Something sweet and inspiring from Molly Hahn's Buddha Doodles:
A new CD from marvelous Brazilian transplant to Santa Barbara Teka:
A gorgeous handmade ceramic drum from Full Circle Drums:
A massage gift certificate or guided meditation CD from master massage therapist Ann Brode:
Beautiful, melodious garden art from Picotte Windchimes:
A DVD or CD from storyteller extraordinaire Michael Katz:
Toad the Wet Sprocket has an awesome new CD out:
Smooth Jazz with Craig Sharmat:
An upcycled shopping tote made right here in Santa Barbara by local artist Susan Owens. The coffee bean bag would have been discarded but now it is lined, has comfortable handles and can hold A LOT of groceries! Available at Raoul Textiles 136 State Street across from the train station.
Looking for something for a gardener or pet lover? Head over to Island Seed and Feed.
Give a gift of healthy food from the The Isla Vista Food Coop
Make a sampler from their large selection of Fair Trade Chocolate or their whole shelf of different hot sauces. How about a basket of locally grown apples or mandarins or winter squash? It's also a great place for supplies for your healthy, delicious holiday feasts. Beer and wine too!
Make a gift in someone's name to our many worthy local non-profits. Here are some of my favorites:
The Environmental Defense Center, doing everything legally possible to protect our local environment.
The Wilderness Youth Project and Sprout Up, connecting kids and nature.
The Marge Luke Theater providing an affordable venue for performing arts.
Domestic Violence Solutions, providing shelter and counseling for families dealing with domestic abuse.
