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Kimberly Ewertz
Kimberly Ewertz
Kimberly Ewertz is a freelance writer for South Valley magazine and Gilroy Dispatch.
Kimberly Ewertz
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The holiday season is filled with excitement, festivities and food, but in the midst of it all looms the age-old question: Where to find that perfect gift? With a variety of local stores, offering unique and specialized items, this holiday season can be not only stress-free but [...]

Relics renewed

Kimberly Ewertz
Kimberly Ewertz
Kimberly Ewertz is a freelance writer for South Valley magazine and Gilroy Dispatch.
Kimberly Ewertz
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Linda Ashford, wife, mother, grandmother, and local business owner, first opened Ashford’s Heirlooms, located at 7547 Monterey Street, Gilroy, in 1993.“It’s not the same as it was 25 years ago but we’re holding our own,” Ashford said. The store has been undergoing a [...]

Bike shop pedals up fun

Mary Bartholomew
Mary Bartholomew
Mary Bartholomew
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Waking up Christmas morning to see a shiny new bike under the tree is a kid’s dream come true. One-year old South Valley shop Bike Therapy of Morgan Hills offers a wide range of bikes to choose from for all budgets. Owner Doug Hall wants to encourage anyone and everyone to get [...]

Fruits a’plenty

Jenny Arbizu
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When Clara Bisceglia Zanger inherited orchards along the Pacheco Valley in the 1940s, she encouraged her three sons—George, Joseph and Eugene—to use the land as a nice business venture. But no one could have predicted what that venture would become when her sons opened a [...]

Casual collectibles

Kimberly Ewertz
Kimberly Ewertz
Kimberly Ewertz is a freelance writer for South Valley magazine and Gilroy Dispatch.
Kimberly Ewertz
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For the past 15 years Debbie Bird, owner of Sweet Pea Antiques located at 400 Third Street, San Juan Bautista, has been offering shoppers a wide mix of treasures. With six local vendors working under one roof the variety of items to pick from is endless.Sweet Pea Antiques offers [...]

Twirling textiles

Mary Bartholomew
Mary Bartholomew
Mary Bartholomew
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Experienced knitters know working with luxury yarn really feels wonderful. Quality yarns glide easily through the fingers. “As knitters become more experienced, they become more educated on benefits of working with quality yarns,” explains Shirley Todd. “Luxury and [...]

Less screens, more fun

Kimberly Ewertz
Kimberly Ewertz
Kimberly Ewertz is a freelance writer for South Valley magazine and Gilroy Dispatch.
Kimberly Ewertz
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The look of wonder and pure joy on a child’s face when presented with that long-awaited gift is nothing short of priceless, but where do you go to find that perfect gift? That’s easy; just head to Thinker Toys.Founded in 1969, Thinker Toys, one of the last vestiges of brick [...]

More than Comics

Jenny Arbizu
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Bill’s Bullpen isn’t just for comic book buffs. In fact, the Hollister store—commonly known for its comics and baseball cards—can be a lifesaver for the holiday shopper. “We’re a great store for last-minute shopping and for confused people who don’t know what to [...]

Charmed gifts at Bene

Jenny Arbizu
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Kathina Szeto has only lived in Hollister for 12 years, but her store, San Benito Bene, has been thriving since its opening seven years ago. Part of its success is its Hollister location—on San Benito Street, in the midst of coffee shops, organic restaurants and wine [...]

A quilter’s friend

Mary Bartholomew
Mary Bartholomew
Mary Bartholomew
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A beautifully made quilt brings warmth, joy and comfort for friends, family and strangers. For the quilter in your life, there are two great quilt shops in the South Valley each offering great gift ideas. Gift certificates take the guesswork out of holiday gift-giving, and both [...]
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