Noble Lion's Local Gift Guide 2019
Hi friends and fam!
The holidays can be a frustrating time of year, or specifically, finding the perfect gifts can be frustrating—especially for eco-conscious, anti-capitalist, radical ethical citizens like all of you. As somewhat of a conscious citizen myself, I thought I’d save us all some time and compile a list of some of my favorite artists, doers, and makers, primarily from my Denver community, who deserve our collective coin and clout. Get a little inspiration, throw a little support towards worthy small businesses and keep the love flowing all season!
FOR THE ART OBSESSED
Noble Lion Prints
www.noblelionprints.com / @noblelionprints
Noble Lion Prints is the Oracle of Denver, official astrologer for Meow Wolf, a skilled artist and creator of all things magick. She has a wide variety of handcrafted art in a variety of media including paintings, prints, clothing, and gifts, including customizable commissions. Chelsea’s artistic motifs stem largely from her eclectic, esoteric, and generally witchy upbringing, with a particular focus on her vast knowledge of astrology. She is also available for booking for tarot reading, astrological natal chart translation, and mentoring sessions.
Perky Wood Works
www.perkywoodworks.etsy.com / @perky_wood_works
Ryan “Perky” Perkins was raised in Denver, Colorado. He came from an artistic family but never found his artistic ability and passion until he stumbled across woodworking a few years ago. He has been honing his skills and producing stunning work ever since. Ryan is especially skilled at creating whimsical, nature-inspired pieces such as pendants, frames, tables, and much more.
Sacred Savage Art
https://sacred-savage.myshopify.com / @sacredsavageart
Sydney is a mixed media artist who creates one of a kind paintings using old book pages, watercolor, acrylic, and ink on wood. All of her pieces are inspired by the tango of the light and the dark, of death and life.
zeri mara cissej
www.zerimaracissej.com / @zerimaracissej
Jessica is a mixed media artist in love with lines, colors, and shapes. Her work is inspired, among other things, by the negative spaces that our bodies create. Her art is simply an expression of experiences, emotions and experiments. You can find her creations on paper and canvas, as well as on clothing and bags. Check her out to find something that will bring new energy to your walls or wardrobe. Custom commission pieces, to create an expression of your choosing, are available as well.
FOR THE AVID AUDIOPHILE
The Copper Children
www.thecopperchildren.com / @thecopperchildren
The Copper Children is a folk band from Denver, blending original soul and psychedelic rock into a moving performance. Like a roller coaster, their “psychedelic gospel” experience leaves audiences feeling transported to the rail-yards of freedom. Driven by rhythm, and vibration, the band formed in July of 2015 and released their first album as a group in June 2016, What We Are. Their third upcoming album, Speaking in Spirits, will be a strong followup to their growing online presence and continued listener support.
The Original iLLs
http://artist.landr.com/music/628810598816 / @theoriginalills
The Original iLLs are two Denver brothers with a strong blues lineage who joined forces with Denver singer Ł∆D¥•ŁΩ$ to create a genre-bending trio spanning from Dance beats to Rockin' Soul treats. Emiliano Flores is on guitar, bass, and vocals, Benito Flores on the drums, and Ł∆D¥•ŁΩ$ with the vocals. Visit the link to stream and purchase music, and head to their Instagram to follow their live performances and purchase band merch.
FOR THE CANINE COMPATRIOT
Luke and Company Pet Supply
https://www.lukeandco.com/ / @lukeandcodenver
Luke & Co. is a one-stop-shop for all your pet care needs, with the largest selection in the Downtown Denver area of quality retail, grooming and self-serve dog washing all in one place, as well as the convenience of things like Same-Day Delivery and special orders. They are dedicated to taking care of their employees and being a conscientious business among the growing sphere of corporate consumerism in the animal care industry.
Pawsitive Direction Dog Training
www.pawsitivedirectiondenver.com / @pawsitive_direction
Kim and Mario are certified dog trainers who have decades of experience with the most cutting edge knowledge of behavioral theory and the techniques to have a healthy, happy, well behaved canine. They are available for consultations and recurring training sessions in your home, where they will analyze your dynamic, routine, and habits with your dog and evaluate how to improve and correct the problem behavior, then teach you the tools you need to get the dog of your dreams.
FOR THE CHAOTIC CREATIVE
Magick Salt
magicksalt.creative@gmail.com / @magicksalt_
Magick Salt is a creative company working with activists, entrepreneurs, artists, and makers of all kinds to organize their work and bring their unique visions to life. They take an interdisciplinary approach to all things and embody the “jack of all trades” prototype, updating and bringing it to the modern day. Need a website master? Restorative justice and conflict transformation facilitator? Graphic designer? Yoga therapist? Illustrator? Creative copywriter? Biz or lifestyle coach? Some general Capricorn get-your-shit-together energy? Magick Salt is the best friend you pay for, and they work real hard to make you look real good.
