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Lush

Of all the lotions-and-potions purveyors in the Boston area, this is my favorite. It smells great --... More
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Brookline Booksmith

The huge, varied selection makes this store a polymath's dream. The employees have excellent taste -... More
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Upstairs Downstairs Antiques

It's a cliché to say that antiques remind you of your grandmother's furniture. Here that's le... More
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International Poster Gallery

Yes, posters are art -- as you'll see before you even cross the threshold of this extraordinary gall... More
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Joie de Vivre

When I'm stumped for a present for a person who has everything, I head to this delightful little sho... More
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John Lewis, Inc

John Lewis's imaginative women's and men's jewelry -- crafted on the premises -- suits both traditio... More
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High Gear Jewelry

The biggest jewelry snob I know makes up excuses to visit the North End just so she can stop in here... More
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Penzeys

The Wisconsin-based purveyor of spices, herbs, flavorings, and spice rubs attracts delighted cooks a... More
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1154 Lill Studio

Shoppers at this adorable design-your-own-handbag shop have a lot of decisions to make, starting wit... More
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Barneys New York

The Boston branch of the New York-based fashion wonderland is 45,000-square-foot, two-story establis... More
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Pepper Gallery

I wandered in here after visiting the Robert Klein Gallery and found myself captivated by the top-no... More
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Cambridge Antique Market

As you navigate the enormous variety of merchandise spread over five floors (don't forget to check o... More
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Paper Source

Gorgeous paper (writing and wrapping), cards, pens, ink, stamps, books, stickers, unusual gifts, and... More
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American Apparel

A leading light of the anti-sweatshop movement, American Apparel is so sincere that you might expect... More
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Calliope

The must-see window displays at this Harvard Square shop use stuffed animals, clothes, and toys to i... More
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