Michele Varian

Though it's technically in busy Soho, the slip of Crosby Street where Michele Varian's eight-year-old store lives is always calm and quiet. Beyond her own range of handworked throw pillows, she stocks an exquisite universe of meticulously chosen home accessories and jewelry. Ornate gold champagne flutes rest alongside jasmine-blossom-adorned rings and elaborately etched glass tumblers, making this one of the best gift resources in the city. 35 Crosby St. SOHO 212-226-1076, michelevarian.com