On our last morning in NY, I met up with Kate and Cristin, along with roommates Emily and Katie and we hit a store that Kate had heard about, ABC Carpet and Home. I’m so glad we had time to check this place out. It was totally worth rushing and seeing it in person.
We only had about an hour or so to rush through a few of the 6 floors, take some pics and then jump down the street to an eatery we wanted to see too. From furniture, bedding, lighting and accessories, ABC has it all covered. There’s a floor for baby furniture too. Urban, rustic, modern, traditional, and everything you can imagine, they’ve got it.
I would highly recommend a run through if you’re in NY or visiting. 
In an old building with impressive columns and doors, ABC is a happening spot for design inspiration. 
Cristin, me, Kate, and Emily, one last pic before we all hugged and said our goodbyes. Til next time, girls!
Now, prepare to be inspired! 
Luscious lighting.
Sparkly napkin rings. Can you imagine a table set with these beauties? 
Ahhh, aqua glass jars all lined up in a row. What could be prettier? 
With a few pink flowers arranged for good measure. 
Check out this brickmakers table with a twist. How about a suzani upholstered on top? Now that’s a statement maker. 
Rows of colorful rugs. 
Rustic pottery. 
The light upholstery and gray furniture is alive and well in NYC. 
Rustic appeal of a weathered, but new chest. 
Gorgeous eye candy everywhere you look. 
And hey! Plates on the wall are hot even in NY. I love that. 
Check out the weathered vintage paint finish on this chair. A lot of work went into this. 
Close up on the beautiful aqua paint finish. Just perfectly chippy and aged. 
A bottle hanging pendant. 
Some very colorful pieces of furniture. These are a little too wild for me, but it was fun to see it all. 
How about pink damask on your dining room chairs? 
This whole floor was very traditional with dark woods. Of course, I felt very at home here. 
A bedroom by Barbara Barry. She does beautiful things. 
More dark wood and traditional pieces. Just lovely.
Beautiful pair of lamps and a starburst mirror.
A weathered bench. 
Contemporary and Bohemian. 
Clever storage piece with old drawers. Very innovative. 
Words are popular in a big way, even in NY. 
Pretty and elegant light fixture and a stunning glass tile mirror in the background.
A whole floor of luxury linens. I would love to get my hands on some of these and take them home. 
A unique seashell light fixture, there are tiny shells embedded in this. 
Another unique fixture, I loved this one too. 
The old building that houses ABC was very impressive, with old columns throughout.
We rushed through ABC and then took off down the street to a brand new food sensation eatery, called Eataly, brainchild of 3 restaurateurs, one of whom is Mario Batali, the Iron Chef himself.
Wow, what fun this place was. I’m really bummed we didn’t have more time in here too. I could have grazed for days at all the stations. 
From fresh fruits and veggies. 
Salad greens galore, New Yorkers can shop fresh and cook at home. 
Or you can walk around to each station and pick out your faves to try here or take it out. 
Fresh cheeses in abundance. I love cheese! 
And the fresh pasta! Oh my word, I could eat my weight in this stuff. Love! 
Panini station and I just noticed in the pic, the gelato in the background. I could cry for not getting in on gelato, my fave Italian ice cream. 
These paninis were looking pretty good too, but time was short and I had to hail a taxi to retrieve my luggage from the hotel, jump in another taxi and head out to LaGuardia. So, I opted for a big square of pizza to go. 
Out the door I went, pizza in hand.
Once safely inside my taxi, headed to the airport, the pizza came out and I savored every bite of it with the windows down in the cab, breeze blowing through my hair, it was a beautiful Fall day in the city and a grand finale to this fun trip.
Farewell for now, NY!
I hope you are inspired too by all the beauty at ABC Home. If you get the chance to go, I’d highly recommend it.
Oh Rhoda!
What a beautiful store. Thank you so much for sharing a glimpse with me. It looks like you had a fabulous experience in the Big Apple, even if it was a whirlwind trip.
Have a fabulous fall day! La
ABC is a fabulous NY icon! Amazing things.
I’m so glad you got a chance to enjoy it, even if it was just a quick buzz round. Looks like you covered a lot of ground.
I don’t go into the city as much as I used to — too lazy! — so luckily for me there’s a New Jersey ABC store right off Route 80. 🙂
It sounds like you had a grand time in our fair city.
Cass
Thanks Rhoda,
Next time I’m up there I’m checking out these places!
Isn’t that the coolest store? I’ve only been there one time, and I just walked around with my mouth open. You, of course, thought to take your camera and capture the spirit of the place!
Glad you had a fun time in NYC. I’m sure the host appreciated all the support he’s gotten from you girls.
What an amazing store…. Wasn’t everything in NYC fabulous though? Inspiration on every corner…. I may have to Google the address and hit that shop in January when I go back… Love all the eye candy.
I have never heard of the ABC store, but I would say if you can’t find it there, you can’t find it anywhere. It must have been great fun! You take such great pictures. It’s almost like being there!
Have always wanted to go there – especially liked all the aqua glass! Sounds like a grand trip to NYC!
Rhoda,
So glad you were able to get here. I adore this store and knew you would too.
Your Friend,
Deborah
Isn’t it wonderful – my idea of one stop shopping!!
Hi Rhoda,
What a great place! Interesting to see what is popular in NYC. Very European feeling there, and great eats at the EATALY!!!
I am part of a committee to find a color to repaint part of our church sanctuary, I am looking for help on picking a color. I posted about it today, would you be so kind as to go over to my blog and give me your opinion?
Thanks so much, hugs, Cindy
Wow! I love those napkin rings! What a beautiful store~
Wow! Gorgeous stuff! Love all the lighting!
Hi there!
You have inspire me with all these beautiful pictures, I think my next trip will be NYC…thank you.
What a fun time it was to go to ABC Home & then Eataly w you. ABC is amazing. I could spend days there. Eataly too.
xo,
cristin
Rhoda, I live in your area and there is a desk almost identical to the sawhorse-leg desk on Craigslist for $70! It KILLS me that I’m broke right now, otherwise I’d snap it up, but if you or another Birmingham neighbor is interested, the desk currently resides in Chelsea, so check out Craigslist ASAP!
Theresa, I had to go check out Craigslist & you are SO right, it’s almost identical to this one at ABC. Just some darker stain would really make it a twin. Man, wish I had room for it, it’s a beauty of a piece! So classic.
Sounds like a wonderful trip. I love NYC! There is so much to see and do and inspirations everywhere you look!
OOOOOOHHH!!! I’ll take one of EVERYTHING you saw in that store! Great photos & definitely EYE CANDY!!
The store itself is thrilling, especially with those columns. Oh, how I love me some antique columns. I need to get the ones I picked up in NC up in the house!! 🙂
Have a blessed day and thank you for sharing your adventure with all of us,
Lana
Rhoda, I love love love the pink damask chairs and the napkin rings!!
Oh, I had the wonderful pleasure (sadly too short, though) of visiting ABC Home Store this past spring on a day trip to NYC. That place is amazing! Seeing your pictures makes me want to go back so badly to visit that amazing store, and a few others! ;o)
We were supposed to leave tomorrow for a wedding in NJ; spending a couple days in NYC first. Can’t go now because our Beagle had emergency surgery, but we’re going to reschedule for right before Christmas!