Inspired by our art-filled 7x7 Social Club pop-up, our editorial elves have collaborated with a dozen Bay Area artists and designers to deliver gifts this year that will feel truly special.
You could be one of just three lucky ones to pick up Erin Hupp's caviar server in our custom caper glaze, or one of 14 to get your paws on Lucky Rapp's custom-made resin "Fucks" in holiday shades. When your giftee wraps up Lan Jaenicke's 7x7 cashmere jacket or throws on Emily Meyer's Forty-Nine blazer, they'll be guaranteed to stand out from the pack.
Join us to shop these special artist collaborations (plus more art and fashion) IRL at 7x7's One-of-a-Kind Holiday Market on November 30th, in celebration of Small Business Saturday. You'll meet many of the creators, enjoy complimentary pours of wine, and of course holiday treats.
As always, we've also rounded up dozens of terrific gifts from local shops and makers. Happy gifting!
(Lucky Rapp)
Moody or bright—how do you like your "Fuck"?
Well these seem timely. With so many fucks to give, we're giving Lucky (Rapp's) "Fucks" this holiday season. Commissioned specially by 7x7 in stocking stuffer size (4x4 inches, $450) and two effin' festive shades, these handmade-in-SoMa resin pieces will say it all so you don't have to. Our limited collection of 14 pieces can be hung on the wall or placed tabletop, and they're already flying out of the sleigh. Order yours in dark red or bright red online for in-person pickup.
// Meet Lucky Rapp and shop IRL at 7x7's One-of-a-Kind Holiday Market, 11am to 3pm Saturday, November 30th, 524 Washington St. (Jackson Square); event details on Instagram.
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Whether you like a dark and stormy tabletop or something more traditional, Atahu Ceramics' cloud holders will lighten the mood year-round.
New Zealand born, SF-based ceramicist Sherin Langford-Lee keeps her head in the clouds, professionally speaking that is. Best known for her hand-sculpted busts of fairy tale gnomes with rather human expressions and decorated pointy hats, Langford-Lee took inspiration from a favorite gnome, the gilded "Cloudy Head," for this limited collection of three cloud candleholders ($65 each).
// Purchase online for pickup by appointment. Or, shop IRL at 7x7's One-of-a-Kind Holiday Market, 11am to 3pm Saturday, November 30th, 524 Washington St. (Jackson Square); event details on Instagram.
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Nicole Hsieh's ceramic dishes will make your table bloom.
Nicole Hsieh (pronounced "shay" like clay) deserves kudos for her longtime role as a Daly City public school art teacher, but its her hand-built, gilt-edged floral ceramic dishes that got our attention. Designed to hold everything from delicate baubles to dinner, Hsieh's collection for 7x7 includes one three-inch floral-shaped catchall ($65); a four-inch round dish ($60); a seven-inch catchall ($85); and large bowl ($315). Order online for pickup at 7x7 Social Club.
// Shop our full collection of Hsieh's pieces, including tumblers and candleholders, at 7x7's One-of-a-Kind Market, 11am to 3pm Saturday, November 30th, 524 Washington St. (Jackson Square); event details on Instagram.
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Like magical river rocks, Jason Stropko's small sculptures are the playthings of light.
Jason Stropko's small scale studies are guided by his fascination for natural world phenomena and various glass making processes. For his Solid cut, soft pieces #1-#12, the glass begins its journey in a viscous honey-like consistency at 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. A blowpipe gathers the molten glass and the sculpting process begins, guided by intuition and aided by glassmaking tools and gravity. After cooling, each facet is deliberately and patiently ground, smoothed and polished, in a process requiring five steps for each facet...and time. Their final expression morphs when deprived of light or placed in its path.
// Purchase small, medium, and large pieces ($150, $350, and $650) online for pickup at 7x7 Social Club. Plus, meet Jason Stropko and shop more of his works at 7x7's One-of-a-Kind Holiday Market, 11am to 3pm Saturday, November 30th, 524 Washington St. (Jackson Square); event details on Instagram.
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Daria Davydova's glaze and pigment vases are watertight and full of personality.
Daria Davydova’s faces are each distinct in their details and distinctly hers, their aquiline noses a signature of her craft. In 2022, she left her native Ukraine to work in San Francisco and her enigmatic vases—here with glaze and pigment, and all watertight—have been charming us ever since. Three small vases ($150 each) pictured here are available at 7x7 Social Club. Please inquire for larger vases.
