Stores for the whole family

Clio offers fancy dishware for mom and dad, and plastic plates for Junior.

Photograph: Cinzia Reale-Castello

Somehow, weekend shopping can have you running all over the city. Thanks to these multipurpose boutiques, you can make one trip and cross two (or more) things off your list.

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This design store is packed with colorful items for the home. Yard sales, with discounts of up to 50 percent, are held in the courtyard twice a year.
For adults Update your living room with Unison’s nature-inspired pillows ($52).
For kids An organic cotton blanket printed with a baby’s astrological sign ($98) makes an impressive gift. 805 Washington St between Gansevoort and Horatio Sts (212-229-2292, thisisauto.com)

Bird
Jen Mankins’s exclusive Park Slope children’s shop, Baby Bird, closed in 2007. Thankfully, her women’s boutique in Williamsburg has treats (including handmade items) for infants and toddlers.
For adults James Perse basic tanks ($46) keep moms cool.
For kids Bibs by Makie ($16) come in a variety of vintage-textile patterns. 203 Grand St between Bedford and Driggs Aves, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-388-1655, shopbird.com)

Clio

Clio
A tableware shop isn’t the best place to bring kids, but you’ll find plenty of nonbreakable items here to carry home for them.
For adults Stock your cabinets with Rehabilitated Dinnerware by Brooklyn artist Sarah Cihat. She gives old dishware new life with paint and glaze ($37–$170).
For kids Melamine bowls ($12) and plates ($13) emblazoned with illustrations of animals and vehicles are perfect for pasta night. Look for the adorable selection of Pink Chicken clothes for girls ($28–$56). 92 Thompson St between Prince and Spring Sts (212-966-8991, clio-home.com)

Inside Astoria
Owner Andrew Purdom opened this spacious Astoria shop after noticing a lack of home and gift marts in the neighborhood.
For adults The most popular items here are hand-poured candles by Seda France ($30) and blown-glass drink shakers ($35).
For kids In the ever-expanding children’s section, you’ll find soft blocks ($24) and playful puppets ($24 each). 37-20 Ditmars Blvd between 37th and 38th Sts, Astoria, Queens (718-956-4000, insideastoriaonline.com)

Monarch
Bring your autograph book: Co-owner Andrew Tessier estimates that 80 percent of this store’s clientele is Broadway actresses, who come for the fashionable undies.
For adults Splurge on brightly colored dresses ($60–$205) and jewelry by local artists.
For kids Pick up Dr. Seuss–themed bodysuits ($18) and toddler-sized bathrobes ($28). 326 W 47th St between Eighth and Ninth Aves (212-541-4112)

Scaredy Kat
Two Sunset Park residents opened this charming paperie a decade ago (it recently moved across the street from the former location). It’s become a prime spot for letterpress birthday cards as well as gifts.
For adults Gems include classic paperback novels (from $13) and kitchen clocks ($25).
For kids Old-school wooden blocks (from $13) stand tall among picture books about dim sum ($7). 232 Fifth Ave between Carroll and President Sts, Park Slope, Brooklyn (718-623-1839, scaredykatstore.com)

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