Win the holidays with gifts from these local Etsy sellers

Pop quiz, San Diegans. What’s better than shopping local? For 100 points: Shopping local from the comfort of your own home, of course. Not only is it one of the best ways to support the local economy, but locally-crafted gifts tend to wow during the holidays (a big win in our book).

To kickstart your holiday shopping, we’ve rounded up 18 products we love from local Etsy shops — some of which hold the coveted Star Seller badge that’s given to sellers who consistently earn 5-star reviews, ship orders on time, and provide great customer service, aka less holiday stress for you.

Psst — Some of these items may sell out quickly due to limited quantities. Click on the link to the Etsy seller’s page to find something similar.

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🎁 Under $25

Mug with custom phrase ($19+) | Your coffee or tea-loving friend will love this white ceramic mug with a hand-painted phrase waiting at the bottom of the cup.| Style Dahlia

Garden delight floral candle ($23.99+) | A hand-poured soy candle topped with vibrant flower petals and lightly scented florals. | Bo Winston

Mini concrete tray ($12.22) | A modern catch-all tray perfect for storing jewelry and other trinkets. | Modern Casas

Custom monogram luggage tag ($10.99) | A sleek wooden luggage tag for the minimalist in your life. | Simply Paqt

Personalized kids puzzle ($10+) | This handmade puzzle can be customized with a name and features different types of animals. | Woodily Toys — Star Seller ⭐

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🎁 $25-$50

Kids bow and arrow set ($38) | A child-friendly bow and arrow set made from wood and felt that includes a cotton target. | Tangerine Studio

Ceramic sponge holder ($26.50) | The perfect practical gift that is sure to get a lot of use.| Sawyer Ceramics

Gold plated moonstone ring ($38) | A timeless ring that is plated with 18K gold. | By Cila Jewelry— Star Seller ⭐

San Diego beach photography ($30+) | A beautiful photograph of the sun setting at Swami’s Beach in Encinitas. | Color Pop Photo Shop

Beach stone coat rack ($48) | A rustic, pastel-hued coat rack made with unique stones found along the California coast. | Seaside & Country USA — Star Seller ⭐

Leather wrapped whiskey glass ($45) | A classy gift that can be personalized with a name, initials, logo, or small quote. | Growler Nation — Star Seller ⭐

Sourdough bread making kit ($39.95) | Everything they’ll need to start making their own sourdough bread. | John’s Bread Box

Acoustic iPhone amplifier ($45) | A wooden iPhone amplifier that offers natural sound amplification of your favorite tunes. | Wildman Design Co. — Star Seller ⭐

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🎁 $50-$100+

Personalized whiskey decanter set ($61.99+) | This glass decanter set includes up to 30 words of custom engraving. | SwankyBadger

Steampunk desk lamp ($96+) | A rustic light fixture featuring Edison light bulbs that omit a warm glow and create a cozy atmosphere. | Urban Industrial Craft — Star Seller ⭐

Engraved charcuterie board ($72+) | Choose from four different decorative patterns to have engraved on this marble and acacia wood board. | Forever Etched Gift Co. — Star Seller ⭐

Chunky cardigan ($139) | This hand-knit cardigan is available in a range of colors and sizes. | Max Melody — Star Seller ⭐

Leather belt ($80) | A sturdy brown leather belt that’s 1.5 inches wide. | Echo Six Designs