Where to shop local this season

If you plan to buy gifts this year, attempt to fill the pockets of local vendors instead of the giant corporations that already have it made. Shopping local boosts your local economy and helps out actual people that you interact with in YOUR community! Here are a list of some small businesses that I absolutely love where you can find some awesome gifts for your family and friends! I also know there are a TON of other local vendors so please feel free to comment below to support our local businesses! If you can’t make it to the actual shops, go to the local pop-up markets in the area! It is fun for the whole family!

Gifts for friends/family:

Jewelry: Nautilus and Sway, Desert Moon Design, Salted Stones, Wildhearted Whimsy, Dahliaycolibri

Clothing/Trinkets: Bliss Boutique, Frankin Street Collaborative, Trappings

Coffee shops/food gift cards: Alta Bakery, Ad Astra, Castlerock

Gifts for Kids:

Clothing: Meninas, Liza Lou

Books and toys: Bookworks, River House books

Please do your best to shop local this holiday season and attempt to love each minute of it with your kids for these are going to be some of the best memories of their lives and yours! If you have not booked a family session to capture these times, it is not too late! Reach out today if you still need a session!


Laura Ellis

Family and Newborn Photographer in the Monterey Bay Area

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