A 2021 Gift Guide to Shop Small

Supporting small businesses both locally and beyond is one of my FAVORITE things — it matters so much that we spend our money empowering artists, makers, creators, entrepreneurs, and friends living out their dreams. Almost all of the shops featured here are ones I’ve supported personally, and the rest are on my wishlist!

Here are 16 great gift ideas to support amazing small businesses:

DESCRIPTIONS + LINKS:

Citrine hugger hoops // Emily Warden Designs

Gift Box: The Hygge // The Someday Shop

Bergamot + Black Tea candle // Sydney Hale Co

Read More Write Better // Rayo & Honey

Drosia Labradorite Studs // Sun & Selene

Silicone Star Stacker // Little Nomad

Construction Set // Little Nomad

Bibliophile: Diverse Spines // bbgb

Speckled Mug Pink // Bear Ceramics

Tree Free Journal // By The Sea Organics

Plants Beanie // Crewel & Unusual

The Bri // By Bay Jewelry

Scrunchie pack // Andi

Facial Serum // Maven Made

Rubber stamp // Modern Maker Stamps

Coffee subscription // Blanchard’s

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