2021 Small Business Gift Guide
It’s the time of gift giving! Whether you’re looking for client gifts, presents, or some extra special surprises for yourself, I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite small business gifts for 2021.
Shopping small is a great way to give back, support makers/small businesses, and show support for our communities. I hope you’ll join me this year in trying our best to keep gifts from small businesses.
Artwork
EVerything & NOthing Art
Multi-media artist and owner of EVerything & NOthing, Amanda Prairiewind Hess, works in a variety of mediums. She loves each one for different reasons, but her first love for drawing and painting runs deep. Soon after earning her degree in studio arts, she began selling her medium-large scale paintings. Most of Amanda’s paintings and alcohol ink pieces start out by choosing colors, then letting intuition take ahold and guide the process. During this time she is more of an energetic conductor than a controller. Aside from the personal benefit from the meditative quality of repetitive mark making, repetitive lines are are also commonly used in her work to connect separate areas and/or forms, to add movement and to define.
Amanda creates to connect more deeply to herself and wants nothing more than for that feeling of wholeness and connectedness to expand to anyone who takes the time to stop and look at her work.
Get 20% off all 2D art through Nov 2021.
Inkshift
Inkshift is a Dutch former animator for Disney, Marvel & Cartoon Network, living in the green hills of Portland, OR. He loves INK and DETAILS. Traditional as well as digital, he draws busy scenes, biomechanical strong women & armoured cats.
True Blue Textile Studio
True Blue is a small Fine Arts and textile studio located in Santa Cruz, California. Carolina, the artist and founder, is inspired by northern California as well as El Salvador, her birthplace.
For Small Business Saturday 2021, True Blue Studio is doing a story sale on Instagram and some pieces on the website. Bonus: mention this blog post to get a free sticker!
Beauty & Skincare
Golden Bee Apothecary
Golden Bee Apothecary was created by Tara and Sarah. They are both folk herbalists whose paths have intertwined over a love and deep connection to the plant queendom and the incredible gifts they so generously offer.
Based in the Santa Cruz Mountains on Amah Mutsun, Ohlone territory, their intention has always been to share the magic of plants with people. Golden Bee Apothecary hopes that comes through in all our products & helps remind you that you are a part of nature and the inherent magic in that truth.
For Black Friday 2021, Golden Bee Apothecary will have some items discounted in their shop.
Urb Apothecary
URB APOTHECARY (pronounced "herb") sprang out of a passion project and has blossomed into Leyna Allred's vision for bringing the healing power of plants into daily beauty and grooming rituals, reconnecting individuals to their own natural beauty and while being mindful of their environmental impact.
Every product is intentionally made in her studio in Sacramento, CA and she places the highest importance on sourcing materials from only the purest quality fair-trade, organic, and local suppliers, ensuring that each product is not only improving the life of the customer but also being socioeconomically conscious.
For Black Friday 2021, URB APOTHECARY is offering 15% off with the code HOLIDAY15.
Verdant Wild Apothecary
Verdant Wild Apothecary was founded in 2015 to fulfill your quest for nontoxic and accessible, yet effective botanical skin care products that are good for your body and good for the earth.
Verdant Wild Apothecary is releasing a new soap this weekend called Winter Wonderland with fir, cedar, and peppermint.
Candles
Emerald Hearth Creations
Emerald Hearth Creations was born out of the belief that one must have a physical representation of each element within the hearth in order to invite and exude balance.
Made For You Studios
Made For You Studios defines luxury candles. Inspired by minimalism and driven by quality, the small batched products are curated with your satisfaction in mind and designed to elevate your space.
Made For You Studios uses biodegradable soy wax, clean burning scents, and FSC certified crackling wooden wicks. All of these ingredients are carefully selected to elevate the energy your home and ensure the vibes linger long after the flame has extinguished. Made For You Studios was founded by Curtis White and Sajia Bidar.
Made For You Studios is offering a free wax melt with purchases over $50.
Jewelry
Desert Moon Design
Desert Moon creates handmade, original designs in a cozy studio, on the California coast.
For Black Friday 2021, Desert Moon Design is offering 25% off entire shop with the code DESERTMOON
La Luna Designs
La Luna Designs creates handmade polymer clay earrings. Based in California, La Luna Designs’ one of a kind earrings make a statement.
Vintage Fusion Jewelry
The vision of Vintage Fusion Jewelry is to repurpose vintage pieces and family heirlooms into unique statement jewelry for today.
Elizabeth Clar upcycles, updates, and redesigns jewelry to be modern and wearable today. She also sells vintage jewelry and glassware.
For Black Friday 2021, Vintage Fusion Jewelry is offering 15% off the entire shop.
Santa Cruz Local
Botanic and Luxe
Botanic and Luxe started in 2016 as a brick and mortar boutique in Santa Cruz, California. Created by two best friends with a passion for design, beauty, and a holistic lifestyle. At Botanic and Luxe you will find just that - thoughtfully curated home goods, unique gifts for any occasion, natural skin care, and our favorite home accent: plants!
For Small Business Weekend 2021, Botanic and Luxe is offering 20% off the entire shop.
Dahlias and Details
Dahlias and Details creates gorgeous gatherings through the beauty of nature by utilizing natural decoration elements, creating a one-of-a-kind experience and atmosphere. These little details are what make us special.
Redemption Santa Cruz
The products Redemption sells are designed and made in California with a focus on sustainable and ethical production. Redemption has three locations.
Santa Cruz Picnic Company
The Santa Cruz Picnic Company offers picnics and charcuterie boards for any occasion in the Santa Cruz area. Ranging in size, dietary preference, and event, you’re sure to have the perfect addition to any celebration.
For Black Friday 2021, Santa Cruz Picnic Company is hosting a Charcuterie Board Giveaway.
The Closet Shopper
The Closet Shopper is a buy-sell-trade boutique in Capitola, CA. In addition to recycled fashion, The Closet Shopper sells new accessories, body products, and home goods sourced from local makers and artists.
Other
Kind of Box
Kind of Box teams up with small businesses to showcase their products. Curate your own gift box filled with a variety of products solely from small businesses.
