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I've written about Etos before but they have recently renovated their space and it's definitely worth another look. The store is owned by Mercedes Desios and Alberto Villalobos who met while they were students at the New York School of Interior Design. They share not only a store but an interior design business and the chicest sense of style. Mercedes is Italian and Alberto is Colombian and it seems like they are always flying off somewhere exotic to source for the shop and holiday. They are not only talented but honestly two of the nicest people I've ever met. Their travels mean the shop is an eclectic mix of antiques, accessories and new pieces. I especially love the pre-Colombian bowls that Alberto brings back from visiting his family. I hope you'll stop by the next time you're downtown.

Etos

67 East 11th Street

New York, NY 10003

212-673-3056

www.etosnyc.com

Mercedes Desios and Alberto Villalobos

Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic

It was more than two years ago when I was introduced to Ray Attanasio, one of the owners of Balsamo Antiques in Pine Plains, New York. For those of you who don't venture out of the city, I am happy to announce they have opened a new showroom in the Interior Design Building in New York. The space is mixed with the treasures for the home and garden that they find on their trips to Europe including pieces from Belgium and France. They were actually on their way to Europe to buy more the day I stopped by since the response has been overwhelmingly positive. Many of the items I was interested in already had red dots on them but don't worry, they'll have a new container to tempt you soon!

Balsamo Antiques

Interior Design Building

306 East 61st Street

New York, N.Y. 10065

T: 212-759-0063

www.balsamoantiques.com

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