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Pink Olive
Categories: Shopping Fashion Children's Clothing Event Planning & Services Cards & Stationery Shopping Arts & Crafts Cards & Stationery Shopping Flowers & Gifts Cards & Stationery Children's Clothing, Cards & Stationery [Edit]
439 E 9th St(between 1st Ave & Avenue A)
New York, NY 10009
Neighborhoods: East Village, Alphabet City
(212) 780-0036
- Nearest Transit:
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1 Av (L)
3 Av (L)
Astor Pl (4, 6, 6X)
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 12 pm - 8 pm
Sat 12 pm - 7 pm
Sun 12 pm - 6 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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22 reviews for Pink Olive
Review Highlights
"...cards, cute onesies, books and soft stuffed animals."
(in 3 reviews)
"Everything is so cute and lovely, especially stuffed toys."
(in 3 reviews)
"We got a cute Gucci-coo onesie for a friend and it's..."
(in 3 reviews)
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22 reviews in English
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Review from Isabella P.
Los Angeles, CA
1/30/2012
This is my favorite boutique in New York. They have a darling card selection, unique stationery, things every girl should have on her dresser or in her office and the most charming baby gifts. The place is tiny, but filled with the most wonderful things! I'm still in college and had never purchased "art" before in my life, until I found two darling prints in this store that I just had to have! It is easy for the bill to add up quickly in this tiny shop, but the quality and individuality are worth it. They also offer gorgeous gift-wrapping that I have yet to take advantage of.
I love their Valentines this time of year, and there are also a few necklaces towards the back I have been eyeing. Ultra cute! I just love this place. -
Review from Norman C.
Newark, NJ
2/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
They definitely has some really cute cards that you can give away for any occasion and they even do custom prints. Definitely a place I would go for cute ideas.
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Review from John H.
Pleasantville, NY
12/22/2011
I came accross Pink Olive's booth at the Yelp Giftacular @82 Mercer. Terrific stationary! I love the vintage feel of everything. Plus the crafts they offer are just so perfect. Bought a great red knit ear warmer/headband for my wife she loved it.
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Review from Emily M.
Manhattan, NY
11/1/2011
Quite the selection of unique, non-cheesy stationary as well as vintage style jewelry, baby toys (crafted out of wood or organic materials - not plastic), and various other surprises. I think the prices are right in line with the quality of the products. I Love buying the sock monkeys made by local artists to benefit the disabled. Like everything else in the store they are well-made and lovely. This is the place to go for hostess gifts, baby gifts, and a treat for yourself. I love the staff at this location- Grace the owner and then this redhead with an accent. They always know exactly what is in the back and will go get it for you if it's not on display yet. Ordering online can take a long time to process, but I think that's to be expected of local boutique shops.
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Review from susan c.
Brooklyn, NY
11/18/2009 2 photos
Pink Olive is a cute little shop for baby presents, but not so cute you wanna barf.
I had to buy gifts for a couple of friends who are preggers. I thought about buying them each a "Je t'aime NY" onesie ($32) but decided that wasn't clever enough. So I opted for the designer spoof onesies (witty riffs on couture labels): Hermèss and Pradada ($32).
The sales staff wrapped my gifts in tissue paper and bagged them separately. However, I'd have thought for the prices they charge and the meticulously thought-out vibe of the place, the wrapping and shopping bags would be better. (Compared to the merch, they look rather cheap, so I may have to rewrap and rebag.)
The store also carries styley baby threads that I covet in larger sizes for myself. Vintage home furnishings, nice-smelling soaps, and letter-pressed stationery round out the yuppie must-haves on offer in the shop.
Despite some price inflations, I really like Pink Olive. It's the kind of store that gives me a smug satisfaction that I'm buying a clever gift--even if it's not meaningful or especially useful for the recipient. I know that's not what gifting is all about but, hey, self-absorbed bitches like me gotta have something to compensate for our empty wombs.Listed in: Drool-Worthy NYC Shops
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Review from Jen K.
