Why is it that every time we spot a piece of furniture in someone’s home, a piece we really, truly love, they break our hearts by saying, “Gee, thanks, it’s vintage!” Suddenly our hopes of buying the same item deflate—along with our good mood.

But don’t feel too bad for us, because thankfully the Domino staff (and our group of trusted sources) is also full of shopping experts (who happen to be friends with even more shopping experts), and so we’ve done the hard work for you and found the absolute best vintage furniture stores—from mid-century marvels to antique must-visits—in every single state. Sure, you might not score the same pieces your friends have in their homes, but that’s the beauty of the hunt. And you actually might find something even better.

Here’s our list of the 50 best vintage furniture stores in the U.S.

The West

Alaska: Rethink Home in Anchorage

Although it’s not the most merchandised-out store on this list, Rethink Home has plenty of great finds if you’re willing to dig a little. And we are! Especially when it means stumbling upon a chic bar cart with curved bamboo legs.

California: Pop Up Home in Los Angeles

As someone who sources pretty well, I’m often looking for the truly unique showstopper items, and Pop Up has so much. There are quite a few pieces from the shop in my home, including my coffee table, parchment table, and chaise in the living room! What I love about the store is its access to extremely curated pieces you aren’t likely to find randomly online. —Kellie Brown, And I Get Dressed

Colorado: Brass Armadillo in Wheat Ridge

In-the-know Denver dwellers flock to this antiques mall (one of six in the U.S. under the same name) that’s packed with finds at very reasonable prices. Give yourself some time here to sort through the rows and rows of plates, rocking chairs, lighting, and collectibles.

Hawaii: Hawaii Modern in Honolulu

It’s no surprise that the outdoor furniture finds at this island shop are on point, from a mint green Kipp Stewart chair to a full-on Walter Lamb lounger. But there are plenty of indoor pieces, too, mostly mid-century, from Knoll to Eames. 

Idaho: Antique World Mall in Boise

From Victorian to mid-century, this 30,000-square-foot shopper’s paradise hits every style note imaginable, from farmhouse antiques (think: weathered dining table sets) to ’60s-era wall units. Bring comfortable shoes—you’ll want to wander these aisles for a long while.

Montana: Kalispell Antiques in Kalispell

Whenever she’s home, freelance stylist and art director Cassidy Iwersen sifts through the goods at this more-than-100-year-old sprawling spot, where you’ll find silver candlestick holders, antique dishes, and even some rare records. 

Nevada: Mid Mod Crisis in Las Vegas

This bubblegum pink barn has everything: mid-century chairs, serpentine sofas, and enough retro glassware and ice buckets to stock a bar cart—and then some. 

Oregon: Hawthorne Vintage Modern in Portland

From a Lucite coffee table to a Danish rocker to a set of marigold director’s chairs, this shop spans all of modern furniture’s greatest hits. It also has an impressive collection of lighting that includes task lamps and refurbished mid-century floor versions. 

Utah: The Green Ant in Salt Lake City

Mid-century pieces (think: Eames and Pop Art) abound at this popular Danish modern store, but there are plenty of ’80s and ’90s finds, too. And if you’re a velvet fan, it appears the owner is as well—he reupholsters original pieces in the plush material, but on a good day you can find original upholstery that’s in great condition.

Washington: Homestead in Seattle

There’s the phrase expertly curated, and then there’s Homestead, a currently online-only shop with the types of items you don’t find at most vintage stores, like Knoll Ettore Sottsass chairs or this astrologically inspired Turkish rug. (Anyone an Aquarius?) There’s even more goodness on its Instagram. 

Wyoming: Alley Modern and More in Jackson

Fans of Memphis and mid-century will strike gold at this boutique, where owner Cheryl Frey adds a touch of Western to the very 20th-century mix. From rugs to Milo Baughman swivel chairs, there’s a little bit for everyone. 

The Northeast

Connecticut: The Flat Westport in East Norwalk

I love the mix of art and iconic furniture designers. Owner Becky Goss has such a trained eye! I picked up my vintage sofa there, which she had upholstered in a bias stripe by Robert Kime. It’s a showstopper. —Benjamin Reynaert, designer

Delaware: Estate Sales of Delaware in Wilmington

You won’t find a sign leading you to this resale warehouse (it’s behind a Family Dollar store), but it’s full of treasures, according to designer Benjamin Reynaert, who owns a home in the area. In fact, he scored 10 sets of Spode dinnerware there for $80.

Maine: Vintage Modern in Cumberland

With pieces from Paul McCobb and Hans J. Wegner, exploring the clean-lined furniture in this shop outside of Portland is the next best thing to booking a flight to Denmark. 

Maryland: The Turnover Shop in Baltimore

Designer Jen Levy of Surrounded by Color relies on this 80-year-old consignment store for help furnishing her projects (and silver trays for her wedding!). “I love shops that are not too carefully curated,” Levy says. “The Turnover Shop has superclassic items—silver, crystal, even a Mackenzie Childs plate—mixed with more modern finds. It’s always a treasure hunt.”

Massachusetts: Andrew Spindler Antiques in Essex

The only problem with going to Andrew Spindler’s is that you will have so much fun talking and learning and find so many beautiful things that the entire day will have passed and you’ll have gotten nothing else done! —Frances Merrill, interior designer

New Hampshire: Seaver & McLellan Antiques in Jaffrey

You won’t just find traditional designs at this New England spot. In fact, its vintage industrial section is full of weathered decor and organizational pieces. (Though we have our eye on this column lamp.)

New Jersey: Flux Modern in Asbury Park

From Tulip tables to the kind of bar cart that would have supplied Don Draper’s afternoon cocktails, this mid-century megastore is filled with wood credenzas and sleek chairs for days. 

New York: Form Atelier in New York City

Owners Avril Nolan and Guy Nguyen both worked for fashion and design magazines, respectively, so it’s no surprise that the Form showroom leans more museumlike than crafty curiosities shop. From woven Charlotte Perriand Meribel chairs to African artifacts, expect clean lines and pieces in impeccable condition.

Pennsylvania: The Modern Republic in Philadelphia 

Shop owners (and lifelong friends) Kenya Abdul-Hadi and Steven Brown’s mid-century shop has such a colorful collection of Memphis-leaning and Art Deco finds that walking into the space feels like a dopamine hit. Estelle Bailey-Babenzien is also a fan; she shopped there for her client Adrian Grenier’s Brooklyn brownstone. 

