Lester Rogers

A Specific Item Suggestion

$25-$100

Miche Bags

The same bag dozens of different fashionable looks just by changing its exterior—no need to move all your belongings from one purse to another when you want a different look.

www.mbagz.com

Deb Klein

I am hosting the 4th annual Brooklyn Craft Central Holiday MArket on Dec 17 and 18 in Gowanus, Brooklyn. 64+ designers from all over the northeast, featuring different vendors each day! All handmade, original pieces. Last shopping weekend before Christmas - best 11th hour shopping! Our mission is to support artisans and to have shoppers keep their money local. All info at http://brooklyncraftcentral.com

Thanks!!!

622 Degraw Street Brooklyn, NY 11217

http://brooklyncraftcentral.com

Please stay out of the box stores as much as possible and keep our local economy thriving!

Debbie

A Store I Love

Under $25

Joy's Truffles -- homemade truffles, seasonal varieties, Brooklyn-based

http://www.joystruffles.com

web based, located in Brooklyn

www.joystruffles.com

Zoe Logan

A Store I Own

$25-$100

Lock & Spoon is a tiny little jewelry and accessories company run by Emily (Spoon) and Zoe (Lock). We will be at Bust Craft Fair Dec 10 and 11 at 82 Mercer St in SoHo. Please come!

www.lockandspoon.com

www.lockandspoon.com

Shop Local!

Kim Westad Ceramics

A Store I Own

$25-$100

"Handmade porcelain goodness fresh from the Bronx". Unique porcelain mugs, vases, ornaments and serving pieces. Each piece is made one at a time by hand in my Bronx, NY studio. Available online with world wide shipping: www.kimwestad.com

www.kimwestad.com

Support a New York artist and support handmade.

Hathi Chiti Books for Kids

A Specific Item Suggestion

Under $25

Picture books make the perfect holiday or anytime gift for kids...why not one of ours!

Take a look at our award winning title In the Indian Night Sky and all of our titles on www.hathichiti.com.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=a9_sc_1?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Ahathi+chiti+books+for+kids&keywords=hathi+chiti+books+for+kids&ie=UTF8&qid=1323449892

Buy local, buy books, buy or make the stuff that matters.

Jordan Spilman

A Store I Own

$100+

Custom pet portraits in black and white Pen & Ink.

Every portrait is commissioned and unique, makes a perfect gift for an animal lover. Or a great way to imortalize your favourite furry friend.

http://www.jordanspilman.com

There are fantastic handmade and unique gifts all over etsy, a great way to get one-of-a-kind presents and support the artist community!

Alison

A Store I Love

$25-$100

I recommend Chocolate Bar at 19 8th Avenue between Jane and West 12th streets in the West Village. It's a neighborhood shop featuring chocolates hand made in NYC along with teas and hot chocolates. Great gifts for teachers, colleagues, friends. The staff is wonderful and the truffles and chocolate bars divine! I love the mustache sucker set which has 4 different mustache lollipops and a stick on felt mustache for added fun! Their packaging is gift ready!! Chocolatebarnyc.com

Lauren

A Store I Love

$25-$100

Perfect everyday jewelry - all handmade while listening to WNYC, everyday.

Online

www.LaurenHaupt.com

V de B: Old and Modernist Jewelry + Accessories

A Store I Own

$25-$100

I sell vintage jewelry and accessories in a range of prices with a slant on mid-century modernism. Say you saw it here for a discount.

http://www.rubyplaza.com/shop/vdeb

Tony Jannett

A Specific Item Suggestion

$25-$100

I make birthday number art.
Lovely graphic interpretations of numbers 10 through 100. These pieces have been universally loved and treasured as gifts for friends and family.
Price starts at $30 for a signed digital print, higher for special requests;
Cards 5.5" x 8.5" start at $7.
Shipping additional.
Email for samples (web site under development)...