// Purchase online for pickup by appointment. Meet Daria Davydova when you shop IRL at 7x7's One-of-a-Kind Holiday Market, 11am to 3pm Saturday, November 30th, 524 Washington St. (Jackson Square); event details on Instagram.
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Splitting her time between SF and Sebastopol, Jaime Lovejoy is one of the city's most recognizable painters to watch.
A former marketing exec, Jaime Lovejoy dove into her painting full time just a few years ago and never looked back: Her large-format abstract paintings have become highly coveted among those who instantly recognize her fluid, moody strokes. Her art becomes more accessible this holiday thanks to this limited edition of five prints ($200) for 7x7. Based on the original painting Something Lived, each 24-by-18-inch print is presented on archival matte paper and is numbered, and signed.
// Purchase online for pickup by appointment. Or, shop IRL at 7x7's One-of-a-Kind Holiday Market, 11am to 3pm Saturday, November 30th, 524 Washington St. (Jackson Square); event details on Instagram.
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Dripping roses, feathers, and classic roadkill prints adorn When Simon Met Ralph's latest collection.
Textile bandits Simon Ungless and Jody Niederkohr are generally up to no good. Peek into their Marinship studio and you'll certainly catch them running over designer clothing with inky tire tracks or cutting up vintage garments for frankencouture—and we can't get enough. Their label, When Simon Met Ralph, applies the printmaking techniques that made Ungless a fashion world icon when he worked for Alexander McQueen to pre-loved and deadstock pieces for one-of-a-kind, sustainable fashion statements. This dripping rose print vintage jacket ($400) is among the brand's new collection, which also revives an archival motif from McQueen's Spring 1995 collection The Birds.
// Meet the designers and shop When Simon Met Ralph's holiday collection exclusively at 7x7 Social Club during our One-of-a-Kind Market, 11am to 3pm Saturday, November 30th, 524 Washington St. (Jackson Square); event details on Instagram.
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Erin Hupp's caviar server comes in two pieces to cleverly hide away your ice and let that caviar shine.
Erin Hupp, Oakland's most beloved ceramic artist, has recreated her coveted handmade caviar server in custom "caper" glaze ($800) just for 7x7. Pick up one of just three servers made, and also shop Hupp's entire limited collection of caper tableware—including bowls, mugs, serving pedestals, and more—exclusively at 7x7 Social Club. This deep and sultry shade of green is just what your dinner table wants this season.
// Purchase online for pickup by appointment. Or, shop IRL at 7x7's One-of-a-Kind Holiday Market, 11am to 3pm Saturday, November 30th, 524 Washington St. (Jackson Square); event details on Instagram.
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Oversized and corduroy are in, and Emily Meyer's unisex blazer for 7x7 is right on point.
If we had a dollar for every lawyer we know who bailed for creative climes, well, we'd have at least 10 dollars. As the odd woman out at a law firm where her male colleagues made excellent arguments for the bespoke suit, SF native Emily Meyer set out to tailor sharp suiting to the female form. She nailed it, case closed. Meyer typically fits clients during private appointments in SF and L.A., but she whipped up something ready to wear for us: The Forty-Nine blazer ($775) has a perfectly oversized fit and the cool flexibility of Italian cotton corduroy, equally at ease on an international flight or as a rugged layer in the Headlands. The Forty-Nine has a hint of natural stretch, a barchetta handkerchief pocket and flap patch pockets, leather buttons, and is lined in Bemberg cupro. Sizes small to XL available; only 11 made.
// Purchase online for pickup by appointment or shop IRL and meet Emily Meyer at 7x7's One-of-a-Kind Holiday Market, 11am to 3pm Saturday, November 30th, 524 Washington St. (Jackson Square); event details on Instagram.
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You can actually feel the springiness in Susan McKinney's handmade ceramic coil.
File under: How the heck did she make that? The secrets of Sausalito ceramic artist Susan McKinney are hers to tell, but trust us when we say the process behind this handmade ceramic spring ($800) is pure genius. (Large spring is approximately 13 x 4 inches. Small spring in buff clay ($400) also available.)
// Purchase online for pickup by appointment. Or, shop IRL at 7x7's One-of-a-Kind Holiday Market, 11am to 3pm Saturday, November 30th, 524 Washington St. (Jackson Square); event details on Instagram.