Rhode Island: Benefit Street Antiques in Providence

Reynaert loves the mix of this 23-year-old shop’s traditional pieces, from porcelain tea sets to upholstered dining chairs. And its selection of chandeliers and lighting will have you begging your landlord to switch out the boob lights in your rental. 

Vermont: Ardesh in Shelburne

Every Thursday at 5 p.m., Ardesh updates its online inventory, from classic Windsor chairs to Mahogany highboys that date back to the 1700s. Or you could go in person to weave through its 10,000 square feet of items, which range from furniture and rugs to porcelain and pottery. 

The Southeast

Alabama: Maison in Mountain Brook

Art director Rachel Lasserre scooped up her Saarinen table at this chic shop, which sells a mix of antiques and new pieces, all in a muted palette and elegantly arranged.

Arkansas: Peddlers Antique Mall in Greenbriar

At this IYKYK spot, there’s 24,000 square feet of antiques to sift through—and at very fair prices, if you’re willing to haggle. You might not find a womb chair, but it has a solid selection of metal signs, complete china sets, and weathered wood boxes with just the right amount of patina. 

Florida: Palm Beach Regency in Lake Park

Make your rattan dreams come true in this warehouse that’s full of the stuff, from headboards and desks to side tables and chairs. Its highly curated mix is beachy without being tacky, and old school without being too Golden Girls (though is there such a thing?). Megababe founder Katie Sturino is a fan.

Georgia: Reeks Antiques in Atlanta

Furniture designer Robby Simon calls this Black-owned vintage shop his go-to for funky-shaped furniture (curves for days!) plus iron and brass objects for filling shelves. “It’s carefully and mindfully selected and curated,” he says. “And it’s great seeing someone who looks like me in a space I love a lot.”

Kentucky: Retro Metro in Louisville

Bold colors, sharp lines, and a dining set so bright white that you’ll need sunglasses—this shop isn’t for the meek. And yet our neutral-loving hearts want everything it stocks, from a purple Chiclet sofa (sold, darn!) to a cobalt Knoll chair.

Louisiana: Merchant House in New Orleans

When the design team behind the ultrachic Hotel Saint Vincent needed to fill their moody space with sexy velvet sofas and curved rattan seating, they headed to this warehouse that’s packed with one-of-a-kind pieces, or as it states on its site, “The antithesis to big-box retail.” Designer Melissa Shelton of The Bouligny is a fan, too: “Rosa has a great eye for collecting, and I know that whenever I visit, I’ll always find interesting pieces for our projects.”

Mississippi: Circa 61 in Carthage

The name says it all: This shop sells primarily mid-century pieces from Danish designers and more. And it’s just not furniture—it has a collection of bullet planters and an entire audio section with vintage speakers and turntables.

North Carolina: Atomic Furnishings in Asheville

The couple who runs this shop, which specializes in ’50s and ’60s decor, met when she bought a mid-century piece from him on Craigslist. (Aww!) Today they run a shop that sells Paul McCobb dining chairs and a statement-making chrome étagère, among newly upholstered seating.

South Carolina: The Island Bazaar in Charleston

Among the area’s rows of traditional-leaning antiques shops, this mid-century wonder stands out for its hip selection of Milo Baughman shelves and ’50s fiberglass chairs. But it’s not just a pretty face: The staff really knows their stuff. 

Tennessee: Savant in Nashville

Since 2002, this quaint house on a hip stretch of Twelfth Avenue has been a go-to to score a fringed leather jacket or patterned dress, but don’t sleep on its furniture and art, which hits the just-right note of rockabilly and weathered Western cool. It’s a favorite of designer Louisa Pierce of Pierce & Ward, too.

Virginia: Epoch in Richmond

Danish cabinets in mint condition, hand-knotted rugs, and walnut coffee tables top our wish list at this mid-century shop, where you’ll also find chairs that don’t need reupholstering and bamboo outdoor furniture that’s begging you to throw a backyard bash.

West Virginia: Robert’s Antiques in Lewisburg

Trad-leaning design obsessives will go wild over the variety of antiques at this shop, ranging from Shaker to Federal to Pennsylvania Dutch. And for when you’re done sifting through the wares, the shop sells wine and beer, too, so you can crack open a cold one and congratulate yourself on your furniture wins. 

The Southwest

Oklahoma: Vintage Vault in Tulsa

Don’t let the unassuming beige exterior fool you—Vintage Vault has an epic stash of mid-century modern furniture hiding inside. Dining chairs hang by their backs from the ceiling to make room for tables stacked two high and the era’s beloved teak and walnut consoles. Keep an eye out for Herman Miller credenzas, Knoll chairs, and other classics.

Texas: The Renner Project in Austin

Home restorer and designer Kimberly Renner’s sprawling space (it used to be an office complex) looks more like an impeccably decorated home than it does a store. Finds from the 20th century, many of which hail directly from Europe, are set up in roomlike vignettes, getting rid of any uncertainty about living with a piece in real life. While the furniture and accessories are on the pricey side, you’re paying for Renner’s skilled eye—it’s not everywhere you’ll stumble upon a rare set of Italian Tucroma chairs in matching white leather.

New Mexico: Shiprock Santa Fe

An entire room in this second-floor gallery, run by art dealer Jed Foutz, is dedicated to old and contemporary rugs and blankets from the Navajo Nation, where he grew up. The graphic textiles hang on the walls like art, while still more are stacked high on the floor or folded over slim racks. The collection is big enough to trickle into the rest of the space, where mid-century furniture stands in cool contrast alongside more suitcase-friendly items like historic pottery and turquoise and silver jewelry. 

Arizona: Desert Vintage in Tucson

This vintage clothing boutique enjoyed a lengthy tenure at its original location on Fourth Avenue—Tucson’s popular artsy drag—before moving a few blocks away into a former tilemaker’s studio. Reimagined by interior designer Casey Smith, the airy white space showcases local creatives: A painting by Ishi Glinksy hangs in the center of the room, while racks by ironworker Carson Terry suspend each covetable piece. —Lisa Przystup, writer

The Midwest

Illinois: Spears Furnishing in Chicago

We first heard of this ultracool shop (with an often-updated Instagram account) from Lolly Lolly’s Lalese Stamps, who is a fan of its jewel-toned curved sofas and Memphis-style decor. Does she maybe regret sharing her secret source with the world? That’s still up for debate. Because one of the best parts about Spears is that you don’t have to live nearby to score a piece from the shop—it ships anywhere.

