7 Special Finds from Small Shops: The Holiday Gift Guide
Support the makers. Delight the people you love.
This season, we're celebrating our talented small business friends with a curated collection of cozy, thoughtful gifts. Each one crafted with care and destined to bring joy to someone special.
For the One Who Needs a Little Self-Care
Pocket-Size Scented Lotion Bars from MadeOn
These concentrated lotion bars are the perfect size to tuck in your purse, desk drawer, or bedside table for whenever your hands need a little love. They melt with your body heat to deliver serious nourishment without any greasy feeling, making them ideal for dry winter hands that crave hydration throughout the day.
For the Cozy Evenings at Home
Birch Forest Candle from Gilded Olive
There's something about a crackling wood scent that just feels like home, like taking a walk through winter woods but from the comfort of your favorite armchair. Light this candle and let the room fill with warmth and that nostalgic forest atmosphere that makes everything feel a little more peaceful.
For the One Who's Always Cold
Meryl Cashmere Wrap in Navy from Mata Traders
This ethically made cashmere piece is impossibly soft and perfect for those who are perpetually reaching for an extra layer. It's beautiful draped over shoulders on chilly mornings or dressed up to elevate any outfit with effortless elegance, and the luxurious feel makes it a gift they'll treasure for years.
For the Grateful Heart
Give Thanks Bouquet from Global Goods Partners
These handcrafted felt blooms in warm autumn hues are flowers that never fade, offering a beautiful reminder to pause and appreciate the good things. Each petal is carefully crafted by artisans, making this fair trade piece something that will last forever and bring color to any space.
For the One Who Needs A Bit of Calm
Cloud-Bee Dream Mask from Skinbuzz
Sometimes the best gift is the promise of a spa at home self-care experience. This beautifully scented face mask treatment feels like a gentle cloud against your skin, nourishing your skin. It's the kind of self-care essential that transforms a busy day into a luxurious ritual.
For the Childhood Dreamer
Vintage Children's Books from Log Cabin Vintage
There's nothing quite like rediscovering a beloved story from your childhood or introducing a classic tale to the next generation. These carefully curated vintage books carry the magic of simpler times, with their worn pages and nostalgic illustrations that transport you right back to being curled up with a flashlight under the covers. Each book has its own story to tell, both on the pages and in the journey it's taken to find its way to you.
For the Tradition Keeper
Felt Snowflake & Heart Ornaments from Welljourn
Each ornament is hand-made with care, soft and colorful and full of charm. These are the kind of ornaments that become part of your family's story, pulled out year after year with memories attached to every stitch, or touch of paint!
When you shop small, you're supporting someone's dream and choosing quality over quantity, meaning over mass production. You're giving gifts that truly speak to the heart and tell a story worth sharing.
Even if it's to yourself. You deserve it!
xo,
Tina
