Small Batch on La Mesa Boulevard in La Mesa Village is a women-owned gift boutique stocking handmade candles, greeting cards, jewelry, and barware from San Diego and independent U.S. makers. The inventory rotates through new maker partnerships and in-store pop-up workshops, an artist-collaboration model that complements the curated shelves at The Book Place nearby on the boulevard. Founded by two San Diego State University graduates who moved to the Rolando area in 2016, the shop opened as part of the La Mesa Village commercial revitalization with a focus on sustainable, handcrafted products. Pet, baby, and adventure gift sections expand the buyer demographic beyond the standard stationery-and-candle profile, occupying a niche distinct from the vintage clothing and consignment focus at Act II on the same boulevard. Best-selling categories include hand-poured soy candles from San Diego chandlers, locally designed letterpress stationery, and small-run ceramic pieces finished with food-safe glazes.