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Indie Collections SMALL BATCH
A little haven of thoughtful, Instagram- worthy home goods and gifts, like handmade candles, aesthetic cards, jewelry, and plants. Brittany Peña and Lacy Bird co-own the woman- owned boutique in La Mesa Village. Everything sold in the store is—you guessed it—made in small batches. smallbatchstore.com
Specs Refresh REVIVAL VINTAGE EYEWEAR
This North Park eyewear gallery is functional and fashionable. Each frame is never-worn, deadstock vintage, which means sustainable shopping. Sourced from Germany, Japan, and France, glasses date from the 1960s-1990s, boasting designs by Dior and Lanvin. In-house opticians process your Rx, so all you have to worry about is which looks best in the tiny mirror. revivalspecs.com
New Thrifting Experience SILVERLAKE FLEA MARKET LA’s famed Silverlake Flea Market has landed in Encinitas on Saturdays and Sundays. Think gorgeous hand- stitched blankets from upcycled saris, baby rompers in surf van print, chunky turquoise, vintage leather boots, canvas bags from recycled army tents, original artwork, secret finds, and denim galore. silverlakeshop.com
Voice-Lifting Bookstore LIBÉLULA BOOKS & CO. Last summer, a BIPOC and queer- owned bookstore opened up in the heart of Barrio Logan. Jesi Gutierrez and Celi Hernandez created Libélula Books & Co. with the intention of creating an inclusive space featuring titles by & about Black leaders, LGBTQ+ folks, Chicano history, and transformative justice.
Goth Shop THE FLORAL CRAFT
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Downtown La Mesa seems like an odd destination when shopping for spells, antiquities, and other magical curiosities. But the small matte black corner store is part floral designer, part apothecary with a range of macabre offerings like taxidermy classes, flower tarot readings, and hand-poured
candle workshops. thefloralcraft.com
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