Boutiques on Brooklyn's Smith Street
Beyond the dazzling scenes of Fifth Avenue, there are more sites and shops to see further down the subway line. Take the F train from Rockefeller Center to Bergen Street in Brooklyn, and browse the Smith Street boutiques for gifts this holiday season. The blocks from Bergen to Carroll Streets are filled with shops featuring beautiful men's and women's clothing, shoes, home accents, kids/baby items, wine and unique finds (e.g., comic books, tiki lamps). Plus, grab a bite to eat at the many restaurants and cafes that the area offers.

The photographs to the left are of Lucia, Dear Fieldbinder, Bird and Ohio Knitting Mills - only a few of the varied boutiques in this Brooklyn neighborhood.

Online Gifts and Charitable Giving
Once you tire of braving the cold weather, why not stay inside and shop as well as make a charitable donation online? From people to places to music to film, Art.com has over 300,000 fine art prints and posters that can be framed (we bought a vintage print of La Boheme). Perfume Worldwide, which offers Free UPS Ground Shipping on Any Order $59 and Over, is perfect for buying the scent you know that special someone will enjoy (we recommend Bulgari Aqua for Men and Sheer Veil by Vera Wang). Looking for gourmet foods? A cornucopia of cheeses, chocolates, specialty meats and more is available from igourmet.com or Stonewall Kitchen. And, you are sure to find a book, CD, home furnishing or gift certificate at the all-encompassing Amazon.com. Also, don't forget to support a philanthropic cause this season. From health-related and environmental causes, to providing scholarships and housing to the less fortunate, find information on thousands of charities at Charity Navigator.

Enjoy all of the sights, sounds, tastes and love that this season brings. Happy holidays from Prime Viste!