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Gift Shop
Boston General Store
From gardening tools and shaving essentials to gourmet edibles like Bee Raw Honey and filet mignon beef jerky, this Coolidge Corner shop is stocked with all kinds of finds from small-batch makers...
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Antique Store
Cambridge Antique Market
From the outside, Cambridge Antique Market may not have the panache of the antique shops lining Charles Street, but this treasure trove certainly has the goods to warrant a serious visit. ...
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Bookstore
Brookline Booksmith
The book clubs, small-press titles and award-winning kids section tell only part of the story at Coolidge Corner’s indie mainstay...
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Cocktail Caterer
Booze Époque
Longtime friends Meaghan Sinclair and Harmony Dawn have come a long way since conceiving the idea for a traveling cocktail service while at Burning Man (yes, really)...
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Floral Studio
Wild Folk Studio
Wild Folk Studio owner Caroline O’Donnell, a self-taught floral designer who opened her Somerville sanctum in 2013, has been busy of late...
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Furniture Store
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams hits that sweet spot between classic and contemporary, mixing midcentury modern aesthetics with fun flourishes and eco-friendly, American-made upholstery...
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Hidden Gem
Studio Carta
Tucked away at the tail end of a row of craftsmen storefronts, Studio Carta provides the perfect finishing touch to any project:...
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Home Boutique
Hudson
Jill Goldberg’s keen eye has kept Hudson thriving for the past decade, curating a mix of decor that draws on the classic prep of her native New England and California cool from her years spent in LA...
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Kitchen Store
Kitchenwitch JP
Kitchenwitch JP makes no promises about improving performance (that’s on you), but it does stock a creative assortment of colorful kitchenware (blinking ketchup and mustard bottles, anyone?) to help you have some gourmet fun...
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Moving Company
Safe Responsible Movers
Musicians are used to heavy lifting—but local musician Chris Amaral moves a lot more than guitar gear...
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New Addition
Market Stalls at Boston Design Center
Once a resource reserved for design professionals only, the Boston Design Center now welcomes the public inside its renovated second floor, which was recently transformed into an antique market...
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One-Stop Shop
Pantry
This Washington Square grocery ups the meal-kit game, offering preportioned ingredients for 20-plus recipes from chef/owner Amanda Mayo and local toques, available in store and by delivery...
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Parent Resource
Little Lovage Club
A large South End space awash with natural light, Little Lovage Club is a different kind of baby boutique...
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Record Store
Deep Thoughts JP
Sandwiched between a barbershop and a salon, Deep Thoughts JP satisfies a different sort of headspace...
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Running Store
Marathon Sports
Whether you’re a power-walking newbie or a 10-mile regular, Marathon Sports staffers go the extra mile...
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Stationery Shop
The Paper Mouse
Opened in November by the team behind Felix Doolittle stationery, the Paper Mouse is a love note to the art of letter writing...
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Toy Store
Henry Bear’s Park
With four locations and 40 years in business under its belt, Henry Bear’s Park is a go-to for quality bath toys, art supplies, picture books, board games, science kits and plush playthings in the Boston area and beyond (the team opened a Providence shop in April)...
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Trend
Boozy Classes
Cocktail-fueled craft classes are taking over local bars and moving far beyond painting lessons...