Brooklyn, NY
7/6/2011
This store is adorable! And don't be deterred by thinking it's a kid/baby store - it's the best place to get great cards, stationary and one of a kind gifts! The staff was extremely nice and genuinely excited about all their merchandise. I'll defintely go back now that I have my greeting card frequent buyer punch card!
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Review from anri i.
Brooklyn, NY
7/1/2007
This place is awesome. Okay, so I work here, so it might be a little bit biased, BUT I guarantee you that you will find something for your mom, daughter, cousin, cousin's baby, dad, friend, friend's friend, friend's mom's friend's baby.....
If you're confused about what to buy for your sister's baby that you haven't seen yet, come talk to Grace, the owner of Pink Olive Boutique. She's very easy to talk to, and knows a lot. She's not one of those forceful people that try to get you to buy stuff too, which is nice.
While you're trying to find the perfect organic onesie for the baby, your eyes might wander to the jewelry section where you will find really unique stuff....like ACORN NECKLACES!
No, really. We sell them.
We also have peanut necklaces! What?! Peanut necklaces? Yes. And I bought one. And I wear it all the time.
If you're one of those people who like to have unique items, this is the place to go to. There are so many things that are random but amazing at the same time. -
Review from Javier O.
Pittsburgh, PA
6/27/2008
There aren't many places, and fewer boutiques, where you and your kids can be equally enthralled. The stuffed animals (a far cry from my hard-faced childhood California Raisins) are for everyone, though their Inch Blue booties (all the blogosphere rage) just don't come in our sizes.
But if you're on the hunt (as I always seem to be) for a unique, heartwarming gift, not only will you find it here but you'll wrap it in their paper and send it with one of their not-too-precious cards. They've got a great space and a warm atmosphere, to boot, so if you're a window shopper like myself, be sure to drop in. You won't be disappointed. -
Review from Annette F.
New York, NY
6/19/2011
Best place for a gift for home, baby, friend - and the gift concierge is brilliant if you're stumped for what to get!
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Review from Jonathan M.
New York, NY
8/5/2008
So i was walking down the street thinking about what to get for my friend who just had a baby. And low and behold i find the cutest, boutique on beautiful tree lined 9th St between 1st ave and Ave A. I was greeted by the very sweet owner Grace, who handed me a ice cream cone. Only this wasn't just any ice cream cone, off came the pink ice cream lid and low and behold she started to blow bubbles. The bubbles instantly threw me back to when i was a kid, only this time they were big, bouncy, and smelled like vanilla. Not the sticky cheap kind that you used to get all over your hands, and couldn't really blow any real bubbles.
Well i did end up finding the perfect little T shirt for my friends infant. But i have to admit that i got the bubbles for my girlfriend. No lets be honest, i got the bubbles for myself. -
Review from mimi p.
New York, NY
1/28/2011
Pink olive is a charming little find. I bought a couple of beautiful dresses for my little girl and a couple of stuffed animals. Their attention to detail is 'spot on'. I just love all of the unique little items to chose from.
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Review from darcey h.
11/19/2009
Not being a 'kid person' i'm always perplexed when i have to buy a baby gift. And being more of a 'me person' i'm always on the look out for things to buy ME! Pink Olive accomplishes both!
I love to to come here to buy gifts for friends, familiy, peoples kids and i usually walk out with something cool and whimsical for me too.Listed in: Born to Shop
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Review from Lei P.
New York, NY
4/24/2009
I found Pink Olive when I was "volunteered" into baby-gift shopping for my coworker's first baby. My coworker and I stopped by Pink Olive to search out baby gifts. She did most of the work while I curiously wondered about picking out impractical gifts.
The baby gifts were sweet as honey. The price range is open to interpretation, depending on what your spending cap for cost-effective baby items are. Compared to The Gap or Babys R Us or generic, corporate entities' terms, Pink Olive is expensive. However, they sell uniquely styled, very cute, items. Compared to other small, private shops like Sons and Daughters (a more rock-star, indie hipster cashmere organic baby sort of store with less bright colors, for the postmodernist, Guggenheim visiting modern art baby), Pink Olive is much more affordable.
