Apartment Therapy: Lower East Side

More Painted Buildings

We had some good response to Brooklyn's Victorian Brownstone, so here are a few more painted buildings that standout against the neighbors. ...

John Derian Company, Inc.

Welcome to the colorful world of John Derian. We find that people are always surprised and intoxicated by what a lovely little world is being created behind John Derian's doors. Charmed by the amb...

There are many places to buy lighting, but we have found that for a wide selection, reduced prices and great local service, Lighting By Gregory on the Bowery is our top pick. Online ordering is goo...

Organic Avenue

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Bblessing

(Another from Aaron!) As New York City constantly changes, restaurants and stores come and go. I love finding new boutiques and specialty stores—the design ideas in these carefully planned and usual...

Chinatown Electric Supply Inc.

Chinatown Electric does not stand out on the Bowery. It's a nondescript storefront right next to the blazing yellow of Lighting by Gregory, and the kind only contractors know to step into. Indeed, o...

Saifee Hardware & Garden

Great for the urban gardener. Everyone says a similar thing about this East Village landmark: great selection, wish the prices were lower. It's all true. Saifee is a remarkable hardware and garden...

Broome Lampshades

If you need a lampshade for an old lamp, want to repair one, or you want one made exactly like the one in your head, Broome Lampshades is your place. "Friendly," "patient" and only "one block from t...

Bikeworks NYC

Ride, don't run. Two separate people just clued us in to Bikeworks (www.bikecult.com) within 24 hrs. Despite the frigid weather today, we were glad, because we are in the market for a bike. Yeah. ...

Harry Zarin Co.

Threads. If you are looking for fabric and don't want to pay and arm and a leg, there are a few places in town that stock large amounts of fabrics at warehouse prices. Harry Zarin has the largest ...

Rick's Pickles: Pickle Season Opens!

Cucumber madness. We have been noticing that pickling is in the air a lot lately. Perhaps you haven't heard, but the end of summer is the beginning of canning and preserving season, and word has bee...

UPDATED! Lighting By Gregory

Please go to our new link for Lighting by Gregory Lotsa light. There are many places to buy lighting, but we have found that for a wide selection, reduced prices, and great local service, Lighting B...