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• Westside Gift Guide 2014

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Muji RooM BootsThey’re not just slippers, they’re soft and pliable fiber moss stitch slipper boots fashioned to warm your loved one’s feet and heart. Leave a pair on the mantle to take Christmas stockings to a whole new level. Various sizes and colors available. $34.50

Muji2936 Main st., santa Monica | (310) 566-8345muji.com

HandcRafted BRacelets Make a unique fashion statement with a leather-and-diamond bracelet or metal buckle designed by artisan Todd Reed. Each piece is handcrafted at the new Todd Reed showroom in Venice using recycled metals and ethically sourced diamonds. Step inside and discover a world of raw elegance. $1,500 to $5,000

todd Reed1511 abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice | (310) 450-7840 toddreed.com

c & o tRattoRia31 W. Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey (310) 823-9491cotrattoria.com

c & o cucina3016 W. Washington Blvd., Marina del Rey(310) 301-7278cocucina.com

c&o Gift caRdsThey say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Take the expressway with a gift card good for both C&O Trattoria and C&O Cucina. Buy $100 worth and get a free $20 card for yourself. $100 (get $20 free)


HandMade soapFind more than 100 varieties of soap made by hand with natural ingredients at Soaptopia, a store that makes sustainability central to its mission. For someone who seems to have everything, there’s also a wide selection of natural body lotions, scrubs, oils and perfumes. $6.50 per bar; 5 for $28

soaptopia12228½ Venice Blvd., Mar Vista | (310) 398-8333 soaptopia.com

snoWBoaRds and appaRel For what’s now and what’s next in snowboards and snowboarding apparel, look no further than Arbor Collective. This cooperative of athletes, artists and designers combines forward-thinking style with cutting-edge craftsmanship while maintaining a strong commitment to the environment. $299+ (snowboards)

aRBoR collectiVe102 Washington Blvd., Venice | (310) 577-1131 arborcollective.com

Meet tHe RaynoRsLocal singing siblings Wanda and Eldon Jr. perform the music of the Carpenters set to energetic soulful pop with a twist of R&B, the orchestration and melodic dynamic vocal arrangements by Mr. H.B. Barnum. Find “The Raynors Sing the Music of the Carpenters” and a Christmas CD at cdbaby.com. $9.99 to $12.97

tHe RaynoRstheraynorsmusic.org | facebook.com/theraynors-music

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BaBy aspen RoBesThese animal-inspired cotton spa robes by Baby Aspen make a singular fashion statement: ultra-cute. Penguin, mouse, owl and chicken styles fit babies one to nine months old. Voted the Westside’s best gift shop by Argonaut readers, Petals ‘N’ Wax offers inspired gift choices for all ages. $35

petals n’ Wax13432 Maxella ave., Marina del Rey | (310) 305-8883 petalsnwax.com

HandMade coin puRseA penny saved is a smile earned with a delightful handmade, fair-trade coin purse from Montana Natural. These cotton cuties come in fun shapes like kittens, monkeys, strawberries and clovers, and buying one won’t leave your wallet empty. $9.99

Montana natuRal930 Montana ave., santa Monica | (310) 395-2059 montananatural.com

cHeMex coffee MaKeRInvented in 1941, the simple and sleek Chemex coffeemaker made an appearance in Don Draper’s kitchen during an episode of “Mad Men.” It’s easy to use, still a favorite among coffee aficionados and pairs well with a gourmet blend from Blue Bottle. $34

Blue Bottle 1103 abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice | bluebottlecoffee.com

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VENICE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE &

