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Thompson Street: An 'Unchained' Melody in the Heart of Manhattan

Apr 15, 2008

Now, don't get us wrong... we have nothing against the occasional visit to Banana Republic or our local Target, or even Smith & Hawken, whose garden trowels we couldn't do without.[Indian Sari Kantha Short Jacket](Photo: courtesy of Mieko Mintz)But there's something special about strolling in and out of shops where... continue reading

Curated Shopping: Best of All Worlds, In One Space

Feb 20, 2008

A recent trend in retail in cities across the United States is the notion of “curated shopping.”  This refers to combining the best of the art gallery and retail into one space—usually based on the design aesthetic or point-of-view of a single individual.  [Fashions at Utowa]The granddaddy of all curated... continue reading

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Jennie Thompson and Phyllis Freedman are strategic fundraising consultants for domestic and international nonprofits. They have made both a career and an avocation of doing good.