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PRESS BUZZ THE A LIST LI'S MOST UNIQUE GIFT SHOPS
NAME ADDRESS TYPE NOTES
Charles Krypell Fine Jewelry 25 Northern Blvd, Greenvale Jewelry
Seventy percent of the store’s stock is
Charles’ designs, while the rest are other
jewelry brands of his choosing.
Di Angela Leather 140 Main St., Greenport Leather goods
Whether it’s handbags, jewelry, shoes, jackets,
accessories or briefcases that are sought,
if it’s made of leather, this shop has it.
Dolphin Bookshop 299 Main St, Port Washington Books
This independently owned bookstore’s shelves
are fi lled with the gift of knowledge, plus it
hosts book signings, for those looking to get
their book personalized before wrapping it.
Hitch 37 E Main Street, Babylon Personal and home accessories
Launched as a mobile shop operating out
of a camper at live events, this unique
store debuted its fi xed location supporting
more than 70 local artisans to off er an
array of unique handmade goods.
Land of Oohs & Oz 155 Main St., Farmingdale Toys
In addition to an array of toys new and
retro, this shop also is well stocked in comic
books, models, collectibles, and antiques.
Paper Doll Vintage Boutique 23 Main St. Sayville Womens attire
This one-of-a-kind vintage boutique and
curiosity shoppe specializes in unique fi nds.
It also off ers vintage and retro mystery
boxes, for those who like a surprise.
St. James General Store 516 Moriches Rd., St. James General
In keeping with its history, the store preserves
the experience of shopping in an 1800s
general store, upgraded to off er modern
patrons an expertly curated selection of fi ne
gift s, books, toys, food, and confections.
The Gift ologist 37 S. Park Ave., Rockville Centre Home and personal accessories
This shop has the art of gift giving down to a
science, with its ecletic collection of accessories,
clothing, personalized engraving and more.
Willis Hobbies 300 Willis Ave., Mineola Hobby
This sprawling hobby shop boasts an expansive
selection of fun, including radio-controlled
cars, boats, and aircraft , model trains,
slot cars, rockets, drones, and more.
Willy Nilly Trading Company 153 W. Main St., Bay Shore Personal and home accessories
From hard-to-fi nd items to popular merchandise,
this inviting shop caters to eclectic tastes
with its ever-changing selection.
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