Ishena Robinson

3 months ago

"I don’t know if this store is Black-owned, but if you are Black I do not recommend you shop here. I lived in Fort Greene for 3 years, and recently moved away and I’m now doing this review because the box of amazing Japanese incense sticks I bought at this store a couple of years ago is now almost finished—and I was reminded of my experience while purchasing it in the store. It was around the holidays, not 2024, so perhaps 2023. I walked in. There was a Black man at the check out desk. He did not acknowledge me at all. Me and him were the ONLY people in the store. I browsed and ultimately bought three different incense sets, almost out of defiance, to show him I was worthy of being a patron of the store and to be treated as such. Didn’t matter. He still did not say a word to me during the entire transaction as he rang me up. I felt invisible and unwelcome in that space. For the rest of my time in Fort Greene, I never stepped foot back in that store, but every time I walked by it to and from my home, I remembered my experience shopping in there. And remembered how it made me feel. I would not recommend any Black person spend their money at this store, despite the beautiful collection of goods it offers. There are so many other stores with beautiful home goods in NYC, owned and operated by people of various races, and they greet you with “hello” and a smile and a “thank you” when you spend your money. I appreciate that appreciation and respect for me as a customer and as a human."

Ariel Adkins

a year ago

"Wonderful shop with an impressive curation of interesting home items and gifts! Truly something for everyone and well worth a visit. I was particularly drawn to the lighting options and diverse range of fragrances."

Pance

2 years ago

"We just bought the most beautiful and unique lamp/table from this furniture store. Ludlow was very helpful. Really cool selection of items in this store. Nice music playing. And it smells good!"

Joy Crocker

3 years ago

"Stopped in because I walk by all the time and I was pleasantly surprised. The environment is cozy and the items are beautiful and interesting. I just bought some taper candles, but they were clearly thoughtfully curated for the shop because they are the best tapers I’ve ever bought. They burn so slow and don’t drip at all — pretty amazing. This place has been in the neighborhood for over 20 years. Truly a little gem. I’ll definitely stop by again when looking for a house warming present."

David Kaplan

8 years ago

"The warmest home furnishings shop -- walk in once, you'll not only want to own all the decor, chairs, lamps, and assorted items, you'll want to simply move in. And the owner's personal warmth also makes this beautiful shop so inviting."