Holiday Gift Guide: 50+ Fab Finds For All
In a bind about what to buy for all those hard-to-shop-for folks on your list? This year’s guide is chock-full of goodies for all tastes and budgets. Ready, set, shop local!
For Epicureans
Turmeric + Tangerine + Ginger Booch Craft, $8.99, and Fiscalini Purple Moon Wine Soaked Cheddar, $7.49, at Ikeda’s, 13500 Lincoln Way, Auburn, 530-885-4243, ikedas.com
Pistachio Lovers Gourmet Sampler, $41.99 at Fiddyment Farms, 563 Second Street, Suite 210, Lincoln, 916-645-7244, fiddymentfarms.com
Grandma’s Caramel Apple Herbal Tea, $6, and Gold Flower Tea Strainer, $10, at Tea Xotics, 4356 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 112, El Dorado Hills, 916-461-3548, teaxotics.com
The Hallelu-Yaahh! Gift Set, $62 (includes a dozen classic b’day cake truffles and a dozen assorted cookies) at Milk Bar, milkbarstore.com
Meiomi Pinot Noir, $36 at The Chocolate Architect, 250 Palladio Parkway, Folsom, 916-966-9006, chocsilk.com
Verve La Huerta Whole Bean Coffee, $20 at Bloom Coffee & Tea, 1485 Eureka Road, Suite 100, Roseville, 916-773-2332, bloomcoffee.com
“National Pie Day” Cooking Class on January 23, $50 at North Fork Chai Co., 661 Newcastle Road, Suite B, Newcastle, 916-663-3675, northforkchaico.com
Runamok Organic Maple Syrup, $19.99 at Newcastle Produce, 9230 Cypress Street, Newcastle, 916-663-2016, newcastleproduce.com
Gourmet Peppery Lime Salts, $7 (2 oz. tin); $12.99 (3.5 oz. jar); $25 (1l lb. bag) at Naturiffic, 732 ½ Sutter Street, Folsom, 916-586-9115, naturiffic.com
Alentejo Small Rectangular Tray, $20, and AUS-ION 10.2" Skillet with Smooth Finish, $100, at Kitchen Goods by Ultimate Designs, 451 Main Street, Suite 3, Placerville, 530-903-2229, ultimatedesignkitchens.com
Sand Straw Stainless Steel Straws, $15 at Spin, 417 Roseville Square, Roseville, 916-784-7746, facebook.com/spingifts
For Home Sweet Homebodies
Aquiesse Soy Candle, $39, and Aquiesse Diffuser, $52, at Pottery World, 4419 Granite Drive, Rocklin, 916-624-8080; 1006 White Rock Road, El Dorado Hills, 916-358-8788, potteryworld.com
Unpolished Poppy Customizable Lumbar Pillow, $45, and Mrs. Punny Pots “Don’t Stop Beleafing” Pot, both made locally in Folsom, $20, at Gather Studio & Marketplace, 8870 Folsom-Auburn Road, Suite B, Granite Bay, 916-872-1316, gatherstudioandmarket.com
Kringle’s Candies Wall Bucket, $24, Garden Gnome, $50, and LED Vintage Snowman Phone Booth Snow Globe, $58, at Bushnell Gardens, Home & Gift, 5255 Douglas Boulevard, Granite Bay, 916-791-4199, bushnellgardens.com
“Joy to the World” Table Runner, made locally in Folsom, $25 at Swoonable, swagdesignlab.com
HanBan Eco Art Handmade Tea Towels, $4+ at Dueling Dogs Brewing Co., 3030 Barrett Park Lane, Lincoln, 916-434-8141, duelingdogsbrewing.com
Mudcloth Stocking, $75, Moroccan Silk Stocking, $75, and Moroccan Leather Pouf, $230, at Brass + Oak, 320 Main Street, Placerville, 530-497-5529, brassandoakhome.com
Folsom Poppy Mug, $16.99, Holiday Angel Frame by Sharon Nowlan, $47.99, and Giving Bear, $29.99, at Not Too Shabby, 729 Sutter Street, Folsom, 916-985-8979, nottooshabbyshop.com
For Cool Kids on the Block
Fourth + Pierce Blaire Petite Leather Bow Headband, $12 at Bitte, based locally in Sacramento, bitteshop.com
On the Night You Were Born Soft Story by Nancy Tillman, $18.99, On the Night You Were Born Polar Bear Blanket, $18.99, and Mudpie Velour Sherpa Blanket, $29.99, at Not Too Shabby, 729 Sutter Street, Folsom, 916-985-8979, nottooshabbyshop.com
Pop of Pink Washcloth Set, $19.99, and Robot Newcastle Blanket, $49.99, at Newcastle Classics, 1182 Roseville Parkway, Suite 160, Roseville, 530-725-1344, newcastleclassics.com
Bugaboo Ant Complete Stroller, $499, and Copper Pearl Phoenix Bandana Bibs, $19.95, at Dearest Diapers, 945 Roseville Parkway, Suite 140, Roseville, 916-741-0930, dearestdiapers.com