Indiana: Flux in Indianapolis

This hip shop specializes in—you guessed it—mid-century modern, but there’s so much more there than walnut dressers and Eames loungers. A set of wicker and chrome cantilever chairs just sold on its Instagram, and a black leather swan chair recently found a forever home. Which means you’ll have to act fast to get one of its pieces in your apartment, too.

Iowa: Tesoro Casegoods & Oddities in Des Moines

Local gallery owner Liz Lidgett recommends Tesoro for it’s mid-century mix, which should come as no surprise considering owner Rudy Rodriguez is a member of Mid Mod Iowa and the admin for the largest Facebook group in Iowa, Des Moines Furniture Sale & Swap. 

Kansas: 200 Main in Overland Park

No worries if you don’t live in the Midwest; you can shop many of the refined wares (from teak-slat barstools to brass urns) at this Missouri mainstay on its Charish site, a favorite of gallerist Liz Lidgett. 

Michigan: Nueve in Grand Rapids

Sarah Sherman Samuel tipped us off to this appointment-only warehouse, run by real-estate design specialist Anna Alvarez, who says she has a weakness for shiny chrome, Hollywood Regency, and handmade rustic pieces. You’ll find them all here, along with art and even a few fashion items (vintage Levi’s!).

Minnesota: Hunt & Gather in Minneapolis

At this cavernous shop that bills itself as “a vintage amusement store,” you’ll find the perfect mix of out-there finds: oilcloth tablecloths, old-school posters, and more glass cake stands than you could ever make enough confections for. It’s an odd collection that totally works.

Missouri: MoModerne in St. Louis

This woman-owned warehouse space—a favorite of Love and Other Rugs founder Lily Sullivan—has a wide range of contemporary brands (Cassina and Artemede, to name a couple) and funky finds, like a pair of papier-mâché feet.

Nebraska: Mod Lines in Omaha

You might feel like you’ve stepped onto the set of Mad Men at this mid-century haven, where a Milo Baughman dresser mingles with channel-back chairs. Many of the items have been reupholstered in modern colors, like this terracotta Parsons-style sofa. 

North Dakota: Bismarck Antiques Mall in Bismarck

We’ll be honest, the pickings are slim in North Dakota (even the furniture store shopkeepers we called had trouble coming up with suggestions), but a glance at the Bismarck Antiques Mall tells us that it’s a solid place to spend an afternoon looking for kitschy accessories and kitchenware, from serving platters to pitchers. Or if you’re patient, The White House Co., an events rental warehouse, sells some of its vintage pieces twice a year.

Ohio: Euro Classics Antiques in Columbus

For 35 years, this family-owned shop has been a go-to for Arts and Crafts furniture and other 100-year-old treasures, like flat files, dining room sets, and sideboards. If you can’t make it inside the shop, which is open Thursday through Sunday, its eBay site is equally alluring. 

South Dakota: Urban Archaeology in Sioux Falls

A nearly endless supply of walnut mid-century dressers, credenzas, and desks awaits at this family-run shop. There’s also a solid selection of lighting and accessories, like old-timey cameras and knickknacks to set atop your, um, walnut dresser, credenza, or desk. 

Wisconsin: Spectre Vintage in Milwaukee

Owner Eric Lewis turned his love of mid-century design into a career, first with Brew City Auctions and now at his storefront, which stocks ’50s- and ’60s-era wares alongside kitschy collectibles such as throwback Coleman coolers and vanity cases.

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What do Dakota Johnson, Emma Roberts, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Hudson, and Tobey Maguire all have in common (other than their top-notch acting skills)? Their interior designer. All five stars have turned to Pierce & Ward to give their homes an Old Hollywood, lived-in feel. Since 2012, Louisa Pierce and Emily Ward, the design duo behind the firm, have created spaces that tell a story: moody living rooms with worn-out leather club chairs and crackling fires; large kitchens with beat-up butcher block counters and antique brass knobs; libraries filled with old books and Persian rugs. It’s no wonder the people who play some of our favorite movie characters want to work with them. In their book, A Tale of Interiors, Pierce and Ward share the renovation secrets that make their spaces feel cozy and a little bit magical—and most of them are surprisingly simple.

Embrace “Ugly” Hues

Shades of beige and brown are rarely the go-to paint colors of choice, but Pierce and Ward, who coined the term ugly colors, say every house needs a dose of muddy tones. “We don’t want rooms to be too pretty and perfect. When you have those filler hues like pea green, puke-y mustard, and baby vomit, it somehow makes it better,” says Ward, laughing. They offset these underappreciated shades with beloved classics such as blush pinks and butter yellows.

Pierce & Ward’s Go-To “Ugly” Colors

Trailing Vines, Benjamin Moore

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Brindle, Benjamin Moore

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Pierce & Ward’s Go-To Pretty Colors

Nutmeg, Benjamin Moore

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Manchester Tan, Benjamin Moore

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Use Inexpensive Tile in Unconventional Ways

Despite having an A-list clientele, Pierce and Ward are both partial to classic, budget-friendly materials like subway tile. “You can do interesting things with grout colors and cover an entire kitchen with it,” says Pierce. They play with format, too. In one renovation, they picked a $5.99-per-square-foot black and white hex tile and laid it out in a floral pattern from floor to ceiling, even covering the range hood in the motif. When the budget allows, the designers also love clay tile for its organic feel and light-bouncing capacity. 

Restore 3 in. x 6 in. Ceramic Bright White Subway Tile ($1.20 per square foot), Home Depot

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Metro Hex Matte White with Black Dot 10-1/4 in. x 11-7/8 in. Porcelain Mosaic ($9.36 per square foot), Home Depot

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Work With the Cabinets You Have

Dakota Johnson could probably afford any kitchen she dreamed up, but in her mid-century California home, Pierce and Ward chose to restore the original 1940s metal cabinetry and spray-paint it in Benjamin Moore’s Alligator Alley. “The house was built by Carl Maston, a really well-known architect in L.A. who was quite ahead of his time,” explains Ward. “We wanted to stick with what was there because it was already so good to begin with.” 

