Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Oakland Lovers,

I am happy to announce that Oakland Unwrapped! now includes over 100 places to shop with locally-owned independent Oakland businesses online.

For those of you who want to support Oakland when you shop, please consider supporting your locally-owned stores and artists, in the neighborhoods, at art galleries, and at shopping fairs.  And if you want to shop online (or just get inspired by the sheer volume of wonderful things created and sold in Oakland) please check out www.oaklandunwrapped.com

Another great thing about shopping locally online: shipping.  Shipping is often cheaper and faster, and many times you can pick up the item yourself, since it’s here in town. 

Some things you can find listed on Oakland Unwrapped:

   - Kids stuff - toys and clothing

   - One-of-a-kind clothing boutiques

   - Fine art, photography, and art subscriptions

   - Books from independent booksellers

   - Fun housewares and décor items

   - Tickets, memberships and subscriptions to the museum, symphony, observatory, and more

   - Chocolate, Wine, and Coffee of the Month Clubs

   - Tons of Oakland and activist t-shirts

   - Classes for mosaics, dance, and more

   - Unique jewelry in all price ranges

   - Bags and purses

   - Fair trade and sustainable items

It’s an inspiring collection that really showcases the creativity here in Oakland.

On that note… here’s a fun video from Jody Colley, the Publisher of the East Bay Express, to get you in the indie holiday shopping spirit… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gp1pjyrSCoA

I hope you enjoy discovering some new businesses and artists wherever you live, and have a wonderful holiday season.

How to Shop Locally-Owned and Indie in Oakland

Neighborhoods, Events, Art Galleries
http://shopoakland.com

Online
http://oaklandunwrapped.com

How to Find Your Local, Indie Networks Wherever You Live
http://livingeconomies.org/netview/local-networks-map
http://amiba.net/find/international_index.html

Erin 

Erin Kilmer Neel
Program Officer, OneCalifornia Foundation
Program Manager, Oakland Unwrapped!