Here we are again! Holiday season! Season of Joy in the Year of Joylessness. I’m so ready for it, I put my tree up a few weeks earlier this year.
Now, I had a string of years where I’d link my favorite purchases of the year but then last year, I just sort of got out of the shopping spirit and I couldn’t think of a handful of things that I truly loved in 2019. The same goes for 2020, and the only things I really bought myself were my Peloton (#obsessed) and my phone (not fun, but rather necessary). However, I’m determined to shop small this year for the holidays, and in that vein, I’m sharing some of my favorite small businesses around the country (and some of my favorite things in their shops!) in the hopes that it might inspire you to do the same. Sound good? Here we go!
For this and that:
Rock Paper Scissors: One of my favorite shops in town that sells all sort of cute, cheeky gifts for all! One of my faves this season is this super cute North Pole Workshop-in-a-Box is great for any of the smalls in your life!
Stumble and Relish: this pencil set with old school swear words makes me laugh!
Lost Girls Chicago: Mickey and Minnie vintage necklace! Hearts!
Shop Made in DC : This cut paper artwork is so cool.
Rug & Weave: The cards are adorbs.
For the art lovers:
Subpar Parks! I love everything about this project!
Jenni Sparks. I can’t wait to pick up one of her prints whenever I’m back in London.
North Birch Grove. These prints are absolutely stunning.
Eighth Generation: Native-inspired art and products
For those that want to be pampered:
The Freon Collective: these cotton rounds are almost too pretty to use!
For the bookworms:
Green Apple Books (used/consignment)
For the foodies:
The Spice Suite – I LOVE this box!
Old Town Oil : This blood orange olive oil is a great swap in a carrot cake! I mean, excellent!
Calabash Tea & Tonic : these shea butter bars are perfect to combat dry skin this winter!
Cherry Republic : Their cherry horseradish sauce is drool-worthy.
Vosges Chocolate (some of my favorites from Chicago!): Chocolate + Bacon. Need I say more? And this one inspired THESE badass brownies.
The Bakehouse NOLA : I do love fancy jam…
Zingerman’s Mail Order : SO many things, but when I’m in the shop, I can’t help but grab a Cashew Cow…
For the fashionista:
Alice & Wonder: Midwest is Best, if I say so myself!
Brooke & Belle : Life is short, ya know?
Phenomenal Women: Dolly Parton is going to save us all.
Tree Fairfax: sort of in love with these belts
For the kiddos:
Rug & Weave – can I have Paprika for myself?
If you have any more ideas, shoot me a note- I’m happy to add them. Until then, Happy Shopping!