FOR THE COSMIC WITCH
Alchemy Ritual Goods
www.alchemydenver.com / @alchemyritualgoods
The mission at Alchemy Ritual Goods is to inspire you to connect with the Divine on a more intimate and frequent basis. We are each a magical reflection of all creation has to offer, with infinite potential and the incredible capacity to love and heal—we are are all Magickal! Alchemy offers tools for your spiritual practice including decks, books, jewelry, crystals, candles, herbs and teas, and natural body products. Their storefront is located at 2536 Champa Street, Denver, CO 80205.
Into the Mystic Healing and Arts
http://www.intothemystichealingandarts.com / @intothemystichealing
Into The Mystic Healing and Arts is planted in the heart of lovely, historic downtown Golden, Colorado in a BEAUTIFUL, Victorian-style house that was built in 1905. This space was meant to be a healing house, and it lives up to that goal. They offer a variety of healing through several different practitioners who all perform different types of body and spirit work, as well as host classes and events. They are extremely passionate about loving and caring for your body, and of course the mind and soul. Their storefront is located at 720 14th St, Golden, CO 80401.
Moonlight Offerings
www.moonlightofferings.com / @moonlight_offerings
Leah is a queer femme astrologer, artist, and educator who specializes in intuitive astrology readings. She approaches your natal chart with a compassionate, lunar lens, working as an intuitive guide through the many phases and transitions life brings. She is also a print maker and zine writer, all available on her website.
FOR THE COZY CONNOISSEUR
Cordialis Candles
www.cordialiscandles.etsy.com / @cordialiscandles
Cordialis Candles was founded purely for the love of perfume and has been bringing sophisticated scentscapes to homes across the country for two years. Their biggest joy is being able to instantly make anyone’s house cozier with just the strike of a match. Each soy candle is handcrafted to evoke an olfactory story and is lovingly wrapped with a label typed on a turquoise 1960 Olympia typewriter. Hand rolled botanical incense made from wildcrafted plant aromatics is also available for purchase.
Hats from Fio
http://Hats-From-Fio.square.site / @hatsfromfio
Hats from Fio is the tiny business of Jess Fioccoprile, a nonbinary crochet artist. Hats, toys, reusable bags, and other gifts are just a click away! All hats are made to perfectly fit your noggin and keep you warm all winter long. Pride gear available all year!
FOR THE CULTURED STONER
Em Ay Ee Art
Mae cultivates original cannabis art, specializing in strain specific pieces and digital cannabis logos, making a once illegal plant into beautiful artwork. She creates custom canvases and digital designs, clothing, home decor, and all sorts of the hippie vibes to fit your space and needs and make your stoner heart high. Click through and channel your inner stoner!
Village Green Society Cannaboutique
www.villagegreenboulder.com / @villagegreenboulder
Nestled in a sweet house just off of the Pearl Street Mall is Village Green Society, an upscale cannaboutique with high quality flower, edibles, concentrates, and accessories. Their selection is highly curated and expert budtenders are there to provide an individually tailored, quick, and comfortable cannabis shopping experience like no other. Their storefront is located at 2043 16th st., Boulder, CO 80302.
FOR THE DAYDREAMING POET
Danni the Alien
www.dannithealien.com / @dannithealien
Danni is a queer maker of the highest order. Their creations range from zines to poetry-inscribed clothing to photography to banners. Custom poems and commissioned clothing offered, and highly encouraged! Danni also offers private photography sessions, specializing in bathtub, boudoir, and gender affirming shoots; art and product display shoots; and pet portraits. Copywriting, ghost writing, and editing skills are also available upon request.
FOR THE EARTH ANGEL
The Church of Earth
www.witchsy.com/church-of-earth / @church.of.earth
Church of Earth is a creative space to explore and heal our sacred relationship to the Earth, ourselves, and each other. They organize art shows and community events, write a monthly newsletter to share Good News and useful resources, and create recycled goods from discarded materials, for sale in their shop. Earthlings, unite!
Harp Mercantile
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mirandaharp / @miranda_harp
Need a little beetle friend? Miranda’s little bugs would love to keep one of your plants company! They are hand sculpted, one of a kind, and full of character—a great gift for your favorite plant parent.
Rosehouse Botanicals
www.rosehousebotanicals.com / @rosehousebotanicals
Rosehouse is a living botanica and apothecary that specializes in rare, unique, and helpful plants. They have a range of offerings for the plant lover in anyone’s life, from houseplants, tropicals, cacti, succulents, air plants, terrariums, medicinal plants, green beauty products, books, gifts, and more.
FOR THE FASHION FREAK
Distant Planet Patchwork
www.distantplanetpatch.etsy.com / @distant.planet.patchwork
Distant Planet Patchwork is a one woman operation offering hand-painted canvas patches that feature plants and animals in all of their cosmic glory. She combines her fine art training with expert botanical knowledge, resulting in pieces that are both stunning and generally true-to-life. Check out her Instagram and Etsy, and be in touch for custom orders. All patches are made with 100% cotton fabric, bleach, and waterproof textile paint.