For me, as a single person who may only have time for a quick drink with friends in the LES after work and am not knowledgement about the needs of new parents, Pink Olive is extremely convenient, low-key, and much more unique for baby gift giving---which is crucial once you reach your late 20s-mid 30s and many friends are suddenly giving birth to their first babies so that every few weeks, you find a baby shower invite in your e-mail inbox.
The staff is really knowledgeable and helpful.
Pink Olive carries other things beyond items for babies. Cute cards. Random knick knacks for girls. Paris-themed tote bags. Prints in the $50-$100 range which feature storybook-like pictures for baby's room, but which can also double as cute little kitschy prints for a single gal's wall.
The Pink Olive in Brooklyn is much bigger. The East village outpost has limited stock but is accessible for Manhattanites. -
Review from Julie K.
New York, NY
6/14/2008
this is the "IT SHOP" you have to go and find a special gift for your beloved!!
even though you don't have any plan to get gifts for your friends or yourself, you will probably open your purse to get something with the owner, Grace's delightful, brilliant and ideal temptation.Listed in: Natural Born as Eye Shopper!…
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Review from Katya K.
Brooklyn, NY
11/21/2008
This is a very cute place, where you can find lots of things not only for a baby, but for yourself as well. Some jewelry, decor stuff - all you need is time, because for instance my friend and I really got stuck there. Everything is so cute and lovely, especially stuffed toys! And the shop assistant was very helpful. I would like to return to that place.
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Review from Priscilla T.
New York, NY
9/7/2009
I want my friends to have babies so I can buy them adorable gifts from this store. I like their stuff for grown-ups, too, like the art & jewelry. I only wish it were a bit less expensive. But 4 stars because the people who work there are so nice & create good playlists & laugh along when you read the "How to Get Married" picture book out loud to your friends.
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Review from Adrienne D.
Los Angeles, CA
6/17/2008
Adorable baby, gifts & getaway store! The owner Grace is a wonderful person and carries a very nicely edited selection-- everything from cards, stationery, vintage rings, candles, baby clothes...It's in a cute part of the East Village near Tompkins Square Park, and they just opened a second location in Park Slope. I'll have to stop in again when I'm in the city next month!
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Review from Dorim L.
8/3/2008
This place had cute baby stuff. I was brousing around the shop when I ran across this soft lamb stuffed doll. I just couldn't put it down and was carrying it all over the shop. Finally, my friend suggested I just buy it for myself even though I should have bought one for my nephews. Oh well, at least I'm happy.
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Review from Karen W.
Chicago, IL
4/20/2009
This is a great place if you're looking to find a cute and unique gift for a baby shower. They have a good selection of stationary, cards, cute onesies, books and soft stuffed animals. We got a cute Gucci-coo onesie for a friend and it's perfect! We'll definitely be back.
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Review from trisha h.
Clifton, NJ
4/21/2009
LOVE this shop!!! I discovered it when I was looking for Giddy Giddy barrettes for my baby niece, and am so happy to have found it! In addition to the barrettes, I got a great card (fantastic selection!), and a wonderful "Je t'aime New York" bag by Atsuyo et Akiko.
Such charming, eclectic offerings...you won't be disappointed! -
Review from Ellia J.
New York, NY
Updated - 7/13/2009
7/13/09--i really do love this place. i walk in, spend twice as much money as i budget for the trip, and lament the demise of small businesses all over the country. here's to pink olive sticking around a good long while.
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2/1/2008
2/9--correction--the store's not moving, they're opening a second store in park slope. glad to know… Read more »
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Review from Barkley b.
San Francisco, CA
4/15/2009
This small store has a great selection of high-quality unique gifts - letterpressed cards, wedding-related items, stationery and obviously baby stuff. I went in looking for a present for a pregnant friend and really liked the selection but was a little confused about what to get. The lone salesperson helped me with some great recommendations and my friend loved her unique gift (baby-gami book + swaddle - so cute!!!). I will definitely go back because I have so many pregnant friends and/or friends with little kids + I love supporting small businesses in my 'hood.
