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Fresno + Etsy = Easy Online Local Shopping for Christmas

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Kendra Gilbert is a writer born and raised in Clovis. She has written for publications from Boston to Los Angeles and loves writing about fashion and people most of all. The abbreviated list of things she enjoys outside of writing includes: thrifting, photography, harmonica, beer, movies, hiking and skee ball.
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Santa isn’t the only one making a list this time of year. While he’s busy checking off who’s naughty and nice, everyone living outside of the North Pole is making lists of what to get their loved ones for Christmas — regardless of their good or bad behavior. Often, those lists include gifts from local shops around town. But for those who prefer shopping online, finding locally-made treasures on the internet is a little harder to do.

Handmade marketplace Etsy is a great first stop to find unique gifts made by individuals and small businesses. But it’s also a crowded marketplace. In the past, FresYes has featured several local makers with shops on Etsy — The Painted Press, Make Pie Not War, and most recently, Natasha Holland’s handmade maps. But in the spirit of lists, and hopefully helping you check a couple items off yours, here is a guide to shopping local on Etsy this holiday season.

CRAFTS AND HOME DECOR

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The Rugged Heart – Fresno-based wood gifts and home decor shop. They even have a set of wood dinosaurs for the little guy in your life.

Project Wildflower – The local favorite for woven wall hangings and hand-made leather wall pockets is getting back up and running just in time for Christmas. Check out Instagram for updates on when the shop will be replenished, as items sell quick!

ART WORK AND PAPER GOODS

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Paper Thin Studio – Clovis-made paper goods that are so, so good.

Rob Carey Original Artwork – Watercolor sketches of people, places and things from Fresno and around the world.

MOMS, DADS, AND COUPLES

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Keep Life Simple Design – Mostly for engaged and married couples, this shop also has a little something for everyone when it comes to slogan t-shirts and gifts.

JEWELRY

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BlueJboutique7 – Simple, delicate and customizable jewelry out of Fresno. How cute is the puzzle piece necklace?

Ciscos Kids – Any little girl would love to have one of these fun necklaces.

Pressed Rose Jewelry Co – Pretty jewelry out of Visalia. Your teenage daughter would probably love the cactus suede choker/bolo necklace.

FOR THE GUYS

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Catkuma Patent Press – Can’t buy your guy a vintage motorcycle for Christmas? Then buy him one of these black and white patent prints of a vintage motorcycle. Or just about anything else.

FOR BABY

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All Lovely Made – Lovely, hand-made and personalized gifts for the tiniest tots. Based in Fresno.

BATH AND BEAUTY

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The Black Sheep Soap Co. – Clovis-made bath time goodies.

How Etsy Loves Fresno – and You Can, Too!

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Joanne Lui is a social media and fashion addict who has lived in Fresno since she was four, and sometimes accidentally says she was born and raised in Fresno. She was actually born in Hong Kong. She loves shopping and the St. Louis Cardinals, and is equally likely to be found in heels or a baseball cap - sometimes both. She blogs about designer bargain hunting and charitable fashion companies at www.shoesoffmyfeet.com
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As a girl who was raised, if not born, in Fresno, my pride for our city runs deep. I love watching the calves wandering with their moms when I drive by Fresno State, and seeing the annual run for corn at the farm market. I smile when the familiar skyline comes into view as I come back into town.

And I like showing that I’m a Fresnan to the core whenever I can.

It’s not as easy to do that here as it is in some of the more popular tourist destinations. There aren’t stores with “I Left My Heart in Fresno” mugs everywhere we turn. (Although I could have used one when I moved to San Luis Obispo for a few years.)

So my favorite place to look for Fresno swag is on Etsy, where virtual store owners have come up with all kinds of neat ways to show for you to show your Valley pride.

Personalized California Necklace

I’ve been wearing a version of this California necklace for a couple years now. You can get the heart put anywhere, but why would you have it anywhere but the middle?! I also love to give this necklace as a gift, especially when friends move away.

California Necklace Personalized Jewelry Hand Stamped Long Distance Relationship Girlfriend Gift Couples Necklace Heart Map State Necklace

Fresno Map Pendant

Another piece of jewelry I absolutely love is the map necklace. It’s quirky and guaranteed to be a conversation starter about why you love Fresno!

Fresno, CA Map Pendant

Fresno 559 T-Shirt

For the guys, there are these awesome Fresno 559 shirts. The best part? They come in Dodgers, Giants and Fresno State colors, so you can rep two things at once!

Fresno 559 T-shirt - Men and Kids - XS S M L XL 2X 3X 4X - Cali Tee - 4 Colors

 

Fresno Skyline Cityscape Print

Maybe you want to display your fondness for Fresno in your home. I’m totally obsessed with this custom print of the downtown skyline (which I love, like I said before). I can’t believe something this cool even exists!

Fresno California Skyline Cityscape, Art Print (1005)

Fresno, California State Print

Then there’s this print, which uses the same theme as my favorite necklace. The red, white and blue gives it a subtle Fresno State look, perfect for a sports or dorm room.

Fresno, California State Giclée Print - 8x10 - Cardinal and Blue University Print - Perfect College Dorm or Apartment Decor!
So those are some of my favorite Fresno things that you can find on Etsy right now. What are some of the ways you display your Fresno pride? Let us know in the comments below!