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Holiday Shopping in Downtown Ventura Vintage California ROSIE LEE IMPORTS Union Jack Crackers $18.50, Cadbury Selection Box $6.99, Union Jack Wall Clock $20.95, Doctor Who Tardis Cookie Jar $33.98, Made in America with Irish Parts T-shirt $13.25, Beatles Lunch Box $14.50, Double Decker Bus/Money Box $23.50, Teapot $25, Union Jack Bag $49. 673 E Main St., 805- 643-5832 www. rosieleeimports.com
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BUENAVENTURA ART GALLERY Hand-painted Silk Scarf by Aimee French $45, Puppet People by Judee Hauer $35 -$75, Gingko Encaustic (hot wax) by Joyce Lombard $45, Purple Too/Too Canvas Gallery Wrap Print by Darlene Roker $60, Ruffle Scarf by Lady Jan Faulkner $22, Crochet Hat bySunday, Lady Jan Fualkner $35, by6pm Debi September 11 • Jewelry 10am to On theRed Village Lawnby at Carol the Simpson Nowak-Hawkes $14-$17, Wreath Village $65. 700 E. SANTA Ventura CLARAHarbor ST., 805.648.1235 WWW. Summer Fun, by Kathy Ikerd BUENAVENTURAGALLERY.ORG Art Raffles • Silent Auction • Food Creative Projects • Artist Vendors & Demonstrations • And More! www.BuenaventuraGallery.org 805 648 1235
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MEADOW CLOTHING & JEWELRY Boiled Wool Vest in Kiwi $79,V-Neck Stripe Top $68, India Scarf $18, Cross Body Bag $44, Bubble Skirt in Taupe $58, Driver’s Cap $18.50, Multi Beaded Bracelet $47, Hanzel Short Boot $98. 309 E. MAIN ST., 805-648-3474
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SPICE-TOPIA Enfuso Balsamics and olive oils $20.95 or 2 for $40. Hundreds of spices, salts and sugars sold per the ounce.Himalayan salt cooking block $50, Himalayan salt mortor and pestle $54.95, Himalayan salt shot glasses $16 each or 2 for $30, Rainbow wood bowl $12.95, Rainbow wood scoop $6.95, Rainbow wood spoon $6.95, Lourdes Sauces and Spreads $8.95, Gift Baskets starting at $24.95. 576 E MAIN ST., 805- 421-4417 WWW.SPICE-TOPIA.COM
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You get your coffee here. You get your haircut here. It’s where you find that certain gift or thing you were looking for. But you actually get so much more. When you shop at small, local businesses, you support all the things that make Ventura great. The money you spend stays here, in this place you call your Downtown. Get out and shop local.
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RED BRICK GALLERY: Set of 4 Stone coasters + wood tray $56,16x20 Framed Pet Portrait $150, 12x12 Acrylic Abstract Painting $90, Wave photo on aluminum $65, 2 Trees fused glass on wood $85, Balloon Bowl $60. 315 E MAIN ST., 805643-6400 WWW.REDBRICKART.COM M. FREDRIC THE FILLMORE Vegan Leather Moto Jacket $138, VERONICA M Leopard Cami $64, Infinity Tube Scarf $28, Texting Gloves $16, Handbag $66, Knit Beanie $18, Bracelet $42, Layered Silver Necklaces: $32 & $36, ADAM LEVINE Eau de Parfum (1oz – 3.4oz) $35-$65. 378 E MAIN ST., 805- 643-6300 WWW.MFREDRIC.COM
IMAGINE ON MAIN STREET Morgan pick-up crewcab Trike $199.99, Melissa & Doug plush Panda $79.99, Equilique magnetic Acrobats set of 3 @ $40, Thomas the train & friends Over the track signal $32.99, Disney Cars Autonaut to the rescue track set $29.99, Country Crossing Play Set $66.99, Hello Kitty rainbow $17.99. 540 E. Main St., 805-643-4463 WWW.IMAGINEONMAINSTREET.COM
Remember to Shop Local! This shopping season, your friends at the VCReporter suggest you shop at local merchants whenever possible. Here are some reasons why:
Build A Strong Local Economy:
Local merchants are your friends and neighbors and when you shop locally, your dollar is more likely to stay in our community. Local, independent businesses assist the community through a “multiplier effect”: one dollar spent at a locally owned business will return five times that amount within the community through city taxes, employees’ wages, and purchase of materials and supplies at other independent businesses.
