Jimmy WebbTrash and Vaudeville, 4 St. Marks Place, nr. Third Ave.; 212-982-3590.
What’s Takashimaya New York’s Best Seller?Metallics are in, and I know Paris Hilton bought one in silver, but she’s not the reason they’re popular. Our clientele is not like Paris.
Rob FissmerMoss,
146 Greene St., at Houston St.: 212-204-7100
The Kennedy FactorThe lots on offer at Sotheby’s February 15 auction have the air of a tag sale and while there’s no accounting for Kennedy fever, we made an educ […]
Fur FliesFur has steadily been making a comeback, and this fall, it’s having a full-fledged revival.
Toy SoldiersIn changing times, toy stores fight to stay alive.
Where Can I Get My Undergarments Mended?Too many of my hand-wash-only, ultra-delicate undergarments have been ravaged by the washing machine – or an overzealous date – lately. Is the […]
Where Can I Donate an Old Computer?I just bought a fancy new iMac, but my old PC from ‘96 still works, and I can’t bear to throw it out. Where can I donate?
Where Can I Learn To Refurbish Furniture?I’m an avid flea-market bargain hunter, but I can barely afford to refurbish my finds. (I paid $265 to redo a $30 chair last week!) Where can I […]
Where Can My Child Get Etiquette Lessons?My 8-year-old daughter has an ugly habit of shoveling cereal into her mouth, then dribbling the milk. Her friends applaud her, and I can’t stop […]