It's time to decide who's been naughty and who's been nice! And as always, we've got you covered with locally made gifts at every price point for everyone on your list.
Shop on to pick up local arts and crafts, eco-friendly puppy chew toys, tees for SF kids who like to represent, cookbooks, chemical-free makeup and skincare, go-anywhere gear, stompin' boots, artisanal coffee and eats, and even some epic experiences.
Happy holidays from the 7x7 team!
Gifts Under $100
Knock the gluten free eaters and vegans off your list all at once with this epic holiday gift basket from Wholesome Bakery—you just might have to make them share! Contents include everything from a pumpkin chocolate loaf to marzipan truffles to caramel cookie sandwiches—all plant based and GF of course. // $65, wholesomebakery.com
Gifts Under $150
Fellow's Stagg EKG Electric Kettle—available in a variety of aesthetically pleasing colors—is a must for coffee connoisseurs. A variety of high tech features—think 60 minute hold mode, brew stopwatch, variable temperature control, and LCD screen—help create the perfect cup of joe. // $149, fellowproducts.com
Gifts Under $250
The Rocky Bottom Bowl from MMClay is the perfect dinner party centerpiece or serving bowl. Choose from a glossy white, black, or buttermilk finish, and know that each hand carved and glazed bowl will be unique. // $185, mmclay.com
Gifts Under $500
Winter vibes and Heath Ceramics abound at this Alpine Meadows Airbnb, impeccably designed by Heath Ceramics' duo Catherine Bailey and Robin Petravic. Hit the nearby slopes by day, and cuddle around the stone fireplace by night. // Price varies by night, airbnb.com
Splurge-Worthy Gifts for the Really Special Someone
Instagram makes #vanlife look so, well, Instagramable. Up your road trip (and your IG) game with this 2017 Mercedes 2500 Sprinter van, fully customized and tricked out by Oakland-based Matt Wages Design. It has all the necessities—privacy windows, a sturdy ladder for rooftop access with views, fog lamps, solar panels, and tires to take you anywhere—but it's the interior that makes this roadhouse special. Not only will you find LED lighting, WiFi capability, and running water, design-loving hearts will go pitter-patter for tropical wallpaper, a ceiling handmade of natural and oiled California redwood, a pullout sofa/queen bed, a wardrobe made of hand-worked Baltic birch plywood, and a fully functioning kitchen. // $85K; for more info, go to sfbay.craigslist.org.
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