Here’s to making the most of the situation.
A glass for raising: Here’s to making the most of the situation. Personalized glasses by Field Works in Petaluma will help you celebrate the moment and commemorate this unusual time. $11 (per glass), Field Works, 316 B St, Petaluma, 707-766-6800, fieldworkspetaluma.com. (courtesy photo)
Something to do: Learning or perfecting embroidery stitches is a great way to pass the time. These kits come in many wonderfully modern designs for different skill levels. $35, Fiber Circle Studio, 8099 La Plaza, Cotati, Suite H, 707-242-3400, fibercirclestudio.com. (courtesy photo)
A spot for your thoughts: Put your plans, feelings, great ideas (and ordinary ones, too) down on paper. $13, Robindira Unsworth, 115 Petaluma Blvd. N, Petaluma, 707-773-3147, robindira.com (courtesy photo)
Tools for your trade: If you’ve haven’t killed your starter and you’re producing lots of sourdough, it’s time to get tools to match your skills. Get crispier crusts with a ceramic cloche. $130, I Leoni, 120 Kentucky St, Petaluma, 707-762-9611, ileoni.com (courtesy photo)
A cool open: Favorite made-in-Sonoma brews deserve a made-in-Sonoma opener like this one made from salvaged redwood from the forest floor in Sebastopol. $30, Made Local Marketplace, 529 4th St, Santa Rosa, 707-583-7667, madelocalmarketplace.com (courtesy photo)
Spiritual cleansing: Light it up (the sage) and let it go (the energy you no longer need in your life). This sage is wonderfully bundled with lavender and amethyst. $15, The Bus Shoppe Mobile Fashion Boutique, bus-shoppe.myshopify.com (courtesy photo)
Illuminating accents: Add interest and inspiration to your space with these show-stopping stained glass pyramid lamps, handmade in Brooklyn. $280, In The Making, 122 American Alley, Petaluma, 707-787-7210, inthemakingpetaluma.com (courtesy photo)
Extra cushion: These pretty handmade, goat leather Morrocan poufs work great as a seat or footrest. $99 (and up), Bay-Ti Home, 1 Fourth St., Petaluma, 707-774-6561, baytihome.com (courtesy photo)
Scents of beauty: Pretty, multidimensional scents—hand mixed from Phthalate-free aroma oils and essential oils —are dressed up in a pretty package. Made in small batches in Petaluma. $38, Truck and Barter Co., truckandbarter.co (courtesy photo)
A lost art: We all know someone who isn’t on social media. Get social with them via snail mail. These monogrammed cards are hand pressed. $18, Chateau Sonoma, 23588 Arnold Dr., Sonoma, 707-935-8553, Chateau on the Square, 453 1st ST W, Sonoma, 707-309-1993, chateausonoma.com (courtesy photo)
Beach vibes: These soft pj pants have a relaxed fit yet a stylish look. Perfect to wear to work at home. $58, Perlé, 124 W Napa St, Sonoma, 707-935-5800, perlesonoma.com (courtesy photo)
Comfy in cotton: This sweet-looking hoodie has a loose style and is made of woven, breathable cotton by Sebastopol-based Cotton Flower Clothing. $55, Cotton Flower Clothing, cottonflowerclothing.com (courtesy photo)
Lasting beauty: Don’t forget to bring in flowers or even dried flowers, like this bouquet from Dragonfly Floral. $15 (and up), Dragonfly Floral, 425 Westside Road, Healdsburg, 707-433-3739, dragonflyfarmstand.com (courtesy photo)
Soft power: Here’s a slingshot for some gentle fun around the house. Ammo is made from wool. $26, Market 377, Healdsburg Avenue, Healdsburg, 707-756-3110, market377.com (courtesy photo)
Boredom busters: Vintage fun and candy purveyor Tiddle E. Winks Five & Dime has assembled Bordeom Buster gift boxes like this one filled with games and candy (for good kids that entertain themselves without a screen for just a second). $50, Tiddle E. Winks, 115 E. Napa St., Sonoma,,707-939-6933, tiddleewinks.com (courtesy photo)
Decorative humor: Jokes on pretty wine staves made by Sonoma Shop Girl might be exactly the right accent for your kitchen, living room, yard or wherever you enjoy your glass at home. $29.95, Sonoma Shop Girl, sonomashopgirl.com (courtesy photo)
While outdoor dining, in-store shopping and other activities have become accessible again in recent weeks, many of us are likely to continue spending most of our time at home for the weeks and months to come. To make life at home more enjoyable and fun, we’ve rounded up a few items from local stores that will help spruce up any space. Click through the above gallery for details.
