10 best places for Holiday shopping in Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Bed-Stuy
Impress friends and family with curated gifts from local Brooklyn businesses. They have scoured the globe and have found interesting gifts that meet all budgets. From stocking stuffers to lavish gifts, Brooklyn is the place to shop.
BEAM
Williamsburg
240 Kent Ave., Ste 18
Brooklyn, NY 11249
(646) 450-1469
https://beambk.com/
BEAM scours the globe to find you the best of the best in furniture, lighting, home goods, and gifts. Quality, craftsmanship, and good design always come first, but like you, they appreciate the special, unique, quirky, cool, and fun – the things that end up making your house your home, and help you express your own individuality, personality, and creativity.
Burson & Reynolds
Greenpoint
649 Manhattan Ave
Greenpoint, NY 11222
b/t Bedford Ave & Norman Ave
(917) 909-1194
https://bursonandreynolds.com/
Opened in 2015, Burson & Reynolds carries an assortment of gift items, table linen, housewares, bedding, natural and organic soaps, candles, greeting cards and so much more!
Fuego 718
Williamsburg
249 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
b/t Driggs Ave & Roebling St
(718) 302-2913
https://www.facebook.com/FUEGO718STORE/
Fuego 718 is a place full of color and happiness, with retablos from Peru, Mexican handmade crafts, Dia de los Muertos, Skulls, Haitian metal Art, and their affordable Art Project with pieces from Andras Bartos (Berlin), Mara Catalan (Spain), American artists Johanna Wright, George Kocar, Jim Gentry and more… then exquisite jewelry handmade by Olia, and other local designers, a huge selection of books and note cards and more: see Italy, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Colombia!
Starhawk Design Studio
Greenpoint
856 Manhattan Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11222
b/t Noble St & Milton St
(516) 445-3706
https://www.starhawkdesignstudio.com/
Starhawk Design Studio features hand painted and tie-dyed clothing for the entire family. They also carry an ever growing selection of essential oils, incense, Crystal’s & Fair trade clothes. Lots of interesting books, stones and relaxing items for the mind and soul.
Peace & Riot
Bedford Stuyvesant
401-403 Tompkins Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(347) 663-6100
peaceandriot.com
Peace and Riot is the retail post of Ibo Interiors. Brands: Younger Furniture (sofas and occasional chairs), K Hall, Pre de Provence, Bluewick Candles, Northern Lights Candles, Chronicle Books, Tatti Dolls. They also offer residential interior design services – Peace and Riot custom pillows, bedding and window treatments.
Bird Brooklyn
Williamsburg
203 Grand St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
b/t Bedford Ave & Driggs Ave
(718) 388-1655
https://birdbrooklyn.com/
Bird is one of Brooklyn’s premier fashion destinations, with five locations in Park Slope, Cobble Hill, Fort Greene, Williamsburg, and Los Angeles, CA. It was recently voted Best Women’s Boutique in New York City by New York Magazine and Top Visionary Boutique in the United States by Lucky Magazine. Bird is also the very first LEED-certified retail store in New York City. Bird remains true to the unique aesthetic of each neighborhood with location-specific collections.
The Williamsburg store also features regular exhibits of photography and art.
Catbird
Williamsburg
219 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211
b/t 4th St & 5th St
(718) 599-3457
https://www.catbirdnyc.com/
Catbird is a jewelry shop in Williamsburg where the focus is local designers. The store also offers beauty products, trinkets for your home, illustrations, candles (including their own line!), cards, hats, banners and tons of other delicious goodies!
Line & Label
Greenpoint
568 Manhattan Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11222
b/t Nassau Ave. & Driggs Ave.
(347) 384-2678
https://www.lineandlabel.com
Established in 2013, Line & Label showcases emerging independent designers. It is part retail space, part design studio. Women’s clothing and handbags are designed and made in the back studio space, that are then shown with other talented designer’s clothing and jewelry from around the world in the front of the shop. Line & Label prides themselves on offering high quality, locally made, unique products which celebrate the creative spirit of Brooklyn.
Species by the Thousands
Williamsburg
171 S 4th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
b/t Bedford Ave & Driggs Ave
(718) 599-0049
https://speciesbythethousands.com
In a neighborhood that is getting more chain box stores every day, Species by the Thousands stands out by offering uniquely curated, special gifts. Alongside their own line of jewelry, candles, and apothecary items you’ll find an impressive collection of handmade ceramics, crystals, incense, greeting cards, home goods, vintage and contemporary jewelry and accessories.
Norbu Bijoux
Williamsburg
232A Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 388-7733
https://www.norbu.us
Founded in 2007 Norbu Bijoux showcases carefully handpicked jewelry from talented upcoming designers and also established artists from all over the world. Norbu presents over 100 independent designers to ensure that every customer finds what they are looking for. The selection of artists is constantly evolving with new ones being added each season.
The Holiday Gift Guide is part of BKLYNER’s series to promote Shop Local, Shop in Brooklyn. For more information email HERE.
