Blue Tree

Blue Tree is one of the best shops I have ever been in! The staff is great– really helpful and not pushy at all. I read a few of the reviews that claim that the jewelry is overpriced but I didn’t find that at all! And I’m a jewelry designer so I would know. They carry some really special accessories and home items– things I have not seen anywhere else. There are great cool gifts in every price range (I found wonderful porcelain jewelry trays for $ 25). if you want to splurge on something extraordinary– great for a wedding gift or «big» birthday, the hand carved small lucite boxes are DIVINE! And $ 300 is worth every penny for a piece of art that required 12 hours of hand carving 3-​D images. Magical!

Dangerously overpriced items. I found a few things that were rather pretty and wouldn’t have minded purchasing but the price tags had me laughing with how ridiculous they were. No thank you.
The sales assistants basically ignore you unless you look like you have money to spend. But don’t get me wrong, when we actually purchased something, the cashier was very sweet, however, no. I do not think we’ll ever be returning. I’m still dying over those prices.

We were passing by this store today and the window display drew us in. It’s a small store — although larger than its exterior appearance — and it has an eclectic & interesting selection of items. We saw several items of interest, but we couldn’t justify paying such exorbitant prices. Of course, It’s located in an obscenely high-​rent neighborhood and therefore the prices were no surprise. The sales people working in the back didn’t acknowledge us, but the young woman working in the front was pleasant.

Always check out the jewelry here. Especially the earrings. The 5^th star was taken off because it was a little overpriced

Beautiful store with many unique items. Expensive but as a lifelong New Yorker I know that is to be expected with it’s address. Went in with my sisters, two of us purchased items we both loved.
Unfortunately, the staff is just too stoic and pretentious for words. Not one person offered assistance and when we asked they seemed inconvenienced (and there was no one else in the store). My purchase was not so large about $ 200 but I really thought think that customer service still mattered.
It is evident whoever is running the store does not care how customers are treated.
Not an issue really, we just will not go back and will not recommend.

Love to shop or even just browse in this unique shop.
A real asset to the UES as far as great boutiques go.
Love so many things here I cannot begin to tell you.
The staff are really polite and will help you with your questions.
Do not miss this shop it is truly unique and fun!!!

Beautiful jewelry, but seriously overpriced. Gold is a fungible commodity, people. Price your tiny gold earrings accordingly.
There’s a very good selection of interesting and hard to find candles. I’d like to see Votivo be a featured brand.
Minus two stars for the staff who didn’t say hello and acted as if I didn’t exist. Come on, guys, I know that I look really young, but but be friendly and act as if your parents taught you manners. I actually live in the neighborhood, and I’ve been coming to this particular store location since it was Penny Whistle Toys in the early 90’s. Give me a break.
Lose the attitude.

Minus 1 star for being crazy expensive!
but a gorgeous store. and I think I wanted everything in it.
But my motto is «no sale, no sale»
and there was no sale. =(
But I did get these cute gloves for my daughter b/​c they were «the last pair» and I wanted to get something. $ 50 for a pair of felt dragon gloves for a kid. found out, they are from france… with the exchange rate, no wonder… argh! found similar gloves on
$ 12 and made in USA…
lovely jewelry, cute house things, candles, soaps, cute kiddie gifts.
gorgeous clothes — blouse (that was cashmere/​cotton) oh so lovely and soft. but again, crazy expensive.
beautiful dress, skirts. GREAT taste.

I don’t think my review can do this store justice! It is the most fabulous store in NYC! Everything in it is so beautiful and precious! I wanted to buy everything! This store is a must stop on your visit to NYC to find those special gifts to take home to people and to buy yourself something memorable. Did I mention how friendly and lovely the people were working there? Shopping there was literally one of my most favorite stops in the city!

Where do you go when you’re looking for the gift for the person that has EVERYTHING? This was a question that I have been asking myself for years. My mother in-​law is just that person. This woman has all the latest and greatest items you can think of. This year for her birthday I wanted to get her something she didn’t even know existed. A friend of mine suggested I check out Blue Tree since we work around the corner and she swore that she always has luck there for those hard to get people.
WOW, I’m speechless. This store is brilliant. They have everything from clothing to house wears to jewelry and games for the kids. Everything, and I mean everything in this shop is unique. So on my last trip when I was looking for the perfect gift for my MIL’s birthday I didn’t know what to get her. Not because I didn’t have any options but more because there were so many candidate that I just wanted to grab them all and wrap them up for her. I ended up getting her a really beautiful scarf that she absolutely loves. It was a bit pricy but well worth it because it is not your everyday look.
So, between you and me, I will never tell my MIL about this shop in fear that she will go here snatch up everything in the store. Where would that leave me??? Giftless, I tell ya!

