In these unpredictable times when it feels like 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 an abundance 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 Deco Simple Tote with leather handles from Kaoru Sanchez is printed on 100% cotton denim featuring their Deco print with an inside zipper pocket and signature cotton canvas lining. There are two sets of leather straps, top handles as well as crossbody.
Right: Bring the tranquility of an ancient forest into your home with the Evergreen Essence Tallow Candle from Summer Solace Tallow —a grounding blend of cedar, oakmoss, Bulgarian lavender, and Siberian fir needle essential oils. With each gentle burn, this candle evokes the quiet serenity of a moss-covered woodland, layered with the warmth of Regenerative Tallow® and raw California beeswax. Handcrafted in small batches, it offers a clean, long-lasting burn and a soul-soothing scent—perfect for cozy evenings, sacred rituals, or holiday gatherings.
Left: For the Bud Vase Set from Heath Ceramics, they glazed their iconic Bud Vase in shades from their winter seasonal palette: Opaque White, Pesto, Lemon Rind, and Cerulean. Take home the theme of the collection with this set. Available for a limited time.
Right: Evoke warm memories of sitting around a crackling fire during the holidays with Christmas Fir Campfire Incense from Juniper Ridge. Perhaps no scent can transport you quite like it – that unmistakable deep, resinous scent of fir needles and sap. Each year they collect what would normally be waste from the Christmas tree industry and steam distill the grand, noble, and white fir trees into pure essential oil. Made from upcycled Christmas trees and pure plant resins. Bamboo incense sticks burn clean with no charcoal, perfume, or hidden ingredients.
Left: A well-rounded collection for stirring, serving, and tasting, the three-piece Walnut Spoon Set from J Brody & Co perfectly fills all your culinary needs. It has such a lovely hand feel that once you pick them up, you will not want to put them back down. Countless hours were spent perfecting the material, shape, and finish of their utensils, which has made them the preferred choice for professional and home chefs alike. Simply put, these are the finest utensils available.
Right: Grain Bread Boards from Fire Road walk the line between kitchen decor and the perfect solution for keeping crumbs off your counter. Inspired by a trip to the South of France, this collection of bread boards has grooves carved into the wood to catch crumbs when cutting and serving bread. The grooves follow a path of simple repetition to create a harmonious visual pattern that will elevate any kitchen. Available in Walnut or Maple in two sizes.
Left: The Tusk Candle from UMÉ Studio takes its inspiration from natural motifs: ivory, tusks, canines, teeth, and other fangs. Wax pours down the ridges in channels, slowing down the burn. 100% beeswax, organic hemp wick and coloring, unscented.
Right: The Buddy Table Light from Gantri is a versatile and playful cylindrical lamp that can be adjusted to provide ambient light or focused illumination, making it a great choice for any workspace, or living area. Buddy keeps you on track with a whimsical sense of style. It features a Scandinavian-influenced cylinder topped with an adjustable, dimmable head that can be angled up to provide ambient light or tilted down to keep the focus on your work.
Left: Utensil Holders from MMclay Ceramics. Whisks, ladles, and spatulas never looked so good. It can also be used as a wine chiller bucket or a large vase. Available in a range of glazes. 4.5” diameter, 6” height. Dishwasher safe.
Right: The Topo Tray from JOHI, in collaboration with Square Objects, is inspired by the rolling hills of the central coast of California. Available in a choice of white ash, blackened white ash, or walnut, it has a cushioning layer of felt underneath that provides a soft interface to your table or counter surface.
Left: The Plat Casserole Tote from Aplat effortlessly transports your potluck dishes in style. The wide opening makes loading a breeze, while the patented design keeps your casserole, baking sheet, or pan secure and horizontal during transport. Crafted from sturdy, machine-washable preshrunk organic cotton canvas, this tote is eco-friendly and built to last.
Right: The sculptural Tokyo Espresso Cup in fire grey glaze from Jered’s Pottery is the perfect little vessel for a single espresso shot.
Left: The Magnolia 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. Presented in an elegant, Italian glass container with a hand-tied ribbon, letterpress box, accompanied by natural reeds, it makes a superb gift to decorate and personalize the home.
Right: Get your indoor plant fix – without all the pots. From Habitat Horticulture, Growmeo is a mini living wall system designed to bring the outdoors into any space. It has a low maintenance self-watering system and is made of 100% recycled and sustainable materials.
Left: The Sixie Self Watering Seed Pot from Orta. Water once a week for thriving baby plants. Porous terracotta wicks water from the reservoir to give seedlings perfect moisture. Plants pop out for easy transplant. Reuse your seed pot for a lifetime. Packaging is 100% paper and is both recyclable and compostable, including all the shipping cushioning. Non-toxic and plastic-free, Orta seed pots are made from clean materials you can feel good about.
Right: An Orange Trim Fire Hose Mat from Oxgut Hose Co., displayed as a wall hanging. Oxgut pieces together the most interesting combinations of retired hose colors and textures to make these completely unique Fire Hose Mats. Professionals and dwellers of all types love the unique splash of character and texture they add to any space. While surfers and campers love rolling them up for the outdoors. Rugged. Durable. Ready for duty.
