Annie's Blue Ribbon General Store is a modern general store for a well-lived life, combining the charm of a country general store with the sophistication of a modern city lifestyle. Our Urban General Store specializes in all things fun and functional. We have something for everyone!

Throughout history, Blue Ribbons have always stood for the "best in show." Every item in our shop has earned the "Blue Ribbon" for cleverness, wit and practicality, and comes with useful tips, trivia and suggestions to help you or the recipient enjoy your purchase to its fullest.

Our unique assortment of accessories, toys, home and gift items represents the best of what life has to offer, all under one colorful and cozy roof (and now on the internet as well!). The ever-changing, cleverly edited merchandise is bound to inspire, whether you're searching for a specific gift or browsing on a lazy Sunday. We seek to expand our shoppers' minds by offering not only tangible products, but also suggestions for how to best utilize them, whether it be recipes, trip ideas or complementing items. In this way, our customers are not just buying a product, but rather buying an adventure. To further enhance your experience, check out the Lifestyle section of our website and stay tuned for our community store coming soon!

Ann Lopatin ("Annie Lo") opened the shop in October 2007 in Brooklyn, New York. The idea for an ABRGS came to her in 1998, but she worked in many corporate retail jobs until she was able to pull it all together with the (much appreciated) help of friends and family. The ecommerce site launched in May 2008 and now we look forward to providing lots of fun and laughs to people all over the world.