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Clockwise from top left: Keira Kotler's Radiance pigment prints on aluminum, Untitled #2, #4, #9, and #7.
Marin-based Keira Kotler is a true multi-hyphenate: An artist, writer, dancer, cancer survivor, and fashion entrepreneur, Kotler is a presence that defies easy categorization and embodies light. That aura is captured in her photoworks, which transport us right to our happy place. Special to 7x7 for the holidays are four single pigment prints on aluminum ($2,500 each, 15x20 inches). Yes, they're splurge-y gifts, but wouldn't we all like a trip to someplace else?
// Purchase Kotler's Untitled 2, 4, 7, and 9 online for pickup by appointment. Or shop IRL at 7x7's One-of-a-Kind Holiday Market, 11am to 3pm Saturday, November 30th, 524 Washington St. (Jackson Square); event details on Instagram.
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Save your Patagonia for the mountains: Lan Jaenicke's Bamford short double face cashmere jacket is the look the city deserves.
We hereby declare Lan Jaenicke the official fashion designer of San Francisco: Her quietly luxurious cashmere shirt-jackets and coats are the sartorial mascots we can wear practically year-round. This season, one of Jaenicke's signature outerwear pieces gets a 7x7 update: The Bamford short double-face cashmere jacket ($2,695, one size) has a 7x7-inch pocket and comes in six rich autumnal shades.
// Shop online for pickup by appointment, and IRL at 7x7's One-of-a-Kind Holiday Market, 11am to 3pm Saturday, November 30th, 524 Washington St. (Jackson Square); event details on Instagram.
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You don't need us to tell you that San Francisco dining is hella expensive. Gift your foodie plus-one a membership to 7x7 Social Club ($7/mo.) and they’ll score VIP perks such as complimentary drinks, dishes, and even preferred reservations at some of the city's top restaurants (hi, Mister Jiu's, Quince, and Dalida!). Plus, we've got free concert tickets, special pricing on unique events, beauty treatments, and more. // Join now at 7x7.com/social-club.
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Ride the Indonesian speciality coffee wave with Beaneka. The SF roastery prides itself in fair trade practices with fewer middlemen to help elevate coffee industry equality in the islands. Gift a bag of single-origin beans or Beaneka’s signature blend ($17-$20); you can pick it up in town or online. // Shop in store at Kopiku Coffee, 1443 Lombard St. (Cow Hollow) or online at beanekacoffee.com.
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A monthly sourdough delivery is the gift that keeps on giving, SF-style. Historic bakery Boudin has eight (yes, eight!) delightful options including a Sourdough Sampler Club ($29/mo), two loaves and three rolls that arrive at their door for a period of three to 12 months, and the fun 12-month Seasonal Bread Club ($28/mo), which delivers one-pound loaves in festive shapes like crab, shamrock, and turkey every 30 days. // Shop online at store.boudinbakery.com.
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Masters of fermentation, Shared Cultures has a fantastic collection of misos that include sunchoke, cocoa nib, and other unique flavors (not to mention shoyu, koji aminos and salts, and more). If you’re not sure which to choose as a gift, go with the Red Shishito Pepper Miso ($20), which was made in collaboration with the Boonville Barn Collective in Mendocino. Packed with fresh peppers fermented with SF-grown koji and Rancho Gordo chickpeas, it’s a secret weapon for leveling up marinades, sauces, and stir fries. // Shop online at shared-cultures.com.
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For festive chocolate martinis and boozy hot chocolates that will make the holidays bright, Sausalito Liquor Co.’s Unsinkable Chocolate Liqueur ($34) is a must. Velvety and smooth, made with the sweet stuff from local chocolatier TCHO, this bottle redefines the meaning of creme de cacao. // Shop online at sausalitoliquor.com.
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Storied SF chef Michael Mina is back with a cookbook that’s close to his heart. In My Egypt: Cooking from My Roots($40, signed copies available), the Egyptian-born tastemaker takes readers on a journey from Cairo to Alexandria to explore the dishes on which he was raised at home—and which inspired his culinary empire. From traditional meals like ta’ameya to those he’s enhanced with international flavors, this beautiful book is a great choice for home cooks of all skill levels. // Shop in store at Omnivore Books, 3885 Cesar Chavez St. (Noe Valley), or online at omnivorebooks/myshopify.com.
