COVETED: Verde with envy

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COVETED: Verde with envy

POSTED: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 6:40 PM

Collectors of pretty things, take note: Every week, we're rounding up a what's-what of what we [heart], culled from the scores of design blogs, artist sites and Etsy treasuries we stalk on the regular. While shopping in the Gayborhood last week, we stumbled upon Verde (108 S. 13th St., 215-546-8700, verdephiladelphia.com), and holy hell were we impressed. Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran, the women behind BYOBs Bindi and Lolita, opened this gift shop about a year ago, and we lament not coming here sooner. Because wow. Tons of freshly cut flowers, planters, jewelry, accessories, bags, candles, even artisanal Marcie Blaine-brand chocolate — basically the perfect one-stop shop for gifts for girls (ahem, June 26, cough cough). Verde's website is pretty basic, so below we're sharing a few items from our favorite brands, all of which have goods for sale at the store (call for price and availability). There's tons more to see, too, so stop by next time you're in the 'hood.

Vintage Peacock candles by West Third
Eden perfume with fresh greens, cassis, white iris and bronzed musk by Tokyo Milk
I Want Candy lacquer set by Butter London

Artisanal chocolates, made in-house at Verde by Marcie Blaine
Antique Bird Cage scarf by Snoozer Loser
Rubber Chicken earrings on sterling-silver ear wires by Maggie Wood Designs

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