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Spotlight Destination: Puerto Vallarta

Many of us just returned from spring break – we know some of you still have breaks upcoming – but we are already dreaming of our next vacations. So, this week, consider this a travel blog as we highlight a few of the places our team escaped to recently!

We talked a lot about the women on our team last week, in honor of Women’s History Month. But Park & Oak also employs two very talented men, who help balance the scales a bit here. Martino is our man-of-many-hats Studio Manager and Design Assistant, and David is our Web Developer. They just returned from a group trip to Puerto Vallarta, with photos that are the envy of the rest of us. We thought you might like to live vicariously through them as well!

The Accommodations

This stunning Airbnb did not disappoint!

The Village of Amapas

The Eating & Drinking

Cafe de Artistes

Mar Y Vino

Noroc

Go book your trip!

April 6, 2022 By Park and Oak

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Boutique Shopping: NYC

Doesn’t spring in New York sound lovely? We’ve been cooped up a long time, and Manhattan is calling. Here are some of our favorite boutiques and galleries in NYC – see you there?

Aero

200 Lexington Avenue (Midtown)

Before Thomas O’Brien was a household name thanks to his partnerships with Marshall Field’s, Visual Comfort, Waterworks, Target and more, there was Aero, the retail partner to O’Brien’s design firm. Recently relocated to Midtown from its long run in Soho, Aero features O’Brien’s latest finds in a revolving selection of antiques, art, tableware and refurbished vintage modern furniture.

BDDW

5 Crosby Street (Soho)

Founded by artist Tyler Hays, BDDW is recognized internationally for their individually designed furniture, ceramics and clothing. All pieces are fabricated in Hays’ Philadelphia studio by local artisans and craftspeople. The Crosby Street location is their flagship, but you can also find an outpost in the mother of all fashion and design cities: Milan, Italy.

The End of History

548 1/2 Hudson Street (West Village)

A mecca for mid-century glassware and pottery (think Murano and Blenko). Their largest-in-the-world collection has been carefully curated by owner Stephen Saunders since 1997 and is organized by color, making for striking displays.

The Future Perfect

55 Great Jones Street (Noho)

With a flagship in the heart of the Bowery, The Future Perfect is as much gallery as retail. Limited edition contemporary furnishings accompany exhibitions by up-and-coming artists.

John Derian

55 Great Jones Street (East Village)

What started with Derian’s signature, sought-after decoupage became a home goods destination for vintage and antique furnishings, linens, stationary, lighting and art.

Jung Lee

25 West 29th Street (NoMad)

Wedding planner to the stars Jung Lee branched out into home retail and the fashionable betrothed of NYC did a happy dance. Her impeccably curated collection of home goods and furnishings (perfect for your registry!) is celebrated for being unusual but timeless. Think everyday with a glamorous twist.

Mecox

962 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan (Upper East Side)

Mecox is so committed to providing inspiration to their clients they have completely changed the floor displays of their upscale home and garden furniture and accessories every Wednesday since 1998. Based originally on Long Island, the emporium now has nine locations across the country.

No. 6

8 Centre Market Place (Little Italy)

Though sometimes billed as “boho-chic,” fashion media darling No. 6 stocks an impressive selection of statement pieces from talented local and international designers. Insider tip: Don’t miss the clogs.

Plantshed

723 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan (Upper West Side)

An Upper West Side institution, beloved for gorgeous bouquets and plants as well as unique gifts.

April 13, 2021 By Renee DiSanto