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Don’t just give wine this holiday season, give the gift of wine tasting. The one-day Sonoma County Tasting Pass ($59) is a steal that will get them 24 hours to do four tastings at dozens of wineries, including Cline Family Cellars, Landmark Vineyards, and Russian River Vineyards. If they’re coming for a full weekend, there’s also a two-day pass ($99), and locals will appreciate the 30-day pass ($129) which includes up to 10 tastings spread out over a month. // Shop online at sonomacounty.com.
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Delight the wine lover in your life with a ticket to Wine Country for Stags Leap District’s buzzy Vineyard to Vintner event, April 26, 2025. Chat with winemakers from more than a dozen wineries, taste exceptional wines, and sample dishes from top Napa restaurants including Charlie’s, Stateline Road Smokehouse, and Violetto. // Secure your tickets when they go on sale December 1st at stagsleapdistrict.com.
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Designer Kim Seybert collaborated with OG SF department store Gump’s on these linen napkins hand-embroidered with iconic city sights and scenes ($98). The six, six-inch square serviettes include tributes to the Embarcadero, the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, and the sea lions of Pier 39 in colorful relief. // Shop in store at Gump’s, 250 Post St. (Union Square), or online at gumps.com
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There’s a better way to keep cheese tasting its best. The award-winning Cheese Grotto ($125), a small wood-and-clay cheese cave made to fit any kitchen, keeps cheese fresh up to three times longer than storing it in the fridge. The Bay Area-based business is teaming up with Marin French Cheese this holiday season gift with your favorite cheese lovers’ name written all over it: a Cheese Grotto Piatto and three rounds of cheese (Petite Camembert, Petite Truffle Brie, and Petite Garlic & Pepper Brie), plus a guide on how to age each one to perfection. // Shop online at cheesegrotto.com.
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Turn a loved one’s love for pasta into a celebration with the gift of a pasta making class at Pasta Supply Co. ($210/person). The four-hour workshop at their Mission location teaches the basics of mixing and rolling pasta dough into more than 12 different shapes, and ends with a pasta feast and goody bag filled with all their freshly made noodles. // Sign up online at pastasupplycoclasses.co.me.
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Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The World of Pinot Noir at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. Join renowned pinot noir wineries, world-class chefs, and wine experts for an unforgettable weekend by the sea. Secure your tickets with special holiday pricing now. Enter the code HOLIDAY24 to save $25 off each general admission Grand Tasting ticket; February 27 to March 1, 2025. // Get tickets at worldofpinotnoir.com.
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Wrap her up in joie de vivre with a colorful bandana from SF designer Ayca Kilicoglu. Made of a cotton-silk blend, the Sahmaragon bandana ($55) is one of many playful styles starring the artist’s hand-drawn illustrations. Whether paired with a white tee or black turtleneck, this 21-inch square brings a twist of chic. P.S. Fans of “The Bear,” will be particularly excited to know the scarves have been featured on the FX show—worn by sous-chef Syd, obvi. // Shop online at murbyayca.com.
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A smorgasbord of clean beauty goodies, Credo’s Celebration of Clean gift set ($49) is designed to glow up holiday season for all skin types. It includes 11 bestsellers across skin, hair, fragrance, and makeup. Among them: Lolavie shampoo, True Botanicals Chebula Active Serum, Follain Hydrating Mask, Ilia mascara and Nopalera Cactus Shower Gel. Products are a mix of mini- and full-sized. The more the merrier, indeed. // Shop in store at 2136 Fillmore St. (Pacific Heights), 552 Hayes St. (Hayes Valley) and online at credobeauty.com.
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Comfort and joy, you say? Topdrawer’s Kolo house shoes ($95) are the epitome of both. Creative types, especially, will ooh and aah when slipping into these cotton chamois bestsellers. They’re lined with super-soft fleece and have a suede bottom to prevent slipping and sliding. You can’t go wrong with the vibrant plaid, but there are many color and fabric options. Sizes run from small to xx-large. // Shop at three Bay Area stores and online at topdrawer.com.
