Tivoli

    I recently returned from a quick trip to Tulum and I always get so inspired when I am there. I guess it is a combination of many things, but Mexico is such a special place for me.  The friendly people, delicious food, the colors and styles of the buildings, the flowers, the magical beaches...all of these things are so inspiring. I never have enough time to explore and shop for the store, but that is for sure my goal.  When I only have a few days, I admit that I want to do nothing more than lay on...

The Isa Scarf, from India.  Truly one of my favorite things that I have had in the shop. I sold these in the shop a few years ago and I could barely keep them in stock.  Then my supplier said that they were no longer available and so I bought all that she had left.  When they were gone I still had customers come in to ask if I would be getting more, and I always had to say no. Now two years later I have gotten my hands on 10 that were hiding in a warehouse.  Yay!  Use as...

We are over halfway thru our final pop up shop in the Red Hook location.  For the past 2 years, every month there has been a different pop up in the back room.  I have loved doing this, and I'm pretty sure the customers have loved it too!  I am going to try to continue the pop ups, although they will be different.  Probably more of a weekend thing, or after hours party.  In any case, I will still try to highlight small independent (women run, when possible) companies in some way or another. But for now, Allegra & Luca...

Sweet Botany products, made in small batches right here in the Hudson Valley. Organic food for your face. Sweet Water, Face Oil and Face Cream.  Three products that I truly can't live without. About Sweet Botany..."I wanted to create a luxurious yet simple line of products using responsibly sourced organic ingredients, without chemicals and fillers and with fewer ingredients. Having a background in Ayurveda and all things of beauty, I created this line wishing to bring some ease and joy into your self care". And she did. Even if these products weren't made by my amazingly talented and lovely (inside...

After 9 years of being in Red Hook, the shop is moving back to Tivoli! Over the years, many people have asked me why my store is called tivoli mercantile, when we are located in Red Hook. For those of you who don’t know, the first tivoli mercantile was originally in Tivoli. It was a different type of shop then- mostly vintage furniture and flea market finds. I closed it one week before my youngest was born, as I just didn’t want to juggle having a shop and having a newborn (plus 3 others) at home. Then a few years...