Brooklyn ARTery is an innovative creative place for the Ditmas Park community. The ARTery is a combination shop, art studio and community gathering place. As a shop, it sells a variety of unique and artistic handmade merchandise, including jewelry, home decor, crafts, clothing, gifts and works of art produced by local artists. The ARTery also hosts events and activities for the public all the time. It regularly hosts classes, workshops, movies and more for children and adults. An up-to-date schedule of events can be found on its website.
Pizzazzz Toys carries a wide selection of games, puzzles, dolls and action figures. Its companion shop Pizzazzz kids is located up the street and sells children's clothing and baby supplies.
Just steps from Fort Greene Park on Dekalb Avenue, this cheerful, cozy boutique sells well-crafted sundries from around the world. Here you'll find handmade stuffed animals, children's clothes, teas and jewelry, all organized nicely in handmade shelves and display cases. Its inventory rotates seasonally, so visit Feliz's blog to stay up-to-date.