Our 2016 Holiday Home Shopping Guide
The holidays are almost here, which means it’s time to pull out the wintry decor and prepare for the holly jolly season.
When it comes to decor, even during the holidays, we all have a certain look in mind.
Maybe this year you want to add something new, find something unique, change up your color scheme, or invest in a decor idea you’ve been working on over the years.
Luckily, Los Angeles is a gold mine when it comes to gaining inspiration and shopping for decor — regardless of the time of year. Here are our go-to places for decking the halls this holiday season.
Burro — Venice
1409 Abbot Kinney Boulevard
Venice, CA 90291
www.burrogoods.com
California cool meets Christmas at Burro in Venice.
Founder Erinn Berkson sought to open a shop for the wanderers of the world, creating a place for those seeking “stunning stationery, gifts for epicurists, trinkets for friends (or lovers), bookshelf or coffee table companions, whimsical wares and fares for hearth and home, odd curiosities, handcrafted jewels by local artisans, and magical goods from far away places.”
During Christmas time, her shop keeps its eccentric ambiance with the addition of holiday cheer. Whether you’re looking for cards, candles, unique decor or gifts, this indie shop has it all.
Lula Mae — Pasadena
100 N Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
www.lulamae.com
The retail equivalent of your favorite big-hearted friend with a dirty mouth, Lula Mae keeps the humor all year round. They only carry family and independently owned gifts and greeting cards, which means you’ll surely find something unique to add to your holiday design.
From snow globes to nutcrackers, vintage finds to fun greeting cards, Lula Mae is your one-stop-shop for all your holiday needs.
Poketo — Downtown
820 East 3rd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
www.poketo.com
Opened by husband and wife Ted Vadakan and Angie Myung, Poketo is the curator of unique art. Their goal is inspire people to make art a part of their life.
This Downtown Arts District indie boutique provides unique giftables and accessories. During the holidays, you can expect equally fun decor, so if you want something you’ve never seen before, head to Poketo to see the quirky gifts and decor staples they have in stock.
Don’t forget to check out their gift guides online!
Cost Plus World Market — Glendale
223 North Glendale Avenue
Glendale, CA 91206
www.costplus.com
Don’t be fooled by the chain retailer; Cost Plus World Market has everything you need for the holidays. This international store has some of the best finds to decorate your home for Christmas time — along with unique gifts, foods, excellent wine selection, and anything you need for entertaining.
Not only will you find unique ideas, but everything is reasonably priced.
Stats Floral — Pasadena
120 South Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
www.statsfloral.com
What doesn’t Stats Floral have? It’s easy to get lost in this magical Christmas Kingdom when you have so much to explore!
Wander through a forest of Christmas trees filled with twinkling lights, gaze at hundreds of ornaments, pick out your favorite wrapping paper from their endless selection, and gather inspiration from all of their holiday decorations.
Aldik Home — Van Nuys
7651 Sepulveda Boulevard
Van Nuys, CA 91405
www.aldikhome.com
Aldik Home supplies home decor addicts with one-of-a-kind silk florals, life-like trees, and holiday home decorations.
You can easily spend hours in this winter wonderland, browsing their thousands of ornaments, hundreds of spools of ribbon, twinkling holiday lights, and beautiful wreaths and garlands — all while gazing at the most beautifully decorated trees you may ever see.
They have a designated Light Room that promises to meet all of your holiday light expectations. They also have a full-size tree lot with the high-quality artificial Christmas trees for your picking.
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