2019 Gift Guide - The Ultimate Shop Small Guide (and a Holiday Market)

2019 Gift Guide - The Ultimate Shop Small Guide (and a Holiday Market)

We love shopping at MiLOWE and even more than that we love introducing you to amazing small companies. Shopping small is hugely important to us because it makes a major impact and that it is exactly why we are cohosting a winter holiday shopping extravaganza on December 7 in Los Angeles (all details can be found here) with our some of our favorite brands. Not only will be have incredible people and products, we'll also have a free kids concert from 11am - noon. Let us help you buy some super rad gifts for everyone on your list! Scroll through to read about our vendors and then check out additional market details at the bottom of the post (including how to register for a chance to win a special giveaway).

Your ultimate "shop small" gift guide (and a complete list of vendors at the Dec. 7 Comfort & Joy Market):

1. Give your coolest baby friends an Insta-bait Made in LA gift set designed by emerging artists from MiLOWE (hey, that's us!) . 

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2. Ouli's Ointment products are perfect for the environmentally conscious beauty aficionados that don't want to sacrifice quality when it comes to being green.

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Ouli’s Ointment is a beauty brand that believes skincare goes beyond what you apply to the outside. We create products that are simple, adaptable and embody full soul & body wellness. 

3. For the hardest to impress on your list, these cool AF puzzles from Jiggy will definitely win you some serious points.

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JIGGY is a new female-founded puzzle company that features art by amazing female artists, sustainable and elevated packaging, and specially formulated puzzle glue, JIGGY puzzles are art - in pieces. 

4. For the luxury loving ladies and gents in your life, you can't go wrong with classic leather pieces from Ace Monaco.

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Ace Monaco makes luxury affordable. All of our leather goods are handmade at a family-owned workshop in Italy, using the highest-quality leather. 

5. Wood wicks and sleek minimal design, step up your favorite candle-addicts game this year with a selection from from Ardor Bin Candle Co.

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Ardor Bin is an all natural candle company with an emphasis on healthier, cleaner candle burning. Ardor Bin’s natural wood wicks and plant-based ingredients create an enhanced sensory experience with unique and elegantly crafted fragrances.

6. One of a kind artisan creations from Miray Collections for the one of a kind jewlery lover.

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"Find your unique accessory... Find your MIRAY" - Miray brings one-of-a-kind accessories to you and allows you to wear jewelry and accessories hand crafted by talented artists.

7. Sustainable equestrian-inspired athleisure wear from Two Bits Equestrian for the classy lady on your list who cares where her clothes comes from.

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Two Bits Equestrian beautifully marries the elegant attitude and romance of equestrianism, with a sporty and polished flair. We love women's fashion and strive to design essentials that elevate a women's wardrobe in an easy and functional manner.

8. For the person who is always wondering what's next, try Daisy Chain Tarot for a future-forward experiential gift and some (hopefully) good tidings.

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Daisy Chain Tarot offers a modern update on ancient tools to help you connect to your intuition and deepest inner knowing.

9. For the perpetually chilly, try these delightful plant based scarves and ponchos from Or/Else (Plant Based Knitwear)

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Or/else's mission is to offer exceptional garments using only plant-based materials. Our plant wool is made of eucalyptus and cotton to create a unique material that has the warmth of merino wool, but machine washable and super cozy.

10. For your friend that needs a serious purse update, POND has an amazing selection of bags to chose from.

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At POND, we create thoughtfully designed handcrafted leather handbags that combine modern functionality with a timeless aesthetic.

11. For your friends that love eye-catching talk pieces ClayQueeries has you covered.

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Beautiful and functional, hand-crafted ceramic pieces made in the heart of LA. Each piece is a singular thought manifested, made for everyday use and pleasure. 

12. For the new and soon-to-be-mamas that wants something beautiful, luxurious   and functional, these pieces from Teat & Cosset check all the boxes.

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13. For the foodie in your life, get them into the Sisterfriend cooking collective.

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Sisterfriend is a collective of women who participate in rotating collaborations centered around food, art, experimentation and friendship.

14. For the person who has it all, try a sandal making workshop and custom slippers  from Stace Fulwiler

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Cabin Slippers are cozy + colorful wool shearling slippers. Each pair is handmade by Stace Fulwiler Wood in Sierra Madre, CA.

15. For bibliophile babies and sticker obsessed toddlers, you can't go wrong with anything from Usborne Books

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Children long to explore new ideas through tactile and sensical means. “Children are geniuses, and they deserve books that treat them that way.” – Peter Usborne

16. Do you wanna eat a snooowman!? Well you can with 12 Oaks Desserts

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The philosophy that drives 12 Oaks is that desserts are here to taste good, and the best way to get delicious desserts is to make them from scratch and with lots of love.

Please join us on December 7 between 10am-3pm at our Comfort & Joy Holiday Market at the historic Rita House in Los Angeles to shop all of these vendors in person.

All the details:

  • Rita House: 5971 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036, midcity LA

  • December 7 at 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Kids Concert at 11 a.m.

  • Free Entry 

  • And pre-register here for you chance to be entered into a giveaway. 

See you next week!

- Callie & Christianne

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