Whether you consider our Healthy Living and Floral departments a great place for gifts or self-care central, you’re absolutely right. Between the two, we have oodles of little luxuries and beautiful blooms perfect for setting the stage for your holiday festivities, sharing the love with friends and family, or treating yourself to something special. Even better, many of our products come from local vendors thanks to these talented, thoughtful and totally awesome women.

Madison Burton, Sugar Scrub Fairy (a.k.a. Healthy Living Buyer): Driven by a love of food and its power to help people feel their best, Madison has a passion for the holistic lifestyle, a degree in Clinical Nutrition from UC Davis and more than 10 years in the field! From vitamins and supplements to essential oils, apparel and more, she uses her expertise to outfit our Healthy Living department with the best products available supporting whole health for our guests, vendors, communities and planet alike.

Susi DeStefani, Flower Crown Princess (a.k.a. Floral Support Lead Buyer): With degrees in both Botany and Horticulture and more than 30 years of experience, Susi is the definition of flower power. She works with our Director of Produce & Floral Operations to train and support our floral teams, ensure the freshest flowers reach our stores and help our marketing department keep their plants alive. We may call her the flower crown princess, but she is the queen of green.

MB: Why shop local this holiday season?
The holidays are a wonderful opportunity to shop from local brands, which helps to build relationships, support our local communities and reduce our environmental footprint! We offer many unique items like lotions, soaps and apparel that not only make great gifts, but also give back to our communities and contribute to a greater cause.

MB: What are your favorite DIY projects and gift ideas?
I enjoy making my own cleaning and bath products when I can, using castile soap and essential oils. With a wide variety of scents to choose from, our Fresh to Market Essential Oils make great ingredients for DIY gifts such as potpourri, room spray and bar soap. We lots of fun DIY recipes to try for the holidays or year-round!

MB: Any tips for navigating Nugget Markets’ Healthy Living department?
Our Healthy Living department might seem overwhelming because of our large selection, but don’t be afraid to ask questions! The best part of our department is our amazing team of trained Healthy Living Specialists. Each store has a dedicated Healthy Living Specialist who is passionate about our products and can help you find just what you need.

SD: What are the perks of buying Nugget Markets flowers?
Our Floral department has the best quality flowers and plants from fantastic growers, including local growers like Neve Bros. in Petaluma. We carry many varieties of mixed bouquets, single-variety bunches, herbs, orchids, houseplants, succulents and more, with up to six deliveries a week to provide the freshest flowers for our guests.

SD: What flowers or plants are you most excited about this holiday season?
I love the fall arrangements we have coming in for Thanksgiving—they’re great for sprucing up your space or giving as gifts. Along with classic poinsettias, I am also really excited we can offer our guests a DIY Christmas tree kit with a living tree, lights and ornaments. Look for it in late November, as well as other living centerpieces.

SD: Any advice for aspiring plant parents and flower fans?
Stop and smell the roses! Also, never hesitate to ask our floral associates for assistance. We offer bouquet wrapping and vases, and will arrange your bouquet for free. If you have a special occasion in mind, we can also make custom bouquets and take special orders for flowers—all you have to do is ask!