Holiday gifts guide: Where to shop, what to buy in LA

A handroll kit from dry-aged fish specialist The Joint in Sherman Oaks is a fun way to fuel your group for present wrapping and tree decorating. Photo by The Joint Seafood.

To find unique gifts for loved ones, browse Carla’s Fresh Market, Heath Ceramics, artisan pop-ups at Craft Contemporary and Green and Bisque Clay House, and more.

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