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Gift Guide: Warpaint Clothing
0December 26, 2011
by Dennis Spielman
in Our Travels
Warpaint Clothing is boutique, printshop, gallery, vintage shop that specializes in t-shirts done by Oklahoma artists with rock ‘n’ roll and Oklahoma pride style. The easiest thing for me to do is to showcase several of the t-shirts they print to give you a feel Bring your Keep It Local OK card for 10% off clothing (some exclusions apply).
If you like what you see, visit Warpaint in the Plaza District at 1710 NW 16th St in Oklahoma City.
Gift Guide: Collected Thread
0December 4, 2011
by Dennis Spielman
in Our Travels
The gift guides continues with the local and hand-made shop shop, Collected Thread. Collected Thread is a boutique where you will find handmade and vintage clothing, artists prints, clutches, stationary, handcrafted teas, accessories, baby items, home decor, and now classes on various subjects such as knitting and photography. Lindsay Zodrow shares some suggestions for gifts to give and get. If you have a Keep It Local OK card, bring it for a 10% discount on clothing (some exclusions apply).
For the little ones, Collected Thread these hand-made baby shoes. Cue the, “DWAAAAA…” For about $20, make the baby’s feet cute(r) and warm.
Spice up the house with a lovely natural soy scented candle from Sydney Hale Co. Lindsay says the most popular scent she sells is the Tobacco + Sandalwood. These candles cost around $22.
The popular “Local is for Lovers” shirt (which I personally own one) is now available in hoodie form. Priced around $40 depending on style and size.
Finally, another fun gift is a class. Visit collectedthread.com for details on upcoming classes.
Gift Guide: Forward Foods
0November 21, 2011
by Dennis Spielman
in Our Travels
On the subject of food, but for people this time, Forward Foods has some delicious local choices. They have two locations, 123 E Main St in Norman and 5123 N Western Ave in Oklahoma City, making the trip convenient. If you have a Keep It Local OK card, bring it for a 10% discount.
The above gift basket was kindly put together for Uncovering Oklahoma to show a sample of Forward Foods’ made in Oklahoma products.
Think the basket itself is something you want? Forward Foods has three different sized boxes: small round, box, and large round for $5, $7, and $10 respectively. Buy a gift basket and stuff it full of yummy goodies. Below are some sample gift boxes.
One final fun gift: bring the person to a Cheese Course. From Cheese 101 to Beer & Cheese to Olive Oil Tastings with area experts. Price for all courses is $35 per person and Wine & Beer are complimentary. Although you must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
For more information, visit forwardfoods.com
Gift Guide: Barking Dog Bakery
0November 17, 2011
by Dennis Spielman
in Our Travels
Sometimes it’s hard to decide what to get for a human, especially if you don’t know what he or she may already have, want, like, need, or whatever. A safe and thoughtful gift to buy is a treat for the dog. Barking Dog Bakery (7710 N. May in Oklahoma City) bakes healthy dog treats, holistic foods, and birthday cakes.
Different treats have different health benefits. For example, their Snicker Poodle treat helps with allergies, digestion, and stomach stabilization. Owner Sherri Lanier is able to help you get the best treat for any health concern. Each dog is special and some breeds require more unique nutritional needs than other.
Visit Barking Dog Bakery today for gifts for the pet that will surely please the human too.
Gift Guide: Blue 7
0November 13, 2011
by Dennis Spielman
in Our Travels
Next up on the gift Gift Guide series is the ever-so-famous Blue 7 (7518 N. May Ave, Oklahoma City). If you’ve never been to Blue 7 before, they carry an eclectic blend of clothing, gifts, jewelry and home furnishings. Save yourself some money by bringing your Keep It Local OK card for a 10% discount (excluding local artist items).Oklahoma Shirts – $25
For family that lives out of state, consider the Someone in Oklahoma Loves Me shirt. Let him/her know that someone in Oklahoma loves them. Blue 7 has a wall full of Oklahoma themed shirts.
TOMS – Around $55
Multi-gift giving with TOMS! With every pair purchased, TOMS will give a pair of new shows to a child in need.
iPad Cases – Around $35
With iPads being a popular gift, get that made in China iPad owner a made in Oklahoma case.
Lomography Cameras – Around $90
From lomography.com, a “Lomograph holds a charm all of its own. Somehow, everything is amplified, making ordinary objects stand out, enhancing details that would normally go unnoticed. Characterised by ever-changing variables such as the mysterious vignettes that frame the shot, light leaks, lo-fi grain, beautiful blurs, the magical balance of contrast and saturation – just to name a few.”
Note: All prices and item availability are subject to change. Be sure to visit Blue 7 yourself for these and many other great gifts, such as the ones I’ve snapped below.
