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A Place to Find Something for Everyone! Starting out as a gift store featuring handmade cards, art glass, jewelry and ceramics, Meadowlark Fine Jewelry has evolved into a beautiful gallery, featuring the worldís most renowned artists in fine jewelry and American craft from Marco Bicego, Gurhan, Pandora, to their own custom craftsmanship. Each member of the Meadowlark team has an extensive background in fine jewelry, with a strong emphasis on outstanding and personalized customer service. They offer jewelry appraisals, jewelry cleaning and repairs, and a Matrix 3D Digital Design System that is used to create custom design jewelry for their clients. No time to wrap your presents? No problem! Meadowlark also offers complimentary gift wrapping to their customers.  412 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera 415/924.2210 meadowlarkfinejewelry.com

Where the Pretty Things Are For over 30 years, The L i n g e r i e S h o p p e h a s been offering the best selection of elegant Europ ean and Am eric an lingerie in Marin County. With friendly and attentive staff, who are expert certified fitters, The Lingerie Shoppe helps clientele find just the right foundation. From Egyptian cotton to stunning silk sleepwear, any true lingerie enthusiasts will find themselves in heaven. For customer convenience, we have always offered layaway, free gift wrapping and worldwide shipping. The Lingerie Shoppe is a celebration of all that is feminine.  250 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur 415/924-0505 shopthelingerieshoppe.com

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We Deliver Everything... BUT the Baby Baby World is the Bay Area’s leading children’s specialty retail company. Family-owned and operated since 1983, Baby World now has three Bay Area locations: Oakland, San Bruno and San Rafael. Baby World takes pride in their product and safety knowledge. Their team of product experts can help guide you through having your first baby or your fourth. Specializing in children’s and youth furniture, car seats and strollers, toys, clothing, gifts and everyday essentials, Baby World is a one-stop shop with a large variety of locally made items with a focus on environmentally safe products. They offer the best variety of quality products for children on the market. Baby World is open 7 days a weeks and you can also shop online at www.babyworldonline.net. Between the three stores they have free car seat installation available daily with purchase. They offer online gift registry, local delivery and set up, free gift wrap, in-stores classes and quarterly events. 514 4th Street, San Rafael babyworldonline.net

A Restaurant that Feels Like Home

While some in the restaurant business measure success by how many years they continue serving their guests, Deer Park’s success is measured in decades. Through the best of times and the tumultuous, the Ghiringhelli family and Deer Park Villa have always endured. In 2012, a new era has begun; Mike Ghiringhelli and Ed Ferrero have joined forces with Debbie Ghiringhelli, to bring an exciting new vision to Deer Park Villa. The new restaurant offers the finest steaks in Marin along with an outstanding grill side menu featuring fresh dishes and classic Villa entrees. Open seven days a week, the restaurant offers a full bar with a Classic Martini and Specialty Drink list. There is also an extensive selection of wines by the glass and beers on tap. The Deer Park Villa is Marin’s premiere destination for Weddings and Catering functions while full service offsite catering services are also available.  367 Bolinas Road, Fairfax 415/456-8084 DeerParkSteakHouseGrill.com

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Happy Holidays from Emporio Rulli!

Handcrafted Unique Pieces from Ten Local Jewelry Artists

Emporio Rulli is ready for all your holiday needs with a large array of special holiday treats as well as a Holiday menu for you to enjoy. Emporio Rulli, the creation of Gary and Jeannie Rulli, is the quintessential Italian pastry, caffe and wine shop located – not in Italy – but in historic downtown Larkspur. Emporio Rulli boasts a spectacular array of Italian treats, including traditional breads, delicate candies, artisan chocolates, stunning dessert and breakfast pastries, gelati & sorbetti and delectable Panini . Apprenticed to pastry chefs in Milan and Turin, Rulli returned to America determined to preserve their art. Since 1988 when Emporio Rulli was opened, Gary’s reputation as a pastry chef has spread across America and his panettone, the traditional Milanese Christmas bread, is sent worldwide via www.rulli.com. 