BROUGHT TO YOU BY

Shop Venice

A Kinney Court310.392.3400

Abbot Kinney Real Estate

310.396.2600

Acutonix310.399.7199

Alexandra Wagner310.399.0123

Angela Shoe Service

310.396.7002

Art of Studio310.392.9957

Beacon Street Studios

310.392.9535

Bulldog Realtors310.452.5004

EIS Studio | AK Studio Gallery

310.392.8887

Harlot310.399.6525

Ho� Optometry310.452.4633

Island Yoga & Spa310.396.7575

Kelley Baker Brows310.314.2769

Kelley Fajack Photography

310.493.3686

Kendall Conrad310.399.1333

Lamai Thai Massage

310.399.7953

Lavish Tan310.384.0010

Mimi’s Body Art310.396.9232

Ohm Salon310.399.9973

Pardee Properties310.907.6517

Pilates Platinum323.466.0309

Promotions Group West

310.664.7005

Stephanie Hobgood Hair310.775.0299

Tech Studio Mac and PC Repair310.392.3858

The Learning Path310.736.6575

Trim310.396.3330

Urban Escape Salon

310.399.7313

World Wide Mind310.314.3600

YAS Fitness Centers

310.396.6993

Aesop Abbot Kinney424.272.9882

Alexis Bittar310.452.6901

All Things Fabulous310.339.0215

Altered Space Gallery

310.452.8121

Alternative Apparel310.482.3316

AUST.310.873.3303

Aviator Nation310.396.9100

Bazar310.314.2101

Beauvilla Glass Designs

310.399.1212

Bohemian Exchange310.396.3044

Burning Torch310.399.1920

C.A.V.E. Gallery310.450.6960

Chariots On Fire310.450.3088

Coutula310.581.8010

Double Vision Gallery

310.314.2679

ecookie310.392.2135

Elvino310.396.9705

Enda King310.396.1242

Fiore Designs310.230.5007

Fire� y310.450.6288

Flannel424.272.9806

Floral Art310.392.1633

Gant424.272.9558

Greenhouse Smoke Shop

310.450.6420

G2 Gallery310.452.2842

Guild310.396.8300

Hamilton Press Gallery

310.396.8244

Heist310.450.6531

Huset424.268.4213

Ilan Dei310.302.9222

Jack Spade310.396.3781

Junk Food Clothing Co.

877-458-5865

Kamo� e & Company

310.310.3998

KEETSA Eco-Friendly Mattresses

310.341.9797

Knibb310.450.5552

Koko310.392.7770

Kolu310.452.4900

Le Labo310.581.2233

left.house424.238.8382

LF Stores310.584.9371

LFrank Jewelry310.452.0771

Linus Bikes310.857.7777

Lucky Brand310.399.0238

Made in Earth310.396.3838

Margaret O’Leary310.363.8831

Maurice Gadson Interiors

310.821.1860

Milkmade310.581.8890

Mona Moore310.452.4070

Mystic Journey

310.399.7070

Neptina310.396.1630

Nightcap310.450.1304

Principessa310.450.6696

Robert Graham310.396.1100

Satine310.450.6218

Skylark310.392.9099

Steven Alan310.452.3413

Strange Invisible Perfumes

310.314.1505

Sunya Currie310.581.7980

The Juicy Leaf310.907.5019

The Modern Dog310.450.2275

The Perfect Piece

310.581.1002

The Stronghold310.399.7221

Todd Reed310.450.7840

Tom’s310.314.9700

Topo Ranch310.392.8676

Tortoise310.396.7335

Tumbleweed & Dandelion

310.450.4310

Urbanic Paper Boutique

310.401.0427

Waraku310.452.5300

Zingara310.392.6424

3 Square Cafe & Bakery310.399.6504

Abbot’s Pizza Company310.396.7334

Casalinda310.664.1177

FEED Body & Soul310.450.5550

French Market Cafe310.577.9775

Gjelina310.450.1429

Hal’s Bar & Grill310.396.3105

Intelligentsia310.399.1233

Lemonade310.452.6200

Local 1205310.396.6663

N’ice Cream310.890.5002

Pork Belly’s424.777.8875

Primitivo Wine Bistro310.396.5353

Rooster Fish310.392.2123

Shima310.314.0882

The Brig310.399.7537

The Otheroom310.396.6230

The Tasting Kitchen310.392.6644

Wabi-Sabi Sushi310.314.2229

Willie Jane310.392.2425

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socK panda suBscRiptionThink of it as a wine-of-the-month club, but for socks. Venice-based online retailer Sock Panda offers two subscriptions: “crazy” socks with graphics and loud colors, and dress socks that make a statement with vibrant colors and patterns. A new pair comes in the mail each month. $12 per month

socK panda(650) 30-socKs | sockpanda.com

fRaMed aRtThe right frame for a work of art can take it from looking “just OK” to “fabulous.” This 20”-by-20” reproduction Vogue photograph becomes a statement piece with its understated ceramic-and-metal double frame. With more than 6,000 frames in stock, Sherman Gallery can find the perfect match for any image. $115

sHeRMan GalleRy4039 lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey | (310) 305-1001 shermangallery.net

