The best gifts come from the heart—and from local independent shops, such as Field Trip, Emily Joubert, and Field + Fort. So get out there and go shopping! And of course there’s far more at these shops—and all over town—than whatever caught my eye.
First up, Field Trip in La Arcada Plaza:
Stevie Nicks candle ($20); shawls and incense not included.
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Say yes to the “Oui” tote ($31).
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John Taylor Wagner painting ($900). The photo is crooked; the art is not.
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Notepads with attitude ($18).
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Wooden pen cup ($45) handmade by the father of Field Trip’s owner.
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Soft goods, hard truths ($93). Other options include “Hold on, let me overthink this” and “Not my circus, not my monkey.”
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Next up, Emily Joubert at the Montecito Country Mart:
Porcelain canisters by Alix D. Reynis ($185 each)—a massive upgrade over whatever most of us are using.
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Then again, Mariage Frères canisters look pretty good on their own ($35).
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A very pretty vase that evokes Josef Frank ($798).
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Marit Rae bracelets (from $65)—collect them all!
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Tartan flask ($85), in case of emergency.
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Cocktail napkins for brunch aficionados ($92 for set of eight).
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Because peppermint and chocolate will always be the best combination ($15).
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And finally, Field + Fort in Summerland:
Beatrice Wood Home goblets ($190) are ostensibly for water or wine, but I think they’d be ideal for ice cream on the sofa, because you wouldn’t have to hold the cold part.
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These are for drinking: LSA tumblers “mouth-blown [!] in Poland” ($65 each).
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Fire extinguishers in faux Paul Smith and Louis Vuitton designs ($175); a Burberry-esque one is also available.
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Merry Christmas, Montecito ($20).
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Have yourself a risqué little Christmas with Helmut Newton’s Sumo ($165).
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