These Women-Owned Businesses Have The Perfect Gift For Everyone On Your List
Janice Mathews
The holidays are a time of happiness and cheer… and one of the most important times of the year for small business owners!
This year, support local, women-owned businesses with every holiday purchase. Visit the Mill Valley Lumber Yard to discover the perfect gifts from one of their 15 women-owned businesses and make your holiday shopping simple.
Fashion & Accessories
Founded and created by brand visionary Paige Mycoskie, this fabulously retro label is here to make a statement. Bright and cheery with a nostalgic nod to the 1970s, Aviator Nation’s future-vintage apparel is the perfect choice for surfers, Cali-lovers, and anyone who knows how hard it is to take it easy.
(Not sure where to start? The instantly iconic Sunburst Jacket brings a much-needed ray of sunshine to foggy Bay Area mornings.)
Step into Amy Lowery’s dreamy closet and get inspired by playfully sophisticated essentials curated with a uniquely Bohemian sensibility. From outerwear and denim to handbags and jewelry, discover the ultimate chic staple for every lady on your list.
Founded by Stacy King and powered by a team of talented female artisans, Lulu Designs offers a wide array of unique and elegant gold jewelry. With ethereal designs and meaningful details, every piece was made to be styled, worn, and loved for a lifetime.
Chase Roger’s designs reflect her love for travel, adventure as well as quality craftsmanship. Each bag tells its own story capturing the spirit of adventure. The beauty is in the details.
Stunning, ethically sourced handcrafted jewelry made from nature's beauty and wonderment by Vanessa Zegarra Higgins. Each pair takes at least 3 days to create and the focus is to make a positive impact on the world and give back to the universe, allowing the birds to display their natural awe and beauty in another lifetime.
Home Goods
Founder Suzy Ekman embraces the quality of small artisans with a wide selection of jewelry, ceramics, accessories, and apparel—all lovingly hand-crafted in the U.S.
From beauty supplies to home decor, there’s a little handmade something for everyone on your list. (Our top pick? The Bradley Mountain waxed canvas backpack makes a stylish gift for busy workers and students alike.)
Lovingly curated by founder Molly de Vries, Ambatalia offers home goods and textiles made for sustainable living. Stop by and discover products for your favorite nature lover, farmer’s market local, or anyone ready to get started on their zero-waste journey.
Add a personal touch to your holiday season with handmade gifts fueled by Louise Dockstader’s cozy craft shop. Stocked with everything you need to take your holiday gifts to the next level, this crafter’s paradise is your one-stop shop for all things DIY.
Master artist Victoria Mimiaga renders the California countryside in dreamy pastel brushstrokes. Add one of her landscapes to your collection or commission a portrait of a furry friend for a one-of-a-kind gift for the dog lover in your life.
Brimming with one-of-a-kind treasures waiting to be discovered, Hilary Sessions’ space is filled with unique vintage items from across the globe. Stop by and discover furniture, accessories, artwork, and designer consignment you’ve never seen anywhere else.
Gifts
With an endless supply of stunning arrangements for the modern home, Gayle Nicoletti’s flowers are a splendid way to instantly spruce any space. Give them as a hostess gift or deck your own halls with striking displays guaranteed to steal the show.
The Bay Area and cycling go hand in hand, and this bicycle boutique boasts the cream of the crop. Founded and owned by Jennifer Blevins, its sophisticated cycles and refined accessories are sure to make even the most seasoned cyclist feel like a kid on Christmas morning.
The ultimate gift for any chocolate lover? An immersive chocolate art experience. Let master chocolate artist Pooneh Yamini lead your group through the ins and outs of chocolate crafting and leave with your very own edible masterpieces almost too beautiful to eat.
Cameron Cressman has a gift for capturing a person or family at their best in a natural and organic way. Visit her studio for your photographs that will be a gift that will last a lifetime.
And while you’re shopping…
Fuel your holiday shopping with tasty, gluten-free offerings from Flour Craft. Co-owned by expert gluten-free baker Heather Hardcastle, it’s the perfect pit stop to help you recharge between shops. Grab a tartine, a latte, and a few gift cards (hello, stocking stuffers), then be on your merry way.
Forget cooking dinner. Pick up a meal to go and you’ll be tasting desserts by Justine Brown. It’s the perfect way to fuel the family after a long day of shopping.
Make it a stress-free holiday shopping experience at the historic Mill Valley Lumber Yard!
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