6 Best Places to Shop in Boerum Hill, New York City

The beloved East Village kitsch emporium and card shop—where “childish” is both a selling point and a compliment—expanded to Smith Street. Its wide array of merchandise is often zany yet practical, and includes cool NYC-themed souvenirs and everyday objects like hand sanitizer, bandages, and breath mints turned into gag gifts. The sassy cards, themed gift boxes, and gift wrap come with far more personality than you’ll find in any run-of-the-mill drugstore.

This location of the legendary Manhattan retail store is a spacious, relaxed place to browse designer collections like A.P.C. or Givenchy without dealing with the hustle and bustle of the Madison Avenue flagship. Shoppers here appreciate the wide selection of men's and women's clothing, shoes, handbags, hats, coats, and other accessories, plus an ever-changing sale section.

Brooklyn antiques shops have become increasingly precious and expensive of late, but Horseman has resolutely avoided the trend. Its five floors of mid-century-modern furniture, fixtures, and salvaged items—not to mention one of the largest collections of stained glass on the East Coast—remain reasonably priced.

Painstakingly well stocked, this antiques store and gift shop prides itself on offering one-of-a-kind objects with heirloom potential. Danish-modern furniture is a specialty, but quirky finds such as a pinball-machine coffee table also pop up. Handcrafted inlay jewelry boxes are among the suitcase-friendly items for sale.

All-natural scents from around the world are this fragrance boutique's specialty. This is a good place to check out the latest offerings from Penhaligon's of London, Unum of Italy, Maison Francis Kurkdjian of France, and other perfumers. The shop also sells modern skin care, grooming, and beauty products.