Gift and shopping ideas relating to the Upper East Side and NYC, from a mom of 2 who lives here.
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Jewelry & Clothing in NYC
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Gifts & Goodies
Jewelry & Clothing in NYC
Jewelry favorites & Clothing Recs From UES Shops. Local businesses & also high end retail that has locations on the UES
I’ve included examples of some of my favorite New York themed charm sets- I personally have the lox bagel & the black and white cookie. You really can’t go wrong
Make Your Own
I love that Susan has already put all the right charms together for us - Jewish Gilt - get it?!
Jewish Gilt Necklace
Haricot Vert collab with Big night- these are brilliant! I just love a hand-made, asymmetrical earring set.
Snap Pea 'Tinis Earrings
Check out the Studs shop off of Madison Ave for the cutest flat back studs, clickers and hoops, including this pizza stud
Pizza Flatback Stud
A big apple charm for your favorite New Yorker! These are so pretty & the store is right on Madison Ave
Big Apple Charm
I’m obsessed with Susan Alexandra’s make your own charm necklaces, earrings and bracelets! Check out the shops on Madison Ave & in the East Village too
Make Your Own Charm Necklace
I'm wearing this delicate bracelet right now - it is a perfect layering chain, or can be worn on it's own.
Amour Bracelet
A delicate heart necklace, with a matching bracelet as well.
Amour Necklace
A fun and classic bracelet that can be worn every day or dressed up for a formal occasion
Florence Tennis Chain Bracelet
A fun Upper East Side sweatshirt from a local Vintage shop and boutique
Upper East Side Sweatshirt
Stop into the Niche Shop for some one of a kind vintage pieces, and charm bracelets!
Christina Grant Colorblock Sweater
I love the Print Fresh store on Madison Ave, for the cutest pj and lounge patterns. Dresses too!
Rabbit Wonderland - Daydream Nightgown - Sage
I’m truly obsessed with this fun and fantastical earring set by Haricot very. It’s a conversation starter in any combination
apéro hour dangle pack
Reformation has a beautiful store on Madison Ave, so you can try on those potential wedding guest dresses in person.
Magnus Dress
These little shopping pendants are a great conversation starter - and a perfect museum shop gift
Have A Nice Day Pendant
Big Night earrings collab with Haricot vert!
Haricot Vert x Big Night: Pizza Night In Earrings
If you don’t have time to wait on a long line for coffee on Madison Avenue, you can still purchase the iconic hat online!
Polo Ralph Lauren Ralph's Coffee Ball Cap | Ralph Lauren
Shopping for kids
These are some of my favorite kids items from local stores
This sweet boutique has adorable NYC themed gifts for babies and toddlers
New York City Swaddle & Rattle Set
My babies both loved this NYC crinkly toy, and the onesies is just too cute.
Someone in New York Onesie & NY Stroller Toy
I can’t imagine a better first Hanukkah outfit than this one from the Jewish Muswum
Knit Menorah Sweater for Babies and Kids
Oy vey! Such a cute baby gift for a NYC kid
Knit Oy Vey Beanie for Babies and Kids
The Met’s board book set for your artsy friend’s baby!
The Met Board Book Set
William the hippo- the mascot of the Met & in squishy form
William Hippo Plush
One of my kid’s favorite books for learning the alphabet. It makes a great gift as a hardcover book
Museum ABC
What a creative gift for kids of mid century modern architecture fans. …. Or for adults to make their own Frank Lloyd Wright House- I’d play with this set!
Blockitecture Frank Lloyd Wright
Both of my kids have gotten a lot of wear out of this onesie - and so many compliments
Pickle Bagel NY Onesie
Every baby needs a lox bagel teether - for photo ops and every day use.
The Lox Bagel Teether
A perfect gift for the stylish NYC baby. Love that you can have a combination of these products in a gift bundle.
Carb Lovers
Just love this black and white cookie teether for a NY baby gift
NYC Food Teether Toy - Cookie
The cutest pigeon you’ll ever see - you can’t go wrong with a Jellycat gift!
Jellycat Strutton Pigeon Plush Toy
A fun plush Seder plate will make for fun Passover Seders for years to come
Large Plush Seder Plate Set
Ok, Rockefeller Center may be more Midtown East than UES, but it is a quick trip from the Upper East Side. They store has the famous Jellycat Cafe & a huge selection upstairs
Bartholomew Bear Daffodil Outfit
If you are on the UES, you can easily make the jaunt to Rock Center for the FAO Schwartz store. To me, the Jellycat selection is the highlight!
Amuseables Caprese Baguette Plush
The iconic black and white cookie is a NYC exclusive jellycat!
Amuseables Nibblechip Cookie
Gifts & Goodies
NYC gift ideas for visitors & native New Yorkers alike
Museum gift shops have some of the best NYC themed goods & the MCNY is no exception
Keith Haring LOQI Tote
These NYC throw blankets make a cozy and stylish gift for your city friends
Blanket: NYC Knit
These Bauhaus ornaments could be used as Christmas decorations or just a fun accessory for a modern home
Bauhaus Ornament Set
A great coffee table book from and UES staple.
2nd Ave Deli Cookbook: Recipes & Memories
A NY book for a NY kid.
New York Melody
Adorable house gifts from Big Night on Lexington Ave
Snack Spreaders Set
Aperitivo spoons from Big Night.
Aperitivo Spoons Set
These are the cutest candles I’ve ever seen and would make a perfect house gift
Tomato Birthday Candles (Set of 8)
NYC toile pattern plate from a Fishes Eddy Set- buy the complete set for a showstopping table scape
NYC Toile - Dinner Plate 10.25in
The best bookstore in NYC- Argosy on 59th street. Check it out for rare books, maps, autographs and more. A true upper east side gem.
Argosy Book Store
The cutest merch from BonBon Swedish candy shop on Madison Ave
The BonBeach Bag Gift Set
This one speaks for itself. How perfect is this New York mug?!
Rifle Paper Co. Stoneware NYC Mug
Adorable drawings of matchbooks from Upper East Side restaurants.
Upper East Side Matchbook Print, NYC Matchbooks, Colorful Wall Art, New York City Poster
Prints of a hand-drawn UES design showing local businesses
Hand-Drawn Upper East Side NYC Wall Art with Neighborhood Institutions
A print of JG Melon, one of the most iconic institutions on the Upper East Side - a great addition to your any kitchen. Don’t forget it’s cash only!
J.G. Melon Watercolor Print: NYC Upper East Side Restaurant Art
A fun print of a hand-drawn illustration. Fun for a NYC apartment, dorm room, or otherwise
Upper East SIde NYC, UES things
I’m hungry just looking at this amazing NY tote bag. Real New Yorkers know.
Coffee Bacon Egg and Cheese Tote
A culinary twist on the iconic I <3 NY logo, with coffee & a bacon egg & cheese.
Coffee Bacon Egg and Cheese Unisex Adult Tee
A spicy gift box from Big Night
Hot To Go Box
The Ralph Lauren teddy bear is an Upper East Side staple
Ralph’s Coffee Barista Polo Bear Mug
NYC themed MoMA tote for a cute and functional gift
Only NY for MoMA Community of New York Tote Bag
A groovy graphic tee to show all your friends that you ate at Shake Shack.
