
Long Island's frosty winter temperatures may not be everyone's cup of tea, but there's one thing we can all agree on: They're a great excuse to indulge in some retail therapy.
Our real estate agents have spent a lot of time in local boutiques over the last few weeks. We've filled out our winter wardrobes with fashionable new finds and picked up some stylish home decor along the way. Stop by these five Long Island boutiques to treat yourself to some small business shopping of your own this winter.
If you loved playing with dolls and wearing frilly dresses as a kid, you'll love shopping at Kate's Vintage Rose. Every item in this whimsical store near our Stony Brook homes for sale is unapologetically girly and brimming with playful energy.
The shop carries long formal gowns, fun casual t-shirts, and everything in between, including many items handmade by the owner herself. Check out their impressive accessory collection to find all the twinkly trinkets, handbags, and hair bows your heart desires.
Back in Time is a family-run antique dealer and gift shop near our Farmingdale homes for sale with one of the coziest storefronts in town. They even have their own cafe!
You never know what treasures you might find on their sales floor. Keep an eye out for:
They also stock a wide range of new gift and home decor items to round out your shopping experience. Many of these products are sourced directly from local crafters.
For those who want to take their antiquing one step further, the shop also offers furniture painting workshops led by an expert local furniture refinisher.
Want to upgrade your look with a little piece of the past? J&H Jewelry has been buying and selling luxury vintage accessories near our Bellmore homes for sale for more than 50 years, and they've got just what you need to make your unique style shine. You'll find hundreds of glimmering antique pieces on their shelves, including:
Most of their pieces are gold or white gold, but they also carry antique silver items and even costume jewelry from time to time. The staff are extremely knowledgeable and are always happy to offer styling tips to interested customers.
Have you ever loved a piece of jewelry so much that you never wanted to take it off? That's the idea behind FUSE Permanent Jewelry, an accessory shop near our Glen Cove homes for sale that sells metal jewelry without clasps, buttons, or sliders.
Once you've purchased a piece, you put it on and watch as they weld the ends shut with a micro welder. The result is a gorgeous piece of high-quality jewelry that will remain securely in place through all of life's ups and downs.
Their product selection includes:
All their pieces are available in either 14K gold or .925 sterling silver and are custom-sized to fit you perfectly.
If you ever need to remove your jewelry, you can cut through the welded jump ring fastening with a pair of wire cutters. The shop offers customers one free re-weld per piece, so you can always put it back on later. You can also use that free re-weld to repair the piece if it breaks.
Rare Violet Boutique was founded by a former accountant with a lifelong love of fashion. With time and care, this passion project has grown into a hit shopping destination. Visit their Main Street location to shop for:
They're always adding new items from top fashion brands like Camellia, XCVI, Aureum, and By Together, so you'll have no trouble finding pieces that fit seamlessly into your wardrobe.
Long Island's small businesses have always played a vital role in its economic engine. Whether you love shopping local or dream of running a business of your own, this community is the place for you. Contact us today to learn more about our current Long Island property listings and find your family's new forever home.