Small Businesses You Should Know About in 2023
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I love the thoughtfulness involved with gift-giving. Yes, you could just go to Sephora and buy a ready-made gift box, but for those special people in your life, the look on their faces when they open your gift may be worth the time spent thinking of the perfect gift.
Small businesses are the ideal place to find the one-of-a-kind items for the one-of-a-kind people in your life (sorry, I know so cheesy, but this tis’ the season). This holiday season, as I’ve done for the past few, I will be shopping from small businesses, and here is a list of my favorites so you can too!
Not only is it a great way to find something special for someone you care about, but you can support local businesses that make our community unique. Grab a glass of wine or a cup of coffee, and let's get started!
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Grounded is an online plant store that delivers beautiful plants right to your door! They also have beautiful ceramic vases for your plants to live in.
Aya Paper Co. is a sustainable stationery brand that creates greeting cards and gifts to celebrate the people and moments that matter most.
Clothes / Accessories
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Bacaal is a clothing brand for women who wear sizes 10-28, or as we call it, “The True Majority”. They make eye-catching pieces and stunning wardrobe basics that are anything but basic.
“Emerging designers. European trends” Count me in! This is the perfect place to find something different for your fashion-forward friends and yourself of course!
Erica is a Bay Area native who designs gorgeous bohemian clothes. Today, her San Francisco store sits in the same building where her grandfather used to own his laundry business.
If you’re looking for a pair of shoes that will make a statement, this is the store for you. These California-designed shoes are sure to make the perfect gift for your fashionista friends!
The Finerie has a curated collection of beautiful high-quality products to browse from for just about anyone on your list. My favorite part is the Guys Gift Concierge, where men can get help picking gifts for the women in their life.
Looking for the perfect piece of gold jewelry? GLDN has so many of my favorites at great prices!
HeidiSays offers a selection of high quality pieces from brands like Raffaelo Rossi, Ulla Johnson, and Nili Lotan. A boutique where you will always find something to elevate your everyday outfit!
If you’re going to trust someone’s taste, it should be curated by a former Vogue Editor. Hero Shop is the perfect place to find the up and coming trendy items before they’re everywhere. Everytime I go there, it is always a pleasure to see such a nicely curated selection.
Refine delivers beautiful silk tops, skirts, and dresses that your elegant friends and aunts will love.
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Golde
These superfood essentials have gained a cult following for a reason! Golde creates the most amazing beauty and superfood products. For anyone who loves a face mask or a matcha, this is the perfect place to shop!
Ace Beauty
Everyone deserves to feel beautiful on their holiday Zoom calls! Ace beauty is one of my favorite makeup brands with a wide range of colors and shades. There is something for everyone at Ace, which makes it the perfect place to pick up a few gifts and maybe even a few things for yourself!
Esker Beauty
I have no doubt that purchasing anything from Esker Beauty will make your home feel like a spa. Their products are so luxurious and really help to unwind during this chaotic season. If you’re wanting to add something to your shower routine, I recommend the body plane - my skin has never felt better!