In these turbulent times when it’s easy to feel that so many things are out of our control, one thing we can take charge of is how we shop this Holiday Season. Fortunately, we have a bounty of local makers that create high-quality, beautifully designed, and sustainable products. You can feel good knowing that supporting our Bay Area Made companies will not only thrill your gift recipient but be better for the community and the planet. Make your dollars count this Holiday Season.
Left: The Stack Wide Table Lamp in Oat and Penny Green from Heath Ceramics. “The design of the Stack Table Lamp is inspired by moments from my childhood—catching fireflies and holding them in my hands, then opening my fingers just enough to let their light shine through. This contrast between the solidity of my hands and the permeability of my fingers is the same contrast at play in the lamp. The opacity and solidity of the clay is punctuated by small holes on the underside of the shade creating unexpected ways for the light to escape. The interaction of the cast shadows on the simple lines of the form, as well as the surface the lamp rests on, is where this design sparkles. Additionally, a glaze gradient is applied to the base of the lamp, to create the illusion that the light is on, even when it is not.” —Tung Chiang, Heath Ceramics Clay Studio Director.
Right: The Color Block Adjustable Apron from Kaoru Sanchez San Francisco is printed on 100% cotton and linen featuring their Color Block design. It’s fully adjustable by pulling the straps and it can be worn as a bistro apron. Beautifully crafted, styled with a Japanese worker vibe.
Left: The Herbes de Provence Erode Soap Set from UMÉ Studio is their annual limited-edition scent, an exclusive scent collaboration with home fragrance brand Studio Stockhome. Luscious soap and unique shapes, form, and function work together to add a different kind of beauty to the daily ritual of bathing. Created with an abundance of unique botanicals, antioxidants, mineral rich clays, and skin-nurturing essential oils to cleanse, hydrate and nourish all skin types. Perfect for daily use. As the soaps use and form are unique, the Bouton plate was designed hand in hand to serve as the Erode Soap’s designated dish.
Right: Jasmine Perfume from Earth Tu Face are individually poured pure botanical balm perfumes imbued with the scent of real plants, packaged in precious seashell compacts.
Left: Grand Dome Earrings are part of the Doma Luna Collection from Stella Fluorescent. Hand forged and hand painted, they measure 1.5” in diameter, are brass with an oil painted inner surface, and feature sterling silver posts and earring backs. Made in collaboration with metalsmith Diana O’Connor using oil paints made with pigments hand harvested and mixed by Anong Beam of M’Chigeeng First Nation.
Right: The Vesper 2 Vibrator Necklace from Crave marries beauty with function. Driven by design, dedicated to beauty, and relentless in technical precision, Vesper 2 is made for life’s most intimate moments. Available in Rose Gold, Black, and 24kt Gold.
Left: Walnut Salad Hands from J Brody & Co. Using these just makes you happy! A fun and modern way to present and serve salads.
Right: The Selene Short Mug from Jered’s Pottery in Root Beer Brown. All their clay and glazes are mixed in-house using Jered’s sustainably sourced California Porcelain Blend clay body, the recipe for which took him five years to hone and refine. Jered loves to see hints of the maker in his finished pieces – the process embodied in the small drip of glaze; the faint line left from the swirl of the rib.
Left: The Rose Diffuser from elizabethW is a sophisticated, environmentally friendly way to diffuse long-lasting fragrance into your home. Hand-blended in small batches, this low-VOC diffuser and its letterpress packaging are crafted in the elizabethW studio. Moist green notes and wild roses, enhanced with accents of fresh forest berries and hawthorn.
Right: From Gantri, the Kero Table Lamp is the kerosene lamp, reimagined. Take the Kero Table Light from room to room and dial its brightness to match the mood. Designed by noun studio and 3D printed, their one-of-a-kind, innovative digital manufacturing process offers exceptional design at accessible prices. And by utilizing proprietary plant polymers derived from renewable sugarcane, every Gantri light reduces CO2 emissions by 75%.
Left: The Intaglio 38 “Super 60” Tonneau Edition in Warm Gray & Brass Dial from Bespoke Watch Projects is an elegant yet robust option for a wide range of wrists. The curved profile and lugs enable it to be extremely wearable, with the midcase height measuring just 6mm. The box-domed sapphire crystal also sets off the handmade Intaglio dial in a most dramatic way, showcasing the distinctive tactile surface. With a water resistance rating of 20 ATM, the 38 Tonneau is an ideal balance of a tool and dress watch.
Right: The Mossy Plot ring from Megan McGuinn is a stately, slim signet intended to adorn your pinky. Bloodstone evokes the image of moss on marble, flecked through with red. Gaze into it in moments that require grounding, imagining the sensation of cool bryophytes against a warm palm. Available in solid 14K yellow gold set with an 8x10mm natural bloodstone cabochon.
Left: From Laromatica, Seafaring Man is an exhilarating blend of sea spray, sea moss and aquatic notes. Contains a handmade tincture made with gray sea salt harvested off the southern coast of Chile. With notes of Aquatic Accord, Sea Moss, Dune Plants, Bergamot, and Sea Salt.
Right: Searching for that perfect sweatshirt? The one that feels like a warm hug but looks like it’s straight off the runway. The Cora Sweatshirt from Lacson Ravello is a version of this crewneck staple and an ode to every woman who desires comfort without compromising style. Made with soft bamboo cotton fleece this piece whispers sophistication.
Left: The Denim Knit Poncho from Kenlynn is a perfect combo of playful and elegance. It’s light as feather and yet cozy warm, and can be worn as a straight boat neck, V-neck, or an asymmetrical look. Made of denim colored yarn that’s 55% Baby Alpaca + 10% Wool + 35% Polyamide.
Right: The Minami 18” in Forest Green from Khelman Bag Studio is handmade in San Francisco with the use of a special sewing machine for leather. The size is perfect for everyday essentials and can be used as a shopping bag or weekender bag, fits MacBook 15″, work papers and magazines.
Left: The Growmeo® Preserved Moss Wall from Habitat Horticulture brings the beauty and benefits of green walls to homes and offices anywhere! Made with ethically harvested moss, it’s an easy way to instantly beautify your space. Its biophilic qualities reduce stress, and increase mood, productivity, and creativity. And its acoustic properties dampen noise. In addition, there’s no light required, and no maintenance needed—just dust it off every so often!
Right: The Shorty Backless Standard Chair from Fyrn is designed for a lifetime of use. Backless chairs are perfect for vanities, entryways – and can be used as a step stool, footrest, or versatile extra seat in the dining room. All parts are 100% replaceable or repairable for life, and easily updatable for changing tastes.