So it makes sense that when installing brand-new butcher blocks or cupboards—their preferred style is a simple Shaker panel—they look for imperfections. “We always tell our cabinetmaker, ‘Don’t make it too perfect,’” says Pierce. “Even if a cabinet is a little crooked, it’s okay.” The designers also place a lot of importance on vintage hardware, which they often source on Etsy. “I just want to find the right brass that’s not too shiny,” says Ward, who always looks for an antiqued finish. “It makes a new house feel so much older.”

Alligator Alley, Benjamin Moore

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Vintage Solid Brass Handles, Etsy ($30)

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Find Inspiration in What’s Already There

For Johnson’s main bathroom, the design duo worked with what they had when choosing a dominant material. “The downstairs level had concrete floors, and the upstairs had old hardwood that needed to go,” explains Pierce. They brought the cement scheme to the upper floor and covered the space from floor to ceiling. Earthy burl-wood mirrors and peachy roman shades soften the harsh surface. “The house was surrounded by trees, and so the setting also came into play,” adds Ward. “What’s outside is really important when choosing a surface or palette.” 

Burl-Wood Wall Mirror, West Elm ($299)

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Fabric Roman Shades, Amazon ($30)

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Don’t Shy Away From Wallpaper All Over

No stranger to a good floral wallpaper, Pierce and Ward often turn to wall coverings to add texture to a room, but they warn there is a right way and a wrong way to do it. “We love sourcing vintage wallpaper because we try to avoid using the hottest patterns,” says Pierce, who also notes that metallic surfaces are a big no-no. When it comes to application, the designers like to cover everything (sometimes even the ceiling) in the most inexpensive option rather than going the high-end route and doing only a feature wall. And for a custom touch, match a shade to use on the moldings and trims: “It gives its own little story.”

Majorelle Wallpaper (Petrol), House of Hackney ($325)

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Block-Print Flowers Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper, Spoon Flower ($129)

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In our Shopping Buddy series, we ask our favorite in-the-know authors, actors, musicians, and tastemakers to share their most coveted home purchases, from kitchen essentials to entertaining must-haves, so that you can shop along with confidence. 

Just when we thought we couldn’t love actor and screenwriter Mindy Kaling more, she starts our interview like this: “Domino is my favorite cover I’ve ever done.” (We’re blushing.) “It’s the only one I’ve ever done in my own space, and it just captured me and my office so well.” It’s true that in 2015, we featured Kaling on our cover in her Los Angeles office, and it’s even more fitting that she brings it up when we’re about to talk about her favorite office supplies. 

Kaling, who recently partnered with Paper Mate and Sharpie, has serious opinions about her pens and laptop stands—even when certain friends (ahem, B.J. Novak) aren’t as enthusiastic about the same items. Here, she shares her favorite office supplies.

The Best Pen

It’s a little bit of a toss-up. One is the Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Bright pen because they have the most on-trend Barbie pink. But I also love the Sharpie Creative Markers because they’re great for addressing envelopes in a fancy way, and my kids really love them. But as a writer, probably the Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Brights win. They’re great because you can write really fast with them, which I love, and they elevate my chicken-scratch handwriting.  And they don’t bleed—they’re the best. 

Sharpie Creative Markers, Amazon ($20)

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Paper Mate Inkjoy Gel Bright! Pens, Set of 6, Amazon ($13)

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My Notebook of Choice

A lot of teenagers like my shows, and they would sometimes ask for a memento from me, so I got these spiral-bound notebooks from Paper Source that are lined—I can’t do a not-lined notebook; it’s too unstructured for me—that say “Mindy Kaling Gave Me This Notebook.” And as soon as I got them, I feel like I stopped getting requests, so now I narcissistically have 30 of these notebooks with a unicorn on them. It’s a weird thing for a 44-year-old woman to be using.

Flower Pop Spiral Notebook, Paper Source ($23)

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Rifle Paper Co. Colette Large Top Spiral Notebook, Paper Source ($23)

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The Water Bottle aka Beer Glass Always on My Desk

I should drink more water, but what my assistant, Kate, will make for me is a delicious fruit and protein smoothie with nut butter in it—only she has the recipe—and she’ll put it in a giant beer glass. So I’m drinking it out of this giant beer glass, and that’s what I use every day.

Libbey Glassware Giant Beer Glass, Set of 12, Amazon ($87)

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The Old-School Desk Item I Still Use

My dad is an architect, so growing up there were always so many of these very specific rulers that he would use—the ones that have three points on them. They’re shaped like a Toblerone. I use one when I’m wrapping presents to make sure that there’s a really clean line. 

12″ Architectural Scale Ruler, Amazon ($5)

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How I Prop Up My Laptop for Video Calls

I use this very inexpensive little wood tray that I’ve had for years and years. I love it so much that I gave it to B.J. Novak as a birthday present one year, and I have never seen a look of such candid disappointment on his face. I’ll admit it does suck as a gift, but this was during COVID, and I was like, This is like one of the best things you could use! I can put my food on it, my laptop—I thought it was a great present! 

Then I saw a mutual acquaintance of ours who had it and loved it, and it was so clear to me that B.J. had regifted it to them and they clearly had been told, “Don’t tell Mindy I gave it to you.” So I know he hated it and rejected it, which is honestly his loss, because it’s a great item I use every day.

VaeFae Acacia Bed Table Tray, Amazon ($20)

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The Stationery I’m Obsessed With

Cheree Berry is really fantastic. They did this Barbie-inspired stationery for my daughter, and I was so jealous of my 6-year-old’s age-appropriate stationery that I angled hard-core and they gave one to me. But since then a lot of my grown-up friends have also ordered it, so I think maybe it’s more universal.

A Note of Many Colors Stationery, Cheree Berry Paper & Design ($24)

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Mom’s the Word Stationery, Cheree Berry Paper & Design ($28)

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In our Shopping Buddy series, we ask our favorite in-the-know authors, actors, musicians, and tastemakers to share their most coveted home purchases, from kitchen essentials to entertaining must-haves, so that you can shop along with confidence. 

Joanna Goddard, founder of lifestyle website Cup of Jo and newsletter Big Salad, describes her dream living room as “bright and welcoming, with lots of comfy places to flop down.” 

