Check out this cool resource for gifts

18

I don’t much miss living on the Lower East Side, but I do miss being within walking distance of several favorite stores that are now a subway ride or Uber away. Coming Soon, tucked away on deepest Orchard Street, is one of those places—a boutique full of fun, witty, and chic items for the home, like this gorgeous vase.

I don’t know what to say about this confetti-bright chopping block except for that I obviously need to own it.

These trays have a kind of retroish vibe, and I really dig the combination of hues.

These standout vintage travel wine coolers come from 1980s Australia, and I think they’re so fun.

As are these cheeky oven mitts.

A waterproof shower speaker with suction cup for mounting on walls or whatever: a genius gift, and a pretty cheap one too.

These cheese knives are just the cutest, and they go great with the chopping board above.

Likewise, I am enchanted by these sock slippers, and think they’d be an ideal gift for those people who it’s impossible to buy for, because who wouldn’t be charmed by them?

It almost hurts, how much I want this fuchsia and orange mirror; also, these coasters have a similar vibe for a lot less cash.

I could not be more thoroughly delighted by these cocktail napkins.

And finally, some really cool and graphic melamine plates.

Share this post:

Comments

18 Thoughts on Check out this cool resource for gifts
    Monique
    22 Nov 2022
    11:28am

    Wow…. you found the righty store for me. Thanks for introducing us!

    4

    0
    AmyM
    22 Nov 2022
    11:28am

    I don’t have that particular shower speaker but I did purchase a shower speaker this year and I can tell you it’s life-changing (and perfect for listening to Everything is Fine). I have also given several as gifts and all recipients have loved it. It’s one of things you don’t realize you were missing until you have it and can’t imagine living without it.

    5

    0
      kimbersam
      22 Nov 2022
      12:14pm

      I bought one for my niece, and the shower singing has increased in both frequency and volume. It’s hilarious.

      7

      0
    Mamavalveeta03
    22 Nov 2022
    11:10pm

    Those travel wine coolers look like they came straight out of the retro TWA terminal (now hotel) at JFK! Very cool stuff, and you must get the mirror for yourself!

    4

    0
    Viajera
    23 Nov 2022
    11:37am

    Does anyone know, how does that 3rd cheese knife work? The one that is bent? (I looked at the page but it was still unclear to me.) I guess the paint scraper one is for soft cheeses?

    0

    0
    cw
    22 Nov 2022
    10:26am

    Just had a chance to listen to the new podcast…I believe the woman who runs Deux Moi is Cricket Lopez. At least that’s what I heard. The best “wedding” I’ve ever known about took place in Texas. A couple had a big backyard barbecue saying it was a backyard barbie and noting else. The only people who knew it was a wedding were the parents of the bride and groom. After everyone arrived, had a couple of drinks/beers the wedding couple stood on their deck called for everyone’s attention at which point a friend of theirs who was a judge came out, did the whole justice of the peace thingy and that was that. They all partied on and instead of a wedding cake they had several hand-crank ice cream makers and a live band appeared as the barbecue supper was served. It was a we-had-a-great-party-and-oh-yes-we-also-got-married. No guest bags of swag, no pastel colored almonds, no cake, no champagne, no first dance, no bouquet. The bride wore her favorite sundress the groom wore his boots.

    11

    0
      Bobby
      22 Nov 2022
      12:16pm

      Sounds beyond perfect

      4

      0
      Elisabeth
      22 Nov 2022
      12:53pm

      Fabulous!

      1

      0
        D.Morgendorffer
        22 Nov 2022
        5:16pm

        I so agree with CW. With weddings, I’ve realized if you just incorporate stuff you like in your everyday life, people think you’re a genius, plus more fun and comfort. I knew a lady who got chili dogs from Chris’ Hot Dogs (a Montgomery institution) for her wedding reception. For us, we did our rehearsal dinner at our favorite Chinese restaurant and had a cheesecake wedding cake (each tier a different fruit topping). On another topic, I love this shop! They have Mosser glass stuff I’ve never seen before. I’m going to make a point of looking at the site when I need color therapy in the drear of January.

        7

        0
    Betsy P
    22 Nov 2022
    9:16am

    I didn’t know I needed oven mitts but now I do and they’re sold out, so now I need oven mitts and I’m sad.

    10

    0
    Elle
    22 Nov 2022
    9:11am

    This is fab. Would love to see more rundowns from cool NYC boutiques!

    10

    0
      Elisabeth
      22 Nov 2022
      12:55pm

      I would, too! I love supporting small businesses, and they always have a selection of cool things you can’t find anywhere else.

      4

      0
    Sxydocma1
    22 Nov 2022
    7:17am

    Kim. I own that chopping block. It is very, very cool but also arrived warped and does not have feet to keep it from slipping on my countertop. I put some rubberized feet on so it’s fine… I would definitely go to the store to check it out before purchasing; it’s also very heavy!

    9

    0
      cw
      22 Nov 2022
      9:34am

      Good info, Sxydocmal. I love it because of all the happy colors…maybe I could hang it on the wall…;-)

      4

      0
        Sxydocma1
        23 Nov 2022
        12:53pm

        It looks amazing on my countertop for sure 🙂

        0

        0
      Lesley
      22 Nov 2022
      9:07am

      I was going to ask–can it go in the dishwasher? I love it!

      3

      0
    Sarah
    23 Nov 2022
    5:33am

    Oh my goodness my parents still have that wine cooler! I shall have to steal it next time I’m home. I can confirm that it was definitely a party essential in the 80s in Australia.

    4

    0

Leave A Comment

Archives

About

Kim France

I was born in Houston, Texas in 1964 and have lived in New York City since 1988. I had a long career in magazines, working at Sassy, Elle, New York, and Spin, and in 2000, I founded Lucky magazine, which I edited for ten years.

Find Out More

Instagram

[wdi_feed id=”1″]

Join my newsletter! The latest fashion, beauty and inspiration for all the girls of a certain age.