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Local merchants hold “Avoid the Mall” sales

By Tiffany Hsu
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Not to be outdone by price slashing and sale racks at area shopping centers, local independent merchants are trying to woo shoppers from malls this holiday by offering their own discounts.

Artisans have designs on consumers’ consciences, offering bargains on goods that usually are local artisan-made, sweatshop-free and eco-friendly.

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Here are a few upcoming sales:

  • The UNIQUE Los Angeles sale features items from more than 200 independent designers, artists and merchants, with proceeds going to CREATE NOW, a charity connecting high-risk youth with art; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 13 and 14 at Penthouse at California Market Center, 11 E. 9th St., Los Angeles 90079. $5 donation at the door.
  • Cactus Gallery is holding its third annual Tiny Treasures Cash and Carry Holiday Show, with original miniature art pieces starting at about $15 from more than 40 artists; 5 to 10 p.m. on Dec. 13 at Cactus Gallery, 4534 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock 90041.
  • Peach Tree Pottery has already launched its third annual Holiday Extravaganza, featuring handmade items starting at $5; 4 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 11 and 1 to 5 p.m. from Dec. 12 through 14 at Peach Tree Pottery Studio and Gallery, 3795 Boise Ave., Mar Vista 90066.
  • Revolution Glass has its weekend studio sale featuring a daily raffle prize and handmade gifts like glass tumblers, paperweights, ornaments, vases and bowls; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 13 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 14 at Revolution Glass Studio, 108 Arena St., El Segundo 90245.

--Tiffany Hsu

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Tiffany Hsu

Tiffany Hsu is a former staff writer for the Los Angeles Times. Previously, she wrote about the California economy, fast food, restaurants, retail and alternative energy for the Business section. A Bay Area native, UC Berkeley graduate and eternal Nor-Cal fan, she once worked for the San Francisco Bay Guardian. She also did a stint at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, where she developed a passion for sweet tea. She still has faith that someday she’ll find two economists who agree.

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