shopping in ny

i'm not a huge shopper

but this trip, with the help from my friend ludgera

we managed to help the ny economy

one of my favorite stores is macy's (above)

they always have the nicest clothes and

there is usually a sale

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a few books stores

kinokuniya, where i saw a display of

hand crafted tarot cards by tyran grillo

and barnes and noble has the

best arts and craft section

of course we spent a few hours in the ink pad

which is the smallest store i've seen and

has the biggest selection of rubber stamps

and related supplies

(stuff was hanging from the ceiling)

and the best staff

thanks to anna, dante and v

for hosting lynne perrella

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eventually we wondered downtown to soho to purl

above, which was a unique little knitting boutique

and purl patchwork selling funky fabrics

from japan to england

just a few doors apart on sullivan st.

since our hotel was right in the garment district
we managed to go through half the stores!!

my favorite, m&j trimmings
lots of sewing accessories, ribbons,
buttons, trims, beads, etc....

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above , tinsel trading company
which supplied a variety of
vintage and new,
rare and reproduction
trim, ribbon, paper, gift ware
home decor and more....
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eventually we ran out of money