Take the stress out of your holiday shopping with Artists & Fleas

For the friend that lives on coffee, stop by the master roasters at Paper Plane Coffee to gift a bag of world-class beans. Pair it with Pamela Barsky’s canvas pouches and luggage tags embossed with quips such as: “I’m one of those east coast liberals.” For your friend who seems to have everything, look no further than New Stand, located at the SoHo location. This shop takes convenience very seriously, stocking its shelves with all sorts of goodies from the every-day essentials like Advil to unique gadgets that will make any New Yorker’s day a bit easier.

The best-friend bros behind Real Bearded Men have you covered. With products such as Bourbon Street Beard Oil, no facial-haired hipster will be left behind. Unruly locks to go with that bushy beard game? Try Aliens of Brooklyn’s ‘Salty’ faded wool cap or Swim with Sharks’ nautical-inspired flat-brims. In search of edge? Oreo Mohegan’s studded denim jackets speak for themselves. And don’t forget everyone’s favorite gift. Booze! Pair Brooklyn made Standard Wormwood Distillery’s Heart Cut Moonshine with one of Spooksvilla’s handmade stainless steel flasks. Don’t worry about spilling because it comes with a mini funnel!

A&F is brimming with one-of-a-kind home designs for the cultured collector. Get hygge with it and select one of Hudson and Kings’ rubber-printed pillows, or a handmade meditation pillow from Beriqisu. Play the provocateur and peruse the black-and-white polaroid prints from Williamsburg-based artist, Zack Dimen Photography. Or perhaps your posh pal falls into the category of the NYC-obsessed? Look no further than Mike Lindwasser’s synth-pop renderings of iconic urban landmarks or Kevin Marcell’s NYC Recycling Maps work using actual recycled New York City maps. Gifting art has never been so easy.

Your first stop must be EAT Records, whose collection of vinyl could put even the most obscure archivist to shame. For attire, you have your pick of thrift. Try Thriftwares for vintage finds that will take you back in time. At Gypsy Nation Vintage and Brooklyn Bleu you’ll find a plethora of accessories, jewelry and décor. Peaches ‘n Cream Vintage’s assortment of dreamy kimonos are the perfect companion to Rooey Knots’ collection of silky headbands crafted from vintage men’s ties.

For your culinary-minded kinfolk, head to Noda Design Studio, to peep the quirky laser-cut serving ware, including coasters, cutting boards and a cheese board shaped like a Dachshund, among other animals. For those cooks with a sweet-tooth and a sense of humor, Glitterlimes awaits with its collection of candy-colored fruit slices preserved in glittery resin and fashioned into necklaces.

Never underestimate the power of a card—the cheerful holiday greeters from Verrier Handcrafted are sure to inspire whimsy and general merriment. Snag a bestseller or an obscure paperback from Strand Bookstore and add to the snuggly bliss with a pair of Ariana Bohling’s alpaca slippers. And when the outside world does beckon, throw your favorite subway reading into the sumptuous leather backpacks from Chacananyc. Being a nerd has never been so cool.