Give us some of that yum, yum chocolate chip honey dip.
DROOL
Food Lust: Shock Candy
What: Where Am I gallery’s debut exhibition transforms six Brooklyn storefronts into a contemporary candy land with help from curator Naomi Huth and several sweets-minded artists.
Why: Purchase Jell-O grid sculptures (pictured), acrylic cakes, scandalous gumball Polaroids, vintage recipe book paintings, and more look-but-don’t-eat desserts.
When: Thru Jan. 3, 2012.
Where: Where Am I gallery pop-up windows, 835 Classon Ave., at Lincoln Pl., Prospect Heights.
ROAM
Deck the Halls Pop-Up Market
What: Fledgling businesses and young designers play show-and-tell in a fifteen-classroom takeover.
Why: Baggu totes, Morris Kitchen ginger syrup, Alyson Fox latex-dipped necklaces, AANDD luggage, Andy Lifschutz gems, plus cookies and spiked cider from Sarah Simmons.
When: Thru Dec. 22. Daily, noon-8 p.m.
Where: The Old School, 32 Prince St., at Mott St.
STUFF
Anything but Stockings
What: Skip the sock and fill something they’ll actually use, like a handsome tool bag for your dandy handyman or a modular planter for your green-thumbing mom.
Why: Five presents hidden inside another earn you the No. 1 gift-giving spot.
When: Before Christmas Eve (quickly) rolls around.
Where: Online at dailycandy.com.
SCORE
Rachel Comey Sample Sale
What: Up to 60 percent off women’s and men’s clothing, plus shoes and accessories.
Why: Magpie laced clogs ($426, now $213), slouchy sweater dresses ($437, now $219), and double-bow blouses ($357, now $178).
When: Today, 5-9 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Youth Center Gymnasium, 268 Mulberry St., b/t Houston & Prince Sts.
PREP
Fine and Dandy at the Jingle Market
What: The dapperest of gents pops up with men’s accessories plucked from a 1920s Ivy League dorm room.
Why: Other merry-making vendors include Fine & Raw Chocolate, Beehive Kitchenware, Fred Flare, and Yee-Haw Industries.
When: Thru Dec. 23. Mon.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Chelsea Market, 75 Ninth Ave., b/t 15th & 16th Sts.
SHOP
Tucker by Gaby Basora Fall Sample Sale
What: Blouses, dresses, and other current collection pieces $50-$250.
Why: Gift yourself something naughty (sheer black lace top) and nice (side ruffle dress, ruched turtleneck).
When: Fri., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 355 W. Broadway, b/t Broome & Grand Sts.
SEARCH
Jet Set Pop-Up
What: Up to 40 percent off exotic wares from around the globe.
Why: Balinese-print sarongs from L-atitude, striped boatneck shirts and cashmere travel wraps by Chance, Mr & Mrs Smith coffee-table travel guidebooks, as well as Antony Todd Turkish ikat pillows and furniture.
When: Sat., noon-7 p.m.
Where: Antony Todd, 44 E. 11th St., at University Pl. (212-529-3252). R.S.V.P. to rsvp@l-atitude.com.
Photo: Courtesy of Where Am I








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