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2008 Best Home Accessories, Debut

Diseño

Boston
As home store after home store opened this year, we wondered, Do we have enough space for all this stuff? If it comes from Diseño, [...] read more»
2007 Best Home Accessories, South

La Petite Maison

Hingham
Bastion of awe-inspiring seaside houses that it is, the South Shore is flush with well-stocked home shops. Among that crop, the undisputed attention-getter is the [...] read more»
2007 Best Home Accessories, West

Nesting On Main

Concord
Ascending the worn wooden stairs to reach Nesting on Main recalls a trip to Grandma's attic. The three owners, each with a talent for finding [...] read more»
2007 Best Home Accessories, North

Piari Luna

Marblehead
Browsers fast become buyers at this three-year-old décor outpost, which sees its stock of tony/whimsical antiques and home goods turn over so speedily that the [...] read more»
2006 Best Home Accessories

Koo de Kir

Boston
It doesn't take a very discerning eye to look at Sarah Cihat's reglazed vintage plates and know that they are cool. Knowing whether they'll look [...] read more»
2006 Best Home Accessories, North

Wishbasket

Newburyport
We're not typically the nesting types, but thanks to Wishbasket, our pied-à-terre has been looking practically hibernation-ready. Once inside the French country shop, we find [...] read more»
2006 Best Home Accessories

Koo de Kir

Boston
It doesn't take a very discerning eye to look at Sarah Cihat's reglazed vintage plates and know that they are cool. Knowing whether they'll look [...] read more»
2006 Best Home Accessories, South

Dianthus

Plymouth
What has a white picket fence, country charm, and more classic décor than a Vermont B&B? If you answered 'heaven,' you'll adore Dianthus. Chockablock with [...] read more»
2006 Best Home Accessories, West

The Gifted Hand

Wellesley
You could go to Pottery Barn. Or you could go to the Gifted Hand and—gasp!—buy something original. This well-lit Wellesley gallery sells handmade ceramic bowls, [...] read more»
2006 Best Home Accessories, Nantucket

Coastal Vintage Home & Garden

Nantucket
Most Nantucket home stores—clean, uncluttered spaces, all—are indistinguishable. Only Coastal stands out. The vibe feels somehow contemporary, even though much of its dinnerware, glassware, vases, [...] read more»