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Mexican Folk Art - Valentine's Day - Hey Mishka - Michelle Christina Larsen
Celebrate / NYC Guide

Amor y Muerte… Valentine’s Day Gifts from Fuego 718

February 15, 2015

For Valentine’s Day this year, I treated myself to a few little pieces of magic from my favorite shop in Williamsburg, Fuego 718.

Primarily a unique folk art store, they carry inspired merchandise from South East Asia and South America too, as well as books and jewelry by local designers.

You’ll always find beautiful, one of a kind relics to add to your space whenever you walk in. I have a theory that if you wander around inside long enough, you’ll be drawn to something that’s perfect for you.

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That’s how I felt yesterday after escaping the fluffy falling snow and taking refuge in the warm exterior of the shop. I can’t lie: I was feeling particularly low, and this particular shop always seems to cheer me up.

Beaded strands of tin hearts were dangling everywhere and the owner smiled from ear to ear while announcing that everything in the store was 25% off.

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I spent about an hour scouring the colorful, eccentric merchandise before I found a gorgeous heart-shaped wall hanging made in Peru, a hand-painted shot glass from Mexico, and an amazing magnet with skeleton mermaids on it.

Everything together came to less than $20, and though I said it was just a “gift” for myself, the owner insisted on wrapping it up like a present. So sweet!

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Visit them on 249 Grand Street, where you’ll find treasures from all over the world and handmade jewelry and gifts from local designers right here in Brooklyn.

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