Save money while saving the world: CRIA’s sale of original artwork, a catalogue to benefit medical relief, and even a service to protect your pooch.

Relax -- but not too much: Get mellow in the back garden of Antonio Prieto's salon, and then perk right back up with D'Amico's first-rate coffee.

Another in our series of highly personal, brazenly arbitrary neighborhood tours.

Go organic with a delivery from My Brother's Farm; take in Miss Babs at Broadway Panhandler’s SoHoedown; and keep yourself grounded at Om.

It’s cold out there: Pratesi’s peerless linens to keep you in bed, and Papivore/Marie-Papier’s stationery to keep you in touch with the outside.

It’s azure thing: Ad Hoc’s platters, Donna Karan’s annual extravaganza of sample suits, and Margo Manhattan’s topaz for your fingers.

Shopping finds, whatever your speed: Comfy seating at Montis and a fee-free workout at Revolution Studio.

Child portrait photography that's miles from Sears; pinafores and short pants (new and outgrown) -- and Pumpkin's maternitywear, in case one's on the way.

Sparkle plenty: Tableware at Tuscan Square, Andrea Renee's delicate crystal flower rings, and artisans' bowls you wouldn't dare fill with cereal.

A lecture series on bringing up baby for new parents and moms-to-be, and eye-opening prices on Luceplan's Italian illumination.