Let’s support small businesses this holiday season!
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” (please tell me I’m not the only one who read that in Michael Bublé’s voice??
Thanksgiving may not have passed yet, but the holidays will come and go before you know it! Unlike last year, I plan on doing all my gift shopping early. Last year’s gift guides were items you could purchase last minute that loved ones would appreciate- you can find those blog posts below.
Stocking Stuffers for the Family
Last Minute Gift Guide
As part of this years “Holiday Season” posts, I wanted to start off with one I felt is most important to me. 2020 has been hectic for my family and I, but I can’t imagine how it must’ve been for small business owners. Now more than ever, these small businesses need our help. Whether it’s a simple repost on the gram, or a purchase, any gesture helps so much.
This years first gift guide will be in support of these small businesses. So whether you’re shopping for your loved ones, or treating yourself, here are some small businesses to support this holiday season!
Small Business to Support This Holiday Season
Ladd Stamps
I honestly didn’t know wax stamps were a thing until my boyfriend was looking for them. He had a specific logo he wanted for his stamp but after reaching out to two other businesses, neither of them could get his logo perfect. Ladd Stamps was our last try and when I tell you it came out perfectly, IT CAME OUT PERFECTLY.
I was so obsessed with how his stamp came out that I ordered one too with my logo. I don’t use it as much as he does, but any opportunity I have I’m lighting up my wax and stamping away.
These stamps are perfect for wedding invites, thank you cards, or for a business owner sending out invoices. They can recreate pretty much any logo and have an assortment of beautiful wax colors along with other stamps. You can purchase them on Etsy and can even use code KATVIANA for 10% off your order until Dec. 31! Show them some love on Instagram, they’ve got the most stunning pics.
Clay Charms By Chrissy
I can’t imagine how much time it takes to make each of these earrings- the details are insane.
Clay Charms by Chrissy makes beautiful delicate earrings out of clay that are perfect for gifting this year. My favorite ones are the Tangled Knot ones (how minimalistic and classy??) and the Personalized Stud earrings.
Find Clay Charms By Chrissy on Instagram and Etsy! Her business is new so go show love and share her amazing work.
Justy BAE
Is this even a surprise?? If you’re new to my blog, I shared previously that I love the clothes Justy BAE carries in their store. I recently got some sweaters, boots and a jacket for Sebastian (they carry some gender neutral clothes!) and we got sooo many compliments on them.
Clothes from Justy BAE are perfect for gifting to a mama with a little fashionista, or if your little one needs a trendy outfit for the holidays! They offer great discounts on new items and the quality of the clothes are great for the price you pay!
Shop the cutest baby clothes on their site and follow Justy BAE on Instagram! If you missed my last post about them you can check that out HERE.
Surf Cottage Shop
This small business was recommended by a friend of mine. I scrolled through their website and fell in love with their “Bear Coat“. Although you can wear this outdoors, all I can think of is cuddling on the couch on a snowy day in my bear coat with a cup of hot coffee!
There’s a very high chance that this will be a gift to myself, but this is also perfect to gift to a loved one of any age. They also have the cutest sweaters and accessories. You can shop from their site or DM them on Instagram to have items shipped!
39 Mine
This was also recommended by the same friend (looks like I need to go to her when it comes to where to shop for clothes!). 39 Mine is a clothing boutique and the first thing that caught my eye when scrolling through their Instagram is their “Real Outdoorsy Jacket“.
All their clothes are super cute but what I love most about them is that they carry pieces you won’t find anywhere else. You can shop 39 Mine on their website and check out their photos on Instagram.
Protego Defensa
This is a must have for any and every woman! I was introduced to Protego Defensa by someone on Instagram and although was sad to think we need to protect ourselves this way, I immediately thought of every person I could gift one of these to.
Each tool kit comes with a pepper spray, carabiner clip, kubaton, personal alarm, and your choice of a lipgloss or lip balm. These are conveniently sized, can be easily carried, and come in a variety of colors. You can buy these kits on their site but just keep in mind you need to be 18+ years to order! Check them out on Instagram for more varieties and to see what people are saying about it!
Sabax
Another gadget I’ve been loving is my door opener from Sabax on Amazon. Sabax reached out to me and gifted me one for free but I ended up really liking their’s over other ones I’ve purchased. I found theirs to be sturdier than most, and it had two stylus tips (plus extra ones incase you lose them) that made using pin pad machines so easy. I have mine hanging on my keychains and although it’s just a little heavier than others, I barely notice it hanging on my keys. You can purchase yours HERE.
Oak Tree Boutique
Oak Tree is another online boutique I came across on Instagram but what I love most about them is that they offer sizes up to 3XL. I feel like most online boutiques nowadays only carry a few sizes (usually S-M-L and you’re lucky if they carry XL).
They have the cutest sweaters and the comfiest sets- perfect for gifting or again, for yourself! The pullover I’ve been eyeing for myself is the Chevron Tie Dye. Tie Dye has be a huge hit this year but I love that Oak Tree is put a twist to the typical tie dye sweatshirts with this design.
You can shop their clothes online (they use models of different sizes which I LOVE) and starting this Thanksgiving night, they’re doing 30% off EVERYTHING for Black Friday and Cyber Monday! Check them out on Instagram and show them some love- tell them Kat sent you!
A Lalite Design
Amanda and I go way back- back to the days when we were miserably working for a company together in the fashion industry in NYC. I always looked at her work while working for this company and though “WTF are you doing HERE?” She’s so talented and the company clearly wasn’t appreciating it.
She’s a fashion designer and is officially going full force with her own brand (!!!!!). I purchased one of here up-cycled face masks in March and got sooooo many compliments on it- people loved it because of the unique print she used.
Although she doesn’t have any of the masks I purchased, she does have “Creator” embroidered shirts and stickers that would make the perfect gift for, well, creators. You can support and purchase her items on Etsy, as well as her website.
Amanda is also in the process of getting a DIY fashion blog up and running where she plans on sharing some behind the scenes of her fashion brand along with posts on how to create beautiful pieces by up-cycling. Make sure to give her a follow on Instagram so you don’t miss when her blog launches!
Iced Coffee And Crafts
Lisa from Iced Coffee and Crafts makes the cutest personalized gifts that are perfect for gifting. Last year I purchased a “Santa’s Cookies” personalized plate for Sebastian and when I posted it so many people asked where I got it from.
Her work is always great and her pricing really can’t be beat. If you’re looking to buy holiday gifts for multiple people like teachers, sports team, coworkers, etc; she’s the one!
You can order personalized gifts from her via Instagram as she doesn’t have a site/Esty page yet.
These were just a handful of the small businesses I came across and thought would be great to support this holiday season. If you own or know of any small business owners and would like to be added to this gift guide, follow/DM me on Instagram and I would love to shout them out on this post!
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