LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Eye on L.A. spotlights local businesses and goods who proudly say, "It's Made in L.A.!" In support of our local mom & pop shops, we found a few hard-working small business owners and those who are making top notch products right here that you should know about!
UNIQUE LA
UNIQUE LA is the largest independent, public shopping experience in the country. Three times a year, you can shop directly from over 350 very cool L.A. artists and designers, all under one roof. The next 2-day event takes place August 9-10 at the California Market Center.
http://stateofunique.com/unique-la/
HAMMER AND SPEAR
Hammer and Spear is an interior design firm and retail space selling mostly vintage goods. From the beginning, owners Kristan Cunningham and Scott Jarrell decided to only carry things in Hammer and Spear that they truly loved, and even better that they could be made in Los Angeles.
255 S Santa Fe Ave; Ste 101
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 928-0997
http://hammerandspear.com
SWEET!
30,000 square feet of every kind of candy you could imagine at the greatest candy store on Earth! Our Tina Malave created our very own decadent "Eye on L.A. Candy Bar" made with dark chocolate, peanut butter, bacon bits and potato chips! Try it and then LIKE facebook.com/EyeOnLA and let us know what you think!
Hollywood & Highland Center; 2nd floor
6801 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA, 90028
http://sweetlosangeles.com
***EYEdeal***
When you visit Sweet! and purchase a "create your own chocolate bar," tell them Eye on L.A. sent you and you'll get a free Eye on L.A. bar! Limit one per customer.
TREEHAUS
Treehaus is a traveling boutique that sells custom-made jewelry, unique clothing and handmade goods - all made in L.A. Every purchase of "Level Naturals," a line of artisanal soaps and candles, benefits "TACA" an organization dedicated to finding a cure for autism.
http://www.treehaus.biz/find-the-bus-1.html
DOLENZ & DAUGHTERS FINE FURNISHINGS
Micky Dolenz of "The Monkees" and his daughter Georgia are branching out into the handmade furniture business! The beautiful and functional pieces are created using locally sourced materials and painstakingly made by father and daughter out of Micky's garage. View and order: http://www.dolenzanddaughters.com
HAMMITT HANDBAGS
This line of luxury handbags are all designed and manufactured in L.A. Each Hammitt bag has a fun name reflective of the city like Brentwood, Getty, Little Santa Monica, the 110 North and 405 North.
http://hammitt.com/
MIXT STUDIOS
Mixt Studio is a cool line of graphic-printed products, like their best-selling re-usable wine bag! Their other unique products include wall art, children's gifts and creative beach totes- all locally made!
***EYEdeal***
For 10% off your Mixt creation use promo code: EYEdeal at http://mixtstudio.com/
KISS ME IN THE GARDEN
22 years ago, Karen and Jonathan Mandell started "Kiss Me In the Garden," a luxury line of bath and body products, out of their L.A. home. Today, their products are sold globally, and it's all done out of their Northridge factory and retail store. They also have a custom blending bar where you can create your own personalized scent to into any of their products.
8845 Shirley Avenue
Northridge, CA 91324
(800) 547-7889
***EYEdeal***
Visit their Northridge store and get 15% off your purchase or visit http://www.kissmeinthegarden.com and use the coupon code: LA for a 5% discount on the site.
AGUA DULCE WINERY
Agua Dulce Winery is a 90-acre, family-owned and operated, fully operational winery and vineyard, featuring daily wine tasting and tours, a gourmet gift shop, and wine sales. Visit their website to join the wine club and get in on the fun!
9640 Sierra Highway
Agua Dulce, CA 91390
(661) 268-7402
http://www.aguadulcewinery.com/
OZOMATLI- LA'S OFFICIAL HOUSE BAND
We conspired to have "L.A.'s house band," Ozomatli, perform a pop-up concert for the unsuspecting lunch crowd at Downtown's Grand Central Market. Check out a bonus performance of their song "Paleta" from their latest album at www.facebook.com/eyeonla. Buy Ozomatli's new album "Place in the Sun" at http://www.amazon.com/Place-Sun-Ozomatli/dp/B00HVF12JUhttp://ozomatli.com/
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