10 Great Independent Gift Shops in LA

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We love a good gift shop and now more than ever we want to support local businesses. Los Angeles is full of great artists, craftsmen, and curators. While we can't list them all, here are 10 great gift shops that are our go-to's for when we need that special something for that special someone.

Tesoro.

Purveyors of perfect presents since 1988 in Beverly Hills. They have a range of great gifts at a range of prices for a range of ages. And if you want a little smile right now, check out the 17 things they believe in on their website: https://bestgiftstoreever.com/pages/our-story

Burro.

Erinn Berkson dreamed of developing a neighborhood haven where she could share a curated collection of swoon worthy goods for all: stunning stationery, gifts for epicurists, trinkets for friends (or lovers), whimsical wares and fares for hearth and home... Located on Abbott Kinney and in Santa Monica. https://burrogoods.com/

Tumbleweed & Dandelion.

If you need beachy/antiquie furniture and decor, this is the place for you to fall in love with redecorating your space. The shop is located in a house on Abbot Kinney in Venice and they source goods that are made the USA. https://tumbleweedanddandelion.com/

Los Angeles County Store.

Los Angeles County Store is a gift shop dedicated exclusively to fine goods made in Los Angeles. From artisanal food to small housewares, apothecary to prints and stationery, it is a thoughtfully curated collection of beautifully crafted wares from across LA county. https://lacountystore.com/

Lundeen's Gift Shop.

Located in the heart of Culver City, Lundeen's is a great source for everything cute and clever from locally made greeting cards, books, and gifts for the kids, home, bath, bar and desk. It's a carefully curated collection where you'll find something for that special someone and you'll probably walk out with something for yourself. Check out their Instagram @lundeensgifts.

Pygmy Hippo Shoppe.

Founded in 2010, Pygmy Hippo is an independently owned and operated boutique, curating the best in vintage curios, handmade gifts, books, and decor from around the world! Located in the Historic Beverly Fairfax District of Los Angeles, close to the Original Farmers Market. https://pygmyhipposhoppe.com/

Gifted.

An extensive and varied collection of curated gifts awaits you here in the middle of Rancho Park. Unique and creative gifts for individual recipients are designed to elevate family time spent at home, to encourage creativity and to support wellness. https://giftedla.com/

Ige Design.

A Los Angeles native, Helene Ige launched her first furniture line in 2001, expanding into home and accessories two years later. This store on Beverly Boulevard is a boutique full of Ige’s own creations as well as new and vintage products from around the world. https://www.igedesign.com/

Counter-Space

Counter-Space in Silver Lake is a great home goods store offering candles, incensce, desk items, art pieces, lighting, and furniture...Their Highland Park locations C-S Inventory and C-S Art Studio are by appointment only. https://counter-space.com/

Dustmuffin LA.

Located on Sunset Blvd in Silver Lake, the owners have decided to close their physical location. So, from now until June 30, everything in the store is on sale 40%-70% off. They have furniture, art, vintage marbles, books from local authors, handmade jewelry from local designers and glassware. https://dustmuffin.com/