A General Store

I have a soft spot in my heart for general stores. I grew up on a tiny street in China Village that had little more than a library, a post office, a general store and a few houses. The general store was the place where the town congregated. Jack, who ran the general store with his family, knew everyone. It made our town feel like a community to have a central point where everyone had to stop to pick up milk or put gas in their cars – with the bonus that Jack would always know your name!

Sadly, since I moved to Ireland, Jack’s general store went out of business and is now vacant. I have occasional daydreams of buying the lot and making a cafe/bakery/shop/playground. All I’d need is a rich benefactor and I’d be there in a heartbeat.

Since I’ve yet to find that benefactor, I thought I’d share this sweet online general store with you today. Brookfarm General Store has a physical location in Brooklyn, but the online shop is beautiful too!

Here are a few of my favorite picks.

{did you know you can heat whiskey rocks and use them to keep your drinks warm?!}

All products found here.