10002

Media Wall Design

Nicki Coddington

$25-$100

Gorgeous hand painted gifts for the home! hand painted here in NYC, products are made by the Amish in Pennsylvannia.
Something for everyone: kids, moms, dads, sisters, brothers...desk organizers, key holders, step stools, trays, holiday ornaments, adorable kids rocking chairs and coat stands! Come to our Studio Sale this Thursday from 2pm - 10pm, on the UWS. Email me for info! Nicki@bespokepainting.com

www.bespokepainting.com

Alina Bas

A Specific Item Suggestion

$100+

As a Life Coach, I help clients influence the world in a way that is peaceful and powerful. Give yourself a gift of life coaching, and align yourself for a peaceful and powerful year.

www.MindTerrainCoaching.com

Experiment with giving experiences as gifts rather than "stuff".

sybille

A Store I Love

$25-$100

This is a fabulous NY fashion designer who makes the coolest rock music inspired clothing items, all made right here in Manhattan, NYC, USA. But besides the fact that you support a local small business, you are going to have a lot of fun browsing through this online shop! You will without a doubt be the coolest gift-giver :)

http://www.IdilViceFashionRocks.com

You should always google coupon codes once you decide to buy a product online, there are a tons of additional savings that can be applied at checkout.

Joel Schwalb

A Store I Own

$100+

I am a designer/goldsmith and I have over 38 years experience in designing and handcrafting one of a kind gold, platinum and silver jewelery for my clients. It's a little late for ordering for the holidays but keep me in mind for your future jewelry needs. I work by appointment only so look at my web site or call me at 845-358-1701.

www.schwalbstudio.com

John-Paul from Buydig

A Store I Own

$100+

Hey NYC shoppers, we're a NJ based etail electronics goods store so already this should matter to you since you're getting it tax free. Most popular electronics you could want from the latest flat screen TVs to low cost cameras are available here. Many of our brand name cameras like Canon Nikon and sony come with free gifts like memory cards or cases. Many of our TVs come with free mounts. We're authorized on a ton of the most trusted brand names such as Sony, Samsung, LG, Canon, CUISINART, etc. So that's my pitch. I'm not making a commission but I do think my company is quite the surprisingly great place to shop at.

buydig.com

Google is the best way to price comparison anything and when you sort by total price, you'll find that buydig.com has thousands of low priced electronics and goods

clb

An Experience (or other non-material gift)

$25-$100

The Bead Society of Greater New York presents The Handmade Holiday Craft Fair. Over 50 members will be offering their crafts that include jewelry, wearables and objects. A great holiday shopping opportunity for that one-of-a-kind gift. Free Admission. Location: The Great Hall at the Fashion Institute of Technology, West 28 St. (bet 7 & 8 Ave), New York City. A one day only event, Saturday, December 10, from 10am to 5pm.

http://nybead.org/holiday-craft-fair/

Phoebe Epstein

A Store I Own

$25-$100

I own the Wild Bird Center in West Caldwell, NJ. We sell products for backyard birdwatchers--feeders, houses, seed, birdbaths,hardware, books, binoculars and nature gifts. And we know how to defeat squirrels! Come to us for excellent birdwatching advice, great gift ideas and to meet our friendly store cats! Mention the Brian Lehrer Show and we'll give you a 10% discount on your purchase. We're at 44 Clinton Road, West Caldwell, NJ 07006. Phone: 973-618-0022.

West Caldwell, NJ

www.wildbird.com/westcaldwell

Shop locally and avoid the malls!

Angelika Kindermann

A Store I Own

$25-$100

Foreign Affairs is an online store for unique modern home decor imported from Asia, Europe and Africa.
All items are handcrafted by small artisans. We sell candleholders, lamps, mirrors, home accessories, Buddhas, recycled bags etc.

www.absoluteforeignaffairs.com

John VandenOever

A Store I Love

Under $25

My 13-year-old daughter began her own online business making cute, soft and fleecy, animal scarves. Her friends love them. Her mother (who makes custom window treatments) provides some help and quality control, but otherwise this is our daughter's own business. Check out the photos etc. on the website she put together!

customscarves.weebly.com