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nesting guide
just setting roots and need some home interior design and decor inspiration? from hip housewarming gifts to mid-century modern furniture just for you, here are my top nesting picks for local shopping and online browsing.
home decor, gifts and furniture:
Great downtown boutique specializing in European contemporary housewares, gifts, and furniture. Additional store location in Walnut Creek.
favs: lucite coffee tables & chairs by kartell, fatboys, aalto vases, kids selection, alessi gifts
1645 telegraph ave, oakland, (510) 268-9101
Original mid-century designs, danish modern, and unique vintage pieces, along with new high-end modern furniture lines are all beautifully displayed in this minimalistic space.
favs: george nelson bubble pendants, alessi kitchen products and unique scandinavian vintage furniture discovered by joe.
5330 College Ave, oakland, (510) 420-1950
This Rockridge boutique is filled with everything for your home from colorful Provence linens to modern designed kitchen utensils, along with a few adorable baby items such as animal screen printed onesies.
5640 College Ave, oakland, (510) 658-2801
Pelago:
A gem of a gift store with a well-edited selection of high-design serving pieces, home accessories, locally made jewelry and more. Items are tightly packed in this tiny Montclair Village store offering reasonable prices.
favs: baby gifts, modern vases, bamboo serving boards, chic bags and free gift boxing
Montclair Village: 6134 Medau Place, Oakland, (510) 339-7090
Montclair Village gift store offering eco-conscience gifts and a small selection of green toys in a gallery-like setting, a fab addition to the village shopping scene.
favs: notecards, recycled toys, chic placemats and modern purses
Montclair Village: 2054 Mountain Blvd, Oakland,
(510) 339-7346
Lots of modern designed goodies from furniture to beautiful wooden trays, pillows, unique vases and home accessories featuring local artists.
favs: glassware, locally designed furniture with multiple fabric options, outdoor pots, rugs, home accessories.
5418 College Ave, Oakland, (510) 420-1928
Philippa Roberts:
Refreshing but a bit upscale gift, jewelry, and home accessories store on Piedmont Avenue with a small selection of baby gifts.
favs: jewelry, bags and seasonal gift ideas
4176 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, (510) 655-0655
Urban Indigo:
Funky, chic gift store offering unique finds make for fun browsing inside this narrow little shop. A very welcome addition to the LakeShore neighborhood. More please.
favs: beautiful map of paris for $4, organic modern home accessories, kitschy kids toys
3339 Lakeshore Ave, oakland, (510) 419-0451
For more local shopping visit: www.oaklandunwrapped.org