Her actual living room in Brooklyn isn’t all too different—a giant L-shaped sofa frames the space where her two preteen boys lounge with their friends. “Giant shoes and socks are scattered around our house, which I love,” she says. It’s also where they’ll gather to order pizza and play games (more on their current favorite in a moment). And it’s where they’re currently rewatching Derry Girls. Here’s everything Goddard says makes her living room a place where everyone wants to gather. 

The Best Family-Friendly Sofa

The Warren Sectional, Maiden Home ($4,125)

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A couple years ago, we decided to get a big sectional. (Our boys were getting too lanky for a regular-size sofa!) I love when friends come over and the whole thing is filled with people of all ages.

The Throw Blanket We All Fight Over

Lil’ Marsh Blanket, UnHide ($69 was $79)

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We all dive for the vegan fur UnHide blanket, which stays incredibly soft, even after dozens of washes.

Organizing Product That’s Pretty Enough to Leave Out

Wavy Basket, Zara Home

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We keep phone and computer chargers in these scalloped Zara baskets.

Side Table I’d Buy Again

The Morro Tables, Maiden Home ($735)

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We scootch these three nesting tables around the room, depending on whether we’re eating dinner while watching a movie, playing a game, or throwing a party. They’re so easy and functional.

The Rug We Sprawl Out On

Amber Lewis x Loloi Billie Rug, Lulu and Georgia

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Romina Rug, Lulu and Georgia

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Our rug is from Lulu and Georgia. It’s now sold out, but they have so many other great ones.

The Houseplant I Haven’t Killed (Yet)

ZZ Plant Supernova, The Sill ($74)

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When I was going through a hard time, my friend sent me a ZZ plant. You water it only once a month, and it feels like a daily reminder of the beauty of female friendship.

Piece of Decor That Always Makes Me Smile

Nerf Basketball Hoop Set, Amazon ($35)

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My kids hung a Nerf basketball hoop in the corner, and the games have been epic. They’re always asking me to watch their cool throws and dunks.

Living Room Splurge That Was Worth It

Canyon Vase 04, Grace Cady ($480)

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My friend Grace makes beautiful ceramics. When she broke our hearts and moved away from New York last year, I splurged on one of her stunning vases. She was inspired by canyons in the Southwest, but I think they look like women’s bodies and bellies and curves. I treasure ours.

Cheap Thrill That I Tell All My Friends About

Tenzi Dice Party Game, Amazon ($17)

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A game that’s fun for kids and adults is Tenzi. Each player gets 10 dice, and you keep rolling yours until all the dice have the same number facing up. It’s weirdly electrifying!

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It’s no secret that New York City is the design capital of the U.S.—but that also means it can be notoriously difficult to navigate as a shopper. As editors, we’re always on the lookout for new stores that go beyond the status quo and give us fresh ideas and inspiration for our homes and our lives. 

Whether you’re throwing a party and need the perfect platter or searching for the most absurdly adorable baguette candle, our list of the best new independent design stores in New York City has you covered. Pull up Google Maps and put a star on these special spaces.

Big Night West Village

The second outpost from Katherine Lewin, Big Night West Village is a haven for dinner party hosts. Bright red doors welcome visitors into a playful space divided by categories: kitchen, bar, and pantry, for example. “Our design intention for the shop was for it to feel like a real (okay, maybe not real, but a fantasy version) New York City apartment,” says Lewin. “We created this fully realized world for people to step into, and I hope it makes them feel like they’re the most important part of that world—because they are.” 236 West 10th Street

Dansk Købenstyle Butter Warmer, Big Night ($48)

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Opinel Paring Knives, Set of 4, Big Night ($50)

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Common Things

The pull of cobalt blue will bring you into the doors of Common Things, a petite shop on East 7th Street between First and Second Avenues, but the curation will keep you. “My hope is that people see the shop as full of just the right amount of eclectic goods from people they’ve never heard of and places they’ve maybe never been to before,” says founder Komal Kehar, who is also an architect and designer at Mira Projects. It’s impossible to know what lies inside—from pottery to taper candles—and that’s the thrill: “I would say that my favorite pieces at the moment are these hand-sculpted metal chairs by Ronald Jeudy, an artisan in Haiti,” Kehar says. Oh, and the shop name? It comes from Pablo Neruda’s book of poetry, Odes to Common Things. 76 East 7th Street

BZZWAX Double Cone, Common Things ($40)

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Mamo Classic Dark Blue + Dark Blue Glass, Common Things ($28)

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Beverly’s NYC

Beverly’s NYC is a physical extension of its owner and namesake, fashion stylist Beverly Nguyen. Each piece—and the offerings range from a massive stallion photograph to hand-tufted rugs that double as wall art—is a deeply personal pick by Nguyen with a focus on creative communities around the world. “I want the store to be a platform for local artists and designers to showcase their work as well be a center for discussion on topics such as interiors, cooking, and entertaining,” she says. The space gives visitors a full-body recharge, taking inspiration from, as she says, “Noguchi’s studio, Brâncusi’s atelier, and Elsa Peretti’s collections for Tiffany & Co.” 27 Orchard Street

Gohar World

Designed by Rafael Prieto, founder and creative director of Savvy Studio, Gohar World feels as if you’re stepping into a curio cabinet. Sculptural tables display antique servingware and hand-poured candles disguised as baguettes and desserts, while the walls show off photos Prieto took in the South of France. The owners, sisters Laila and Nadia Gohar, partner with ateliers around the world to stock the shelves. “Gohar World is inherently a brand that transports you to different places,” Prieto says. “Sometimes even to your grandmother’s living room.” 181 Lafayette Street

Bean Pott Mitts, Gohar World ($48)

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Artichoke Charger, Gohar World ($189)

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Jane Cookshop

Owner Jennifer Ro’s goal? Make Jane Cookshop feel like a cottage filled with trinkets and objects—and it gets all of the gold stars. She’s stocked the shelves with everything from artisan condiments and handmade cutting boards to block-printed napkins and curvy candles. “I get inspired by so many different things, but my background in art really informed my decision to paint the shop all white,” says Ro. “It’s quite a small space, but I wanted it to feel personal—like visiting someone’s art studio or a gallery showcasing handmade objects, ceramics, and tools.” 328 East 9th Street

Alice Mug, Jane Cookshop ($45)

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Mini Kim Can Opener, Jane Cookshop ($12)

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Fredericks & Mae

There is a very small chance that you haven’t seen the color-dolloped confetti cutting boards that put Fredericks & Mae on the design map. Now you can find an entire store of them in between Chinatown and the Lower East Side. Inside, plywood cabinetry puts the collection of wares on full display: wavy ceramics, glass serving bowls, art prints, and, yes, confetti cutting boards. 6 Allen Street

Paper Towel Holder, Fredericks and Mae ($65)

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Multi/Confetti Cutting Board, Fredericks and Mae ($95)

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In our series Shopping Buddy, we ask our favorite in-the-know authors, actors, musicians, and tastemakers to share their most coveted home purchases, from kitchen essentials to entertaining must-haves, so that you can shop along with confidence. 

