Goods for the Study

Taking shelter on Mulberry Street, there are two storefronts that sit side by side, offering a quiet haven from the busy streets of New York. McNally Jackson did an amazing job creating spaces that inspires study.

Study is defined as “the devotion of time and attention to acquiring knowledge on an academic subject, especially by means of books.” The devotion of time an attention is exactly what you feel walking into these shops. They curate only the best. You can see the research they did to determine what to stock their shelves with, only the best design accepted.

I spent about two hours scouring the shelves, picking up journals, planners, paper of all kinds. It was inspiring just to look through the inventory, I could picture myself using these tools to expand my mind and expand my desk’s supply.

I love the focus of these shops. Don’t get me wrong, shops with a mix of general goods are some of my favorite. However, the core of these shops are for one purpose — study. It’s nice to have tunnel vision sometimes and put all your thoughts and energy toward one goal.

The organization, the precision and the homey atmosphere — it’s a special place. A shop that feels like a friend.