Boutiques in California That Accept Pitches by Email
These 47 shops take submissions by email. Each listing has the address and what to include. All are in California; see all 198 nationwide.
The 47 shops
Leanna Lin's Wonderland
Playful gift shop + art gallery 'for the young at heart'; focus on California and West Coast artists and brands. Won't carry lines already sold elsewhere in Eagle Rock (90041).
Merci Milo
Small family-owned shop of handmade, unique toys and accessories for children from local artisans, traditional toy makers, 'creative mamas' and global brands.
Heads up: Still an LA shop: the Highland Park store at 6017 Echo Street is open daily.
LAKE
Boutique since 2007 'committed to bringing independent artisans into our neighborhood': gifts, natural apothecary, clothing and jewelry.
General Store
'Simple, well-made things' imagined and crafted by artists and makers; supports a network of independent artists. Sister store in San Francisco.
Cookbook
Neighborhood market and grocery.
North Figueroa Bookshop
General-interest bookstore run by LA publishers Rare Bird and Unnamed Press; connects the independent publishing community with readers in Highland Park, Glassell Park and Eagle Rock.
Urbanic Paper Boutique
Paper and design boutique sourcing 'the best-of-the-best from makers all over the world'; blends modern style and vintage charm.
Craft Contemporary Shop
Museum shop that independently sources most products; open to handmade, artist and artisan-made work. The museum also runs juried Makers Market and Holiday Marketplace events.
Vroman's Bookstore
Pasadena bookstore that 'is proud to support local authors.' Authors must affirm no AI was used in producing the book.
Heads up: The consignment route is a paid program: the author pays $298 up front.
WACKO / Soap Plant
Pop-culture gift and book emporium with the La Luz de Jesus art gallery inside (gallery submissions go to [email protected]).
re_ grocery
Refill grocery store fighting plastic packaging; looks for sustainable, thoughtfully made products. Also has a Studio City location.
Shout and About
Gift shop opened in 2015; second shop in Carlsbad (opened 2022). Owner-run.
The Secret Headquarters
Comic book shop that prefers comics or primarily comic-based zines it can sell; also publishes under SHQ Publishing.
FOLD Gallery & Shop
Gallery and shop above The Last Bookstore with heavy tourist foot traffic; shows painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, fiber art and illustration.
Skylight Books
Independent bookstore with a zine section.
Heads up: We couldn't open skylightbooks.com directly (it blocks automated checks).
Lundeen's
Gift shop across from City Hall that's 'always excited to discover new makers and thoughtfully designed products.' Offers complimentary gift wrap.
Myrtle
Shop for brands created or co-created by a visible female designer with an interest in sustainable manufacture; also carries apothecary, home and gift items by female designers. In Echo Park 2011-2017, now at ROW DTLA.
Shorthand
Stationery shop ('for the love of your desk') that's 'always on the hunt for new products' but has a very specific aesthetic. Third store in San Anselmo.
Chevalier's Books
Larchmont bookstore that moved across the street to a larger space in January 2021; separate form for event pitches.
Broome St. General Store
General store and cafe with a Silver Lake flagship and a shop at Platform in Culver City.
Junior High
Multipurpose gallery and events space whose consignment shop is all small-batch, one-of-a-kind work handmade by local artisans; shop is always in rotation.
Flintridge Bookstore
Independent bookstore with a consignment program to feature local authors.
Paper Plant Co.
Stationery, home and gift boutique in Historic Chinatown with a strong Japanese stationery assortment.
Gallery Nucleus
Gallery since 2004 with a boutique bookstore/gift shop up front, focused on illustrated and entertainment art. Second location in Portland.
Magpi
'A Place to Gather Beautiful Things': apparel, home décor, artisan-made goods, vintage finds, gifts and pantry items. Second store in Cedar Glen (Lake Arrowhead).
South Pas Vintage
Vintage shop with rack rentals and memberships, plus artist and handmade tables (personal branding allowed for artists only). Sister shop Monrovia Vintage.
