WaterWorks sells design faucets and bathroom design.

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After over 50 years in Europe, H&M has joined meatballs and bikini teams as the only worthwhile Swedish exports to America. The downtown store brings Bostonians the hottest euro-chic styles (and mind-numbingly long lines), with clothing for men, women and kids. H&M is high fashion at shockingly low prices; while you won't be able to expect the style or quality of any garment to last you more than a couple of seasons, at $15 for a dress and $2 for three pairs of earrings, you can't really go wrong. H&M also consistently updates its newest fashions. Always busy, it's fun to poke in. If this Downtown Crossing location does not work for you, you can also visit H&M at Cambridgeside Galleria or the couture H&M on Newbury Street. It should not be missed for the stylish hungry who don't have a huge bankroll to spend on clothes. The Newbury location is opened M-SA from 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. It is to be noted that if you're looking for men's clothing, only the Newbury Street and the Downtown Crossing stores carry men's stuff. Don't ask me why? That's just the way it is. It was annoying when I visited the other stores only to find out that they only carry women's clothing.

Maybe one of the prettiest/quaintest stores on Newbury- Pierre Deux is the retailer of fine french design. Step in the store, and be taken back to provencial french design. It has a farm-house french feel that can you felt through the various furniture and decorations.

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Only the finest in bedding is offered at Pratesi. Visit their website to see the full catalogue of offerings. Don't forget the checkbook...

a-m-a-z-i-n-g beauty products. Clean, natural, and often "girly-free", kiehls get's straight to the point. "Hands dry".. "Here's your lotion". Afraid to you get your man-friend some much-needed beauty products? This is your stuff- with a great male-oriented label.

Hours Mon-Sat 10-6 Thu 10-7 Sun 12-6

Great, cutting edge designer with a flare for the showy. Great for show-stopping dressed that make any body type look ultra stylish! Sometimes girly, sometimes sultry, and always a hit on the credit card- but it's worth the investment. Warning: don't wear to wedding is you don't want the reputation of "out doing the bride". Shipping anywhere and personalized service.