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Any Bay Area hipster would be stoked to receive Taylor Stitch’s textured knit beanie ($78). Crafted of soft merino wool, the limited-edition basketweave-knit cap comes in three heathered hues: loden (pictured), coal and navy. P.S. No one would blame you if you snagged one for yourself, too. ’Tis the (beanie) season, after all! // Shop in store at 383 Valencia St. (Mission), 2030 Chestnut St. (Marina) and online at taylorstitch.com.
▲What could smell more seasonal than "a majestic forest resplendent with sage, apple, cypress, smoky papyrus, snow flowers, pinewood, and vetiver?" Yosh's award-winning Konig ($95/50ml) turns 10 next year and is relevant as ever. PS: Meet Yosh Han at 7x7's One-of-a-Kind Holiday Market on November 30th. // Shop in store at Ministry of Scent at 2408 Fillmore St. (Pacific Heights), 962 Valencia St. (Mission) and online at ministryofscent.com.
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What’s as comfy as a sweatshirt but decidedly un-schlumpy? This Oversized Terry Rugby ($248) by Todd Snyder x Champion. The fit is relaxed and roomy, the color is super rich and the details are impeccable (i.e., reinforced twill collar and reinforced placket). Plus, the French terry cotton material is so soft it will feel like he’s had it forever. Perfect with denim or sweats, and extra cool under a blazer. // Shop in store at 590 Hayes St. (Hayes Valley), 1809 Larkspur Landing (Marin Country Mart) and online at toddsnyder.com.
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It’s hard to imagine anyone on your list—hippie mom to fashion-loving wifey—doing anything but swooning over the sterling-silver Flow cuff ($450). Handcrafted by local artist and metalsmith Amanda Hunt, the minimalist curvy stunner is perfect for wearing every day. She’s brilliant alone or as part of a wrist stack, and also comes in a bronze version ($180). // Shop online at amandahuntjewelry.com.
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She loves clothes but they have to be the right clothes. It’ll be a guaranteed home run when you gift the Alpaca rollneck sweater ($388) from the ultimate Cali-cool designer Erica Tanov. Made in Bolivia of warm baby alpaca and wool, the lofty knit is super stylish without screaming, and features discerning details like dropped shoulders and side slits. No doubt, she’ll wear this on repeat, which means she’ll be reminded of you on the daily. Comes in a slew of gorgeous shades. // Shop in store at 1827 Fourth St.(Berkeley) and online at ericatanov.com.
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Plain doesn't describe this Jane ($750). Quite the opposite, in fact, as the shoulder bag from Insta-famous brand Parker Thatch is inspired by one Ms. Jane Birkin. Crafted of buttery platinum leather (so very holiday), the effortless beauty can handle anything you throw in her. She’s the best of slouch and swagger, with requisite interior pockets. Score even more style points with your giftee by throwing in a couple of PT’s signature bag charms. // Shop in store at 19 Orinda Way (Orinda) and online at parkerthatch.com.
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Shinola’s Runwell backpack ($1,095) is the grown-up answer for the bae who needs an upgrade to that tattered, messenger bag. Casual and refined (hey, quiet luxury), the soft, premium leather bag has padded shoulders straps, lots of compartments and pockets—and holds up to a 15-inch laptop. It will last forever and age with character...and can we talk about that divine shade of forest green? // Shop in store at 53 Hotaling Pl. (Jackson Square) and online at shinola.com.
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What will you stash in your ring, Noz Nozawa?
SF interior design star Noz Nozawa is moving from the living room to the jewelry counter via a new collaboration with locally based Goldstories. Nozawa's signet-style Stash ring ($3,100) riffs on the dark humor of vintage poison rings. Whatever you sneak inside, the turquoise cabochon, set in 14-karat gold, promises to keep it your little secret. // Shop online at goldstoriesjewelry.com.
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Waterfield has a solution to prevent them not only from having to constantly dig under the seat or in the overhead compartment for plane necessities, but from losing the items once they’ve been extracted. The Air Caddy ($59-$79) is a slim folio designed to fit in an airline seat pocket with enough room for a 13” tablet and pockets for organizing essentials like earbuds, smart phones, and snacks. It’s the easiest way to keep them organized on flights that feel like they’ll never end—and make sure they deplane with their passport in hand. // Shop online at sfbags.com.
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Keep the sun from cramping their style with Carve Designs’ Farrah packable hat ($42). The woven wide-brim is lightweight with a cute chevron-detailed band and an interior string for adjusting the one-size fit to any cranium. Best of all, it’s ready to be their sun-taming ride-or-die no matter where they roam: the packable hat pops back into shape even if it’s spent days crushed in their luggage. // Shop online at carvedesigns.com.
