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8 Indie L.A. Shops For Holiday Gift-Giving

By  Chelsee Lowe
Published Nov 28, 2012 11:00 PM
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Every holiday season there's that certain someone who challenges your gift-selecting muscle. When a generic scarf, coaster set or best-selling paperback just won't do, where can you go to find more creative and unique options? Here's a list of some of our favorite indie shops that take the hassle out of gift hunting. Not only will you have plenty of one-of-a-kind items to choose from, but you'll support some deserving local business owners while you're at it.

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