{"id":988,"date":"2012-11-27T09:00:18","date_gmt":"2012-11-27T17:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kqed.org\/guides\/?p=988"},"modified":"2012-11-27T09:00:18","modified_gmt":"2012-11-27T17:00:18","slug":"holiday-shopping-indie-style-a-curated-list-from-the-bays-local-shops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ww2.kqed.org\/guides\/2012\/11\/27\/holiday-shopping-indie-style-a-curated-list-from-the-bays-local-shops\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Shopping, Indie Style: A Curated List from the Bay’s Local Shops"},"content":{"rendered":"

The holidays are the perfect time to merrily combine two of your favorite things: art and shopping. We know you love supporting artists and independent retailers, so we contacted local shop curators for creative holiday gift ideas: one from their own establishment and one from another neighborhood shop. Here are their picks.<\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0\u00a0 THE CURIOSITY SHOPPE<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"<\/a>SF Zipper Pouch<\/strong><\/a>, $16<\/p>\n

Lauren Smith and Derek Fagerstrom from the Curiosity Shoppe<\/a> made selections for the holiday traveler who needs a little reminder of home. Their SF Zipper pouches are \u201cperfect for all the little things in your life\u2014great for pocket electronics, art supplies, toiletries, etc.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Shifter Pack<\/a>, <\/strong>$129<\/p>\n

From SF-based outdoor company Alite<\/a>, they suggest the Shifter Pack, which is \u201cequally at home on your commute to work, or your trek up the Sierras.\u201d<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0\u00a0 PARK LIFE<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"<\/a>Wooden Flashlight<\/a><\/strong>, $85<\/p>\n

Jamie Alexander from Park Life<\/a> has another idea for outdoorsy types, a handmade wooden flashlight by Gad Scot Tal that was created to benefit the Headlands Center for the Arts. It\u2019s charming and \u201cbuilt of reclaimed wood from local dismantled dwellings.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Farm Tactics Tote Bag<\/a>, $88
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From his own shop, Jamie suggests a canvas tote by Farm Tactics, which is made from recycled climbing nylon and is available in several colorways. For your fashion-conscious (or hoarding) friends, a bag is always the right answer when it comes to gift giving.<\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0\u00a0 THE THING QUARTERLY<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"<\/a>The Thing Quarterly Subscription<\/a>, $220<\/p>\n

We contacted the good folks at The Thing Quarterly<\/a> because a subscription to the \u201cobject-based publication\u201d is high on our list for art lovers. Four unique art editions created by blue chip artists are delivered throughout the year, and nothing sounds more delightful than free, surprise art. The Thing\u2019s Holiday Special subscription includes a bonus: their best selling edition, a Dave Eggers shower curtain, \u201cor any amazing back issue of your choice.\u201d It will arrive at your art lover\u2019s door in time for the holidays, dressed up in Macfadden & Thorpe-designed wrapping paper.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Stoneware Mugs from Gravel and Gold<\/a>, $24<\/p>\n

Jonn Herschend and Sarah Simon from The Thing also recommend stoneware mugs by Albion, Calif. artist Cliff Glover, available at Gravel & Gold,<\/a> which sounds like a good gift for your boss. It will hold her coffee each morning, reminding her to give you a raise next year.<\/p>\n

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4. \u00a0 NEEDLES AND PENS<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"<\/a>PUBLIC NOTICE zine<\/a>, $8<\/p>\n

Andrew Martin Scott, proprietor of local zine shop, Needles & Pens<\/a>, recommends a recent publication called PUBLIC NOTICE by Nathaniel Russell. He says, \u201cIt\u2019s hilarious, and everyone who picks it up laughs out loud.\u201d It\u2019s filled with fictional flyers that \u201crun the gamut from Found Dog and Idea Party…all the way to an ad for Grampa\u2019s Waterfall Skate Jam.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>2013 Songwriter Calendar from Curator<\/a>, $30<\/p>\n

He also recommends Curator<\/a>\u2019s 2013 songwriter calendar \u201cbecause everyone loves Stevie Nicks, right?\u201d You’ll also find portraits of Nina Simone, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, and Johnnie Cash.<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0 GENERAL STORE<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"<\/a>Wood Cutting Boards<\/a>, $90-$160<\/p>\n

Julie Cloutier from General Store<\/a> has ideas for the chef and the jewelry junky in your life. For the kitchen, Luke Bartels\u2019 handcrafted, \u201celegantly shaped wood cutting boards,\u201d would make a gorgeous addition to any countertop. Plus, double as a classy surface on which to serve cheese, or perhaps some bootleg foie gras.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Pt. Reyes Hoop Earrings<\/a>, $75-$85<\/p>\n

Available in different sizes in silver or gold, Julie also suggests the Pt. Reyes Hoops from Gravel & Gold<\/a>, because everyone knows that the fastest way to a woman\u2019s heart is through her pierced earlobes.<\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0\u00a0 ATOMIC GARDEN<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"<\/a>Katz and Company\u2019s Organic Artisan Olive Oil<\/a>, $25<\/p>\n

Jamie Kidson and Adrienne Armstrong of Oakland\u2019s Atomic Garden <\/a>have chef suggestions that pair nicely with The General Store\u2019s cutting boards\u2014a nice bottle of Katz and Company\u2019s Organic Artisan Olive Oil from Market Hall<\/a> in Rockridge.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Teak Pie Server<\/a>, $38<\/p>\n

Atomic Garden’s Teak Pie Server comes sweetly wrapped with a 100% linen dish cloth and is one of many lovely kitchen and home items available at this Rockridge shop.<\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0 RARE DEVICE<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"<\/a>San Francisco Map<\/a>, $50<\/p>\n

For the San Francisco expat (who mostly likely moved to New York or LA), Giselle Gyalzen of Rare Device<\/a> suggests a print of Jennifer Maravillas\u2019 San Francisco Map, a colorful addition to any ex-local\u2019s (or local\u2019s) art collection.<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Anchor Denim Duffle Bag<\/a>, $40<\/p>\n

Giselle also suggests the Anchor Denim Duffle Bag from San Franpsycho<\/a>, a shop that showcases local artists’ work through hand-screened items from clothes to dog wear. The cool anchor makes this bag perfect for hard-to-please teenagers.<\/p>\n

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Now that you\u2019ve checked the chefs, bosses, nature and art lovers, travelers, jewelry junkies, expats, and moody teenagers off your list, it\u2019s time to treat yourself. You need a new bag to cart around all those gifts, don\u2019t you? Happy holiday shopping to all, and to all a good bag.<\/p>\n

For more ideas on where to shop, check out KQED’s extensive list of local venues<\/a>.<\/p>\n

– By Kristin Farr<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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