FEBRUARY 2018 36 | GIVING IN STYLE {gift guide} SHOP LOCAL Bunky Boutique Specializing in timeless styles with modern twists, Bunky features lightweight, soft cotton pieces ideal for the Arizona climate. The store stocks fashion-forward “it” pieces and home goods by brands such as Chaser, Level 99, LaMade, Alternative Apparel, Grace & Lace and 7 Diamonds in addition to local and indie lines. You can find unique pieces from jewelers Kenneth Pierre, Melissa Zaki, Enchantments, Pure Life and Nom de Plume as well as Best area businesses to find unique Valentine’s gifts greeting cards and prints from local artists such as Pink Puddle, Paige Poppe and Bethy Cards. Pick up home and lifestyle goods from local Truce and Galeana 39, organic skincare from Urb Apothecary or the perfect gifts from Paula Lukey, Lettercraft and Capri Blue. You can even shop local clothing brands such as Overthrow and the in-house label AZ Love for men, women and children. Frances Vintage Georganne Bryant opened Frances, affectionately named after her grandmother, in the heart of midtown Phoenix in 2006. She personally curates Frances’ blend of unique clothing, jewelry, paper goods and handmade gifts. Bryant is dedicated to collaborating with other local businesses to enrich the community. The award- winning annual craft fair “Frances Crafeteria” showcases hundreds of independent Arizona crafters and artists. Tyler Butler | FASHION WRITER

FEBRUARY 2018 | 37 Tyler Butler is a corporate social responsibility practitioner, columnist, blogger and influencer. Through her endeavors with her firm 11Eleven Consulting and her column and blog, Giving In Style, Tyler is connecting communities, companies and causes to make positive change possible. Local Nomad Local Nomad is a gifting and apparel shop in Phoenix carrying handcrafted goods from makers, artists and independent designers from all over the world. The store searches high and low to curate a collection of thoughtful gifts and strives to provide a sense of discovery to anyone who walks into the shop. The owners believe in the "slow fashion" movement and they want to pass this philosophy on to their customers, along with the stories behind their goods. Purchases made at Local Nomad can be considered investments in the creative endeavors of entrepreneurs. Sphinx Date Co. Palm & Pantry Sphinx Date Ranch has been an Arizona institution for more than 60 years, offering the freshest locally sourced dates and edible gifts with a traditional family approach. Today, the company honors a rich heritage by introducing a fresh collection of time-honored farm and artisan- sourced products to their carefully curated Arizona pantry. Create a custom food gift or let them create the perfect assortment, with shipping available worldwide. Their collection includes farm- direct, handsorted Medjool dates in gift tins and trays, dried fruit and nut gifts, locally crafted pantry goods, Arizona wines and craft beer. urbAna The inspiration behind urbAna came to the owners six years ago, when they came across a picture of one of the owners, grandmothers painting window frames for her newly built home in the early 1950s. They were floored by her styling and the grace caught in the photo. A few years later, they came across her “entertaining diaries,” which listed details of the gatherings she had held over the years — who came, what was served and the reason for the gathering (from football games to holidays). The owners hope urbAna will inspire charm in everyday gatherings while highlighting products made in Phoenix and the U.S.