December 7, 2006
 
 
Shopping the Holiday Fairs in NYC from your computer; Saving Lord and Taylor; there’s more than one tree; and don’t forget the martinis
 
The Three Tomatoes love New York City during the holidays.  As the song says “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”. But the best description of New York City during the holidays would be a little more Charles Dickens,  "it’s the best of times and the worst of times.”  The worst:  You can’t get a cab and even if you do, you’ll be sitting in grid lock traffic with that little fare meter going ka-ching, ka-ching; restaurants have been booked for  months; stores are mobbed; and tourists are everywhere.  The Best:  Tourists are everywhere, the windows are magical, the tree at Rockefeller Plaza is spectacular, Fifth Avenue and Park Avenue are glorious, and no matter how humbug you’re feeling, eventually the “spirit” of it all does do its magic.  So we thought we’d share a bit of the holidays in New York with some of our favorite things, starting with some great items we’ve found at the Holiday Fairs that are in full swing all around the City.
 
You can shop the holiday Fairs from your computer
 
Last month we did a round up on the holiday fairs and markets that open up all around the city this time of the year, from Union Square to Columbus Circle.  Well last week, The Three Tomatoestook advantage of the spring like weather we were having and did a whirlwind of several of the fairs.  We found some terrific items all from New York based designers and manufacturers.   And here’s the best part.   The ones we’re sharing with you all have e-commerce web sites so you can let your mouse do the walking.
 
At the Bryant Park Holiday Fair, we were enticed by the incredible scents from The Long Island Candle Factory.   These candles are hand poured and soot free.   And you’ll love the fun names like Montauk Mist, Oyster Bay, Fire Island, Hampton Beach, and Long Beach.  With these scents you’ll think it's summer on Long Island all year long.