Mudpie Camo Take-Me-Home Set, $29.98 at Pottery World, 4419 Granite Drive, Rocklin, 916-624-8080; 1006 White Rock Road, El Dorado Hills, 916-358-8788, potteryworld.com
Hape Cargo Delivery Loop, $24, and GraviTrax Starter Set, $59, at T.W. Bonkers, 398 Main Street, Placerville, 530-642-2671, bonkerstoystore.com
RuffleButt Juniper Plaid Baby Bloomer, $17, Slumberkins Rose Unicorn Snuggler Bundle, $42, and TBMS Pink Leopard Arrows Basic Low Tops, $21, at Pixie Spirit Boutique, 303 Riley Street, Folsom, 916-544-2355, pixiespiritboutique.com
For Pet Parents
Lamb Chop Plush Dog Toy, $7+, and FabDog Plaid Flannel Pajamas, $20, at Posh Puppy Boutique, 6671 Blue Oaks Boulevard, Suite 2, Rocklin, 916-435-3044, poshpuppyboutique.com
Grandma Lucy's Organic Oven Baked Dog Treats, $8.99, each at The Doggie Bag, 1070 Pleasant Grove Boulevard, Suite 100, Roseville, 916-789-9663, thedoggiebag.com
Auburn Leathercrafters Rolled Collar, $13.99, at Bark Avenue, 4781 Granite Drive, Rocklin, 916-315-2650, barkavenueca.com
Complete Groom, *$37+, Earthbath Hypo-Allergenic Shampoo, $14.99, and SpotLit LED Light, $6.99, at Pampered Pet Salon & Boutique, 6610 Folsom-Auburn Road, Suite 10, Folsom, 916-987-1899, mypamperedpetsalon.com
*Pricing is based on breed, size of the pet, and coat type
For Fashionistas
Chasing Trendy “Positive Mind, Vibes, Life” Tank, $18, Chasing Trendy “Ride or Die (Until 9pm Or So)” Tee, $20, and Olive Swoon Granite Bay Tote Bag, $20, at Gather Studio & Marketplace, 8870 Folsom-Auburn Road, Suite B, Granite Bay, 916-872-1316, gatherstudioandmarket.com
Jack Hammer Experience, $120/non-member; $96/member (includes nail trimming, shaping, cuticle care, warm oil soak, exfoliating whiskey and brown sugar scrub, moisturizing hand, arm, foot and calf massage, warm paraffin wax treatment, and steamed towel finish) at Hammer & Nails, 195 Placerville Road, Suite 110, Folsom, 916-984-1111, hammerandnailsgrooming.com/locations/folsom-ca
Minnetonka Betty Slippers, $39.99 at Lees Boutique, 4110 Datsun Court, Shingle Springs, 530-677-4891, leesboutique.net
Medallion Fan Tassel Earrings, $24 at MoonChild Boutique, 3004 Green Valley Road, Suite E-2, Cameron Park, 530-208-3157, ohanamoonyoga.com/moonchild
Pendleton Board Shirt, $129 (regular); $139 (tall) at Handley’s Western Wear, 314 East Bidwell Street, Folsom, 916-983-2668, handleyswesternworkwear.com
ME & D Stevie Suede Tote, $245 at The Hive, 4242 Fowler Lane, Suite 102, Diamond Springs, 816-391-8492, hivestudioshop.com, meanddleather.com
Hope Bracelet, $60 at Jillian B. Designs, made locally in Sacramento, jillianbdesigns.com
The Bee & The Fox “Mama Bird” Tee, $33 at Fig + Ivy Collective, 307 Lincoln Street, Roseville, 916-540-7634, figandivycollective.com
For Outdoor Enthusiasts
Women’s On Cloudswift Running Shoes, $150 at Fleet Feet, 6610 Folsom-Auburn Road, Folsom, 916-358-9484; 1850 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 418, Roseville, 916-783-4558, fleetfeet.com
Nutcase Bell, $15 at Bob’s Cycle Center, 378 North Sunrise Avenue, Roseville, 916-784-2255, bobscyclecenter.com
YETI Wine Tumbler, $24.99, and Klean Kanteen, $22.99, at Whole Foods Market, 1001 Galleria Boulevard, Roseville, 916-781-5300; 270 Palladio Parkway, Folsom, 916-984-8500, wholefoodsmarket.com
Camelbak Hydrobak, $49.99 at Team Cycle, 2555 Greenwood Lane, Cameron Park, 530-676-0505, teamcycleandtscafe.com
Kate’s Real Food Hand-Rolled Organic Energy Bars, $2.49 each at The River Store, 1032 Lotus Road, Lotus, 530-626-3435, theriverstore.com
Giant Explore E+ 3 Step Thru E-Bike, $2,575, and Pearl Izumi Women’s Sugar Thermal Cycling Tights, $100, at Folsom Bike, 4420 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 150, El Dorado Hills, 916-941-0900; 7610 Folsom-Auburn Road, Suite 100, 916-844-1000, Folsom, folsombike.com
Curated by Alesandra Velez
