Botany is an oasis.
It's a classy little shop in Little Italy with an ample stock of luscious plants and elegant home decor ideas. Glass jars, antique keys on string, birdcages, simple planters and reclaimed wood. But nothing tacky in the joint - everything is simple, tasteful and seemingly for sale.
I didn't actually buy anything here, but my good friend purchased a couple of plants as gifts. She wanted to pick them up early the following morning and the super-friendly owner arranged to have the plants left at the store next door to accommodate my friend's early morning pick up time. If that's not top quality customer service, I don't know what is. Besides the pick up arrangement, the service was superb - genuine helpfulness from a person who clearly loves what they're doing. In addition, she used the term 'plant hospital' to describe a back corner where she puts plants that aren't doing so hot, and I found this endearing.
I will definitely be back to this store and I recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful arrangement or plant-related accessories.