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2008 Best Home Accessories

Louis Boston

Boston
The ground-floor inventory at Louis Boston changes as often as Maria Fei's whim dictates—which is to say, almost daily. The veteran home-accessories buyer is constantly [...] 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, 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»
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»
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, Cape Cod

The Potted Geranium

West Harwich
Enthusiasts of eclectic home decoration adore the Potted Geranium, a cluttered catch-all craft and home accessories store. Need something to offset your dining room's midcentury [...] read more»
2006 Best Home Accessories, Martha's Vineyard

Mix

Vineyard Haven
It used to be that there were two things you couldn't avoid, no matter how hard you tried, while shopping on the island: James Taylor [...] 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»
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, 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»