Best Of 2012: Place to Buy a Thoughtful, Over-the-Top Gift
Best Of 2012: Place to Buy a Thoughtful, Inexpensive Gift
Best Of 2012: Store for Accessories
Best Of 2012: Local Store for Women's Fasions
Terra Verde can dominate these categories because it offers something for everyone, literally. Walking through the various rooms, you'll find your eyes drawn to some items that cost $10, and others that run 10 times that. For accessibility's sake, here are some top picks in the "thoughtful, inexpensive" realm: serving ware from India Handicrafts, imported French soap from Pré de Provence, or a Votivo candle (my favorite: the Bright Leaf Tobacco). Because, after all, a great gift is "something chosen with love, regardless of the price," says Karen Rivera, marketing rep for the store. — Celine Wright