-kept secrets—sort of. Owner and humble watercolorist extraordinaire Felix Fu is a brilliant illustrator who designed the Boston Red Sox’s 2007 holiday card as well as personal stationery for first lady Barbara...
Read MoreFormaggio
A cheese lover’s paradise. From pungent to subtle, cave aged to young and creamy, the selection of European and domestic cheeses includes sharp Vermont cheddars, smooth Brie de Meaux and everything in between. The store, which has another location, in...
Read MoreHarvard Book Store
Despite the name, a family, not the university, runs this well-stocked Harvard Square bookstore. Opened in the 1930s, the shop remains a popular place for academics and book lovers from around the city. It’s an excellent spot in which to...
Read MoreHoliday
With a sister store in Los Angeles, Holiday brings the best of West Coast hip to New England, and traditional Boston loves it. Shopping at Holiday makes you feel as if you’ve just stepped into your fashion-forward best friend’s closet—and...
Read MoreLekker
Lekker’s Dutch owner brings a European sensibility to Boston at her sleek store in the South End. Stocked with hard-to-find tabletop, lighting, furniture and accessory lines, it carries everything a sophisticated modernist needs to decorate her home. The Lekker name...
Read MoreLinens on the Hill
Every Beacon Hill woman has sent or received a gift from this gem of a shop at least once. For the home, offerings include luxurious Yves Delorme and Matouk bedding as well as natural bath and body products from The...
Read MoreLoro Piana
Newbury Street’s temple to cashmere and vicuna houses shelves of lusciously soft sweaters and scarves in muted tones and neutral shades. This store, ranked the third most expensive in the United States, also sells boldly-colored silk tunics, leather bags and...
Read MoreMint Julep
Charming Mint Julep carries a youthful selection suitable for Harvard students and their young-at-heart parents. J Brand jeans share shelf space with Tibi dresses and a small selection of jewelry and handbags. There are also locations in Brookline and in...
Read MorePolly Latham Asian Art
Owner Polly Latham has been collecting and selling 17th-, 18th- and 19th-century Chinese and Japanese porcelain and decorative arts for more than thirty years and keeps an exceptional inventory in her diminutive shop. A few pieces of fine American furniture...
Read MorePrudential Center/Copley Place
These two Back Bay malls are joined by a walkway and together form the largest indoor shopping spot in town. Retail outlets include such department stores as Barneys New York, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus as well as the...
Read MoreShreve, Crump and Low
Shreve, Crump & Low’s history began in 1796, when a local watchmaker opened a workshop across the street from Paul Revere. During its two hundred years plus in business, the store has served the Kennedys, the Cabots and generations of...
Read MoreTadpole
This chic South End children’s store carries clothing and toys to please the fashion-forward parent. Look for contemporary bedding by Dwell and eco-friendly wooden toys plus organic clothing and bath products. The pricey but adorable outfits make great gifts.
