On Tuesday night, my daughter and I walked from 3rd Street to Union Street to check out the shops. There was a lot to see and all the store owners were really friendly. Especially after I told them I was doing an on-line gift guide.

Many pointed out what they consider their best gifts. The woman at Scaredy Cat showed me her stock of re-issued Golden books which, she said, evoked a kind of sense memory in her because she read them as a child.

Judi at Bob and Judi’s Coolectibles told me that the Mah Jong menorahs she sells are made by an 80-year old man who lives in Kensington. "He gets the tiles in Florida and makes them up here," she said. "He’s been bringing those to us for years."

At 3R Living, the shop girl was more than happy to show me all kinds of cool things in the shop including the oriental rug patterned plastic floor mats in various sizes that may just be my gift to myself.

One of the owners of Eidolan suggested the hand knit neck warmers that come in lovely colors. She also showed me "a new groovy micro fiber" used in some of the Arianne camisoles, pajamas and nightgowns they sell there.

The owner of  Nancy Nancy says that he is now carrying more political stuff. "Check out our  anti-Bush section and our religious (we call it our sacrilegious) section over there." He apologized for how much stuff was in the store. "But we’re stocking up for Christmas. We have to." he said.

Fifth Avenue Union to Carroll Streets.

Something Else: Wonder Woman hoodie ($55.00), "Kiss me I’m 1/2 Ubekistani" t-shirt, Adidas scarves.

Bob & Judi’s Coolectibles: handmade in Brooklyn Mah Jong tile menorahs, vintage Brooklyn news photos ($10.00), tiny Betty Boo tea set, vintage plastic charm braclets ($10.00). pool balls ($5.00), vintage 1940’s Santa wrapping paper ($3.00 per sheet)

Goldy and Mac: Leopard print rubber boots ($92.00), black velvet and fur ear muffs ($32.00)

Beacon’s CLoset: Neckerchiefs ($6.00), polka dot shoelaces($2.50), Chinese notebooks ($4.50), Clown and owl nesting dolls ($12.50), plastic rose rings ($6.00), crochet earrings ($10.00)

Fifth Avenue President  to Garfield Streets.

Matter: The Design Encyclopedia from MOMA, pixel blocks building system, old fashioned phone receiver that attaches to a cell phone ($70.00)

Scaredy Cat: Reissued Golden Books: "Doctor Dan and the Bandaids," and "The Monster at the End of this Book Starring Lovable Furry Old Grover," Devil Girl Hot Kisses Hot Cinamon Candy in a tin designed by R. Crumb, "Smart Women Never Miss" fly swatter, Barbie Hanukkah gelt. Dim Sum and Sushi Flashcards.

Diana Kane: PF Flyers leather sneakers high top and low ($65 – $80)

Eidolan: Soft hand knit neck warmer ($25.00), Arianne camisoles and night gown and pajamas made of an unbelievably soft micro fiber ($48.00).

Nancy Nancy: Great Revolutionaries finger puppets, tins of Placebo Mint 2 Cure All, "Who’d of thought you’d turn out to be the gay one in the family" spiral notebooks.

Hers and Mine: Chinese red laquered magnifying glass ($26.00)

Fifth Avenue Garfield to 1st Streets.

Kimera: Black wool cardigan with wool collar ($110.00)

3R Living:Sweep Dreams child-size broom, Meyer’s Clean Day cleaning products, Meyer’s Clean Day dog shampoo, boat wood frams and trays, newspaper vases, paint your own ornamnent, necklaces and jewelry made out of wooden rulers.

Lucia: Handknit indoor/outdoor slippers with rubber soles ($32.00), sequined clutch bags ($32.00), slouchy sock boots ($68.00).

La Rosa Dance Supply: Rainbow toe socks ($3.50)

Fifth Avenue 1st to Second Streets

Jonanath Blum: Wonderful paintings of dogs, bridges, dancing Jews and others by Fifth Avenue’s hometown artist.

Fifth Avenue Second to Third Streets

Zelda Victoria: To come.

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