Winter on Bedford

As the festive season unfolds rapidly and the twinkling lights adorn every corner, there's a familiar anxiety that arrives with the realization that your holiday shopping list remains unchecked. With the added desire to be unique, creative, and thoughtful with your gifts, holiday shopping, and gift-giving can feel like an impossible task. 

I am one who feels this rollercoaster of emotions every year, but as the time to find the best gift quickly shrinks, there is always one store I always turn to. In the heart of Williamsburg lies a unique gift shop, Red Pearl (202 Bedford Ave). Located down the street from the L Train Bedford stop is the small shop filled with an exuberant amount of unique and hilarious gifts for anyone above the age of 13. Some notable items displayed include their variety of grocery flower pots and other pieces of aesthetic home decor, their unique cookbooks, their hilarious adult gag gifts and games, and even their playful and original cards for every occasion, including the holidays. If you're shopping for your best friend who enjoys tarot and fun party games, or your partner who is looking for some original clothing items, or even your dog who needs some new toys to sink their teeth into that resemble your own favorite foods, look no further. There is a gift for everyone at Red Pearl, and it will certainly be wrapped up at the counter with the utmost care from the shop owner. 

I would recommend checking out Red Pearl on a Saturday, because if you still feel like you haven’t found the perfect gift, the streets of Bedford will still be filled with an exuberant amount of unique vendors. The Mini Mall, Artist and Fleas, and Bedford Vintage are located down the street from Red Pearl. No matter who you are shopping for this holiday, Bedford Ave will have a gift for you.