“Food is my way to explain the world around me,” says recipe developer and food stylist Yewande Komolafe, whose new book, My Everyday Lagos, is out now. “And hosting dinner parties allows me to connect with others.” In fact, her pre-pandemic dinner series, “My Immigrant Food Is…,” have been some of the best gatherings she’s ever thrown.

My Everyday Lagos by Yewande Komolafe, Amazon ($30)

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In that spirit, we asked Komolafe to share with us some of her most-loved products to use when she has company over. “I like feeling prepared when guests arrive,” she says. That being said, she doesn’t stress when things don’t go as planned. ”I just go with the flow. Say we’re out of hibiscus or any other ingredient, and it’s needed for something; I don’t take it too seriously and just adjust and have a great time!” Here are the things she always has on hand to make that happen.

The Stew Pot That’s Pretty Enough to Put on the Table

Le Creuset Stew Pot, Williams Sonoma ($160 was $284)

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I like that I can just transfer it from the oven to the table so easily. The brand has such amazing bright colors, and I’ve always wanted one for as long as I have cooked—and I love the fact that I can finally have one now!

The Servingware I Can’t Live Without

White Scalloped Rim Serving Platter, Pottery by Osa ($350)

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For pretty much all of my platters, bowls, pitchers, and coffee cups, my go-to brand is Pottery by Osa. I have a bunch of their stuff! This brand from Nigerian American ceramist Osa Atoe feels fearless, and I love how close to the earth it is. I love her work, how she explains it and how she is so intentional about the design of her pieces. They remind me of something familiar; I’m spiritually drawn to her stuff. The bowl is perfect for jollof rice, and the pitcher serves a crowd so well. 

Napkins I Use the Most

I have a stock of napkins from Busayo that I feature in the book. I often use them, and I was so excited to showcase them in the book because I love her patterns and their ties to Yoruba culture. I feel very connected to her fabrics! 

Glassware I Use to Impress Guests

Bernardin Arched Logo Wide Mouth Half Pint, Mason Jar Merchant ($3)

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I use mason jars! Not sure if my guests are impressed by it, but that’s what I use. They’re perfect for when we are in Canada in the summer hosting friends and family. 

My Favorite Dessert Plates

I love the design on Paula Grief’s plates. She plays with such beautiful colors and patterns that are simple but classic. 

Tablecloth I Use on Repeat

Yoruba Adire Oniko Indigo Tie-Dyed Cloth, Indigo Arts ($145)

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In my family, there is a rich history of being an indigo dyer, as there was an indigo well in my mother’s compound back in Nigeria. My mom bought me these indigo dyed fabrics similar to ones from Nigeria, and I like to use them as tablecloths. I love looking up all the meanings behind the patterns. One of the fabrics I use includes a pattern meaning “the hand that feeds you never lacks,” and it really resonated with me so much that I got it tattooed on my hand! This specific pattern of indigo cloth is what I use the most for my tablescapes.

Music That’s Always Playing at My Parties

Lately I’ve been into listening to Obongjayar, Ibeyi, and Asake—they’re on heavy rotation all the time! I love anything that speaks to my spirit, and their music has been doing that over the past few months.

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Last year, when Courteney Cox released a special-edition Balsam Fireplace candle for Homecourt, it quickly sold out. So this year, she’s getting ahead of the rush and releasing the scent in every category of her line: hand wash, hand cream, surface cleaner, dish soap, and room deodorant. 

“I really do keep one in my living room,” she says of the candle, an olfactory mix of evergreen woods, juniper berry, and cardamom. “It’s near the fireplace so I can pretend that I’m smelling a real fire, even though it’s too hot [outside to light one].” Which also means it’s a solid tree replacement if you’re not one to shell out for the real thing. Cox, however, does get a tree and says that the holidays are the exception to her mostly minimalist style. “I’m not going to flock my tree—let’s be clear—but I do like some colored lights and a lot of ornaments that just remind me of being a kid. It’s an OTT version of classic Christmas.”

When it comes to wrapping the perfect gift, she says “it’s all about the tape. You can’t use the wide one or the ones that are opaque. You have to find a very thin, very clear tape.” That way, you won’t be able to see it against the paper. (Her favorite combo is black paper with raffia ribbon.) For extra credit: “If you can be the kind of person who puts the tape underneath [the fold], that would be classic.” And yes, she says Homecourt makes an ideal gift, wink, wink. 

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Balsam Fireplace Complete Collection, Homecourt ($195)

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In our series Shopping Buddy, we ask our favorite in-the-know authors, actors, musicians, and tastemakers to share their most coveted home purchases, from kitchen essentials to entertaining must-haves, so that you can shop along with confidence. 

Kudzi Chikumbu, the creative behind the addictive Instagram account Sir Candle Man, has always been captivated by fragrances. “My mother was a florist,” he explains. “In a flower shop, most of the flowers don’t have a strong scent, but you do have the scent of green—leaves, chlorophyll, stems—so that is a scent I love. Wet, dewy, green, and earthy. I find it very grounding.”

But it wasn’t until a recent trip to Paris that he realized candles were his true calling. “Au 17 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian smelled like my dream life in Paris. I could see the scent as a picture, and in that moment I realized fragrance was art,” he says.

“Let It Burn” by Kudzi Chikumbu, Amazon ($20)

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In his new book, Let It Burn, he gives all the tips and tricks for finding your own signature scent and avoiding olfactory trends. “I see a lot of people buying candles because other people like them or because they are popular,” he says. “Scents are so vast, fun, and exciting, so it’s so important to try to find a candle you love and not a scent that someone else loves.” Here, he shares his favorite candle, including a $6 selection that he swears makes him more productive. 

