Shopping the Isle – Page 5

Four for Friday!

It’s that time again, it’s Friday! In the spirit of the weekend, here are four items you can buy WITHOUT leaving the island! Check it out.

1. Grey Pineapple Truckers Hat. Ready to feel like a juicy slice of paradise, you tasty dish? Try this on for size! $20, Jade Kai Designs. Order and check out online store here.
2. Boho chic necklace. One word: wowza. Handcrafted by Liz Campbell in her Coronado studio with Crown Town Design. Email [email protected] for more info.
3. Cactus Tealights. Yes, please! They are just too cute. Great hostess gift. (Nothing prickly here.) $9.99. Amazon Prime the Cactus Tea Lights here!
4. Llama makeup bag. No drama for these llamas! Just a charming, snappy makeup bag handcrafted by artisans from a developing third world country, who are paid fair wages for their work! Pick up this bad boy at Fair Trade Decor. 828 Orange Avenue.

Thanks for reading everyone, and happy shopping!

Fair Trade Decor Opens in Coronado!

I am delighted to share that Fair Trade Décor has opened on the 800 block of Orange Avenue, right next to the UPS Store.

What exactly is Fair Trade Décor, you ask? According to the salesperson, the store showcases and sells unique, hand-crafted items made in 40 developing countries all over the world. The best part? All artisans are paid fair prices for their work, and they labor in good working conditions (ie, no funny business like child labor.)

But let’s face it. None of this would really matter if the items weren’t beautiful, and the prices weren’t reasonable. Happily for us, Home Trade Décor nails it on both fronts!

The items are colorful and eye-catching–everything from glassware and blankets to pillows and jewelry. There is even a charming children’s section that you’ll have to visit the store to check out.

Each item comes with its own “story card” that describes how the item was made and where it comes from. How cool is that?

According to the store’s website, Fair Trade Décor is the first store of its kind in San Diego. (The original location is in Del Mar; this is their second location.)

Also according to the site, “Fair Trade Décor is a family-owned business dedicated to furthering the mission of Fair Trade through the sale of unique, eco-friendly and handcrafted items…When you choose Fair Trade items, you are endorsing an economic system that provides sustainable and legitimate means for people around the world to lift themselves out of poverty in proper working conditions.”

How can you argue with that?

Happy holidays everyone, and thanks for reading!

www.fairtradedecor.com

Four for Friday!

1.Ultimate Islander Christmas gift! The Loft Go! from Electra Bikes. The perfect urban e-bike built to handle our lovely island avenues. 8-speeds and the power to charge up any rigorous hill with ease! At Holland’s Bikes, call 619-435-3153, 977 Orange Ave.

2.Statement-making gold and leather dragonfly bracelet. Hand-crafted in Spain by Uno de 50. Available at Pretty Please, 961 Orange Avenue.

3. Dashing unicorn ornament. This unicorn is all dressed up and ready to frolic and play on your Christmas Tree! Seaside Papery, 1162 Orange Ave.

4. Pair of teal reindeer pillow covers. So festive and merry! By CaliTime 18×18 inches.Available here for $13.99.

Thanks for reading everyone, and Happy Holidays!

Four for Friday!

Happy Friday, everyone! Here are four shopping and event deals you can score without leaving the island! Hope you enjoy.

1. Thankful Tank, Amazon, $8-$14.99. Get your gratitude on with this pleasingly simple and effortlessly chic “Thankful” tank top. Available on Amazon.
2. Himalayan salt lamp, Amazon, $16.97. You don’t have a Himalayan salt lamp yet? Here’s your chance. Check out this deal on Amazon. Not only do they emit a soft, warm blow, but they are known to have healing powers that help with blood flow, improve sleep, and increase levels of serotonin in the brain.
3. Mermaid, by Jan Brett, $18.99 from Bay Books. What child doesn’t need some mermaid in their lives? Check out latest book by celebrated author and illustrator Jan Brett, waiting to enchant you at Bay Books, 1029 Orange Avenue.
4. “Take a Holiday Breath” Yoga Series at the Hotel Del Coronado, $20. A tall dose of inner calm during the holidays? Yes, please. Check out the “Take a Holiday Breath” Yoga series at the Hotel Del put on by Lululemon and CorePower. $20 gets you an hour-long yoga session on the Hotel Del Lawn and a day-long pass at the Spa at the Hotel Del. Best part? Proceeds help bring yoga to underserved communities. Get your tickets here.

Thanks for reading everyone!

Four for Friday

Time for this week’s Four for Friday…cool stuff you need, want, have-to-have! As usual, all items you can grab WITHOUT leaving the island!

1. Where have all the unicorns gone? To your coffee table! Crushing on this gold unicorn table lamp from Target. Currently on sale online now. $24.

2. Love this “Trick or Wine” floral-sleeve Tshirt from Be Polished. Currently on the racks outside for $21.99. Be Polished, 131 Orange Avenue.

3. Need a new witches hat for the Witches Tea next weekend? Of course you do. Check out this beauty. On display at Charisma, (along with a few others) at 1158 Orange Avenue.

4. Veuve, bubbly elixer of the angels. On sale for $45 at Vons. Why are you still reading this? Go get your bottle now! Vons, 858 Orange Avenue.

Happy shopping, and thanks for reading! Until next Friday…