The Marin Jewelers Guild is a great place to find the perfect gift for someone special. For your convenience, the Guild will be open every day from 10-6 (Sundays 12-5) in December, through the 24th! Our unique Gallery offers a wide range of oneof-a-kind jewelry as a result of a collaboration of 10 artisans with a never-ending variety of styles and techniques who have been a part of the San Rafael community for more than a decade. Come and enjoy a cup of hot cider while you browse an eclectic array of rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches —as well as gift items such as wine charms and ornaments—or you may find something to put on your ‘Wish List’ for the holidays or any occasion. Layaway and gift certificates are also available. In participation with Art Works Downtown, our gallery will feature “Art on the Farm” from November 30 to January 17. Reception will be Friday, December 14, 5-8 PM. 

464 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, 415/924-7478 rulli.com

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Our Story Martin & Harris Appliances is your appliance expert and is proud to be serving Marin County for over 50 years. We are family owned and operated and we are committed to offering you top name brands like: Amana, Bosch, Broan, GE, Hotpoint, KitchenAid, Maytag and Whirlpool for kitchen and laundry appliances. We are YOUR source for low prices with knowledgeable instore professionals here to help you every step of the way, whether you need to replace an old appliance, or if you’re remodeling and need an entire kitchen full of new brand name products. Martin & Harris Appliances also offers competitive prices to all contractors. Our warehouse is located on the premises, which enables us to provide faster delivery as well as immediate pick up. Most important, we are willing to special order anything we do not have in stock. We have received the Pacific Sun “Best of Marin” Award for the past 4 years, so come in and experience personalized one-on-one service that you won’t get from big box stores. 

importance of giving back to your community. Sponsoring local groups or organizations are a great way to connect our appliance family to Marin County. Supporting area organizations not only provides a vehicle for our employees to get involved, but it also sets an example for children to see community teamwork in action. Martin & Harris Appliances proudly supports schools and charities in the Marin County area. 2158 4th Street, San Rafael, martinandharris.com

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The World’s Largest Turkey Returns to Town Center San Francisco and Marin Food Bank will collect donations of food and toiletries to help Marin families in need Town Center Corte Madera will once again host the World’s Largest Turkey to collect food and toiletries for Marin County’s needy families beginning October 28 through December 31.

For nineteen years the turkey has been nesting at Town Center and has become a favorite staple for shoppers of all ages during the holiday season. The giant turkey’s bobbing head greets visitors who stop by to donate canned food, non-perishable items and toiletries which will be collected and distributed by the San Francisco and Marin Food Bank. www.shoptowncenter.com.  100 Corte Madera Town Center, Corte Madera 415 /924-2961 shoptowncenter.com

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Perfect, Personalized Gifts for Everyone! For more than 35 years, Marin Trophies & Treasures Inc. has been a family owned and operated. We are more than just a trophy shop as we have personalized gifts for all occasions including holidays and awards for all events and achievements: flags, mugs, tile murals, laser engraving, fundraiser, teacher gifts, cutting boards, personalized sports balls, name tags, plaques and signage. 932 Grant Avenue, Novato 415/897-8055

Family-owned Mill Valley Massage has elevated the massage experience at an affordable price. Open daily, each location offers the finest possible massage performed by dedicated, professional therapists in a relaxing and rejuvenating environment. Their once-a-year holiday gift certificate special makes it easy to share the gift of massage with friends and family. Few experiences in life can compare to the benefits of a professional massage. Relax, breathe deeply and experience a custom massage. The benefits of massage therapy under the trained hands of their professional massage therapist promotes relaxation, reduces stress, eases sore muscles and can raise immune system efficiency. Mill Valley Massage, now in the Pacific Sun’s ‘Hall of Fame’, after being voted Best massage in Marin five consecutive years!  61 Camino Alto, Mill Valley 415/381-1855 1007 C Street, San Rafael 415/460-1855 millvalleymassage.com

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