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Gift Woes? Fête-ish Is the Gifting Doctor

When faced with the challenge of buying a gift for the person who has Picture 15everything, there is one shop that has become the go-to for exactly this type of crisis.  Fête-ish features unique and anything-but-typical merchandise that will guarantee a successful find.  Decorative accessories, furniture, art and handmade works from local artisans gives you an array of choices at every price point.

Since everyone loves a pleasant smelling abode, check out the home fragrances like Trapp Private Gardens, Tyler, Voluspa and La-Tee-Da. If you’re searching for uncommon wedding gifts and trinkets, don’t worry- Fête-ish carries products from celebrity wedding planner Mindy Weiss’s wedding collection.

And holidays? You won’t want to miss the vast collection of Christmas trees, fabulous ornaments, and creative gift ideas that will light up even the most sour Scrooge.  So, when struggling to find that perfect gift, take the short drive to Fête-ish and pick up something fresh, fun and festive that will cure what ails you.

Bryant Park Has the Best of Both Worlds

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Picture 6Watch out, Central Park. Sure, Bryant Park might not be New York’s most famous park, but definitely puts up some good competition. Here, it’s the best of both worlds: tall Manhattan skyscrapers surrounding a green lawn that features some of the most iconic New York events, like Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and the HBO Summer Movie Screenings.

Just one block from Times Square, the park is a popular lunch break getaway for the suits and ties, eating at Top Chef’s Tom Colicchio’s casual ‘wichcraft or at the Bryant Park Grill’s enviable patio space. For those looking to relax and soak up the few rays of Manhattan sunshine, there’s free Wi-Fi access as well as intermittent racks of books (Bryant Park is directly behind the New York Library). For those with children, the custom-built carousel is a must.

Bryant Park is always alive; every season comes a new batch of highly anticipated and high quality events. In the summer, the HBO Summer Film Festival screens free films for those on the lawn, and various concerts, including the GMA Summer Series and Broadway in Bryant Park. If you come in the winter, there are the independent merchants at the Holiday Shops as well as The Pond, a free-admission ice-skating rink that has been touted as NYC’s best.