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Zippered pouches are a traveler’s best friend and at Oakland’s Maika, they come in a variety of adorable, hand-printed, California-themed patterns and colors. There are three sizes ($20-$30) to choose from, each of which is made with recycled canvas trimmed in vegan leather with a waterproof lining, to use for everything from cord keeper to snack pack to makeup caddy. // Shop online at maikagoods.com.
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Upgrade their travel experience with a set of SF-designed earbuds. The Sound Bay’s wireless, high-fidelity Model S earbuds ($70) transition smoothly from media to calls with one click, and have five hours of battery life before needing recharging. Most importantly, they’re ergonomically designed for comfort that works as well for long plane rides as for active, city exploring. // Shop online at thesoundbay.com.
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Know someone who can’t get enough of Tahoe in winter? Give them the gift of affordable lodging at one of South Lake’s coziest boutique lodges. With the Station House Inn’s Season Pass, they can stay over and over again between now and April 30, 2025 for less than anywhere else in the area: a cozy king room for $150/night with the Green Bundle ($1,500/10 nights) or a shockingly low $100/night with the Blue Bundle ($2,000/20 nights). Rooms are available any day of the week with an advanced reservation. // Shop online at stationhouseinn.com.
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Prepare them for any adventure with these trail running sneakers from SF sustainability champs, Allbirds. The brand’s first foray into off-road comfort, their Women’s and Men’s Trail Runners SWT ($140) have sturdy, gripping soles, water- and tear-resistant exteriors, and slip on and off like butter—everything they’ll need to tackle hiking trails at any speed. // Shop online at allbirds.com.
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Aer’s versatile weekender is exactly what they need for a few days away, whether they’re traveling for work or for pleasure. Smartly organized with a spacious main compartment for clothes, multiple accessory compartments, a padded laptop pocket, and more, the Travel Weekender ($189) is a sleek, durable companion for the road. It comes with a padded shoulder strap and, if they’re off on a longer trip, a strap at the back is made to slip over the handle of a rollerboard. // Shop online at aersf.com
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Treat them to a restorative rural escape at Blue Ruby Farm, the brand new regenerative farm stay that’s not messing around with their gourmet, locally provisioned communal dinners. Designed by architecture firm Vertebrae LA, rooms in the modern-rustic boutique inn have full baths and private patios which look out over a lake. Guests are welcome to participate in chores on the 37-acre working farm in the Sierra Foothills, attend on-site workshops and classes, or just sit back and soak it all in. Stays start at $250/night. // Reserve online at bluerubyfarm.com.
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In the market to seriously wow that special outdoorsy someone with your holiday gift? What you need is an All Good Equipment Co. Teardrop Camper ($25,000). These Bay Area designed and crafted trailers have almost everything an Airstream does for a fraction of the price, including an insulated sleeping sanctuary with a mattress, USB ports, and multi-purpose cabinets inside, and a cooking galley with a sink, storage, and a folding table built into the exterior. Light enough to be towed by almost any car, it’s the perfect companion for every adventure. // Shop online at allgoodequipment.com.
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Light up anyone’s holiday with Stockhome’s Essentials petite candle set ($65). Made of natural soy, coconut and beeswax, the trio features the brand’s most adored scents: Hinoki, Palo Santo and Santalum. Handcrafted in SF using custom fragrance (inspired by nature) and rich essential oils, each candle has a 24-hour burn time. Artfully packaged, this gift hits all the right holiday notes. // Shop online at studiostockhome.com.
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Kitchen duty is so much more fun, and sustainable, with Studio Patro’s Kitchen Starter Set ($89). The perfect gift for just about anyone who eats, the colorful package includes eight towels for different tasks: wiping counters, drying dishes, cleaning mirrors and other surfaces (no streaks or scratches), and wrapping up goods. The brand uses eco-friendly, high-quality linens and low-impact dyes. No wonder this studio’s a local favorite for its modern take on practical goods. // Shop in store at 1898 Hyde St. (Russian Hill) and online at studiopatro.com.
