This year, the gifts we choose hold more weight; they’re less about checking a box and more about offering something meaningful.
With that in mind, we put together a small gift guide featuring artists, makers, and friends from here in the Ojai Valley. Support them if you can. We’re pretty sure the joy lingers longer when you shop small.
Night Blooms
Hand-poured in Ojai, Night Bloom’s soy-wax candles are made with non-toxic ingredients and braided cotton wicks. Scents like Palo Santo, Pixie Blossom, and Sespe Pinecone are designed to feel like small moments of memory and ritual (perfect for setting a mood rather than overwhelming a room).
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Vulture Reclaimed
Vulture Reclaimed takes second-hand and vintage clothing and reworks it into one-of-a-kind statement pieces. Their motto, “giving new life to old threads,” sums it up well. Expect bold graphics, unexpected design choices, and a sustainability mindset that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
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Sunrise Via Lola
Created by Ojai-based artist Cat Craig, Sunrise Via Lola offers art prints inspired by the natural world and the quiet kind of clarity that comes from long drives, warm light, and time spent outdoors. Her pieces often reflect familiar landscapes— national parks, trail views, desert horizon lines— and invite you to pause for a moment.
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Sunday Designs
Artist & shopkeeper Sunday Rylander makes illustrated bandanas, tea towels, and gift sets that feel lighthearted and distinctly local. Everything is screen-printed in small batches, with an aesthetic that feels part-Ojai, part-playful. Thoughtful details and original artwork make each piece feel like something you’d actually want to use (and proudly display in your humble abode).
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Whether you're gifting or investing in something for yourself, these pieces are a thoughtful place to begin. And of course, if you're considering a certain cactus-inspired lamp... well, we'd consider that an excellent choice.
Wishing you and yours a joyful holiday season.
