It’s the time of the year to express our gratitude and good wishes with gifts to people around us! Here are some gift suggestions for art and design lovers.
Send Cards
It is so joyful to receive a card with a personal message. For those of us who can’t quite make our own cards, there are wonderful artisans who help us to say what we want to say.
Handcrafted paper goods. All cards include postage.
Curated greeting cards for snail mail lovers available as single collections or subscription.
FREE digital cards designed by Michelle Chiang.
For the Creative Minds
Whether you are creating unique gifts or finding gifts for crafters, here are some resources that will motivate creativity!
Create your own print-on-demand books.
Removable wallpaper sheets that can also be used for decor projects..
Online stationery store with pens, paper, and art supplies from Japan and beyond.
Cute Japanese stationery.
Cute and functional stationary and accessories.
Print-on-Demand fabric, home decor, and wallpaper. Choose designs from artists or use your own.
Artist & Artisans
Many artists and artisans have wonderful gifts for sale.
Andres Palos is a Los Angeles based digital and film photographer. Prints are available in different sizes and frame options on this website.
Ira Meyer photographs the amazing sceneries and animals of Antarctica and the Arctic.
Hand poured soy wax candles, melts, handmade soaps, and more.
100% handcrafted leather hair accessory & jewelry.
Matt Spangler is an artist who draws robots. His website has prints, original arts, and merchandise available.
Books
Books are the most versatile gifts. Instead of ordering online, visiting a physical bookstore offers a sense of adventure. You may find things unexpected.
302 W. Matilija Street, Ojai, CA 93023
Online bookstore with print-on-demand books.
300 S. Santa Fe Ave. M, Los Angeles, CA 90013
453 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Museum & Gallery Stores
Museums and galleries often have online stores that cater to art lovers.
1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90049
Los Angeles Public Library Store
2222 E Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93010
4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena, CA 91108
1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino, CA 91108
221 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
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