▲Treat the book worm in your life to something they’ll truly enjoy: a pair of tickets to Rare Books San Francisco ($50). You’ll receive a free book bag at the fair, and you can share the experience of attending this exciting event together. Plus, you'll bring home new tomes for the coffee table, no wrapping necessary. // Get tickets at eventbrite.com.
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Mini artworks from Hannah Franco’s Series One, Form + Function($650-$750) exude warmth and comfort. The creations (oil and mixed media on canvas) take their inspiration from quilts made by the Oakland artist’s beloved grandmother. Like those patchwork blankets, these farmhouse-chic works are sure to be the stuff of happy memories for years to come. They make especially wonderful gifts for apartment dwellers or those with spare wall space. // Shop online at hannahfranco.com
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The Fringe Alpaca Oversized Throw ($1,299) from Principal’s Daughter makes the ultimate gift for a very special luxury lover in your life. It’s crafted in Italy from sumptuous alpaca wool that feels as soft as fine cashmere. The 95--by-58-inch beauty truly elevates the art of couch snuggling, and also adds an opulent touch to the bedroom. As for the dreamy rose shade? It complements virtually any color palette. // Shop online at principalsdaughter.com.
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It took 14 years for La Cocina, the nonprofit incubator for immigrant and women food entrepreneurs of color, to create a cookbook featuring the fearless chefs to whom they gave their start there. With 100 recipes from 40 talented women, We Are La Cocina: Recipes in Pursuit of the American Dream ($30) was worth the wait. Filled with beautiful color photos by award-winning photographer Eric Wolfinger and a foreword by author Isabel Allende, all proceeds from the book will be invested back into La Cocina. // Shop online at la-cocina-sf-store.myshopify.com.
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When an underwater resident of the SF Bay is in trouble, the Marine Mammal Center is there to provide life-saving care so that they can be safely released back into the wild. Proceeds from this 100% organic Turkish cotton beach towel ($44), designed by Sand Cloud, are invested back into the nonprofit’s mission. The quick-dry beach accessory is reversible and designed with the image of our most iconic local pinniped, the sea lion. // Shop online at shop.marinemammalcenter.org.
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Boutique Sonoma winery Black Kite Cellars has a long history of supporting local and international nonprofits. Since 2018, they’ve donated 100% of those from their special pinot noir blend, Africa Quest, to African NGOs that support both wildlife conservation and local communities. This holiday season, purchases of the three-bottle Africa Quest collection ($120) go to support the Kenya Rhino Rangeland Expansion project. Gift all three together or split them up and spread the love around. // Shop online at blackkitecellars.com.
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This holiday season, the Oakland Puzzle Company is celebrating the 35th anniversary of local nonprofit, San Francisco Baykeeper. Their 500-piece Under the Bay with San Francisco Baykeeper puzzle ($31) stars 16 of the aquatic bird and animal species that the nonprofit defends through investigation, advocacy, and litigation. It’s a colorful, time-diverting reminder of everything we have to lose without Baykeeper’s work, and ten percent of every puzzle purchase will be gifted to the organization. // Shop online at oaklandpuzzle.com.
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Give the meat lover in your life a gift more precious than sauce and dry rub, alone. Napa’s beloved Kansas-style BBQ joint, Stateline Road Smokehouse, donates 10% of the profits from all of its products to No Kid Hungry and the Rafiki Foundation. So, whether you’re looking for a five-piece kit that includes an adjustable apron, two sauces, dry rub, and brine ($50), or a single jar of their limited edition black truffle sauce ($15), rest assured it’ll make more than just their belly happy. // Shop online at 816bbqsauce.com.
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The Speakeasy vibes, comfort food, and jazz performances aren’t the only thing to spark joy at SF’s Old Skool Cafe. Everything in the 1920’s-style supper club is organized, made, and served by at-risk, formerly incarcerated and foster care youth through the nonprofit’s restaurant and life skills courses, apprenticeships, and externships. That means that anytime you treat a loved one to drinks or a meal there, the proceeds are going right back into the cafe’s training programs. Want something to wrap in a bow and place under the tree? Give the gift of a one-month ($75-125) or three-month ($375) Old Skool Cafe membership, which supplies them with $90 to $125 in supper club credits every 30 days (plus bonuses and a complimentary cocktail at each visit). // Visit at 1429 Mendell St. (Bayview-Hunters Point) or shop online at old-skool-cafe.thethirdplace.is,
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LGBTQ+ empowerment organization The Way Out Bay Area is loud and proud with its first ever coloring book for kids and kids at heart. The Way Out Coloring Book ($25) has 54 pages of illustrated fun designed by LGBTQ+ artists from around the country, and it can be downloaded in digital form or delivered as a hard copy. All profits from the book’s sale go to support Way Out Bay Area’s 2024 grant recipient. // Shop online at wayout.lgbt.
