New York - squeaky clean
Need something to fight that stubborn subway grime?
Here are 2 charming soap shops I had never seen. This one is called Sabon and is located in Soho. They have natural skin and bodycare products. It was started in 1997 in Israel and now has many location in Manhattan and also Boston. I love the design of the store - feels like an old apothecary....and the scents are marvelous!
the window display was so well done - a lovely setting all in whites and ecru...
and I wanted to buy something large just to get one of those gift boxes with the eyelet cut edges...
we went back by the next day and they had a fresh new window with lots of texture - this one piled high with jute baskets and tumbles of coconuts topped off by a hammock - that sets the mood!
The next shop is called Soapology and is on 8th Ave in the West Village. Another vintage-inspired shop with it's own unique look. Wonderful natural products with no animal testing.
here are all the essential oils to scent their basic products with...
Pamper yourself!
OMG, those stores are gorgeous. I'll bet they smell great, too.
Posted by: carlene | August 23, 2007 at 03:46 AM
Beautiful! I love th elook of those candles in the bird cage. Nice party idea.
Posted by: Tay | August 23, 2007 at 08:08 AM
I was just in Sabon in May. LOVED the store! It was such a treat for the senses. I ended up buying 2 scent diffusers...they didn't last long enough though. I guess I'll just have to make the trip to New York again soon!
BTW I've added you to my favorite blogs on my site.
All the best!
Posted by: Lara | August 23, 2007 at 01:29 PM
I love those candles in the bird cage too!
Posted by: Britt | August 24, 2007 at 03:47 PM
i work at sabon!!! it was so lovely to see a post about this when i was browsing your old posts. i work at the one in toronto, and have not seen the new york ones. but the displays look beautiful!
Posted by: beanbean | January 13, 2008 at 06:34 PM
i work at sabon!!! it was so lovely to see a post about this when i was browsing your old posts. i work at the one in toronto, and have not seen the new york ones. but the displays look beautiful!
Posted by: beanbean | January 13, 2008 at 06:35 PM
Love the Sabon Store! Quality products and great staff.
Soapology is knock off of Sabon with less than great products and not so great service when it comes to product knowledge. Sabon NYC has better quality products.
Posted by: Amy | April 01, 2008 at 12:01 PM