Heads up: Mainly a vintage and rack-rental shop; the artist table is one of several consignment options.
CCC Design Store (Chinese Culture Center)
Chinese Culture Center's design store in historic Chinatown, focused on artists from Asian American, immigrant, BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ communities; many pieces are one-of-a-kind or limited edition.
Local Take
Castro shop carrying Bay Area artists' and designers' work on consignment.
The Perish Trust
Modern-day general store (since 2008) of home, hearth and old-fashioned hospitality goods, rooted in craftsmanship, history and design; also hosts artist shows.
Cape & Cowl Comics
Oakland comic shop with a local-artist consignment display for self-published comics, zines, prints and pins.
Heads up: Terms are from a 2019 consignment agreement; check they're current.
Cha May Ching Museum Boutique (Asian Art Museum)
Asian Art Museum's store: apparel, jewelry, ceramics, tableware, cards and stationery, kids' games and toys, and books on Asian art and culture.
OMCA Store (Oakland Museum of California)
Oakland Museum of California's store, focused on California and Bay Area-made products tied to its art, history and natural sciences galleries.
The Booksmith
Haight Street independent bookstore stocking books and magazines from traditional and nontraditional publishers, plus cards and gift sidelines.
Heads up: Street address taken from a search snippet of their site (booksmith.com blocked direct fetching); verify before publishing.
Green Apple Books
Independent new and used bookstore with three SF stores (Clement St, Books on the Park, Browser Books); selective about consignment titles.
Heads up: Unsold copies must be picked up within two weeks of notice or go in the free box.
Paxton Gate
Curiosity shop of ethically sourced taxidermy, bones, oddities, plants and gifts; stores in SF and Portland.
Heads up: Also has a Portland store (4204 N.
Bay-Made
Grand Lake gift shop (since 2017) run by two Lake Merritt makers, acting as a 'permanent local art and crafts fair' for Bay Area artists and makers.
Heads up: Collective memberships are closed and the portal is down; only limited email/Instagram submissions.
Lesley Evers (Rockridge)
Clothing designer's own Rockridge store that also features local designers and makers on consignment.
Heads up: This is a designer brand's own store, not a multi-brand boutique.
Needles & Pens
Mission zine, art and DIY shop that sells most of its stock (zines, clothing and more) on consignment.
Dog Eared Books Valencia
Mission new and used general-interest bookstore.
Heads up: Not consignment: they buy the book outright for store credit.
Pangaea Outpost
Multi-merchant marketplace of about 70 independent shops in a 12,000 sq ft building in Pacific Beach.
Heads up: Paid program: rent of $100-$3,000 a month depending on size and location, plus 17% commission.
Gallery at Land's End
Small frame shop and gift shop in Pacific Beach selling locally made, handcrafted goods.
Heads up: San Diego County makers only, and no reselling.
THE MUSEUM STORE at Oceanside Museum of Art
Museum store with original work by exhibiting artists, artisan goods from local makers, OMA merch, jewelry and books. Free to enter.
Heads up: The only process is an email address; no terms are published.
TABOO STUDIO
Jewelry studio and shop in Mission Hills representing contemporary art-jewelry makers for over 25 years.
Heads up: They contact you only if your work fits, and review can take several weeks.
Artelexia
Mexican-inspired gift, home and craft shop in North Park.
Heads up: Samples aren't accepted at the store, and items left there for review won't be considered.
Oceanside Art Collective
Curated creative space in downtown Oceanside combining local makers' retail with art workshops and community events.
Heads up: Paid tiers: $30 or $50 a month shelf rent; the $0 tier needs a 7-hour shift.
Thread Spun
Sustainable lifestyle boutique in Encinitas with ethically made apparel, home goods, beauty and gifts, plus maker workshops.
Heads up: High volume of submissions; don't be discouraged if you don't hear back quickly.
Refill Pantry SD
Latina-owned plastic-free refill shop in Clairemont selling home, cleaning, beauty, pet and kids' essentials.