One of the best spots in NYC for unique gifts or just to cheer yourself up. Pearl River Mart is…read morebasically a curated treasure chest of Asian-inspired trinkets, home goods, and "I didn't know I needed this" objects all in one place. You'll find the classics: chopsticks, ceramics, Lucky Cat statues, loose leaf teas alongside nostalgic snacks, fans, patterned paper, clothes/ qi paos, purses, and other beautifully designed everyday items. Everything is just so well curated, this is one of the best places to find a gift for someone when you don't know what you're looking for. Some of my favorite things to pick up here: Tiger Balm, lanterns, fans, incense sticks, tea sets, slippers. It's also still family owned and has been in operation for 55 years now (since 1971!). They also have a small location in Chelsea market but the SoHo location has a significantly larger footprint.

If you are looking for asian nicknacks, come over to Broadway Located in Soho. They have origami,…read more Keychain, water fountain, oriental statues, clothing, kitchenware, snacks. All items are decently priced. Workers are friendly, attentive. Store is organized and clean.

They haven't adjusted well to covid restrictions. Line to the street moves about 1 person per 10…read moreminutes. Easier to go to Costco or Home Depot

I buy my impatiens every year. High quality and good selection. Excellent service by knowledgeable…read morestaff.

Bob and his staff are VERY helpful and the inventory is amazing! I have been going to the store…read morefor over 30 years.

I happen to love hardware stores.. I go in knowing what I need and then I find items that were not…read moreon the original list but essential. I was in the area and stumbled upon University Hardware. I was looking for Ball glass jars, one can never have enough of these wonderful jars. I found different sizes and nicely priced. This store had just about everything, there are aisles and shelves galore to find what you need and items you didn't know you needed.. Staff is very friendly and ready to help. The checkout process is fast and easy. Take 1 train to Columbia University stop, 5 minute walk. If you're hungry after browsing and buying, there's Tom's Diner ( Seinfeld) nearby.

Walking through Chelsea, Furnish Green's window caught my eye. Reminiscent of the fun antique…read moreshops from the Village circa 1970s and '80s. A lot of kitsch. The store is filled with collectibles: furniture, pottery, lamps, art, '50s dresses. Well-priced ..... considering it IS Manhattan. A particular painting caught my eye. With no more space in my apartment -- the walls are filled! -- I was thinking of a friend. Art is personal. Never a good gift idea. What I love, most people don't. Except my daughter whose artistic taste frequently jives with mine. The proprietor directed me to their website, which showcases items in their warehouse as well as what's in the shop. furnishgreen.com Well, the original oil (from the Democratic Republic of the Congo) isn't what my friend is looking for. She said it would work for her house in Colorado, but not her studio in NY. Oh well. I tried. Check 'em out!

I always pop in to this shop to see their ever changing collection of great vintage furniture,…read moredishes and ephemera at very reasonable prices. If you're into retro decor, this is the place! Very helpful staff too!

A cute home goods store in the flatiron area. As soon as we walked in, they had the new Hamilton…read morecollection and we were in heaven. Everything was so adorable and we got two glasses (in a package) to raise to the freedom and I am bummed I didn't get the coffee mug bc it's also cute and featuring all the characters/casts. I wish they can make magnets, coasters and smaller home goods. The rest of the store is so cute and featuring a lot of local artists works. Worth to check it out.

Oh I wish I lived closer …read more... The staff was very friendly. Gave my niece stickers for her birthday The items in this store are amazing. So many cool things. They had some good smelling coffee beans. Wish I picked some up. I'll be back

Absolutely love this plant and coffee shop!…read more I stopped PlantShed by to grab coffee with a friend and loved the ambiance! All of the flowers and plants, plus the fall decor, is so aesthetically pleasing. Feels so comforting and cozy! I got the Apple Pie Matcha and really enjoyed it. It had the perfect amount of cinnamony flavor. Would come back again to try their other seasonal options!

My review is for the coffee experience…read more I ordered a iced latte and I have to say the barista makes it really good. I love the ambiance. It's calm and friendly to all. There are so many plants around. A nice seating area where you can feel and see all this natural light.

We can't give O'lampia enough stars! We worked with Marcus to design custom light fixtures (hanging…read moreand sconces) for our bathroom renovation and the finished product is spectacular! The materials are of the highest quality, the design is innovative and well thought out and the prices similar to, or lower than, the stock fixtures we priced-out on line.

We worked with Marcus and had a wonderful experience with all 3 lights that we purchased from…read moreO'lampia. We were very happy to support local artiest instead of the huge online lighting "stores". The lights were made to our specifics needs - made beautifully and delivered to our apartment on time. It was a very smooth operation and we love the look the lights bring to our home.

Very convenient esp if you live in the area and need to go to a hardware/kitchen store. When I…read morefirst moved here I didn't have a car so I came here to get misc items that I needed (i.e. broom, bowls, tupperware, candles, kitchen gadgets, etc.). There is a very large selection of various items here and you could spend like 20-30min in here just browsing. If you're looking for something that you can't find at the duane reade or food cellar you will prob find it here!

I liked this store until today. Went to exchange the cylinder for my SodaStream machine. The…read morecashier girl who clearly has no idea about the difference between the two types of cylinders they have in store made a mistake and gave me the wrong one. But when I finally figured it out by myself that she didn't give me the correct one and went back for the second time, the manager or owner argued that maybe I made the mistake and almost refuse to let me exchange for the correct one. How could I give them the wrong cylinder that was just taken off from my machine?

This place is very limited & OVERpriced! I was just going over the receipt & it seems he even over…read morecharged me & for half dead flower plants, so I wouldn't be going back! Another reason, why are their flowers so sad looking and look dead? Would it hurt to take care of them, water them & deadhead them?? Also some looked like they were "sick" with fungus & aphids! I asked the short guy working there behind the cash register why does it look like some of the petunias have aphids? He mockingly laughed & said "petunias don't get aphids" ..uh, yes they certainly do "mr.expert", you can even google it! I ended up going to Home Depot & I SHOULD HAVE WENT THERE FIRST! Much better selection, healthy looking, better service & BETTER PRICING!!

Recently discovered this garden nursery right adjacent to the CVS parking lot. Couldn't really find…read moreany staff around so decided to walk into the plant nursery on my own. My-oh-my; I walked into a small quiet oasis filled with many different and pretty plants I had ever seen. The nursery was fully temperate to maximize the best growth of these delicate flowers and plants. No staff were around to answer any questions or asked if I needed anything; so I took my time walking around this warm nursery. Potted plants are moderately priced and plants conditions are well maintained. Although, I didn't make any purchase, I still enjoyed my walk around this place.

Love this store. Truly such a precious shop with whimsical finds. The heirloom tomato perfume was…read moreexpensive however worth it! There is a good amount of inventory but it is definitely on the pricier side as most things in the store are $50+ (small items being $50).

They had some pretty unique fun stuff in their store. Nothing cheap, but fun. Little Japanese twist…read moreand cool, vintage clothing. They have a sign on the door, reminding people no food or drinks yet people continued to come in with their food and drinks. Clean neat shop... I see why they don't want people to ruin it by accidentally spilling something or dropping food. It's worth a look.