The Primary Essentials

Buzzy boutique showcasing home products by local designers & artisans, including candles & quilts.

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372 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

What locals are saying . . .

Stylist turned shop owner Lauren Snyder has a great sensibility and an evolving well-curated selection of home wares. It is also a great resource for contemporary functional ceramic work, many pieces made by Brooklyn based artists.

Locals share guides featuring

The Primary Essentials

Brooklyn-Cobble Hill

Strolling Smith Street

Daniel shares his favorite Smith Street spots.

Daniel Sorg

With friends

Brooklyn-Prospect Heights

Ceramics Saturday in Prospect Heights Brooklyn

Jennifer shares the best local spots in Prospect Heights.

Jennifer Waverek

With friends, With a date

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The best things to do near

The Primary Essentials

Brooklyn-Fort Greene

Friday Night in Fort Greene

Kat shares the perfect evening in Fort Greene that's a little more under the radar.

Kat L.

With friends, With the parents, With a date

Brooklyn-Williamsburg

Classic Brooklyn

Michael shares his favorite classic Brooklyn spots from Williamsburg to Cobble Hill

Michael C.

With friends, With a date

Brooklyn-Fort Greene

Fort Greene Favorites

Ulla shares her favorite spots in her neighborhood, from a hip Italian restaurant to a landmark independent bookshop.

Ulla Johnson

With friends, With the parents, With a date

Brooklyn-Park Slope

Family Fun Day on Fifth Avenue Park Slope Brooklyn

Comics to cupcakes, Valeen shares her favorite family outing in Park Slope.

Valeen Bhat

With friends, With the kids, With the parents

Brooklyn-Prospect Park

Brooklyn Botanic Burger Bliss

Cameron's tips for visiting the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Cameron S.

With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date

Brooklyn-Williamsburg

Sunday Smorgasburg in Brooklyn

Flea market to food festival, Smorgasburg is always a good time.

Cameron S.

With friends, With a date

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