Go To Peoria

Peoria Emporium in The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park is where you can find exactly what you need for those in your life that are impossible to shop for. You know, the ones who have it all. Well, Peoria Emporium has a cornucopia of gift options for those who have it all. And they'll be thrilled with any of these unusual, striking gifts:

Handmade bags imported from South Africa. Peoria Emporium exclusively imports some of these South African goods, left to right: $145, made from recycled plastic bags, these are even more cute in person; handwoven bag, $300, and the clutch, $89.
















These jackets, made by Mambo Jambo, hand-embellished, $995. These are quite spectacular in person:











This is what I call a major piece, wow ($189). Perfect for holiday parties.














An incredible necklace I'm pretty sure your loved one doesn't already own ($3,800).

















Fun and fabulous masks.









And now, for the irresistibles made by the Peorians themselves:

Neck warmers, $26 each. And the world's most irreverent, amusing necklace.















Yes, that lamp is made from rubber gloves. And that wreath is made from caution tape.
















The women behind Peoria Emporium, Patrica Stevens (the retailer) and Elena Agostinis Patterson (the artist) teamed up to create this amazing store. Ms. Patterson's artistic philosophy is to make extraordinary things out of the ordinary, thus providing all of us with functional works of modern art. They call themselves "the conversionistas," a perfect title for two women who can seemingly recycle everything and convert unwanted materials into coveted gifts. Visit Peoria Emporium, a can't miss kiosk and a true bounty of wonderful, original gift options.

Peoria Emporium, B06 on the venue guide (the fountain terrace of Bryant Park at 41st & 6th Avenue)