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Where to Find Last-Minute Gifts in NYC
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The Iconic Bergdorf's
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Where to grab a gift for people in your life who feel impossible to shot for.
For your design-conscious friend, head here for functional gifts, like home or kitchen items, that are beautiful and sometimes iconic or historically relevant in the design-world.
Loves Design - MoMA Design Store
Souvenir in Greenpoint is perfect for budget-friendly gifts or fun, small trinkets. Think quirky key chains, hair clips, nail stickers and more. You're bound to find something here for anyone.
Is Fun & Quirky - Souvenir
Known for their delicious lunch menu, don's pass up the shop in the front of ACRE. They have a curation of Japanese home goods, small ceramics, linen towels, teas, socks and more. Great for guys or your friend with a Japandi-style apartment.
Has a Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic - ACRE
fyb is an independent Brooklyn-based jewelry brand with offices in Greenpoint that double as a showroom. Stop here for hypoallergenic jewelry and chic purple gift wrapping. Their best-selling initial necklaces and bracelets make perfect, customizable...
Loves Sparkly Things - fyb jewelry
If you need a gift for a host or home chef, look no further. Big Night has a curated assortment of global products like sauces, spices, cracker, caviar and more. Sets of vintage glassware, table linens, and fun cutting boards would also make great ho...
Is An Iconic Host - Big Night
Abbode took off last year with all the cool-girls in NYC. They offer fun, chic, personalized embroidery on just about anything! Stop here for bridal or wedding gifts, NYC-themed cocktail napkins, or unique accessories you won't be able to get anywher...
Is A Cool NYC Girl - Abbode
Hudson Wilder's store/showroom in DUMBO hosts their elevated, modern collection of glassware and tableware. Stop in here for the perfect housewarming gift for your most grown-up, adult friends.
Is A Responsible Adult - Hudson Wilder
For a journaling enthusiast, budding poet, or someone who can't get by without a written to-do list. Goods For The Study by McNally Jackson have an incredible assortment of high-end pens and notebooks that make these everyday items feel special and l...
Loves To Journal - Goods For the Study
Zitomer is an old-school family-owned pharmacy on a chic corner in the UES. Head here for a Sephora-esque experience without the conglomerate vibes. My favorite budget friendly finds are their acetate hair accessories, sourced from Europe!
Collects Beauty Products - Zitomer
Signed books are my go-to for birthday and holiday gifts for my nieces and nephews! Books Are Magic have many signed copies of classic books in stock, and I love knowing I'm gifting something collectible and educational.
Is A Kiddo - Books Are Magic
The Iconic Bergdorf's
Don't get intimidated by Bergdorf Goodman's reputation for curated designer fashion. Head to their home goods on the 7th floor to see loads of special gifts, many under $100
A fun and playful gift for your fashion-loving friends
Bergdorf Goodman Playing Cards
Who doesn't love candy?! These come in an iconic BG-inspired purple shopping bag-shaped box
BG 8-Piece Caramel Candy Tote Bag
Shoe-shaped chocolates for the Carrie Bradshaw in your life
Mini "Handbag & Heels" Chocolate Shoes
I'm personally obsessed with minis – how cute is this little champagne bottle!?
Strawberry Champagne Bears - Celebration Bottle
BG is one of the only places I know of in the city where you can find products from California-based brand Flamingo Estate
Flamingo Estate Tomato Body Lotion, 16 oz.