The First Candle I Fell in Love With 

LAFCO New York Signature Candle, Feu de Bois, Amazon ($75)

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LAFCO Feu de Bois stole my heart. The ashy, resiny, leathery, and frankincense goodness is so magical and cozy. I gift that candle a lot and love the brand!

The Fall Candle That Isn’t Pumpkin

P.F. Candle Co. Piñon Candle, Amazon ($27)

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When I think about fall, I love a woodsy fragrance. P.F. Candle Co.’s Piñon is perfect. It’s pine and balsam but also earthy. The perfect balance of cozy and crisp.

My Favorite Floral Candle

Chainlink Candle, Elsewhere ($60)

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For florals, I think bright and fresh white flowers combined with musks. The perfect candle for that is Elsewhere’s Chainlink. The combination of jasmine, ylang-ylang, musk, and fresh aquatic notes is so gorgeous.

One That Sounds Odd But Smells Amazing

Trudon, Terre À Terre ($145)

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Trudon’s Terre à Terre! This candle smells like damp earth and mushrooms. The moist soil is mixed with elusively sweet moss. Magical. It feels as if you’re stepping into a fantasy. I could not stop burning it.

A Scent You Can Burn While Cooking

Flamingo Estate, Climbing Tuscan Rosemary Candle ($55)

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The perfect candle when cooking is something fresh. Think: citrus or herbs. I love Flamingo Estate’s Climbing Tuscan Rosemary. Not only is it energizing, it cleanses the air.

The Sexy One

Oud Satin Mood Candle, Maison Francis Kurkdjian ($110)

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Oud Satin Mood is my go-to. The candle is sultry and fun because of the vanilla, violet, and oud mix. It burns very clean and has an almost satin feeling in the air. Very smooth.

The Celebrity Brand That Holds Up

Cece Candle, Homecourt ($65)

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Courteney Cox has a brand called Homecourt, and it does not have any misses. My favorite from the brand is called Cece. It’s earthy but sweet because of the combination of patchouli, carrot seeds, cardamom, cedarwood, and smoke. Exquisite perfumery.

Best Budget Candle

Everspring Cedar and Balsam Candle, Target ($6)

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Target’s Everspring Cedar and Balsam costs $6 and is the perfect fresh and clean candle for any time of day. I enjoy burning it when I am working from home. The candle brings a sense of calm and helps me focus.

The Splurge That’s Worth It

Loewe Beetroot Candle, Net-a-Porter ($110)

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Loewe’s Beetroot candle costs about $100 and is so worth it. Imagine an almost candied beetroot combined with earthy moss. I was initially looking to buy a different candle, but they didn’t have it in stock, so I bought the beetroot one, and wow! I have almost burned through it.

The Accessory Everyone Should Own

Harlem Candle Company Snuffer & Trimmer Set, Amazon ($45)

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A wick trimmer is a must. You can of course use anything to trim your candle wicks, but a chic wick trimmer is chic and complements home decor. Trimming ensures you have a clean burn and a flame that is the appropriate size.

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In the new book Iconic Home: Interiors, Advice, and Stories From 50 Amazing Black Designers, author June Reese interviews some of the most talented Black designers to uncover their inspiration and to ask how they got their start. And thankfully for us, they all drop some serious design knowledge. In this excerpt, Justina Blakeney shares her un-decorating secret.

The path to interior design was indirect for designer, artist, and entrepreneur Justina Blakeney. A love for textiles and prints originally led her to a career in fashion, where she spent several years before making the ultimate decision to follow her heart and start her internationally known design and home decor brand, Jungalow. 

Someone whose work conjures imagery of plentiful plants and bold colors and patterns, Justina eschews traditional design rules for the most part, focusing more on flow and on the vibe a space brings. Through her roots and approach, Justina reimagines interior spaces as well as the experience someone has in their home. 

“Design in the home should be about supporting well-being,” she says. “When we think about art and design, we think about what it looks like. I really try to make it about what it feels like—that kind of visceral response that people have to a space, where you walk in somewhere and are in awe and you’re looking around with that feeling of, ‘Wow, I am surrounded by beauty,’ or wonder or surprise or calm. Those are the kinds of things I try to elicit from the spaces that I design. It might not be all about how it looks.” 

Justina, above all, encourages others to notice what lights them up or gives them good feelings, and to put those things in their space. “For me, it’s about the experience in the room itself and how it makes us feel throughout the day and how it supports us.” She adds, “Your home can support your dreams.”

How did you get into design?
I’ve always been a creative person and I’ve always known I wanted to work in a creative field, but I never really knew exactly how that would manifest. If I were to drill down to what made me want to get into design in the first place, my sister Faith, who’s a few years older than me, was always really interested in interior design. After a number of years working in the fashion industry, I slowly started to get more and more interested in the home space, and I felt like a lot of the things that I loved about fashion design also translated to home. 

How does being a Black designer influence your work?
I draw so much on who I am and my personal identity and my heritage in my design work. Jungalow is an expression of who I am and all the different parts of me and my roots. Inevitably my cultural heritage comes out in my design work. Being a designer of color, being a designer with an African heritage, is something that I’m really proud of and something that I think people can sense and feel in my design work.

What about color?
I love color, and I think part of my secret to success has been embracing color. When I’m designing for myself or if I’m designing something for a client, I really like to understand not just what their favorite color is, but how different colors make them feel.

So, for example, in my current home, I really wanted to add a feeling of warmth to our living room, which has very high ceilings. I thought to myself, What’s the feeling I want to have in here? I want a feeling of warmth and something that feels inviting and cozy. So we ended up painting the walls in two tones, in a terracotta and in a very light pink to add that warmth. And now, as soon as people walk in, they’ll say, “Your home is so warm and inviting.”

Thinking about how you want to feel in the different areas of your home can very much inform what colors you end up choosing for the walls. Once I understand the overall color palette of the walls, then that’s when I get into the color pairings. 

And so, I say, “Oh, the way that plants look in front of terracotta walls really lights me up.” So my accent color for this room is going to be green. Focusing on our own feelings and how certain colors make you feel is a great jumping-off place for deciding a color palette for a room.

