New Stores Galore

With so many shop openings over the past few months, we haven't been able to fit them all into Home's pages (although we'd love to!) Here are a few that certainly merit a shout-out.

1. Being a packrat with a penchant for vintage goods and contemporary design, I was thrilled that Sharone Einhorn and Honey Wolters came to their senses and reopened posh shop Ruby Beets. Expect everything from traditional upholstered furniture by English company George Sherlock to modern accessories to framed photography by Joseph Sheer. Ruby Beets Old and New, 25 Washington Street (Main Street), Sag Harbor, New York; 631-899-3275.

2. For Windy City fans of handmade design, Haus (FYI, that's Dutch, German, and Bavarian for "house") stocks one-of-a-kind crafts, ceramics, and handblown glass goods, most created by local artists. Owner Greg Steffens, formerly a potter himself, established the store as an alternative to art fairs (In essence, Haus is a fair that you can experience everyday!). Haus, 5405 N. Clark St., Chicago; 773-769-4000.

3. Does your furniture need a facelift? Take it to Turquoise, the new Los Angeles shop opened by interior designer Vanessa De Vargas; she claims no project is too small (a fresh coat of varnish for your coffee table) or too big (reupholstering that huge ratty sofa you just can't seem to part with). If you're not into fixer-uppers, rest assured, De Vargas's cozy boutique has plenty of ready-to-take-home furnishings that she's already restored. Among her guiltiest pleasures these days are a mix of '60s Art Deco Miami, midcentury modern, and Hollywood glam pieces. That's De Lovely! Turquoise, 1641 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, 310-314-2010. –Lisa Quintela

Comments

[Nancy]

http://www.hauschicago.com/

[Jen]

I love that Haus store ...I only wish I lived in Chicago ... anyone know if they have a website?