The Ultimate Park Slope Holiday Shopping Guide
Cheers to shopping local! In this comprehensive guide, we share the best gifts for everyone on your list—and where to find them in the neighborhood.
This holiday season, skip the mall hauls and endless scrolling and use our gift guide to find unique and thoughtful gifts for even the pickiest loved ones on your list. The best part? These gifts are all available from small businesses right here in the neighborhood.
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite local finds, from comic books to cardigans and cocktail kits— starting at $12! Let this guide inspire you to unplug and shop IRL at Park Slope’s many boutiques, gift shops, thrift stores, jewelers, and home decor spots. Happy shopping!
For the hostess with the mostest
Secure next year’s invite by presenting the host with a gorgeous seasonal fruit platter [Luna La Mer] that everyone will enjoy. To help set the celebratory vibe, light this “Toast to the Host” soy wax candle [Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store] that comes packaged in a kraft gift box tied with a gray grosgrain ribbon bow. For the host who won’t live the kitchen, this handmade mudcloth print apron [Bayaal] has an added burlap pocket for kitchen utensils or a phone.
For the one who believes that every hour is happy hour
Making seasonal cocktails is a breeze with this Hot Toddy Cocktail Kit [Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store]— just add your liquor of choice and refrigerate to infuse! These quirky smiley face coasters [Rider Gifts] are carved from hickory wood and are sure to make everyone smile. For your favorite drinking duo, gift this set of partner in Crime/trouble maker cocktail glasses [Homebody Boutique].
For the one who is always stirring up something special
These gold pasta-shaped paper clips [Rider Gifts] are sure to charm every carbivore on your list. For a gorgeous and unique addition to any kitchen, gift this hand carved teak flower serving set [Blok Hill], or spice things up at the dinner table with these olive salt & pepper shakers [Woods Grove].
For the one whose home looks like a Pinterest board
Candle-loving friends will enjoy this hand drilled match striker [Blok Hill] made from natural stones. Each one is unique and has a distinct color and markings! Give the gift of zen with an aromatherapy spray [A Cheng], which comes in scents like Santa Barbara Lavender and Montecito Hummingbird Sage. This glossy Italian toolbox [Mr. Boddington’s Studio] comes in five fun colors and is perfect for your DIY-obsessed bestie.
For the one with timeless taste
For your friend who frequents the flea market, opt for vintage jacket [Slope Vintage} or a timeless trinket [Life Vintage and Thrift] from one of the neighborhood’s many thrift shops. Give the gift of nostalgia with a vinyl record [Sterling Records], or a Wonder Woman comic book [Slope Comics].
For the one with the sweet tooth
This eye-catching yummy bear flower vase [Tarzian West] will add a pop of color and fun to any space. Head to the bakery for some gluten free goodies [Sixteen Mill] that are also plant-based and refined sugar free, or gift this chocolate fondue set [Tarzian West] that is compact enough for small apartments and is sure to be a hit at holiday dinner parties.
For the fashionista
Give the gift of cozy with this adorable Jillian Spot Short Set [Flea Boutique] or a monthly sock club membership [A Cheng]. Keep loved ones warm all winter with this classic hand-knit wool hat [Shahmiri] by NYC designer Meg Cohen, or the Fowey Bomber Jacket [Kiwi & Fig] which is lightweight, water-repellent, and easily packable.
For the die-hard New Yorker
We all have that friend who won’t shut up about their bodega order. This NYC bodega ornament [Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store] is the perfect match! Each of these felt pigeon sculptures [Leroy’s Place] is handmade by an iconic NYC street performer and make a great conversation starter piece. These neighborhood baseball caps [Kiwi & Fig] are a cute & practical addition to the wardrobe of anyone who takes immense pride in their neighborhood.
For the littles in your life
Is there anything cuter than a teeny tot cardigan [Flea Boutique]? For giftees who live in the city, this Brooklyn Baby book [Something Else Brooklyn] is an ideal way to learn about popular landmarks like Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Bridge. Little bookworms will adore this Roald Dahl magical boxed gift set [Mr. Boddington’s Studio] complete with 4 Dahl classics.
For the creative soul
Add initials and choose from an assortment of hand-drawn icons on this gorgeous personalized paperweight [Mr. Boddington’s Studio] that comes boxed and ready for gifting. For the crafting curious, this beginner-friendly DIY clay earring kit [Leroy’s Place] lets giftees design their own unique jewelry using lightweight clay. This beautiful box of beeswax crayons [Slope Home] from Germany is aesthetically pleasing and comes with 12 colors.
For the bookworm
The hopeless romantic in your life will love a holiday romance novel [The Ripped Bodice] to curl up by the fire with this season. Bird enthusiasts will adore this coffee table book on Flaco [Community Bookstore], the infamous NYC Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped the Central Park Zoo. Stylish bookworms will appreciate these trendy retro reading glasses [Woods Grove] that come in multiple shades and magnifications.
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