WinteR fasHionMore than a motorcycle shop, Bartels’ Harley-Davidson is also big on fashion. Maritza, left, rocks a hooded flannel shirt ($85) and a Harley-Davidson #1 Sculpted Skull Mug ($22). Allie, right, sports a trendy quilted aviator hat ($50) with an eagle-studded hoodie ($85) and bar & shield logo scarf ($45). $22 to $85

BaRtels’ HaRley-daVidson4141 lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey | (310) 823-1112 bartelsharley.com


sKull sWeateRA blend of 53% cotton and 47% wool, this versatile skull-pattern sweater manufactured and sold by Deus Ex Machina is the perfect mix of edgy and cozy. $155

deus ex MacHina1001 Venice Blvd., Venice(888) 515-3387us.deuscustoms.com

Vinyl is back in vogue. This factory-sealed gem features the original Robert Williams cover art that gave the 1987 album its name but was censored in the U.S. $149.99

tiMeWaRp RecoRds12204 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista (310) 636-8360

“appetite foR destRuction” (Japanese Import)

STUFFED PLUSH TOYS

Edgy Plush Toys l Eco-Friendly

We design, create and construct our plush toys in Marina Del Rey, California. Our materials are sustainable and eco-friendly.Located in Fisherman’s Village l 13763 Fiji Way Unit E10/11 Marina del Rey, California 90292

Made in Marina Del [email protected] l 310.902.1651 l www.indyplush.com

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THE RAYNORS SIBLINGSWanda Ray Willis & Eldon Raynor Jr.

SING THE MUSIC OF THE

CARPENTERS

Holiday Soul with The Raynors

First Sister/Brother duo to do a full length CD of The Carpenters music (with a soulful twist), produced by Mr. HB Barnum, performed by Wanda Ray Willis & Eldon Raynor Jr. Both, The 1st Album & The Raynors Bonus Xmas CD are available on line at: Cdbaby.com After Purchase of 1st album, email [email protected] for the free shipping of your complimentary bonus Xmas CD

Twitter: TheRaynorsMusic • TheRaynorsmusic.org • Facebook: TheRaynors-Music • CdBaby.com


The UPS Store Mar Vista12405 Venice Boulevard

(Corner of Centinela)Mon - Fri 9 am - 7 pm • Sat 9 am - 5 pm

[email protected]

SAVE TIME & YOUR BACK

Let Us Ship Your Luggage Directly to Your Final

Distination

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EXPERTGIFT PACKING

FREE PACKAGING SERVICEWith Next Day Air or 2nd Day Air Packaging Materials Not Included On Sale at Marina del Rey Historical Society Gallery

Fisherman’s Village, 13737 Fiji Way, C-3, Marina del Rey. Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 12–4 PM. (310) 701-1073

“Images of America”MARINA DEL REYby Marina del Rey Historical Society. A 128-page pictorial history of the creation of the nation’s largest man-made harbor.

$24 tax includedBook Signing Nov. 29th, 1–4PM

www.marinadelreyhistoricalsociety.org

PHOTOGRAPHS/DVDsHistorical prints of Marina del Rey, from $5“History of Marina del Rey”DVD $30 including tax

T-SHIRTSCAPSHOODIESwith Logo various styles

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C&O, Neighborhood Restaurants over 30 years

Northern Italian & Regional Specialties Honor Wine Service • Gluten-Free Pastas & Desserts

Killer Garlic Rolls • Indoor & Garden Patio Dining Private Parties & Catering

Delivery 310-823-TOGO (8646)

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FREE GIFT CARDThis holiday season

when you purchase $100 or more of C&O Restaurant Gift Cards receive a Free $20 Gift Card.

