Don?t be discouraged by the ceramic rooster and the ?I [Heart] NYC? mugs?there are treasures to be found at Pearl River Mart, a Soho variety store with tons of Asian wares. On the first floor, past a small, unimpressive selection of clothing, there are shelves packed with beautiful ceramic bowls painted with cranes, dragonflies, and intricate floral patterns; sushi sets complete with chopsticks and sauce dishes; and colorful cast-iron tea kettles?all ranging in price from about $12 to $60. If you?re looking for a more unique gift, you?ll find decorative wood birdcages for sale in the back, starting at $20, and a few silk dragonfly kites for around $15. On the lower level of the store, past the indoor waterfall and the requisite Jackie Chan tapestries, there are plenty of practical items made whimsical?for example, a $4.50 pig-shaped hand-charged flashlight (no batteries needed), perhaps the ideal birthday present for your uncle with the basement packed full of emergency supplies in case of a blackout, tornado, or Armageddon. For the aunt who regularly misplaces her eyeglasses, get an ?EyeBod,? a little man-shaped eyeglasses stand. For your roommate whose incredible baking skills make up for her Mario L?pez posters in the living room, a ladybug kitchen timer ($7.95). With so many cheap and fun household goods for sale?from kitchen knives to beaded curtains and gongs?you?ll probably end up leaving with at least one gift for yourself.