September 23, 2009

Picnic Country Store New York

Proprietors Camella Ehlke and Marlon Aitcheson provoke wholesome fun (the couple also runs the well-appointed Breathe Inn in the Catskills) with organic snacks, blankets, toys for outdoors, and fresh-made sandwiches to go.

Photo: Alyson Aliano

  Food & Drink, Good Clean Fun, Organic

September 17, 2009

Gardens Dallas

The intimate home and garden shop is little sister to the Austin original. Sleek pots, planted succulents, chic gardening tools, mod outdoor rugs, and funky furnishings are just part of the hip mix.

  Home & Garden, Alfresco, Green Thumb