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When asked to name our favorite restaurant, cafe, or shop, we almost always cite a unique local business (look at the results in any “Best of” poll as proof). We embrace the idea of distinctive businesses with local character, but often forget their survival depends on our patronage. It is easy for us to get so consumed by efficiency that we forget how much of our lives we spend eating out, shopping, and doing other business. We owe it to ourselves to consider the quality of our experience, and ask if we benefit when we choose a community-based business.
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REAL CHEAP SPORTS Salomon Women’s Exit Aero Hiking Shoes $65, Osprey Hydraulics Pack $139, Black Diamond Orbit LED Lantern $29.95, Black Diamond Storm Headlamp $49.95, Falcon Guide How to Climb Ice $13.95, Mountaineering The Freedom of the Hills Guide Book $29.95, Patagonia R2 Fleece Jacket $119.00, Prana Women’s Cord Pant $85.00, Patagonia Down Sweater Vest $112.00, Chaos Dolla Hat $24. 36 W. SANTA CLARA STREET 805-648-5767 WWW.REALCHEAPSPORTS.COM
CARA MIA Handbag $38, Sparkle Motion Blouse $39, Scarf $12, Hat $18, Farm House Fresh Gift Sets; Gluten, Paraben & Sulphate Free “This Bunny Loves You” $37, Includes-Fluffy Bunny Cream & Sweet Cream Scrub; “Butter Rum Holiday Set” $25, Includes- Butter Rum Body Scrub & 2 Candy Cane Champagne Shea Butter Bath Soaks, Wallet $17, Cara Mia Skincare Tote for Extremely Dry Skin $36, Includes a cleaner, toner, moisturizer, scrub & mask, Eye Glass Case $27, Package any 2 or more Custom blended Make-up Items & receive 15% off: Mini Custom Blend Liquid Foundation (special $22.10) and Squeeze Tube Lip gloss (special $17.85), Jewel Lipstick Cases $14 each, Purchase any full size custom blend liquid foundation and powder and receive a limited edition kabuki brush FREE ($19 value, while supplies last), Jewel iPhone Case $14. 424 E MAIN ST., 805-641-2556 WWW.CARAMIAMAKEUP.COM
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AMERICAN FLAGS AND CUTLERY Sword set (3 piece) $44.95, Wood Skull, Wusthof Classic 3 piece Knife Set, Sale: $219, Messermeister Meridian elite Knife 6” Cleaver, Sale: $159.99, Grim Reaper Knife Joseph Joseph Kitchen Utensils $9.95 to $12.95, Joseph Joseph Gadgets Gift Set $25, Oak Memorial Flag Case for 3x5 flag, $78 (Flag sold separately, $35), Blue 8 piece Knife Roll Sale: $34.99, 4”x6” flags sold separately $2.50 each. 305 E. MAIN ST., 805-641-1941
THE WHARF Brighton Tropic Heart Bangle $48, Brighton Octavia Bangle $50, Montana Silversmiths Men’s Belt Buckle $147, Native American Spiny Oyster shell necklace $119, Montana Silversmiths Men’s watch $126, Appaloosa Leather Men’s belt $119, Brighton Gold Sand Pouch $185, Brighton Twister case $56, Dylan sweater $69.95, Scully Leather jacket $339. 980 E. FRONT ST., 805-648-5037 WWW.THEWHARFONLINE.COM
Holiday Shopping in Downtown Ventura Vintage California LATITUDES FINE ART GALLERY Custom “Ventura Pier” photograph by Steve Munch printed on rustic wood 32”x48” $595, Double matted 18x24 “Two Trees Sunburst” by Stephanie Hogue $65, Double matted 18x24 “Sunset Dunes” by Stephanie Hogue $65, Matted 8x10 “Liquid Crystal” by Steve Munch $25,11x14 “Inspiration Point” printed on wood $95, Any size and finish available for all images: canvas, wood, acrylic, photographic, EcoBoard, etc. 401 E Main St., 805-279-1221 WWW.LATITUDESFINEART.COM