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Forgot someone? Antique malls and stores are there to save desperate last-minute shoppers.
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Forgot someone? Antique malls and stores are there to save desperate last-minute shoppers.

  • Dave Faries
  • Dec 18, 2025

The good cheer of Christmas turns into horror the moment you spot that gift from Aunt Helen or your cousin John, newly placed under the tree. …

Buying crafts not only supports local artists, but it’s a chance to find a unique gift.
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Buying crafts not only supports local artists, but it’s a chance to find a unique gift.

  • Celia Jiménez
  • Nov 27, 2025

Monterey County is home to hundreds of great artists and artisans, with several of them participating in various public events, including the …

Best Gift Shop (2025)
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Best Gift Shop (2025)

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A new scented candle—Marina Wind—brings the scent of compost to homes.

  • Staff Report
  • Apr 1, 2025

For years, Marina residents have complained about a mysterious, putrid smell that wafts over the city some days, but no one has definitively i…

Local florists like Fleurs du Soleil in Monterey can be a good place to scout out distinctive gifts.
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Local florists like Fleurs du Soleil in Monterey can be a good place to scout out distinctive gifts.

  • Pam Marino
  • Dec 15, 2022

Stepping into Fleurs du Soleil, the part florist/part gift boutique in Monterey, is a sensory experience. There are flowers, of course, but su…

A unique – even one-of-a-kind – gift will stand out from the rest of the crowd.
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A unique – even one-of-a-kind – gift will stand out from the rest of the crowd.

  • Dec 8, 2022

Sometimes as a gift-giver, you want to be different. And you want the person on the receiving end to feel special, as well. Fortunately, Monte…

With a little bit of planning, you can craft a truly unique gift for everyone on your holiday list.
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With a little bit of planning, you can craft a truly unique gift for everyone on your holiday list.

  • Nov 24, 2022

Sometimes, the best gift isn’t one that would be found at a gift shop or identified by a search engine when you type in “present.” Sometimes, …

Still looking for that perfect gift? Here are some local treats you can pick up at short notice.
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Still looking for that perfect gift? Here are some local treats you can pick up at short notice.

  • Dec 16, 2021

We’ve all been there – there’s just a few days left to go before holiday gift-giving gets going in earnest, and you’ve still got people on your list…

Truly unique gifts with a past are waiting to be discovered at local antique shops.
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Truly unique gifts with a past are waiting to be discovered at local antique shops.

  • Pam Marino
  • Dec 2, 2021

Every person has a special memory, hobby or quirk that could make for the perfect gift-giving idea…

Gift-giving need not break the bank. Here are some ideas for unique and delightful gifts within every budget.
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Gift-giving need not break the bank. Here are some ideas for unique and delightful gifts within every budget.

  • Nov 25, 2021

Just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean you need to give up the joy of giving unique and thoughtful gifts…

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