On the corner of Wells and Lincoln in Chicago, A New Leaf floral shop invites curious shoppers inside with a front stoop that spills over with decorative gourds and pumpkins, baskets of pinecones, boughs of evergreens, and pots of every shape and size. Inside shoppers are greeted with a dizzying array of beautifully arranged vignettes, eclectic vintage finds, and buckets of flowers. If you are planning to browse A New Leaf, you’d best plan on being there for at least an hour.
Photography by Christine Chitnis for Gardenista.
Above: The entrance to A New Leaf.
Above: A mix of greenery and antiques feels airy and eclectic. On the shelves of antique cabinets are ceramics and earthenware.
Above: In the basement, a crafter’s heaven: every wall is covered with DIY supplies, including ribbons, stones, tiles, candles, vases, and buttons.
Above: Through the courtyard in the back of the main shop is a carriage house filled with two-levels of antiques. Here a farmhouse table is surrounded by a mish-mash of vintage chairs.
Above: Potted plants and vintage doors from Mexico.
Above: Rustic farmhouse doors rest in a stack.
Above: A fern potted in an old tin wash bin rests on a vintage rolling cart.
Above: In the courtyard, terra cotta pots of all shapes and sizes are stored in weathered cupboards and cabinets.
Above: For hours and more information, see A New Leaf.
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