Calling all procrastinators! May has sneaked up on us and that means summer—and Mother's Day (hint, hint)—isn't far behind. If your weekend and wallet have any wiggle room, between this weekend's other sample sales, shop these pop-ups for unique gifts for yourself and others.
1. Mercado Sagrado: If you're an impassioned lover of the earth, peace, and nature, this two-day weekend festival in the mountains is your new home away from home. Shop artwork, artisanal foods and more earthly delights.
2. LA County Store Birthday Pop-Up: This Silver Lake shop, inspired by everything local, is celebrating their one year anniversary with a pop-up market on Saturday and Sunday. Fifteen local artisans will offer a selection of their exclusive items, never seen in the store.
3. Shop for Her Pop-Up: Look for wow-factor gifts for mom this Mother’s Day, like bold engraved pendants, floral scented candles and more at the Shop For Her pop-up. Enjoy a glass of champagne, bites from Bang Bang Brunch, cool tunes, and lovely lady vendors at this downright classy women's Sunday soiree.
4. EPCF x MOCA Store Pop-Up: Shop the last full weekend of this two-month pop-up shop, featuring works from local artists and hosted by Rachel Craven and Beatrice Valenzuela of the annual Echo Park Craft Fair (EPCF). EPCF has taken over MOCA's Downtown LA campus museum shop, now through next Saturday.
5. Sachin & Babi Pop-Up: Husband-and-wife designer duo Sachin and Babi Ahluwalia are taking their namesake contemporary label to Satine for an exclusive pop-up shop. The entire second floor of the boutique will be dedicated to the brand. Shop for staples, such as knits and leather jackets, as well as Sachin & Babi Noir evening wear.