I AM OBSESSED WITH THIS STORE.
every time i walk in here i turn into a crazed maniac and am completely unable to control myself. it makes me think things like «I NEED THAT $ 275 CANDLE!!!» and «WHAT WILL I DO WITHOUT THIS CROCHETED BIRD???»
it is just the greatest.

This is the kind of boutique where you want – no, need – to buy everything you see. It’s just so fun, and smart, and a little weird. But, to be honest, after a while it feels more like a museum of cool stuff than an actual store.
For example, the jewelry on the first floor is eclectic and perfect for gift giving. Only after you’ve spent a half hour perusing it, however, do you realize that there’s no way you’re going to pay this much for a cute piece, no matter how whimsical. The clothes and shoes upstairs look great, but they’re quite limited, both in selection and sizing.
Now, I understand that Blue Tree is on Madison Avenue and is owned by actress Phoebe Cates. I mean, we’re not going to see back-​to-​school sales here. She’s got her audience figured out, and this is what the market will bear. But, oh, if only a few of those cool tchochkes were more reasonably priced…
Just when I had decided that this was a place for browsing, not buying, I saw a bin of ring watches ($ 30 a piece) by the register. Now we’re talking! Bought two, one for me and one for my favorite cousin, who was suitably impressed by my brush with celebrity.

I felt like Alice falling down the Rabbit Hole when I discovered Blue Tree, blocks away from my sister’s UES apartment.
Initially, the jewelry caught my eye and I decided to take a look. Not only were the items unique, playful, and beautiful, they had an artistic flair that led me searching further into the store. Eventually the jewelry cases give way to a sort of treasure trove of cool shit– there’s really no other way to put it. Everything you don’t need and always wanted lies behind the blue door.
I found myself repeatedly thinking, «How cool is THIS?!» From the leather mouse door stop to the human skull candy dish to the eiffel tower candle sticks to the whimsical wire sculptures… I was in awe. So much cool stuff! What good taste they have!
Some things exceed my price range, but we actually bought my father a really neat, semi-​large airplane sculpture made out of bike chain and the price was reasonable. Even people in severe debt can come check out the pieces of art that are sold here and maybe leave with a cheeky greeting card… whatever you do, do not walk past Blue Tree without taking a second look.

Wow… i love this place. Cute little shop in NYC
Blue Door reminded me of the movie «Notting Hill»
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Lot’s of antique items, unique furniture, toys
Every item here were very unique!
Too bad no photos were allowed in the store: P
If I visit NYC again, I’ll definitely stop by Blue Tree.

I’ve been wanting to go to this store for a very long time. I’ve heard such great things about it-​how they carry one-​of-​kind items for the household, men, women, children and just random cool stuff. Also, its proprietor is someone I’ve admired since my tweens.
Indeed, it’s pricey but not far off from many boutiques in the BillyB or Soho. The added bonus of this place is that you can tell everything is meticulously selected from the staff. Quality of product can justify price for this cost-​conscious consumer.
The jewelry is absolutely gorgeous! It’s very rare for me to walk into a boutique and desire to buy entire collections. *sigh* «If I was a rich girl.. .»
I also saw some kick-​ass shoes with the perfect sized heel. I get the height I want but know I won’t be suffering from sore footsies later.
The toy selection is pretty awesome too. I couldn’t resist buying my niece these cutsey flash cards.
I could max out my credit card here in a sec and not feel guilty. I only wish this place was closer to me but then again.. .I’d be in the poor house if it were because I absolutely want everything in there.
This is my new go-​to spot for gifts. For me, it’s worth the trek from BK.

Beautiful eye candy. While I can’t afford anything, I do enjoy browsing
— their delicate jewelry (most are over $ 100. a few even in the thousands),
— elegant/​cute houseware (little polka-​dotted mushroom salt ‘n pepper shakers!)
— precious toys (they had that alarm clock that rolls off your table when you press snooze)
— small selection of men’s and women’s clothes, shoes, purses upstairs

«Blue Tree is an eclectic boutique on the upper east side of Manhattan with an ever changing and always interesting collection of clothing, items for the home, and special gifts.»
I love this boutique. Much of the things here are expensive, but every once in a while I always seem to find a steal. Where else can you find an indoor skateboard or a pearl bracelet with skull charms?
Definitely check it out! It’s worth a look.