Thurs. 08/19/2010 - Smith & Chang General Goods in JC

Gabi told me there is a store a couple of blocks away from her place, a store I would love it. And yes I loved it. It was merchandised in very much tasteful way. Great mix of vintage and new. And most of all, I was proud that one of the partners (Chang) is a Korean.

[Smith & Chang]
I really liked every corner of the store and every objects he brought here. Katrina once told me there is a store in Texas, that it's so well done, and you can spend hours in each corner. Smith & Chang was more like it, I could stay in each corner for long time and check out every single piece one by one. Everything was special or looked special -even the ones I am already familiar and can find elsewhere-. I wish I can pulled up my future store like this level.

The store is right next to Hamilton Park.

Extra: The old railroad next to Gabi's

Tue. 06/30/2010 - William Howard Home in Hoboken

I was so exited about the fact that I found this wonderful place today in Hoboken, and at the same time felt so bad that I didn't find it earlier. It was like a gemstone hidden in quiet streets in Hoboken. The store name was made after Caren the owner's two grandfathers. Caren carries home furnishing and accessories, both vintage and new. Everything showed how tasteful Caren was, and I could tell each piece was picked by her so carefully with great love for vintages. The place was so charming with Caren's personal and tasteful touches everywhere. And what was equally charming was almost unbelievable prices.

I was very happy that I had a chance to get to know Caren. It's always a great pleasure - and the pleasure I have been enjoying a lot these days - to meet someone who shares the same passions. And I think I met another one today here at William Howard Home.

{William Howard Home}

138 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ

www.williamhowardhome.com