FOR THE INKED BEAUTY
Joe Ink
www.iamjoeink.com / @iamjoeink
Joe is the one, the only maestro of the tattoo gun, a gentleman and a genius with the cleanest lines and sharpest corners this side of the Mississippi. His steady hand and delicate treatment of the skin result in an almost pain-free tattoo experience, while maintaining a respectful, supportive energy, no matter the placement or the content. He is also skilled at caligraphy and 2D art in a variety of media, available for purchase on his website.
Julie Kitzes
www.juliekitzes.com / @juliekitzes
Julie is an illustrator, fine artist, crafter, and tattoo artist who specializes in pet portraits and animal imagery. She sell prints, original art, custom commissions, illustrated jewelry and accessories, and more, with a focus on the beauty of the natural world.
FOR THE INSTAGRAM MODEL
All Out Image
https://alloutimage.myportfolio.com/ / @all_out_image
All Out Image offers unique fashion and editorial photography, and professional video recording and dynamic, innovative editing. AOI loves working with creatives to showcase their work and art, as well as write and produce short films, skits, and music videos.
Wonder Wonder
www.wonderwonder.us / @wonderwonder.boulder
Wonder Wonder is a new form of experiential entertainment that intends to bring the weird, wild, and wonderful into the mundane physical realm. Their mission is to create an immersive one-of-a-kind experience that is as engaging as it is inspiring. Part art exhibit, part photography studio, each room is meant to tap into people’s creativity and curiosity while providing a welcoming environment for all experience-goers. Their storefront is located at 1685 29th St, Boulder, CO 80301.
FOR THE MODERN APOTHECARIAN
Herbs and Arts
www.herbsandarts.com / @herbsandarts
Since 1993, Herbs and Arts has served Denver and the region, striving to be a place of healing and sanctuary to all who enter regardless of one's beliefs. They carry over 400 herbs and blends, along with a wide selection of crystals, oils, and other metaphysical tools. Their storefront is located at 2015 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206.
Koala Tea Vibes
www.koalateavibes.com / @koalateavibes
Koala Tea Vibes is turning tea into an experience. They use strong ingredients and blend them to taste, so they have the desired effect but still taste good! They only use “koala-tea” herbs and teas, and everything is 100% organic. Their different vibes range from boosting energy levels to enhancing mood and cognition, as well as metaphysical teas such as Meditation and Dreaming. Sending Koala Tee Vibes your way!
RitualCravt
www.ritualcravt.com / @ritualcravt
RitualCravt was born online in early 2015, and as of Samhain 2015 became a brick and mortar shop as well. They strive to serve the community by bringing handcrafted, ethically sourced provisions to assist in the spiritual processes. They carry candles, incense, jewelry, books, crystals, animal items, art, resins, herbal products, antiques, and many found objects such as bones, shells and special talismans, and also offer a full apothecary of over 100 herbs and resins. The storefront is home to five incredible House Witches who are available during shop hours to consult about any magical needs, 7 tarot readers and astrologers, and dozens of incredible teachers of all kinds. They are located at 7700 W. 44th Ave, Wheatridge, CO 80033.
FOR THE SELF CARE SAVANT
Pretty Lil Lashes
www.prettylilashes.com / @prettylilashes
Pretty Lil Lashes is owned and operated by a trained lash extension artist. They offer classic, hybrid, volume, and mega volume lashes, as well as dermaplanes, and lash and brow tints, perfect for pre-holiday-party-season glam.
Quick Strip Wax
www.quickstripwax.com / @quickstripwax
Chelsea is an expert waxer whose motto is “Get in, get out, get on with your day” — and she’s not kidding. Quick Strip is the home of the 15 minute brazillian (yeah, you read that right) and offers other waxing, brow, and lash services. Chelsea is proud to be a body positive, gender affirming, queer and trans allied esthetician and strives to create an inclusive, loving atmosphere for any and all humans with hair. Share some love with a gift card for your favorite hairy human this holiday season, or just treat yourself! Her studio is located at 333 W Hampden Ave, #610, Englewood, CO 80110.
Savannah Skin
www.savskin.com / @savannahskin
Savannah Skin offers both corrective and relaxing skin care services in a big, beautiful private studio in southeast Denver. Owner and Colorado native Peyton followed her dreams, worked hard, and has been a professional esthetician for 4 years now and absolutely loves what she does. Set up an appointment now—she’s just dying to pamper you. Her studio is located at 9745 East Hampden Avenue, suite 310D, Denver, Colorado 80231
Tend to your Spirit
www.tendtoyourspirit.com / @susan.tendtoyourspirit
Susan is passionate about helping each client receive all that they’re seeking, whether that healing is focusing on the physical body, or more emotional and mental support is needed. Times are changing and people are becoming more aware of self care becoming a necessity instead of a luxury. Her service offering includes Reiki, energy work, massage, as well as coaching services. Her studio is located at 720 14th St, Golden, CO 8040.
Happy shopping, dear ones!
—Compiled with love by Chelsea Smith (Noble Lion Prints), and edited with gratitude by Danni B. (danni the alien)
