Made by Marin

MADE BY MARIN

Margaret O’Leary

MARGARET O’LEARY WAS raised on a farm in County Kerry, Ireland, with only two outfits. “I had a daily outfit, and a Sunday outfit,” O’Leary says. “I was born into a working world, knitting at my mother’s knee when I was 3.” When she grew up, O’Leary relocated to the Bay Area in search of an excitement that was lacking in Ireland. What she found was sweater weather. “This really is the perfect place to create knitwear,” she says. In creating sweaters for her eponymous company, “we take full advantage of the Bay Area climate to experiment with our designs.” All Margaret O’Leary pieces are conceptualized in San Francisco using the finest yarns and have found fans in celebrities like Kate Hudson, Jennifer Garner, Halle Berry and more. PHILOSOPHY “My motto is ‘Live every day in style,’ and by that I mean the Marin lifestyle, which so often involves a blend of activities, from work to kids,” O’Leary says. “The Margaret aesthetic allows you to transition from day to evening in comfort and style; perfectly suited to our unique part of the world.” THE SCOOP Margaret O’Leary specializes in luxurious sweaters crafted from cotton, lambswool, cashmere and angora, with the occasional leather jacket or silk T-shirt thrown in for good meassure. Prices range from $150 to 575 for sweaters, with artfully made leather jackets clocking in at around $900. BEYOND MARIN With 10 stores in addition to her downtown Mill Valley flagship — including a recently opened New York City shop — Margaret O’Leary’s sweaters are wellknown around the world. The collections are sold in boutiques internationally and are also available online. WHAT THEY SAY “I am a real person who designs for the needs of other people like me,” O’Leary says. “I wake up every day thinking about what my friends would like to wear. Then I go to my stores and meet our customers — ages 20 to 60 — who tell me what they like about our collections. My celebration of personal style comes from designing for my friends, then discovering that lots of people like what I do.” margaretoleary.com CALIN VAN PARIS

DUBLIN CARDI IN MINK, $290 CONNEMARA BOMBER IN CARBON, $290 SHIRTTAIL COWL IN SHADOW, $365

KNEE- LENGTH DUSTER IN OLIVE, $355

ELONGATED FUNNEL IN ALABASTER COMBO, $285

inspired choices for amazing gift giving

Find the right gift for your special someone. We’ve uncovered the best and latest for everyone in your life from moms and dads, to pets, kids and co-workers. Make this holiday season your best.

Union Street Goldsmith The Client + The Design Team + The Craftsman. It all happens here. This collaboration facilitates the creative atmosphere. The result is evident in our work. 415.776.8048, San Francisco, unionstreetgoldsmith.com PowerMD Aesthetics. This year, ask for the gift of looking and feeling forever young. From clinically proven skincare to cutting edge, non-surgical facial rejuvenation, there’s the right fit for every face. The perfect gift for men and women! 415.785.7995, Bon Air Center, PowerMD.com

Rustic Bakery specializes in handmade baked goods for the holiday season. We offer beautiful gift baskets filled with organic treats, nostalgic decorated sugar cookies, hand cut glazed spiced gingerbread tiles and delicious desserts for your holiday table. Larkspur 415.925.1556, Novato 415.878.4952, MCM 415.461.9900, rusticbakery.com Visit Terrestra in downtown Mill Valley for the USA’s largest selection of Mywalit fine wallets and handbags from Lucca, Italy. Fine leather goods, jewelry, and thousands of handcrafted gifts for your home in a warm gallery setting. 888.808.GIFT, Mill Valley, terrestra.com

Lang Antiques. One-of-a-kind antique and estate heirloom jewels are always the right gift. In our store or online, expert advice is part of the Lang shopping experience. 415.982.2213, San Francisco, langantiques.com

Tutu School. Give the gift of twirling to an aspiring little dancer in your life! Classes and parties at Tutu School in the Marin Country Mart, for children 18 months to 8 years old. Andrew Weeks Photography. 415.419.5610, tutuschool.com

Mill Valley Potter’s Studio. Give the gift of pottery classes this Holiday Season! We provide a relaxed atmosphere for adults and children to decompress from their busy schedules and explore their creative side with clay! 415.888.8906. Mill Valley, millvalleypottersstudio.com

Sofia Jewelry Mill Valley’s Destination Jewelry Store since 1994. Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list! Sparkling gold bangles with white and colored diamonds by Sethi Couture. 415.388.8776, Mill Valley, sofiajewelry.com Stephan-Hill Jewelry Designers. Give the iconic gift of a Mt. Tam pendant to those who love Mount Tamalpais as much as we do. “Made in Marin” and available in yellow gold with diamonds or Sterling with white sapphires. 415.459.5808, San Rafael, stephanhill.com

Kathleen Dughi Jeweler showcases hand fabricated, one-of-a-kind creations, along with sophisticated and timeless jewelry that will be cherished forever. Shown are the signature KDJ Struzzo cuffs. Beautiful, handdyed ostrich cuffs in an array of irresistible colors. 415.383.0462, Mill Valley, kathleendughi.com

The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone Give the food and wine enthusiast on your list the gift of fun and flavor. CIA gift cards can be used for any of our Boot Camp or weekend classes, as well as in our award-winning restaurants. 888.248.2064, St. Helena, enthusiasts.ciachef.edu/giftcards