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Amour Vert, the local clothing brand on a national roll, is balancing out their ever-growing carbon footprint with a program that trades tees for trees. For every comfy, stylish T-shirt ($20-$60)—which come in a variety of striped and solid styles with different necklines and sleeve lengths—purchased this season, they’ll plant a tree in Sierra National Forest with the help of long-term partner, America Forests. So far they’ve replanted an impressive 1,763 acres, sequestered almost 150,000 tons of CO2, and replenished 12 billion gallons of water. // Shop in store at 437 Hayes St. (Hayes Valley) or one of their other Bay Area locations, or online at amourvert.com.
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If you’ve got a floof in need of a comfy new place to rest their head, check out SF pet brand P.L.A.Y. The company is always committed to using eco-friendly materials and helping those in need, but their limited-edition Mustache bed ($67-$132), a gray cushion decorated in hipster-approved yellow mustaches and paws, takes that commitment one step further by donating 10% of all profits to benefit the prostate cancer organization Zero, and an additional 20% of those bought in November to benefit Movember. If the Mustache bed doesn’t match your pup’s style, choose from one of their many other machine washable options. For every bed purchased, they donate one to shelter pets through their Warm Bellies Initiative. // Shop online at petplay.com.
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Kids of all ages will look like delicious snacks thanks to this Pretzel hair clip ($12) from Jenny Lemons. No prob if salty snacks aren’t her jam, as there are tons of goodies to choose from like the Strawberry hair claw clip ($24) and the Crinkle-Cut Fries clip set ($18). They’re all scrumptious, and made with a chic, eco-friendly plastic alternative. Cheers to giving good-hair days! // Shop online at jennylemons.com.
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Felines love their veggies. The mini snuffle cabbage (made for hiding treats) and the catnip-filled mini pumpkin in the Kitty Veggie set ($22) will keep any pussycat entertained. Both plushies feature bells inside, for extra stimulation. Don't be surprised if pups have an appetite for them, as well. Meow! Available at Acacia. // Shop in store at Three Embarcadero Center, (Embarcadero) and online at acaciasf.com.
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If you’re seeking a gift that bébés and their parents will immediately fawn over, Tea’s Reindeer baby sweater ($59) hits the mark. The long-sleeved crew—with button closure for easy on/off—is crafted of cozy combed cotton and sized for three-month-olds to 4T-ers. Holiday-photos are going to be fire. // Shop online at teacollection.com.
▲Get gift giving down to a science when you pick up levitating lamps, knitted sea creatures, and more to spark curiosity from the Exploratorium Store. The friendly staff is ready to assist your holiday needs and offers convenient gift wrapping. // Shop IRL at Pier 15 (Embarcadero), and online at exploratorium.edu.
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Barbie Dreamhouse schmeamhouse. The Double Joy DIY Bubble Tea Shop kit ($48) is the shi*t for kids eight and older. Available at SFMOMA, the mini store is easy to assemble and comes with all the (teensy) essentials needed to make yummy strawberry boba and other drinks. It comes with adjustable ambient light so entrepreneurs-in-training can keep the shop open into the evening. Batteries not included. // Shop the museum at 151 3rd St. (SoMa) and online at sfmoma.org.
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Yeah, it’s sweater weather for doggies, too. And how adorbs will your little (or big) fur-meister look in one of George’s dog sweaters ($70–$90)? They come in a range of sizes and styles, and have a leash hole woven into the neck. Mission pups will surely go for camo or stripes while Pac Heights or Marina doyennes will flaunt cozy argyles at the dog park. The wool versions make the coziest holiday gifts. // Shop in store at any Bay Area location and online at georgesf.com.
▲// Join us to shop all local, handmade and limited edition gifts (plus enjoy wine and treats) at 7x7's One-of-a-Kind Holiday Market, 11am to 3pm Saturday, November 30th, 524 Washington St. (Jackson Square); event details on Instagram.
