The shop, located on 14th St. in Oakland, is a collective of women, non-binary, and queer tattoo artists with styles ranging from dot-work to neo-traditional. Founded in 2004, Diving Swallow works to align its values with its actions and is well-known for providing an environment for clientele of all backgrounds to express themselves through the art of tattooing in a safe space.

Located in Santa Rosa, Haute Butch is a black, queer-owned and operated clothing company founded in 2012 by Karen Roberts and Danette Sheppard-Vaughn. The business, according to its website, was created “in an effort to solve a problem that’s existed in the fashion industry since its birth—creating masculine clothing tailored to fit women’s bodies.” Although the company has yet to launch a storefront, appointments can be made for suit fittings.

A salon and vintage boutique, Down at Lulu’s is a well-known East Bay treasure. The store, located on Telegraph Avenue in Oakland, is a space that welcomes all for haircuts, shopping, or both at the same time.

A flower shop and design studio, Ampersand has been located on Market St. in San Francisco since 2014. The shop, which prides itself on being a go-to space for “seekers of beautiful spaces and thoughtfully curated things,” carries everything from florals and plants to home goods and seasonal specialties—all in an inclusive space that welcomes everyone.