In search of the perfect thank you gift for the holidays? Here are gift ideas — perfect for teachers, co-workers, hairdressers, and more. Custom Patch Snap Back Hat, $36 LoveMarin In a quaint, tucked-away space above Bridgeway in Sausalito is LoveMarin, a project started by Marin native Jessica Norelli Cox, who produces all the photography […]
We rounded up gifts for your favorite foodie with delicious treats, indulgent chocolates, smooth wines and more. Garlic and Herb Wreath, $57 McFadden Farms Whorls of garlic, red chilies and certified-organic rosemary and thyme from this Hopland vineyard and farm are entirely edible, even after it spends the season hanging on your door. Cheese Trail […]
This holiday season, we selected gifts that all the kids in your life (big and small) will cherish. Jacquard Tie Dye Kits, $25 Jenny Lemons From a company in Healdsburg comes this kid- and adult-friendly tie dye kit with three pre-measured colors – magenta, turquoise and yellow. All you need to supply is a white […]
What could be a better gift than giving someone an experience, whether it’s an adventure or a massage? Here are a few you can’t miss. Signature Facial Glow Skin Marin A Marin native, Abbie Rodriguez has been a professional esthetician for 22 years and has finally graced Marin with her own studio in Larkspur. The […]
From affordable to lavish, these products and experiences from Bay Area entrepreneurs and local shops are sure to please the ladies and gents on your list. For Her Lelamooi Simone Ring; from $1,138 Citrine, Larkspur Featuring a bezel-set gem surrounded by a hand-etched braid, this dazzling ring, designed by Marin native Kristen Hawkes, comes in […]
Whether you’re staying the weekend or just for dinner, show your gratitude with one of these thoughtful product picks. Estate Grown Carneros Pinot Noir 2018; $50 Schug, Sonoma With full-bodied black cherry and plum flavors on the palate and a finish tinged with tobacco and spicy new oak, this Pinot Noir makes an ideal pairing […]
The diamond is a time-tested symbol of fidelity and deep abiding love. But some diamonds have a sordid past due to questionable mining techniques and potential harm to the people who extract them. Nonetheless, diamonds still dominate many holiday gift lists this year, as they have for the past few seasons. National Jeweler reported that […]
A new restaurant drops into the paseo, or passageway, between two downtown Mill Valley streets, heralding a return to dining in comfort and style. Down the way, a new spot for crepes lands at the Mill Valley Lumber Yard, Larkspur welcomes a new gift store and a Salvadorean restaurant, and other notable businesses open nearby. […]
In search of the perfect gifts for the men on your list? Here are some of the best guy gifts, available in stores throughout the Chicago area. Few Spirits 10th Anniversary Bourbon, $54.99 918 Chicago Ave, Evanston Celebrating a decade of distilling, this anniversary blend has bold notes of spicy cinnamon, oak and vanilla, with […]
Remember the days when speaking to a doctor by phone or video conference seemed too, well, remote? Or when we almost always went to a salon to cover our roots? As the world around us shifted due to the pandemic last year, however, so has our relationship with technology, and leaders in the health, wellness […]
