In a brownstone in Carroll Gardens sits a treasure trove for lovers of tights! With everything from basic black, a staple for all Brooklyn women in the cold months, to unique patterned tights, interesting textured leggings and of course cute and sop... Read More »

The selection at Vine Wine in Williamsburg defies easy categorization. Sure, they have plenty of biodynamic, natural and organic wines. And yes, they have an entire section dedicated to magnums and other larger format wines (which are the most fun ever to bring to a party). The store also has a stellar selection of wines for $15 and under, a ridiculous amount of sherry, and a small, but gorgeous assortment of liquor. Basically, owner Talitha Whidbee stocks and sells wonderful, carefully made wines and liquors that she loves to drink. Here are a few of their favorite party gifts, special treats and corks to pop right now.

On Saturday, Dec. 22, from 3pm to 6pm Vine will host a free tasting of whiskeys from Breuckelen Distillery, with snacks.
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The Brooklyn Kitchen in Williamsburg is the kind of place you go to pick up one thing and then end up leaving with five. Or six. Or 15. The full-service kitchen store has everything you’d ever need to make your kitchen a place of joy and wonder, including a selection of cookbooks, tableware, knives, baking supplies, artisan products from around the city and the world, and a small but excellent grocery section. The store is also home two test kitchens where guest chefs teach a wide array of classes from knife skills to piemaking to Vietnamese street food. If you can’t find gifts for the cooks on your list who have it all, just go for a gift certificate for a class–there’s sure to be something coming up soon that intrigues. However, we think you’re sure to find something in the suggestions below, or in-store, that will surprise and delight.
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Since Clara Williams first began selling her organic, wonderful smelling soaps online in 2007, skinnyskinny has been a longtime favorite shop of ours. Today, along with her new site, Williams has a beautiful, rustic storefront built with reclaimed materials on the corner of Grand and Roebling in Williamsburg, filled with new skinnyskinny products like dry shampoos and body butters and sweet gifts like terrariums. Everything she stocks does double duty as a product that will make you feel great because of its quality and because its all-natural ingredients place little impact on the planet. Here are a few great gift ideas available in the store and online–you’ll have a hard time not keeping some for yourself.  Read More »