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Old vine opener: Elsie Green vintage style purveyors found these corkscrews that were made from a vineyard's grapevines and given to the property's guests. $24, Elsie Green, The Barlow, 6770 McKinley St., Sebastopol, 707-634-0333, elsiegreen.com (Courtesy photo)
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For the bartender: For stirring, measuring or pouring, a vintage bar tool adds elegant utility to drink-making. $15 (and up per piece), Elsie Green, The Barlow, 6770 McKinley St., Sebastopol, 707-634-0333, elsiegreen.com (Courtesy photo)
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Style Staple: A perfectly classic beanie. $25, Kaliber, 315 D St, Santa Rosa, 707-528-0182, shopkaliber.com (Courtesy Photo)
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Beaded Beauties: Give some pretty pops of color. This expandable bracelet is handmade in artisan-rich Morocco. $10, Bay-Ti Home. $175-$250, Bay-ti, 1 Fourth St., Petaluma, 707-774-6561, baytihome.com
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For the writer, artist or handwriting enthusiast: Century-old Blackwing pencil company makes these quality smooth-but-firm graphite pencils. Perfect to indulge one's love of making marks in the world. $24.95 (set of 12), Chateau Sonoma, 23588 Arnold Dr., Sonoma, 707-935-8553, chateausonoma.com (Courtesy Photo)
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Locally spun sweetness: Spinning cotton into design gold, Lichen Lane of Petaluma makes mushrooms, sea life ornaments and more. The delicate details of these creations are a must-see (and have). $18 and up, Flourish, 5 Fourth St., Petaluma, 707-971-7666, flourishbayarea.com
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Pocketful of seeds: Seed balls, by Santa Rosa-based Seed-o-sphere, can be breezily tossed somewhere outside. The reward for those efforts? Wildflowers! $14, California Sister, 6790 McKinley St. #190, Sebastopol, 707-827-8090, californiasister.com (Courtesy photo)
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Perfect pouches: Sweet little circles of suede for coins, lip balm or other sundries. $24, Robindira Unsworth, 115 Petaluma Blvd. N, Petaluma, 707-773-3147, robindira.com
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Coffee cone: For those who want intensity of flavor in their coffee, pour-over methods beat regular drip machines. Here's a handmade pour-over tool, a piece in the stunning array of offerings by Hayes Ceramics of Petaluma. $25, Made Local Marketplace, 529 4th St, Santa Rosa, 707-583-7667, madelocalmarketplace.com
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Colorful, cozy throw: This pretty blanket is woven in Rosarito, Mexico. It provides a flexible employment opportunity for women whose caretaking responsibilities limit their ability to work. $29, Flourish, 5 Fourth St., Petaluma, 707-971-7666, flourishbayarea.com
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For the little (or big) collector: These Abiza wood animals are hand carved and painted in a manner described as PolePole (poleh-poleh)—Swahili for “slowly, slowly.” $16, Scout West County, 780 depot St., Suite 140, Sebastopol, 707-827-6045, scoutwestcounty.com (Photo by Michelle Pattee)
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Hand painted mugs: Moroccan artisans make these pretty ceramic tumblers. Mix or match. $10 (each), Bay-Ti Home, 1 Fourth St., Petaluma, 707-774-6561, baytihome.com
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To soothe sore muscles: For the very active, but often sore person on your list, The Stick is a great massage tool for back and legs. $27.50, Heart and Sole Sports, 900 4th St., Santa Rosa, 707-545-7653, heartandsoleshoessantarosa.com (Courtesy photo)
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For the crafter: DIYers tend to have vast supplies of material on hand, but this yarn would be a special addition. It's hand-dyed—using natural materials—at Fiber Circle Studio. $28.50 (per skein) Fiber Circle Studio, 8099 La Plaza, Cotati, Suite H, 707-242-3400, fibercirclestudio.com (Courtesy photo)
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A love letter to snail mail: A letterbox with a magnetic opening holds 20 cards featuring prints of stamps from Smithsonian's National Post Museum. $19.95, Tiddle E. Winks, 115 E. Napa St., Sonoma, 707-939-6933, tiddleewinks.com (Courtesy photo)