FORT GREENE — Need a holiday gift but don't want to venture to a packed department store?
From quirky planters to freshly baked cookies, you can find everything you need at a neighborhood shop in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill.
Local hotspots for holiday shopping include Myrtle Avenue to the north and Fulton Street to the south, where you'll find everything from clothing, candles and scarves to books, bikes, wine and more.
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There's also the Brooklyn Flea's winter market, which is back in Fort Greene this year, featuring 75 vintage and craft vendors.
If you’re stuck on ideas, here are some suggestions for everyone on your list:
Burnin' For You candles
Burnin’ For You Candles, $32
Jill Lindsey
370 Myrtle Ave.
Brighten up a home with a hand-poured, soy candle from Jill Lindsey. The candles are available in six scents, such as “Garden Ghost” and “Mojave Daydream,” and burn for 65 hours. All candles come in recyclable packaging.
Cashmere scarves and blankets
Cashmere Scarves and Blankets, $65 and up
21 Tara
388 Myrtle Ave.
Keep your loved ones warm this winter with 100 percent cashmere scarves and blankets from 21 Tara. The soft cashmere accessories are handmade in Kathmandu.
Nonstop Metropolis
Nonstop Metropolis: A New York City Atlas, $49.95 hardcover or $29.95 paperback
Greenlight Bookstore
686 Fulton St.
History buffs will be sure to love this collection of unconventional atlases that map New York City through different lenses, from wildlife to hip-hop. The visually striking book features 26 maps and accompanying essays from several contributors including linguists, music historians, ethnographers, urbanists and environmental journalists.
Nicoise salad tote
Nicoise Salad Tote, $26
Thistle and Clover
221 DeKalb Ave.
Francophiles and foodies will enjoy this “Salad Nicoise” tote by Brooklyn-based artist Alessandra Olanow. Never forget how to make the classic French dish with this tote, made with 100 percent cotton.
