Local Love: Two Shops in The Heights That Deserve More Hype
Yes, we all love the go-to boutiques and market favorites — but sometimes the best finds are tucked just off the main drag or hiding in plain sight.
These two shops in The Heights aren’t just locally owned and beautifully curated — they’ve got that “Wait, how have I never been in here before?” kind of charm.
Whether you're looking for a gift, a little self-care splurge, or a rainy-day browse that turns into an hour-long treasure hunt, these are two stops worth slipping into your regular rotation.
Emerson Rose
Walking into Emerson Rose feels like opening your most stylish friend’s jewelry box — but one with cheeky candles, linen jumpsuits, and the kind of greeting cards that make you laugh-snort in the aisle. It’s modern, whimsical, and refreshingly unpretentious.
The staff is friendly without hovering, and the whole vibe makes it easy to pop in with a coffee and leave with something you didn’t know you needed (but are now deeply attached to). They also have a sister clothing store down the block if you’re ready to upgrade your brunch outfit without diving into a mall.
Perfect for: last-minute gifts, low-effort/high-style wardrobe wins, and that magical retail therapy moment where it just hits.
Kaboom Books
There’s something about Kaboom Books that makes you want to cancel your plans and wander the aisles until closing. It’s an old-school indie bookstore with floor-to-ceiling shelves, quirky sections, and that dreamy smell of paper and discovery.
The owners know their stuff — and somehow always recommend a book you end up loving. It’s the kind of place where your kid finds a random vintage copy of The Hardy Boys, and you leave with a used cookbook and a new favorite author.
Perfect for: rainy afternoons, screen-free Saturdays, or introducing your toddler to the quiet thrill of picking their own book.
Big-name shopping is easy — but The Heights was built on the small stuff. The shops where people remember your name, carry exactly what you didn’t know you were looking for, and make you feel like part of something just by walking through the door.
Next time you're wandering the neighborhood, skip the obvious and give these local gems some love.
