‘Tisย the season for giving. But what to give is always the question. With so many people on your shopping list and so little time, we hope our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide makes finding the perfect gift from local shops a snap.
Jill Lindsey
370 Myrtle Ave | (347) 987-4538 | WEBSITE
FEMINIST SWEATSHIRTSย A collection of sweatshirts that celebrate feminist writers, artists, and activists.ย SHOP ONLINE
CANDLES Part of Jill Lindsey’s home goods section, this collection of candles offers up the perfect flame for any occasion.ย ย SHOP ONLINE
JEWELRYย Looking good, Myrtle the Elf!ย A full selection of earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more available, all designed by a collection of local artists.ย SHOP ONLINE
Green in Bklyn
432 Myrtle Ave | (718) 855-4383 | WEBSITE
BKLYNย โค๏ธ๏ธ The shop has a whole collection of gifts that are perfectย for the person whoย is always ready to repย Brooklyn (cue Myrtle the Elf!). And if you can’t decide just what to get, you can always opt for a storeย gift card.
TEMPORARY TATTOOSย A full selection of tattoos from Brooklyn-based Tattly offers great stocking stuffer options, especially the winter-themed tatts that Myrtle the Elf is eyeing.
21 TARA
388 Myrtle Ave | (347) 916-0045 | WEBSITE
Colorful Kitchenwareย Hand painted in India, these stainless steel dishes will add tons of color to any kitchen. Available pieces include pitchers, cups, platters, and more.
Earringsย Sourced from India,ย Nepalย andย beyond, Myrtle the Elf loves shopping 21ย Tara’s collection of earrings because there are always beautiful, one-of-a-kind finds.
BARKING BROWN
468 Myrtle Ave | (718) 638-3757
NECKLACESย The ever-rotating selection at Barking Brown means there’s always new jewelry, clothing,ย and accessories in stock. And the best part are their affordable prices.
WALLETSย The new selection of women’s wallets offer lots of great fun options to match the personal style of anyone on your gift list.
PIPSQUEAK SHOPPE + HAIR SALON
469 Myrtle Ave | (718) 636-6044 | WEBSITE
INSPIRING BOOKSย Pipsqueak offers a wide selection of children’s books, but Myrtle the Elf’s favorites this year are from the “Ordinary People Change the World” series by Brad Meltzer, which biographies influential and inspiring leaders from history. SHOP ONLINE
NAME TRAINSย All sorts of trains and cars on the shelvesย at Pipsqueak. And these colorful, wooden Name Trains pieces are some of the best, offering an affordable and customizableย gift that any little one would love. SHOP ONLINE
LEISURE LIFE NYC
559 Myrtle Ave | (347) 725-3167 | WEBSITE
LEISURE LIFE ORIGINALSย Hoodies, sweatshirts, and tees from Leisure Life’s in-house line featuring their original LIFE and Crooklyn designs. SHOP ONLINE
VINTAGE MENSWEARย Some of the best quality vintage threads around, with rare finds from classic brands like Adidas, Coca-Cola, Coogi, United Colors of Benetton, and more. SHOP ONLINE
Still want more gift ideas? Visit the Myrtle Avenue Shopping Directory for more inspiration.