Meaningful gifts that make a difference
Dos Gringos Flower Company VISTA
Give a blooming burst of sunshine with a bouquet from Dos Gringos. Specializing in unique sunflower varieties, the company has fields in southern California and Mexico, where flowers are shipped to their distribution centers within 24 hours of harvest. Choose from an array of varieties, including a soft yellow buttercream or an intense chromatic copper. Bouquets are available at retailers throughout California at dosgringos.com or directly through their online flower delivery services sunflowerguy.com .
If you’re looking for an out-of-the-box gift idea, consider products that embody the true spirit of the season: giving back. Focused on making a social impact, these California-based businesses are proof that your present can create a positive ripple effect that not only touches your loved ones’ hearts, but also the lives of people everywhere.
Lula’s Garden INGLEWOOD
Perfect for the plant-lover in your life, a hand-planted succulent garden from Lula’s Garden is guaranteed to brighten any room. Plants are sourced from local family- owned nurseries, and because they’re native to desert climates, they’re easy to care for. In support of Water.org, each garden sold provides six months of safe water for someone in the developing world. lulasgarden.com Gray Whale Gin SANTA ROSA Named for the gray whale that each year makes a 12,000- mile migration from the Baja Peninsula to the Arctic, Gray Whale Gin is quintessentially Californian. Spirits are made with locally sourced or wild-foraged ingredients, while bottles are designed with organic paint and include a biodegradable cork. In support of ocean conservation, 1% of annual sales benefit Oceana, whose mission is to protect and restore our oceans. graywhalegin.com
Ballard & Ballard FOUNTAIN VALLEY
For more than 100 years, Ballard & Ballard has mastered the art of designing exquisite jewelry crafted by four generations of family members. The boutique-style shop has a collection of expertly made rings, earrings, pendants and bracelets, as well as stunning engagement and wedding pieces. For the ultimate gift, create a custom piece designed by one of the shop’s experienced designers. ballardgem.com
Torn Ranch PETALUMA
Bloomhouse Kitchenware COMMERCE
Vuori ENCINITAS Epitomizing the true coastal California lifestyle, Vuori puts a fresh take on performance apparel. A Climate Neutral Certified brand, the company is dedicated to measuring, reducing and compensating for their emissions in making their products, which range from stylish tops and jackets to comfortable leggings and joggers, and everything in between. vuoriclothing.com
The gourmand in your life will delight in a gourmet gift basket overflowing with treats curated by Torn Ranch. Inspired by the Napa Sonoma wine country, gourmet offerings include an assortment of fine chocolates and confections, prime nuts, dried fruits and homemade cookies. Even better, ingredients are ethically sourced from non-GMO crops that help support the honeybee population critical to agriculture and the environment. tornranch.com
When founder and designer Daniel Gabbay started Bloomhouse, he set out to create vibrant and beautiful kitchenware that is also eco-friendly and free of toxins. From high-quality cookware and knives to expertly glazed dinner and service ware, these unique pieces will delight your favorite chef. For each set sold, a tree will be planted through One Tree Planted, a nonprofit dedicated to reforesting the earth. bloomhousecollection.com
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IN YOUR CORNER ISSUE 15 | 2023
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