10 gift ideas by local makers Shop Local
The holidays are around the corner, and many of us are thinking about the gifts we
want to give our loved ones, and the places to find such treasured items. This year
in particular is an important year to put your money into your community and shop
local. We’ve compiled 10 items made right here in western Queens by our artistic
neighbors who have talents that Amazon can’t beat.
1. Lemon Head Soap by Shirley B. Soap Co. ($10)
Astoria soap maker Briana Vozzo creates vegan and natural
soaps under Shirley B. Soap Co. The Lemon Head (a Shirley
B. best seller) is scented with lemongrass and lemon essential
oils, topped with poppy seeds for gentle exfoliation and
contains some activated charcoal for skin detoxification. The
Lemon Head can be found at etsy.com/shop/ShirleyBSoapCo
or directly from her Instagram account @shirleyb.soapco.
28 NOVEMBER 2020
GIFT GUIDE
BY ALLISON KRIDLE
2. LIC Waterfront Print by Little Design
Shoppe & Creative Co. ($20)
Created as a nod to western Queens history and its
iconic architecture, Astoria resident and artist of the
Little Design Shoppe & Creative Co., Megan Gaber,
illustrated this hand-drawn “LIC Waterfront” print using
gouache paint. The print can be purchased online
in the “shoppe” at littledesignshoppe.com and
locally at Lockwood Shop.
Photos courtesy of Shirley B. Soap Co.
Photos courtesy of Little Design Shoppe & Creative Co.
Photos courtesy of AJ the Awful
3. Astoria 2021 Calendar by AJ the Awful ($24)
This Astoria 2021 calendar, made by Astoria artist
AJ Riccio, depicts local scenes hand-painted in ink,
including the facade of Queens Room, Albatross
and Astoria Park. Ricco has painted local scenery
for four years now and aims to represent all corners
of the community. Available for purchase locally at
The Brass Owl, Lockwood, Incasa and Newtown HQ
or at etsy.com/shop/ajtheawful.
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/ShirleyBSoapCo
/littledesignshoppe.com
/ajtheawful
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/ShirleyBSoapCo
/littledesignshoppe.com
/ajtheawful
