Step away from the internet and head to these local stores. Many of the items on this list are locally made, which adds even more joy to the giving process.
Beanies, Baby: These upcycled sweaters have been fashioned into casual cashmere hats. Made in the Bay Area. $40, Erin Mavis Clothing, 113 E First St., Cloverdale, 707-894-6220, erinmavis.com (Erin Mavis)
Shot Chic: These borosilicate shot glasses are made by glass artisan Michael Dickinson in his Sebastopol studio. $22 (each), Dickinson Glass, The Barlow, 6770 McKinley St., Suite 120, Sebastopol, dickinsonglass.com (Dickinson Glass)
Tree Technique: The unique color of this blown glass ornament is achieved by encasing 24k gold smoke. $42 (and up), Dickinson Glass, The Barlow, 6770 McKinley St., Suite 120, Sebastopol, dickinsonglass.com (Dickinson Glass)
Poetic Wax: The scents in these Windsor-made candles are inspired by cherished memories on the lake. Pictured here are Tahoe Blue and Emerald Bay. $28, Storia Home, 961 Gravenstein Highway S., Suite 130, Sebastopol, 415-501-0024, storiahome.com (Storia Home)
Brie Baker: This microwave and dishwasher-safe dish holds a whole wheel of brie. Comes with a dishtowel for added fun. $25 (and up), Hello Penngrove, 10101 Main St., Penngrove, 707-665-5759, Hello Sonoma, 526 Broadway, Sonoma, 707-231-1059, thehelloshops.com (The Hello Shops)
Farm-to-Dirt: Domestic wool covers this Santa Rosa-made soap to make it last longer. The earthy dish is from Petaluma ceramist Kate Sheehy who fires her work at Petaluma Pottery. $20 (soap), $22 (soap dish), Estuary, 120 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma, 707-231-9125, shopestuary.com (Karen Kizer)
Oh, Shoot!: A slingshot with felted ammo makes for gentle play around the house. Perfect for fun people and cats. $20, Heart City Merry Market, 129 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Suite 6, 707-894-6220, erinmavis.com (Erin Mavis)
Darling Dinosaur: This sweet little guy—plant-eating giant, Diplodocus—is knitted from organic cotton. $42, Bon Ton Baby, 107 Plaza St., Healdsburg, 707-591-4116, bontonstudio.com (Bon Ton Studio)
Game On: Bring the fun to the festivities with a little game—packaged prettily so it doubles as decoration. From trivia to Ludo to Texas Hold ‘Em. $8.50 (and up), The Corner Store, 498 First St. E., Sonoma, 707-996-2211, thecornerstore.carrd.co
Shave Fave: All natural shave soap, balm and oil work in concert to give a smooth shave with lots of hydration. Made in small batches in Soap Cauldron’s Penngrove studio. $30, Made Local Marketplace, Montgomery Village, 2421 Magowan Drive, Santa Rosa, 707-583-7667, madelocalmarketplace.com, Soap Cauldron, 11830 Main St., Penngrove, soapcauldron.com (Soap Cauldron)
Fast Frames: Perfect for runners, these lightweight, stay-on-your-face glasses come in many colors and styles. $25-$35, Heart and Sole Santa Rosa, 900 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 707-545-7653, heartnsolesantarosa.com (Goodr)
Butter ‘em Up: 8 Days Botanicals Love body butter features freshly harvested rose and calendula blooms. Organic and made in Sebastopol. $28, Storia Home, 961 Gravenstein Highway S., Suite 130, Sebastopol, 415-501-0024, storiahome.com (8 Days Botanicals)
By One Give One: Purchase a pair of these adorable socks by Bonfolk and they’ll donate a pair to those in need. According to Bonfolk, “Socks are the most requested, yet least donated, clothing item in shelters.” The company has donated 800,000 pairs and counting. $19.99, Roost General Store, 9111 Windsor Road, Windsor, 707-620-0654, roostgeneralstore.com (Roost General Store)
Coaster Couture: Felt-design wizard Adelle Stoll makes these modern marvels from her Windsor studio. $35 (set of four), Adelle Stoll, 119 Plaza St. A, Healdsburg, 707-291-4484, adellestoll.com (Adelle Stoll)
Got a Light?: They will indeed have one with this handmade lighter holder by Native Riders owner and craftsman Kerry Mitchell. Available in deerskin, cowhide, snakeskin and buffalo. $15-30, Native Riders, 5600 Gravenstein Highway S., Sebastopol, 707-829-8544, instagram.com/nativeriders
It’s holiday time, so cue the scramble to find the perfect gift for people on your list who “have everything.” Might we suggest you step away from the internet and head to Sonoma stores instead? Here are just a few suggestions from a vast supply of well-curated stores. Many of these items are locally made, which adds even more joy to the giving process. Be a unique gift-giver. You got this. All items are under $50. Click through the above gallery for details.
