Photo by Josh GibsonOne of my favorite shops, Myrtle, at 245 East 60th Street, is closing. Michelle Prentice, a terrific traditional interior designer, opened her shop to sell hand- picked antiques with clean lines from Ireland, England and the states. She also carried pretty, one of a kind silk and linen pillows and unusual lamps. The shop was a welcome addition to the design district, an antique laden stretch near the D and D Building, and it was a place where the finds were always all chic. With the natural grass cloth walls and soft green window panels, the place felt like a chic apartment. The landscape is changing, and I hope the other area shops can hang tough. On the upside, Michelle is busy with interior design clients and projects, creating beautiful homes.
Tough times. It's hard to find really good antique design stores nowadays. Luckily, she is still around, sharing her sense of style.
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Oh No! Thats awful, I love Michelle. She has such a curatorial eye and her prices were reasonable. She will be sadly missed, but I am confident we havent heard the last of her.
ReplyDeleteLooks like great shop. Had you published an article(s) while they were still open, they might still be around. Best of luck with thier new endevors.
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