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Joy O Designs

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Each piece of jewelry from joy o designs is individually handmade with love in san francisco. View the full collection at www.joyodesigns.com. More...

Unfortunately, Localpatron will not host a holiday store this year because we can't find a retail space! We've came really close to finding a permanent home this year, but haven't had any luck. Please let us know if you have any leads.
We know you want to continue to support local artists, so we've made a list of some of the artists' websites from the 2005/06 store.
Thanks for your support and be on the lookout for us in 2007!

Artist's websites from 2006 store

Why buy local?

1. Boost your local economy.

2. Learning where and how pieces are made. One-of-a-kind work has a "who, what, when, where, and how" behind it that is full of interest and meaning.

3. Sparing the environment from the fossil fuels it takes to ship products from overseas. As we all know, many fashion and craft items are produced in Asia and South America.

4. Participating in the cultural community of the Bay Area. Bay Area culture is probably one of the reasons you choose to live here.

5. Creating lasting relationships with artists. We are neighbors; many times I have called an artist and found out that they live around the corner from me. Reaching out to the surrounding cultural community is a necessary part of the basic arts support system.

Don't underestimate "buying local" as a powerful agent for positive change and lasting benefit for your community. Be a local patron of the arts.