Where to Find the Best Holiday Gifts Made in New York

Live in New York State? Or perhaps you used to? It’s easier than ever to give a holiday gift made by New York State artisans using local resources who are our neighbors. The New York Makers Marketplace and holiday pop-up store at Columbus Circle are where to find the best luxury holiday and Christmas artisan gifts made in New York State this year.

give a Christmas or holiday gift hand-crafted by New York artisans this year

Former First Lady of New York State, superstar and our dear friend Silda Wall Spitzer is the founder of New York Makers Marketplace and Magazine. The organization celebrates and showcases the wide variety of products made in New York State.

We asked Silda and her team to curate a list of perfect holiday gifts made in New York State to share with our Dandelion Chandelier community. If you’re looking for artisanal luxury from local makers this holiday season, dear reader, look no further.

New this year, if you’re in Manhattan you can experience (and taste-test!) many of the wares on offer on the organization’s website in person. What could be better than trying them for yourself?

Visit the New York Makers’ Holiday Pop-Up in the cool Turnstyle Underground Market in Columbus Circle to shop the outstanding and eclectic seasonal collection of New York State-made gifts in person. 

We stopped by on a cold brisk moonlit night earlier this week and it was serious holiday fun.

Where to Find the Best Holiday Gifts Made in New York

Here are some of the many made-in-New-York items that would make for perfect holiday gifts this year.

1. The Classic Herkimer Diamond Necklace

The Classic Herkimer Diamond Necklace made by Joan Hornig exclusively for New York Makers is the perfect gift that keeps on giving. Dressed up or down, this charmer adds just the right amount of sparkle, featuring seven of the same gemstone worn by the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle to the royal wedding of Princess Eugenie.

For each piece purchased, the maker donates 100% of her profits to the purchaser’s charity of choice. Not only will your loved one feel good from wearing this elegant necklace. They will also feel good knowing this purchase will benefit a great charity. $75.

2. Slim Wrap Leather Wallet

This stunning Slim Wrap Leather Wallet would be a wonderful gift for the person on the go with a busy complicated life. There are two card slots at the front, and a bill compartment at the back to keep everything organized. It comes in four colors: raw natural, cognac, chestnut, and black. $70.

3. Handblown Whiskey Glass

Step up your at-home bar game with some sophisticated glassware and drink your favorite whiskey from a smooth, richly colored Lady Fingers Handblown Whiskey Glass.  Available in amber and smokey grey, 6 oz. glass. $44.55 each.

4. Handwoven Necktie

Looking for a distinguished gift for someone who likes to look top-notch at all times? These Handwoven Neckties are woven on vintage looms in Saratoga Springs by Frittelli & Lockwood. An heirloom-quality accessory that comes in four different styles. $90 each.

5. NYC Camp Flag

Proud to be from or live in New York City — perhaps you just all-out love it? Show your pride with this Camp Flag crafted out of rich felting fabric.

The NYC Camp Flag boldly boasts a sign of peace, a perfect message for the holiday season and for the whole year. $50.

6. Gourmet Salt Sampler

Gourmet salt is a great gift for a chef or someone who aspires to be. This Gourmet Salt Sampler set by Syracuse Salt Co. comes with 3 gourmet salt varieties. 

There are two different sets from which to choose this holiday. Sampler ‘A’ includes Merlot Sea Salt, Salt City Flake Salt, and Roasted Garlic Sea Salt. Sampler ‘B’ includes Sriracha Sea Salt, Smoked Sea Salt, and Rosemary Sea Salt. $24.

7. Large Walnut Cutting Board

Not only is this cutting board made in the Adirondacks, it is made of the Adirondacks! These elegant, clean-lined Walnut Cutting Boards are made from locally-sourced and -milled Adirondack walnut. Use for both cutting and serving. Monogram also available. Starting at $52.19.

8. Chocolate Honey Truffles

The perfect host or hostess gift, this box of truffles is made for gifting. These handcrafted Chocolate Honey Truffles are made with bittersweet chocolate and infused with Catskill Provisions’ Dark Fall Honey. $12/ 4-piece box + $25/ 9-piece box.

9. Variety Box of Toffee

Have a friend, coworker, or loved one with a sweet tooth? The Variety Box of Toffee by Biggie’s Crack Toffee is so delicious, it would be a total hit as a present this year.

We must warn you though: you may want to purchase a box for yourself, too. Because it’s going to be really hard to convince them to share it. $30.

10. Handprinted Apron and Matching Tea Towel

For the cook or baker in your life, this Apron and Matching Tea Towel with a cool retro vibe is a natural. Designed and hand-printed by artist Erin Hall, based on original drawings and using eco-friendly, water-based inks. They come in green, blue, and red. $46.

11. Fraser Fir Candle

The Fraser Fir candle by Trim Candles, with its delicate evergreen scent accented by soft notes of citrus, vanilla, and balsam fir, is a holiday favorite. Made in small batches using 100% Amercian grown soy wax, each candle is hand poured into re-purposed, hand-cut wine bottles. $25.

12. Spa Collection Gift Set

For your loved one who deserves some pampering, the Spa Collection Gift Set from Willow & Birch creates a relaxing spa experience in your own home. The set includes a richly scented candle, aromatic bath salts, and all natural soap. Choose from four scents: English Fog, Lavender Breeze, Lemon Zen, and Orange Spice. $47.50.

Columbus Circle Underground Marketplace Pop-Up Exclusives

There are several wonderful options that are exclusive to the New York Makers’ Holiday Pop-Up at the Turnstyle Marketplace underground at Columbus Circle. If you make the pilgrimage (and it’s so close to the new Nordstrom’s women’s store that you should hit this neighborhood before the holidays, anyway, for all kinds of reasons), you’ll find some these favorites:

Silda’s Jam.

Silda Wall Spitzer, founder of New York Makers’ Marketplace and Magazine, is a woman of many talents. Including being able to make truly delicious jams in inventive flavor combinations.

If you stop by the New York Makers Holiday Pop-up this month, you’ll find four flavors of Silda’s Jam (if they haven’t already sold out!): Strawberry, Gingerbread Peach (our personal favorite), Blueberry Elderflower and Blackberry Lemon Lavender.

Cocktail Bitters and Shrubs.

Invent your own New York cocktail with the help of these bitters and vinegars from the Hudson Valley. The Hudson Standard products come with a recipe guide to spark your imagination.

Maple Syrup.

This maple syrup sampler ($40.95) features eight unusual artisanal flavors of varying intensity that you won’t find anywhere else. These make perfect toppers for pancakes, waffles, ice cream, granola and more.

They’re handsomely packaged in a gift box, and each flavor is labeled with a description of what’s inside. You might be tempted to just drink these like shots. You should resist that temptation. 

Dog Treats! 

Beloved pets can get in on the New York State spirit, too. These Little L’s artisan dog treats are the perfect gift for a pet parent – or for your dog – this Christmas holiday.

Gift Boxes.

If you stop by the pop-up, you can also create your own New York Makers’ gift box with two or more of these special items. A New York State of Mind holiday, indeed.

Where to Find the Best Holiday Gifts Made in New York

There you have it. A sweet set of luxury holiday gifts made in New York. Have fun shopping. And you’ve been warned, dear reader: if you’re not careful, you’ll end up eating Silda’s Jam straight out of the jar, in what might be considered an undignified manner. ‘Cause who wants to wait for the toaster? And that toffee is seriously addictive! Enjoy.

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