Anyone got great ideas for locally-sourced, creative gifts for Christmas at price points under $50?
SBBOOKWORM
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2010-12-15 01:33 PM |
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Try the following: The Yes Store http://www.reddragonpottery.com/YesStore.htm Santa Barbara Arts (in La Arcada). http://www.sbarts.net/ Not locally-sourced but very interesting gifts can be found at Plum Goods on State Street. Many items are made from re-cycled materials. http://www.plumgoodsstore.com/ Happy shopping!
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COMMENT 127932
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2010-12-15 01:41 PM |
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Santa Barbara Printmakers and Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative have prints for sale that benefit local artists. Only $50 each print. (most of these artists sell their work for much much more) www.limitededitionproject.blogspot.com
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CAPTAIN HALEY
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2010-12-15 01:47 PM |
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There will be a HOLIDAY CRAFTIQUE featuring a variety of one-of-a-kind arts and crafts items this Saturday Dec 18th from 10 am to 4:30 pm at 4159 State Street (behind All Around Landscape). Your best bet for locally made creative gifts.
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COMMENT 127938
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2010-12-15 01:58 PM |
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I second the Holiday Craftique. Many local artists will be representing there. One is a friend, who takes wool and cashmere sweaters and repurposes them into crocheted baby hats and scarves. Her cashmere scarves are in the $40 range. There should also be some good items from the Farmers Markets. Locally grown beans to bag up for ham-bone soup, canned jams and dried fruit. Good pistachios and dates, etc.
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COMMENT 127939
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2010-12-15 02:04 PM |
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There have been some really nice ristas at the Farmers' Market (Sautrday, not sure if they are at others) lately. As Well as "Summer in a Jar" (aka Roots Farms tomatoes).
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COMMENT 127940P
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2010-12-15 02:11 PM |
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Goodland Gallery at Camino Real Marketplace. They had to move from their original location... believe they're near the AT&T store now.
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GECKOGIRL23
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2010-12-15 02:12 PM |
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Ooo! Was going to say HOLIDAY CRAFTIQUE and am so happy others already wrote about it. Here's the fb link with more details about the event.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=115006291898985
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COMMENT 127943
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2010-12-15 02:21 PM |
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Check out the website etsy.com, they have really cool handcrafted and vintage items there. You can do a search for the SB area to make it local, though there are numerous other great independent businesses too.
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COMMENT 127946
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2010-12-15 02:28 PM |
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Where exactly is the Craftique at? I'm not familiar with All Around Landscape.
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CAPTAIN HALEY
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2010-12-15 04:36 PM |
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It is in between the Neptune Society and the El Mercado Center. You will see it when you get there...
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COMMENT 127971
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2010-12-15 04:44 PM |
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craftique is saturday december 18 from 10a - 4:30p at 4159 state street, rain or shine! also, on sunday december 19, check out the local artists trunk show at the french press, downtown at 1101 state street from 11a - 4p. shop local eveybody!!!
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COMMENT 127974
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2010-12-15 04:58 PM |
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Check out Antique Alley on State. Some of the best recycled goods can be found here.
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COMMENT 127980
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2010-12-15 05:23 PM |
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I think that giving gift cards to locally owned restaurants is a great gift. Money is so tight for so many people right now that a night out is a welcome relief. And you're still supporting local businesses who can use more people dining out.
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ANNMARIE582
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2010-12-16 07:27 AM |
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There are two fabulous local olive oil shops. On on upper state and one in the paseo nuevo mall. Both sell local olive oil and balsamic vinegars that are very nice gifts.
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COMMENT 128015P
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2010-12-16 07:32 AM |
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massage envy 49.00??
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COMMENT 128035
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2010-12-16 08:41 AM |
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I went into Tienda the other day, and way in the back in the middle of the store they earings for $5. Now that is a steal, and the outdoor India spot on lower State Street has scarves for $10. I also went into Anthroplogy (sp) and if you check out all the tables there are some less expensive items under $40 there too.
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COMMENT 128036P
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2010-12-16 08:46 AM |
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Single tickets to Speaking of Stories can be had for $25 each. Ensemble Theater is a bit more. Songtree concerts in Goleta run $15 - $20 each.
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COMMENT 128037
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2010-12-16 08:48 AM |
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Pretty sure a massage from a chain isn't what they were looking for. If you're going to go that route, go for a local spa, or if you wanna cheap out )like me) go to one of the local massage schools -$30 or $35 bucks for an hour massage. Great deal. As for me, I'll be hitting up either craftique and/or the Art Walk on Cabrillo.
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COMMENT 128039P
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2010-12-16 08:57 AM |
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Some handmade things at the SB Botanic Garden gift shop. They also sell native plants.
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COMMENT 128044
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2010-12-16 09:20 AM |
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The Art Walk at the Camino Real Marketplace, call 968-1200 for dates. Great locally made originals.
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COMMENT 128048
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2010-12-16 09:27 AM |
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Great list! Thanks everyone.
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COMMENT 128053
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2010-12-16 09:52 AM |
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Also The Goodland Gallery in Camino Real Marketplace. The gallery used to be next to the theatre, but has moved over across the entrance off of Hollister to a spot next to the AT&T store (and across the parking lot from Best Buy). They have wonderful locally made art and crafts. Many of the artists in The Art Walk have their work there.
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COMMENT 128055
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2010-12-16 09:58 AM |
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Also Santa Barbara Arts year round local artisans gallery of handmade goodies from $5 up. Something for everyone. They are tucked back in the La Arcada corridor next to the museum of art. Check it out... My favorite!
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COMMENT 128056
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2010-12-16 10:01 AM |
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Plow to Porch on upper State carries lots of wonderful local food products, such as Om Sweet Mama salad dressings, delicious cakes and desserts and much more.
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COMMENT 128059
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2010-12-16 10:21 AM |
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Like a couple others, I highly recommend The Goodland Gallery in Goleta, across the parking lot from Best Buy. All local, beautifully made items in a great setting.
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COMMENT 128064
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2010-12-16 10:53 AM |
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This is the best, most local thing I've seen so far: link All local products hand assembled locally.
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COMMENT 128123
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2010-12-16 04:42 PM |
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Adult Ed student craft fair at Wake Center on Turnpike, Saturday 12/18.
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COMMENT 128155
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2010-12-16 06:53 PM |
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Maybe as a change to local wine get some local beer from the telegraph brewing company. The owners are v nice and they host beer tastings there for something like $10. Also the chocolate gallery store in Goleta make all their own chocolate in store.
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COMMENT 128182P
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2010-12-16 09:25 PM |
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So glad someone asked this question - had no idea of the options. Thanks all!
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TMO
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2010-12-17 05:27 AM |
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Haskells Designs.com
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COMMENT 128346
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2010-12-17 12:21 PM |
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This was last saturday, the 11th...Adult Ed student craft fair at Wake Center on Turnpike, Saturday 12/18.
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COMMENT 128357
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2010-12-17 01:03 PM |
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Something you've always wanted your husband to do, but he's not getting to it - purchase him a gift certificate to have his garage cleaned!
call Garage Overhaul at 805-636-1134
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SPARKEY
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2010-12-17 10:25 PM |
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Call Chuck Drew. He makes neat stuff out of wood and machines wine bottle toppers. 967-0056.
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COMMENT 129565
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2010-12-21 06:17 PM |
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The Book of Santa Barbara
A well-written book with beautiful photography.
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