Eating, Drinking and Gifting Small in SoCal

EATING

Rye Goods is the cooooooolest bunch of bakers in the OC. I consider myself seriously lucky to get to take photos of everything they bake. All ingredients are organic and locally sourced. They work closely with local farmers to support them and help the community learn more about the importance of fresh food — even in regards to baking! Holiday pre-order is up now until 11/21!

AWG Bakery is a gluten-free and grain-free bread! I’m pretty blessed to work alongside this incredible bread business and take photos for them, too. Highly recommend the Rosemary or Everything flavors! (CinnaSpice is also bomb though)

Just Date Syrup exactly what it sounds like. Syrup made from California-grown dates! Perfect in baking, in drinks, on waffles, by the spoonful. Their pomegranate syrup has been a favorite this season for me. They also just launched a collaboration with Diaspora Co., making a chai caramel. Dank. They’re not teeechnically local, but you can use code kailee10 for a discount and have it shipped to you :)

Laguna Provisions has handmade, organic flour tortillas! Incredible!

DRINKING

Rich Elixirs offers locally made kombucha and ginger beer. They just opened up a location in Old Town Tustin and also can be found in Costa Mesa at SoCo and the Mix! Pomegranate Cranberry is a flavor currently on tap. Yuuum

Mylk Nut is probably the best almond milk money can buy. The chocolate is my favorite!

GIFTING

Luna Reece Ceramics are the most fun handmade ceramic pieces to hang on your wall or drink your tea from

Earth + Element makes all kinds of gorgeous ceramic serve ware

Nordic Fox Design Co. has the best smelling hand-poured soy candles. Scandi Apple, Nordic Spruce and Fjord are a few of the scents available. Big time hygge!

Savy Soul adds her calligraphy to ornaments and door-mats, perfect holiday gifts!

Misty Morning Co. has the cutest handcrafted small batch earrings

HeartStrands has gold jewelry that is handmade by a cute mom and daughter duo

Lo Luna creates paintings that I would absolutely deck my halls with

Fable Vintage is a sister-run vintage shop! Beautifully curated pieces that would be a solid addition to a loved one’s closet