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Tribbles
Dedicated to a rare species—the NYC gardener—this new eco-conscious, atrium-like space accounts for the tastes of those with blacker thumbs, too, providing picks such as ornate candelabras ($120), corkscrews crafted out of beach wood ($90) and lime-green bud vases ($52). They also offer stunning floral arrangements featuring loads of exotic orchids and architectural topiaries. 217 West Broadway between Franklin and White Sts (212-965-8480)

Working Class
Nestled among Duane Street’s pricey antique furnishing shops, this ad-agency-cum-gift-emporium devotes its ground floor to an eccentric array of picnic baskets, striped Paul Smith scarves ($135–$295), antique plates, Lulu Guinness compacts inset with cameos ($126), antique perfume bottles ($35–$1,600) and British school satchels in a rainbow of shades ($295). 168 Duane St between Greenwich and Hudson Sts (212-941-1199)