
Editor's Pick ★★★★★
Gift Shop • Unique Finds
Stay Forever

What They Are about
Stay Forever is rooted in intentional retail. Founded as a Latina and AAPI-owned lifestyle boutique, the shop curates goods that reflect community, creativity, and cultural connection. The shelves are filled with independent brands and BIPOC makers, creating a collection that feels personal rather than mass-produced. Everything is chosen with care — from the way it looks on a table to how it feels in your hands.
The mix is wide but never chaotic. Beautifully designed stationery and greeting cards share space with artful journals, envelopes, and paper goods that elevate everyday correspondence. On nearby shelves, you’ll find kitchen and pantry items — artisanal spice blends, specialty salts, and small-batch home essentials — that make cooking feel like a ritual rather than a chore. Accessories lean modern and wearable: bold earrings, minimalist jewelry, hand-stitched bags, and seasonal scarves that feel as good to give as to wear. The toy and kids’ section skews thoughtful and imaginative, with heirloom-quality playthings, puzzles, and books that reward curiosity.
Home decor offerings range from sculptural ceramics and candleware to quirky objects that make great conversation starters. Whether you’re hunting for a clever coffee-table find or a small accent that anchors a room, the selection feels design-aware without ever being intimidating. There’s a strong through-line of color, wit, and thoughtful craftsmanship that binds the whole shop together.
The experience of shopping here is part of the point. Stay Forever rewards slow browsing — the kind where you pick something up, turn it over, read the back, and spark a conversation about the maker or the story behind it. It functions as both a neighborhood gift shop and a small cultural hub, adding personality and texture to Catskill’s evolving retail scene.
Positioned right on Main Street, it fits naturally into a full day of exploring galleries, grabbing coffee, and wandering between studios. Whether you’re shopping for a housewarming, birthday, seasonal celebration, or just a small upgrade to your day-to-day, Stay Forever delivers objects that feel considered, well made, and genuinely fun to live with.
Our Notes
• Independently owned lifestyle boutique with a strong focus on BIPOC makers and indie brands
• Well-curated mix of home goods, stationery, greeting cards, journals, and paper products
• Kitchen and pantry items like artisanal spice blends, salts, and pantry essentials
• Accessories including jewelry, bags, scarves, and seasonal wearables
• Thoughtful children’s gifts: puzzles, quality toys, and books that inspire play
• Sculptural decor, candleware, and small accent pieces that elevate everyday spaces
• Excellent stop for thoughtful gifts that feel personal rather than generic
• Playful product selection balanced with high-quality craftsmanship
• Strong range of price points, making it easy to find something meaningful without overspending
• Bright, welcoming retail space that encourages slow browsing
• Ideal addition to a Main Street Catskill walk, near galleries, cafes, and other small shops
• A reliable go-to for housewarming gifts, host gifts, and special occasion finds



















