The best home & garden pros in Santa Cruz County

Toque Blanche is the local pro-level playground for cookware, bakeware, and cutlery, from Le Creuset to Wüsthof to Vitamix, plus an impressive La Chamba clay cookware selection and in-store knife sharpening. Swing by for gourmet pantry finds that make weeknight dinners feel like you suddenly learned a new trick.

From the Santa Cruz newsletter, October 2, 2026

This week, from custom sofas built by hand in Los Angeles and tailored to your exact dimensions to design-forward chairs, refined bedrooms, and timeless dining pieces, Natural Selection Furniture helps you create a home that’s elegant and actually comfortable. Your sofa should fit you, not the other way around.

From the Santa Cruz newsletter, October 16, 2026

Retail chain featuring an eclectic array of imported housewares, furniture, decor & specialty foods.

Built-In Distributors, Inc is the local, employee-owned spot for appliances that actually fit your life, from pro-level ranges to workhorse washers. They carry top brands, have plenty in stock, and handle delivery, installation, and haul-away so your remodel or emergency swap stays painless.

From the Santa Cruz newsletter, September 18, 2026