Archive - Shop Rat by Emilia Petrarca

November 2024

The Shop Rat 2024 Gift Guide

From olive oil to ornaments.

Nov 30 •

Emilia Petrarca

Here's What Happens When You Buy from a Gift Guide

A basic, non-judgmental, hopefully informative affiliates explainer.

Nov 29 •

Emilia Petrarca

Rat Diet No. 14

What I consumed in November that wasn't horrifying.

Nov 27 •

Emilia Petrarca

Are the Pope's Socks *Really* That Nice?

An investigation.

Nov 20 •

Emilia Petrarca

Six New Stores to Check Out in NYC

It's an exciting time for retail.

Nov 14 •

Emilia Petrarca

Meet Rome's Reigning Queen of Pajamas

No one runs a store like Shirley Braine of Schostal.

Nov 10 •

Emilia Petrarca

I Went to the "Secret" Prada Outlet In Italy

Here's what I found.

Nov 5 •

Emilia Petrarca

How I Spent 3 Weeks In Sicily

From eating pastries in Palermo to picking olives in the countryside.

Nov 4 •

Emilia Petrarca

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