Get out and about this season, and spread some love to the neighborhood’s storefronts. I guarantee it’s way more fun than sitting in the glow of your laptop. This entry: for the home. And good luck not shopping for yourself. See previous entries below.
STELLA
138 Reade | Greenwich & West Broadway | by appointment
Mischelle Arcus has been offering fine home goods — both clever and beautiful — to Tribeca for two decades. And she has a healthy range in price.
••• Mischelle has these beechwood trays custom made in Sweden from “little paintings I do at home.” Dishwasher safe. $38-65
••• The mohair throw is from Spain and so so soft. We loved this one in blues and purples. $375
BABOO
271 Church at Franklin
The newcomer out of San Fran has the most eclectic collection of crafts from all over the world — and especially original gifts.
••• These zen gardens are made in Portland, Oregon, and each piece is sold separately so you can assemble a custom board. About $150 with three spheres on the medium board.
••• The salt and pepper shakers, because you can never have too many. From Israel. $67 for the set
••• We needed a third item because we loved this one-of-a-kind bunny from Quebec. $200
180 THE STORE
180 Duane | Hudson & Greenwich
Denise Williamson has added a floor of home goods and furniture to her clothing store.
••• These evocative photos are mounted on plexi and framed by Laumont and each one is different. $720-820
••• Back to salt & pepper: these are grinders, and we would take the set or just pepper… $350 for the set
COLONY
196 West Broadway | Franklin & Leonard
The gallery slash coop has some grab and go and will have more for the holidays. Jean Lin has been in the neighborhood for a decade, but this is a brand-new shop.
••• The hand-carved jewelry box is by Po Shun Leong. $1110
••• There are all sorts of iterations on these vases from BZIPPY, but we liked the clover ball. $478
R & COMPANY
64 White between Church & Broadway
The Tribeca gallery stalwart owned by Tribecan Zesty Meyers doubles as a source for art posing as home goods.
••• The marble, bronze and aluminum chess set will look beautiful even if it is never played. By Gabrielle Shelton. $6800
••• Cocktail mixing glasses in multiple colors with matching tumblers by Cedric Mitchell. $150 for the mixing glass, $100 for the tumblers.
CLIC
140 W. Broadway at Thomas
The founder of Calypso applies her keen and clever eye to home goods.
••• The glass “flip” vases from Denmark allows you to arrange a bouquet or a single bloom. $85-185
••• These ceramic bowls have a resin twig handle and if you look closely, a little tiny house. $295-320
RE:AL
Because I have to have Tribecan Al Abayan’s carefully curated objects on every list…
••• Elevate every day items with great design. These staplers are from Japan.
••• Tyler Berry makes these decanters in LA, and they are spectacular when empty. Imagine having one on your holiday table with your favorite pour. $1250
MORE GIFT GUIDES:
UNIQUE AMONG THE UNIQUE
THREADS FOR GALS
THREADS FOR GUYS
BAUBLES!
KIDS!
TEENS!
FOR THE HOME
GOOD EATS