Weddings, showers, graduations, and birthdays make summer a prime time for gift-giving. When our REALTORS® want something special for friends, family, or themselves, they turn to these wonderful artisan shops around Nassau County homes for sale and Suffolk County homes for sale.

• Stony Brook Village Center - 111 Main St., Stony Brook, NY 11790
  With a mix of contemporary boutiques and a historic setting, Stony Brook Village Center blends Long Island's past and present. Visit Madison's Niche for an eclectic assortment of home decor, clothing, and gift items, or shop Cottontails Children's Shop to find clothing, accessories, and toys for newborns to toddlers. When it's time for a break, relax at Robinson's Tea Room or Schnitzels Gastropub. Visit the website for hours and don't miss visiting these Stony Brook homes for sale after you shop.
  
  
• Artisan House - 80 Main St., Northport, NY 11768
  Shopping at Artisan House lives up to the promise of their name. For half a century, this delightful boutique has been offering a great selection of locally-made gifts and home decor items near Northport homes for sale. Channel your own inner artist at the shop's Charm Bar, where customers can design and create their own personalized bracelets, necklaces, keychains, and other jewelry. Hours are 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday.
  
  
• Wit & Whim - 187 Park Ave., Huntington, NY 11743
  Wit & Whim, located in a charming carriage house right down the street from Huntington homes for sale, has carved out a niche as a community hub for crafts. In addition to carrying a wide selection of items from local artisans, the shop holds markets, craft parties, and other entertaining events. Wit & Whim is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  
  
• Little Shop 'round the Corner - 7 Hillside Ave., Manhasset, NY 11030
  Little Shop 'round the Corner sounds like something out of a movie, and it's just as cozy as you would expect. This boutique, filled with unique, one-of-a-kind artisan items, is frequently cited as one of the top gift shops near Manhasset homes for sale. Hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. every day but Sunday.
  
  
• Jeannine's Gifts - 6 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre, NY 11570
  Is someone near and dear expecting a new addition to their family? Get the little one off to a stylish start with a surprise from Jeannine's Gifts, only minutes from Rockville Centre homes for sale. The namesake owner, a grade-school teacher by trade, started with a women's clothing store. Ultimately, Jeannine found the shop's sweet spot specializing in baby gifts. Add an individual touch by having your gift personalized. Jeannine's Gifts is also home to the Giving Glass, a business founded by her sons that supports worthy causes through sales of customized wine glasses sporting a charity-inspired design. Hours are 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday.
  
  
• The French Workshop - 191 7th St., Garden City, NY 11530
  Designer baked goods are a unique art form. The French Workshop, down the street from Garden City homes for sale, is an artisan bakery patterned after classic Parisian boulangeries. Watch the talented pastry chefs at work creating pies, tarts, macarons, and specialty items such as profiteroles and Fruits of the Forest. The French Workshop is open 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday.

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