Why is it important to layer a room with design elements?
I’m sort of anti-rules when it comes to design. I think of design much more as an art form. Obviously, following rules when it comes to interior architecture and construction and those sorts of things [is] very important, but when it comes to the final layer, when you’re talking about the furnishings and the decor elements to add, I’m not a huge fan of following these very rigid design rules, because every space is different. Every family is different and everyone is going to thrive in a different type of environment.

Oftentimes photographing a space from different angles can help me see it differently. And then what I say to myself is, “Is this space giving me all the feels?” If it’s not giving me all the feels, chances are one of those things is off. Maybe the scale is off, maybe the texture is off, maybe the colors are off, and then I’ll keep tweaking until I take a step back and I look at it and then I get that little tingling feeling in my core, and then I know, okay, yes, this place has all the feels. This is what we want. We’re here. We’ve arrived. 

What’s your go-to design trick?
It’s super-important to have an open mind and to try different things out. One of the things that I will often do, especially before I buy anything, is tape things on the floor to really be able to understand the scale of something and move it around a bunch, even in my mind. Don’t just put a sofa where you automatically assume the sofa should go in the room. Keep an open mind and just experiment with furniture. 

For example, there might be an area of your home where it feels somewhat empty, but maybe that’s the area where you like to do your workouts, or stretch, or have dance parties. Maybe having some amount of open space with no furniture there might feel awkward in some regard, but it’s supporting the lifestyle that you want to have. Have fun, experiment, try things out that you wouldn’t necessarily think about, tape lots of shapes on the ground to see and be able to help imagine where things would go.

How do you bring in the outdoors with your designs?
I bring the outdoors in through color. I can use inspiration from nature. I use green a lot in design and decor because I love the way I feel when I’m surrounded by green in a forest or on a hike or in a jungle.

Also, I symbolically use things like jungle-licious wallpapers, art that displays wildlife, or leaves and flowers. I also have a thing for houseplants. I truly believe that living in a community with nature is healthy and good for mental health. 

What do you want people to remember about you?
That I believe that everyone is creative and that everyone has the power to create beauty in the world. I think we’re all born with an incredible amount of potential for creativity, and it’s really about tapping into it and bringing it out and giving yourself the space to explore that creativity.

Iconic Home by June Reese, Amazon ($48)

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Reprinted from Iconic Home: Interiors, Advice, and Stories Ffrom 50 Amazing Black Designers by June Reese. Copyright © 2023 by June Reese and Black Interior Designers, Inc. (BID). Photographs copyright © by Justina Blakeney. Published by Abrams.

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In our series Shopping Buddy, we ask our favorite in-the-know authors, actors, musicians, and tastemakers to share their most coveted home purchases, from kitchen essentials to entertaining must-haves, so that you can shop along with confidence. 

You don’t have to be a spicy food fan to be part of Fly by Jing‘s Chili Crisp cult following. The brand’s founder, Jing Gao, just dropped her very first cookbook, packed with 85 recipes that range from snackable dumplings to spicy-sweet desserts. Really, though, The Sichuan Chili Crisp Cookbook is more than a resource to keep on your kitchen counter, it’s the culmination of Gao’s life story, all fueled by a hunger to discover her identity through food. And yes, you’ll find some seriously delish dishes to whip up—Hongshao Carnitas Tacos, for example—but the book is also loaded with Gao’s heartfelt insights into the magic of condiments, and it details her mission to make these hard-to-come-by flavors accessible to everyone. And because she’s the real deal, she shared with us some of her must-have kitchen products that help tie it all together.

The Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp

The Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp: Spicy Recipes and Stories from Fly By Jing’s Kitchen, Amazon ($30)

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The Kitchen Tool I Use the Most in Recipe Development

Smeg Nonstick Wok, West Elm ($200)

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You can do anything with a wok—you can steam, stir-fry, braise—it’s all about versatility. 

The One Thing I Always Buy in Bulk

10-Year-Aged Black Vinegar, Fly by Jing ($23)

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Black vinegar. There’s one that we carry that’s aged for 10 years. It’s so deep and complex that you can literally drink it out of the bottle. It’s called for in most of my recipes, so I always have several bottles on hand. 

Worth the Splurge

Miso-shiru Nabe, Toiro Kitchen ($180)

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The most expensive things I have in the kitchen are my cooking vessels. I love clay pots. There’s a store in L.A. called Toiro that specializes in Japanese donabes that really seal in flavor. I have about eight of them. They’re pricey, but they make such a difference in soups, stews, and rice. 

My Favorite Cheap Cooking Thrill

Tingly Sichuan Salt, Fly by Jing

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Red Boat Fish Sauce, Amazon ($14)

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There’s a lot, but I get the most out of ingredients like fish sauce and flaky salts. Fish sauce is one of those things that can be so cheap, but if you use the right amount, it’s transformative for a dish. 

The Utensils I Can’t Live Without 

3-Piece Spatula Set, GIR ($25)

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My GIR spatulas. They’re so functional and so beautiful, and I just love a rubber spatula. 

How I Set the Table for Friends and Family

Color Chopsticks, Set Of 6 Pairs, HAY ($20 was $40)

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Night + Day Glasses, Set of 4, Our Place ($55)

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SLJ × Ghia Martini Glasses, Sophie Lou Jacobsen ($110)

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5-Piece Dinner Set, East Fork ($144 was $160)

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Most recently I bought these color-blocked chopsticks from Hay that look so great on a table. I love the Sophie Lou Jacobsen x Ghia collaboration; they made these chic martini glasses that I always put out for drinks. The green Night + Day glasses from Our Place are my go-to for water, and when it comes to serveware, I use a combination of things. I love East Fork pottery, but I’ll usually serve a dish right out of the cooking vessel, like my Toiro donabe. 

How I Keep My Kitchen Organized

Ruboka Kitchen Shelf Risers, Set of 2, Amazon ($16)

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French Kitchen White Marble Lazy Susan, Crate + Barrel ($99)

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My pantry is so densely packed. I use a lot of risers so that all of my condiments are displayed and I can easily see everything. I also keep a marble lazy Susan on my counter for all of my most frequently used pantry items. 

The Appliances That Stay on My Countertop 

COSORI Air Fryer, Amazon ($99)

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Stagg EKG Electric Kettle, Fellow ($195)

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What isn’t on my counter?! My Cosori air fryer is very frequently used, so that stays out. I drink a lot of tea, and my dream is to have a hot water tap in my kitchen, but until then I keep my Fellow kettle handy.

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