Shopping Small This Christmas

Happy (early) Thanksgiving, friends! I know turkey day is tomorrow, but I wanted to share some of my favorite small shops, just in case you'll be working on that Christmas list this weekend. ;)

I've always had a soft spot for artists and small business because I know a lot of time, passion and purpose goes into everything they do & create. I know we're all gonna go to the mall and the big box stores, but let's not forget the little guys this Holiday season.... or all year long for that matter! ;)

So grab some coffee (or hot cocoa) and start browsing! Plus I'm sure many will be having sales since small business Saturday is also coming up! ;)


ART & PAPER GOODS
(featured: brynn casey, katrina sophia, albie designs, kristen laczi)
+ Paperly Press: cake/cupcake/straw toppers for all occasions
+ The Messinger: sassy prints, downloads & mugs
+ Albie Designs: illustrated city prints
+ Clap Clap: fun, joyful cards, notebooks & other paper goods
+ Tiny Tree House: cheerful eco-friendy paper, prints & enamel pins
+ Row House 14: funny & honest greeting cards & gift wrap
+ Anchor Point Paper: whimsical prints, cards, notepads & calligraphy services
+ Kim Hovell: florals, beach scenes & ocean inspired prints
+ Kayla Weber: vibrant Kentucky landscapes & horse/jockey paintings and prints
+ Kristen Laczi: acrylic & watercolor nature & ocean paintings
+ Katrina Sophia: nature & botanical art, stationary and greeting cards
+ Brynn W. Casey: ocean inspired originals and prints
+ Lesley Grainger: abstract originals & prints


CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
(featured: all washed up, three sheep shack, shore society, fox & bagel)
+ All Washed Up Jewelry: hand stamped necklaces with vintage charms & gems 
+ Created Beautifully: handmade jewelry & canvas/leather totes & clutches
+ Wildflower Roots: modern everyday & statement jewelry
+ Gracefully Wrapped: delicate jewelry with pressed flowers
+ Three Sheep Shack: scarves, beanies and more
+ Lady Eleanore & Co.: adorable bows & accessories for little ones
+ Printable Happies: fun, whimsical, hand-lettered tees, mugs and more
+ Note to Self Bracelets: simple, inspirational bracelets
+ Castle Knit Co.: scarves and hats
+ Fox & Bagel: happy pins and patches
+ Shore Society: Great Lakes inspired apparel & home goods
+ Wild Public: apparel & goods raising funds for different causes  


HOME GOODS
(featured: creative chic shop, willowvane, greyden candle, the caramel jar)
+ Creative Chic Shop: macrame wall hangings
+ Milo & Ben: adorable plush dolls, pillows and more for kids
+ Chatty Press: custom address stamps & stationary
+ Greyden Candle Co.: hand-poured, soy, mason jar candles
+ 320 Sycamore Candle Co.: small batch soy candles
+ Brosily Bath and Body: natural soaps, balms and body butters
+ Rosalynne Love: hand-lettered coffee mugs
+ Claudia Pearson: illustrated pillows, tea towels, totes & more
+ Earl Grey Style: curated collection of self-care and lifestyle products
+ Michelle Luu Pottery: one of a kind, modern/rustic ceramics
+ Willowvane: modern, small batch ceramics
+ The Caramel Jar: delicious, handmade sea-salt caramels


PETS - BUT MAINLY FOR THEIR HUMANS ;)
(featured: the southern pup, white rabbit collective, hippo & hound, hither rabbit)
+ The Southern Pup: stylish bow ties, neck-wear and accessories 
+ Hadley Clay: custom ceramic pet mugs
+ Misfit Soap Co.: soaps and sprays for pets & humans
+ Spark of Sam: adorable, illustrated stationary
+ The White Rabbit Collective: custom, hand-sculpted clay figures & ornaments
+ Hither Rabbit: custom pet hoop art, personalized toys & more 
+ Hippo & Hound: pet portraits and enamel pins 


There are so many amazing makers out there and this is just a small list of shops that I have either bought from or they were recommenced from followers on instagram. So, please take some time to  browse these awesome shops... or pass their name along if you know someone who might like their stuff!


If you have any favorite small shops, please leave a link in the comments!
I'd love to check them out!