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RHODY GEM: Warren hot-spot for vintage fashion and homewares
By Elyse Major
The Lady Next Door
Vintage, Antiques & Collectibles
We’re on the hunt for Rhody Gems! Every neighborhood has that secret, hidden, cool and unusual, or hole-in-the-wall spot that locals love. Email or tag us on social media using #RhodyGem to suggest yours, and we might just feature it!
What it is:
A boutique filled with all things vintage and antique – from fashion and jewelry to housewares, decor, and textiles – even the occasional light fixture or three.
Where to find it:
Look for the teal building on Water Street in Warren, a short walk from The Square Peg. If you see two large windows and, weather-permitting, wares and chairs out front, you’re in the right place.
What makes it a Rhody Gem?
Owner Christine Stulik isn’t just selling cool old stu ; she’s curating a retro lifestyle. “I always say it’s like exploring your cool grandma’s attic,” says Stulik. The Lady Next Door isn’t new – it’s been in business for over 40 years; Stulik bought it from original owner Sandra Nathanson in June of 2020, after moving back home to the East Bay from NYC during the pandemic. “I was an old friend of the shop and had been frequenting since high school,” says Stulik, who credits Nathanson for sparking her love of vintage. “It’s been a wonderful journey taking over the store, breathing new life into it, getting to know the incredible community of Warren and the larger East Bay, and honoring Sandy’s memory through it all (who passed December 2020).” Be on the lookout for shop dog Poppy, and visit the shop’s Instagram account for updates and peeks of what’s “new” as modeled by Stulik herself.
The Lady Next Door
196 Water Street, Warren • 245-2245 LadyNextDoorVintage.com Instagram: @ladynextdoorvintage
