Davis has a way of keeping people. Maybe you came for four years and stayed for twenty. Maybe your grown child just brought home a baby of their own, or the grandparents are in town for the weekend and want to carry a little piece of this place back with them. Whatever brings you to G Street, we hear the same lovely question at the counter: what can I give that feels like Davis? These are the pieces we reach for, the blue-and-gold and hometown-proud gifts you won't find at a big-box store. Every one is on our shelves right now, in small quantities.
Blue & Gold From the Very First Night
Our softest way to welcome a new Aggie is with pajamas. Both of these share the same navy print, scattered with the Aggie "CA" mark, "Davis" in gold script and Gunrock the mustang, finished with gold cuffs.
- UC Davis and Gunrock Bamboo 2-Piece Pajama Set – Blue/Gold ($48). Buttery bamboo that stretches with every tumble and holds its shape wash after wash. It's breathable, gentle on sensitive skin and made to fit snug for sleep. Sizes run from 2T/3T all the way to 16Y, so big siblings and tall tweens can match the baby.
- UC Davis and Gunrock Bamboo Zippered Convertible Romper – Blue/Gold ($48). The same print in a zip-up romper with fold-over feet, so you can tuck toes in on chilly mornings or leave them free to wiggle. Newborn through 6–9 months also have fold-over hand covers. Sizes newborn to 18–24 months.
To keep bamboo silky, wash it inside out on cool with other delicates, away from anything with zippers or buttons. That's the secret to no pilling.
Little Shirts That Say "Home"
These graphic bodysuits and tees were custom designed just for our shop by a women-owned small business and printed in the USA with water-based inks. They're the gift people tell us they can't find anywhere else.
- Locally Grown, Davis CA Snap Bodysuit ($21). A tiny heart marks Davis on the California map, a sweet nod to our farm-to-fork town and Yolo County. The fold-over lap shoulders let it go on from the bottom up, which is a kindness with a wiggly newborn. In candy pink, sunshine yellow and sky blue, 0–24 months (sizes are limited by color).
- Cali Love, Davis CA Snap Bodysuit – Sunshine Yellow ($21). Bright, happy and soft, with snaps for easy changes. 0–6 and 6–12 months.
- Organic Cotton Davis CA Tee – There's No Place Like Davis CA ($34.50). Our favorite line for a hometown kid, on super-soft, tagless organic cotton. Sizes 4–6Y and 6–8Y.
- Organic Cotton Davis CA Tee – Color Block Letters ($34.50). Bold block letters for a future Aggie. Sizes 2–4Y and 6–8Y.
- Cali Love, Davis CA Kids' Tee – Candy Pink ($21). For the older sibling who wants in on the photo. Sizes 10/12 and 12/14.
For the Grown-Up Aggies, Too
- Eggheads – UC Davis x Robert Arneson 500-Piece Puzzle ($39.99). Robert Arneson taught ceramics at UC Davis for nearly three decades, and his Eggheads still keep watch around campus. This black-and-white puzzle is a wonderful gift for alumni, visiting grandparents and anyone who loves art. When the last piece is in, take the family for a walk across campus and see how many Eggheads you can spot.
- Sheep Goes to the Farmers Market ($12.99). A lift-the-flap, scratch-and-sniff story about a trip to the market. Read it before a Saturday morning at the Davis Farmers Market and let the little ones guess every smell.
A Little Gift Set for a New Davis Baby
If you're heading to a newborn visit, here's an easy bundle: the Gunrock romper, a Locally Grown bodysuit and the farmers market book. That's a gift for sleeping, one for everyday and one for reading together, all for about $82. Bring them to the counter and we'll wrap them together for you.
Come See Us on G Street
Many of these have just one or two left in a size, so for the best selection, come by our boutique at 340 G Street in Downtown Davis, at the corner of 4th & G. We're open Sunday 11–4, and Monday and Wednesday through Saturday 10–5:30 (closed Tuesdays). Gift wrap in the shop is always free. Shopping online? Online orders of $25+ get free gift wrap, and free local pickup is usually ready the same business day when you order before 2pm PT.
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