http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org Putting Oakland's Best Goodies in Your Inbox Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:29:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A quick update to let everyone know that the Oakland Unwrapped! Newsletter will be switching over to the OneCalifornia Foundation Newsletter. There will still be updates on what is happening in the Oakland Community, info about shopping locally, highlights of Oakland Unwrapped! businesses, small business issues, and more. In the next newsletter, ... http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2009/08/04/the-new-face-of-the-oakland-unwrapped-newsletter-and-oakland-shopping-blog/ OneCalifornia Foundation is the non-profit beneficiary of the party proceeds from this year’s Best of the East Bay – a huge party put on by the East Bay Express. Many of Oakland’s small businesses and artists will be celebrating at this party on Friday August 7th at the Oakland Museum ... http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2009/08/03/party-and-maybe-volunteer-with-the-best-of-the-east-bay/ Hi Everyone! The Indie Awards are this Friday, May 15th at 5:30pm! We hope to see you there! Join us at The Crucible as we celebrate Oakland's innovative, socially- and environmentally-responsible businesses and artists. Winners will be announced at the event—come help us celebrate! You’ll get to taste Oakland wine, beer, chocolates, teas, baked ... http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2009/02/24/2008-oakland-indie-awards/ 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 ... http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2008/12/07/100-oakland-stores-online/ If you're like me, you may have read this subject line and thought "Last minute?! I haven't even started shopping yet!" But, to many people, this REALLY is last minute. And these are the last gift ideas we have for you for the holidays. We look forward to continuing ... http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/last-email-10-last-minute-online-gift-ideas/ Know you want to get something super fun and original for a friend, family or co-worker, but not sure exactly what they want? You can't go wrong with a gift card from Entrez! Open House. Your card recipient will be psyched to wander around this Oakland wonderland, finding gorgeous ... http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/gift-card-from-entrez/ Super cute accent pillows in a variety of colors from Industrielle, the hot urban chic boutique and gallery on Grand near Broadway. Pillows are by local designer Joom! Available for $35 on the Industrielle website. http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/accent-pillows-from-industrielle-35/ Keep the little ones in your life cozy and warm with a cuddle blanket from Mariposa Baby! This pink one ($45) is so soft that many of my friends wish it came in adult size. And there are lots more to choose from on the Mariposa Baby website. http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/pink-fuzzy-cuddle-blanket-45-2/ Give your Oakland-lovin' girlfriend a yellow babydoll Tee that sports her pride and flatters her figure for $19. Lots of other Oakland tees and hoodies for men and women available on the Got Oakland? website. http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/oaktown-cranes-babydoll-tee-19/ One of our favorites, and a great gift for Oakland-lovers, this guide is perfect for people who want to travel sustainably, and those who love to explore the true soul of cities, not just the typical tourist spots. The first in the sustainable travel series by GrassRoutes Travel. Available for ... http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/oakland-eco-travel-guide-1695/ We announced Fwrap as one of our newest marketplace members last week, and we can't let a holiday gift list go by without another mention of these clever eco-friendly gift wrap ideas. Save trees and time by tucking gifts into this beautiful fabric wrap instead of paper! Available ... http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/earth-friendly-gift-wrap-by-fwrap-8-12/ This gorgeous asymmetrical Jade Branch necklace is just one of many playful and compelling original designs at Ear to Ear Jewelry. Each design is unique, made from a variety of materials including precious stones, antique and found charms, leather, silver, and more. Available for $75 on the Ear ... http://blog.oaklandunwrapped.org/2007/12/14/hand-made-jade-branch-necklace-75/