A Tale of Two Shops | Forest Avenue, Locust Valley’s main drag for design and decoration, just added two new stores to its already impressive roster—and it’s only an hour away by train from New York City. Meg Braff Designs is the brainchild of decorator Meg Braff, known for her polished, Palm Beach meets Park Avenue aesthetic; expect to find everything from Chinoiserie seating pieces to sunburst mirrors to Philip Graf wallpapers within its cheery confines. A stone’s throw away, Ellen Niven’s Locust Valley Design Shops features a rotating collection of wares, such as Quadrille pillows and accessories by BeeLine Home, as well as “shop in shops” curated by such decorators as Elizabeth Ainslie and Jeff Lincoln. “Locust Valley has a surprising amount to offer,” says Niven. “People from Connecticut and New York City are coming here more to explore and enjoy—not just the great shops, but also the incredible architecture and history of the Gold Coast.” Meg Braff Designs, 92 Forest Ave., 516-801-4939, megbraffdesigns.com;Locust Valley Design Shops, 96 Forest Ave., 516-671-1620, locustvalleydesignshops@gmail.com for more information.