i picked up a couple of mugs last time i was there which i love and now i’m eyeing their beautiful home goods like these candlesticks.įOOD DRINK: 1/ mike’s hot honey– my brother brought one of these home for christmas several years ago and i loved it. 6/ farmhouse pottery– this is a shop that’s near where my sister lives in woodstock vermont. she has an amazing selection and excellent reviews.
5/ maro carpets– i stumbled on this etsy rug shop and found so many gems. this blue vase is a beautiful investment piece. i don’ town anything of hers (yet) but i love her work. 4/ victoria morris – a local LA artist that i’ve admired for awhile. i have a vase and tumblers (which are great for coffee + wine) from her. 3/ helen levi– helen is a new york based ceramic artists that i’ve loved for years. she has tons of great patterns and you can machine wash and dry them which is very important for a throw blanket that gets a lot of us. 2/ happy habitat – i love her blankets, especially this one. STAY HOME: 1/ le feu de l’eau – they make really beautiful candles in the prettiest colors, they make a great gift. this mule with the deep green and the wood heel is very cool. 8/ intentionally blank – they are los angeles based and i have several pairs of their shoes that i love. they have an amazing storefront but also a great online selection and they can use your support.
7/ individual medley– this is a local store that’s really close to my house. their bottles are small which makes them great to throw in your bag and they last forever, i’ve had mine for over a year and still lots left. it’s called lightning paw and it’s beautiful. perfect for a post-covid party! 6/ Olo – my sister is the first person to introduce me to this Oregon based company and last year i bought my first scent from there. i’ve had by eye on this silver sequin dress since last year and i still love it. 5/ emerson fry – we’ve mentioned our love for emerson fry many times on the blog. 4/ hannah Keefe – i met Hannah at a craft fair a few years ago and fell in love with her beautiful handmade earrings. their shoes are beautiful and i’m obsessed with these chic rain resistant boots. 3/ freda salvador – i’ve followed this female founded brand for years. i saw this leopard trench on their IG and loved it. she has her own line and also has a great curated selection of other independent designers. 2/ Ali Golden– oakland based, she used to have a shop in LA. i love their sweaters and this beanie would make a perfect gift for someone. TO WEAR (section above): 1/ James Street Co – wife and husband owned company, they create beautiful knits. sometimes in the age of the internet it’s hard to know what’s a general recommendation and what has been owned, used and personally tested which for me, makes a difference. there are so many amazing artists and companies creating beautiful products to love and cherish for years, these are some of my favorites! as a note, with the exception of one or two, these are all personal recommendations of companies and items that i have bought, loved and stand by. Bri made the most incredible gift guide yesterday of 52 places to shop and support over the holiday season and i wanted in on the action! now more than ever, where we spend our dollars matters.