Are you a last-minute shopper looking for unique gift ideas? Check out these ideas for foodies, fashionistas and furry friends!
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Holiday Gourmet Gifts Available at Pushkin Creperie Bakery
Pushkin Creperie Bakery has put together holiday gourmet gift ideas for the foodies among us. In addition to gift certificates for the delicious sweet and savory crepes, boxes of organic loose teas from SerendipiTeas and bags of organic coffee beans from Brooklyn Roasting Company coffee are also available. Tins or bags of homemade cookies are also available in a variety of flavors, such as:
- German Gingerbread Cookies
- Russian Tea Cookies with walnuts
- Caribbean Coconut Cookies
- Norwegian Butter Cookies w/homemade strawberry jam
- Middle Eastern Sesame Tahini Cookies
Pushkin Creperie Bakery is located in the Absolute Building at 541 Myrtle Avenue between Grand and Steuben. Contact them at 718.783.0033.
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Get Byron Lars Barbie Doll and More at Kiini Ibura Jewelry
Kiini Ibura Jewelryis definitely a go-to store for beautiful and unique gift items. Owner, Melody Burns is noted for her jewelry making skillscreating pieces that are 100% handmade and which feature precious and semi-precious stones, including turquoise, Ghanaian glass, Austrian crystals, African amber and fresh water pearls. Melody's work has been seen on the likes of Whoopi Goldberg, who donned a gorgeous Kiini Ibura necklace on an episode of The View late last year and singers, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott and Angie Stone.
Kiini Ibura is also a great place for other fashion accessories such as hats, scarves and gloves. And Barbie loversKiini Ibura is also a place to purchase Barbie dolls by esteemed fashion designer, Byron Lars. In the picture above, Barbie Gold Label/Pepper Diva by Byron Lars, the 3rd doll in his Chapeaux Collection for Mattel. Released in 2008, there were only a limited number of units of this doll made. The doll dons a couture coat with high fashion accents including high collar and dramatic bow that turns into a train in the back, stylish tan pants and gloves, fishnet stockings, high heels and faux pearl necklace, updo hairstyle with stylish hat perched atop: Pow!
Kiini Ibura Jewelry is located at 388 Myrtle Avenue between Vanderbilt and Clermont. Call the shop at 718.858.5195 with questions.
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Green Pets Store Renovation + Holiday Gifts for our 4-Legged Friends
Green Pets Spa & Boutique (572 Myrtle) offers daycare, boarding, grooming and a large separate play area, with eco-friendly products and services. There have accessories like leashes, collars and toys made from recycled materials and natural shampoos. Some pet food is also available.
Green Pets is located at 572 Myrtle Avenue, between Emerson Place and Classon Avenue and can be reached at 718.230.8300.
