Shopping Small | The Gift Guide
It has never been as important as it is now to support small businesses. These are your neighbors and friends who work out of their garages and guest bedrooms, sometimes late into the night to get orders out, who desperately need our support. While Amazon and Walmart have the financial backing to withstand the state of the economy we are in, many small businesses do not. Please consider shopping small this holiday season to support your favorite small businesses.
Below, I’ve shared some of my favorite small businesses and would love for you to take a look at them with the hopes of supporting them as well!
Chilton Avenue
” I have a passion for finding specific clothing and accessory items that make you look and feel your best. I love all things fashion and am constantly on the hunt for the cutest on-trend styles!” Haley, owner of Chilton Avenue
And one glance at her website will make you appreciate her keen sense for fashion (and at an affordable price as well!)
Savvy Clothing
Savvy is owned by one of my friends, Rachel. She no longer has an online store, so to shop, follow her on Instagram to see the next location of her pop up shop!
Sew Texan Goods
Looking for monogrammed gifts or fun jewelry? Then look no further! Jess at Sew Texan Goods has you covered! The earrings I’m wearing in the Feature Image (at the top) are from Sew Texan Goods. I picked them up at a small pop up shop a few weeks ago and have worn them so much ever since. They are absolutely beautiful on and surprisingly light weight 🙂
Rem and Tee Boutique
This new mama has the cutest online boutique! And use code TOASTTOPOST10 for 10% off your purchase!
The Flakey Baker
Sweets are always welcome in my house as acceptable forms of gifts 🙂 And this bespoke baker knocks it out of the park when it comes to personalizing sweets!
Caitlin can make some of the most creative cookies I’ve ever seen in my life! She is a true talent when it comes to cookie decorating. And actually, she also creates the most unique and sweet combinations as well like the “Oh, Chip Treat,” the “Crazy Redheads,” and the “Southern Baptist!” So amazing! She also did the cookies for the twins’ birthday part this year!
Click here to go to her Insta page 🙂 She does not ship, so you must be able to do porch pick up from her house (lives in the Katy area.)
Baked by Brackney
Amy is a financial consultant by day and a baker by night! And she made the most gorgeous cake for the twins’ birthday this year! She does everything from cookies to cakes. You would be the star of the holiday party if you walked in with some of these treats!
Bombshell Macarons
Is there anything more beautiful than these hand made French macarons by Bombshell Macarons? Maranda creates the cutest macarons that can be customized. She also will do boxes to go around certain holidays and events (like Mother’s Day, etc.) She also just started doing these mini bombs which look AMZING!
She is also hosting a Sip and Shop Small event in December which I cannot wait to attend! 11 small business will all be set up in her neighborhood for all of your holiday shopping needs. DM her for orders and for more info on the Sip and Shop!
Honeybear Pages
Honeybear Pages is by far one of my favorite online stores for custom stationary and gifts like these placemats and custom notepad! Check out her etsy page for all your stationary needs 🙂
DOT Outfitters
DOT Outfitters is one of my favorite brands on etsy. I honestly do not like the way apple watches look, and their bands help make them more fun and chic! This is my favorite way to spruce up my watch game!
I also LOVE my yoga bands for working out! They keep my watch secure and it doesn’t move around!
Radiant Skin
Giving your gal pal (or yourself) the gift of a facial this season will earn you some serious brownie points! And Ana at Radiant Skin is the perfect person to see! You can customize your facial to treat the issues that you are having with your skin. She also does brows wax/tint, SculptIce BodySculpting, and more!
Click here to go to her Insta page for contact info!
Leslie’s Decor and More
Y’all! This girl has some serious talent when it comes to decorating! Did you even notice these were balloons in the picture below? She also did the cutest balloons for the twins on their birthday! Maybe you want to spruce up your holiday party this year, or looking to kick off New Year’s Eve with a bang! Whatever you are getting ready for, Leslie is your go to girl for balloon garlands and bouquets! She also just started doing these marquee numbers which make ANY party way more fun!
You can reach out to her here!
Well, friends, like I said earlier, it is so extremely important to support your local small businesses. Have a happy Thanksgiving week and look for more gift guides coming soon!
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