Purchase Online or at Restaurants Offer Expires 12-24-14

Book Your Holiday Party Early at C&O!

cotrattoria.com & cocucina.com 310•823•9491 310•301•7278

at the Venice Pier 2-Blks W of Lincoln

Crave Dessert Company Now Open in Culver City!‘Crave’ is a small batch dessert bakery founded by Heather Roseborough (pastry chef at Fords Filling & Station Loteria Grill) and Hayley Williams. We have a delicious store menu including many gluten free options. We also offer a catering menu for all your holiday needs! Drop by our store for a free sample and to check out our fantastic Holiday Treats!

www.cravedessertcompany.com13322 W Washington Blvd, Culver City, 90066 (310) 306-6500

Huset1316 abbot Kinney Blvd.,

Venice (424) 268-4213 huset-shop.com

GnoMe candlesGnomes are said to be guardians of the Earth’s riches, and you’ll find plenty of nature-inspired treasures at Huset — a shop that feels like a stroll through a Scandinavian village. Come in for these colorful candles to brighten a friend’s holiday party and leave with an animal-print pillowcase or Icelandic sheepskin. $14 (set of four)


ONE-OF-A-KIND

BRITISH GIFT SHOPPE & BAKERY

Stocking StuffersFreshly Baked Pies & Baked Goods

Christmas Pudding, Crackers, Mince Pies, all of Your Holiday Needs

CUSTOM GIFT BASKETS AVAILABLE TO ORDERBritish Pub & Restaurant

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 4 - 7PM • Afternoon Tea Mon-Sat Sunday Roast Dinner • Sunday Karaoke

Live Sports • Wednesday Trivia

116 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica (2ND ST. AT OCEAN)

310-451-1402 • www.yeoldekingshead.com

BRITISH GIFT BRITISH GIFT HOLIDAY ARTISAN FAIR

presented by the Playa Vista Farmers’ Market

Save the date! Holiday Artisan Fair showcasing 40+ local artisans selling jewelry, clothing, ornaments & more. Free parking + live music + kid's ac-

tivities + free giveaways + farmers' market. For a full list of artisans visit www.farmermark.com

Saturday, December 6, 9am-2pm

6400 Seabluff Drive, Playa VistaPlaya Vista Farmers’ Market runs every Saturday, 9am-2pm

Sunglassesbenjeeseyewear.com

Olive bowlscarre-usa.com

Jewelrytrulyblessedjewelsla.com

Terrariumsorganicdesignsbyaggelige.com

Aromatherapyurban-mysticism.com

Surfboard chairskutasurf.com

playa vista

all your gift shopping in one place...

SALES: MON–FRI 9AM TIL 10PM • SAT 8:30AM–10PM • SUN 10AM – 10PMSERVICE: MON–FRI 7AM TIL 10PM • SAT 8AM–5PM

www.marinadelreytoyota.com

888-903-8040 • 4636 Lincoln Blvd. MdR 90292

NEW & USED • SALES • SERVICE • PARTS • FINANCING

Nobody services your Toyota better!

“Thank you for voting us #1 Auto Dealer on the Westside 2 years in a row!”

— Kevin Ray, General Manager

LOW FINANCING. GREAT LEASES. HUGE SAVINGS.

Going on now!

• Original paintings and limited-editions

• Sculptural works and photographs

• Daily auctions online

• Selections for every budget

The largest online marketplace for fi ne art now has a 7,500 sq ft showroom open in Marina del Rey!

QART.COM UnveiledGallery Grand OpeningBenefi ting the Stan Lee Foundation

Sunday, December 145:00PM–8:00PMHors d’oeuvres, wine, giveaways,and artists on hand for live paintings

480 W. Washington Blvd. (at Via Marina) | Marina del Rey, CA 90292

310-405-6183 | QART.COM

Peter MaxLiberty Head

Tom Everhart To Remember

WylandKissing Dolphins

Alex ZwarensteinJewel Canal

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