Annie

A Store I Own

$100+

These paper-cut custom portraits are the PERFECT gift for everyone! Annie Sklaver takes your favorite photo and turns it into a one of a kind 3D framed cut out that will last forever. Original illustration, prints, and cards are also available. Prices range from $4-$300. For those of you in NYC, you can pick it up in Park Slope or Tribeca, so you don't have to deal with shipping this holiday season!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/AnnieSklaver

The holidays are coming quickly, and these custom portraits are sure to impress. This is a truly unique and heart felt gift that everyone can appreciate.

Ina Denburg

A Store I Own

Under $25

The Cane Stay helps cane users keep their cane upright where they need it. Easy to attach, canes can rest on tables, countertops, and lean against walls without falling.

My husband & I invented this product. It is 100% made in NJ, and is patent pending.

Anyone who uses a standard sized cane will benefit. Great stocking stuffer and holiday gift. Comes in lilac & charcoal.
$9.95

Canestay.com

Alyson

A Store I Own

$25-$100

One-of-kind jewelry designed by me, Alyson Jon for people who want to be unique. The collection features vintage batik fabric, semi-precious stones like agate and freshwater pearls combined with brass chain. The collection is handmade feminine elegance.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/alysonjonlifestyle

carlos

A Store I Love

$25-$100

Coco and toto on West 51st street

51street midtown

Say hello to Ron tell him that carlos sent you. great gifts for the puppie in your life

Katie McNamara

A Store I Own

$25-$100

Custom stationery makes a great gift for friends, family, co workers, teachers, teens, etc... we also have an assortment of unique handmade holiday cards.

Brooklyn, NY 11215

papercitydesign.etsy.com

I always try to buy handmade and local when possible. My online shop is both of those.

Queens Museum of Art

A Charity

$25-$100

The Queens Museum of Art has a program giving you the opportunity to “purchase” NYC real estate on The Panorama of the City of New York for as low as $50. Now you can finally buy that loved one a special piece of New York City real estate in a recession-friendly way.

Buy your spouse the venue you got married in, purchase your childhood home for a sibling or your company's building - the sky is the limit.

A few weeks ago, the class of 2012 from PS/IS 178 bought the 'deed' to The Holliswood School to present as their class gift. Just yesterday, a woman was finally able to afford to buy her husband his dream home - a townhouse on Gramercy Park.

Adopt the building of your dreams today! All while helping us maintain the exquisite Panorama of the City of New York.

Queens Museum of Art, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368

http://www.queensmuseum.org/visi/donate/adopt-a-building

Our Museum gift shop is holding an annual holiday sale - all items are 10% - 50% off!

The Queens Museum gift shop is for all art enthusiasts, goods locavores, vintage lovers, and New York City fanatics. Home to some of the city’s best vintage trinkets and memorabilia as well as handmade local products from our Made in Queens program, the Queens Museum gift shop takes you back in time when all things felt handmade and one-of-a-kind. The New York World’s Fair memorabilia from 1939 and 1964 is unmatched, offering beautiful tea sets, collectible dishware, vintage posters, brochures and games like a 3D Viewer-n-Slide. The extensive toy section features playthings from the 1950s to the 1970s that would make any adult nostalgic.

http://www.queensmuseum.org/about/general-information/museum-shop/queens-museum-gift-shop-holiday-sale

film fan

A Specific Item Suggestion

$25-$100

$75 annual Film Forum membership gives you discounted admission to indie/art/classic films all year, including occasional double features.

209 W Houston St, New York, NY 10014

http://www.filmforum.org/membership.html

Elaine

A Store I Love

$100+

The Frame Shoppe in Manhasset, NY. The owner, Al is wonderful, friendly and professional. His framers do a fantastic job and the art is all by local artists.

447 Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030

Please buy local and please support the arts. It's good for your soul and great for your home.