- Allison
2018 Gift Guide (Shop small business!)
Updated: Jul 9, 2019
Shopping local and shopping small business are great ways to support your local artist community while also finding really special, one-of-a-kind gifts. It's a win-win for everyone! I've pulled together a few of my favorites to share with you here in case you need some gifting inspiration for your friends and family! Most of these are NC small business, with a couple out of state small businesses!

Natural skin care:
Lo and behold naturals: lip balms - $7 (GREAT stocking stuffers!),
Florapothacarie: Rose and tea facial toner--$24
For those 'going green':
Fillaree: Zero-waste soap -$ varied
BeeGo Handmade: Resuable snack bag set (2)- $21
For men:
Lauren Sumner Pottery: Woodgrain dish - $varied
Lo and Behold Naturals: Beard oil and aftershave -$16
For the modernist:
Gretchen Quinn pottery: mugs, trays, etc. - $varied
Juniper Bay metals: Cross plane spike earrings -$56
For plant lovers:
Calathea collection: concrete planters -$12
Zen Succulent: in person plant shopping! -$varied
For geometric fans:
Pink Moon Ceramics: mugs, planters, vases- $varied (must visit in person!)
For Beach lovers:
Ara Leigh Studios: sea glass ring -$varied
Housewarming and new baby gifts:
Elle Woods Co: personalized round (made from reclaimed wood!) -$65+
For watercolor lovers:
Amy Richards Illustration: Witty watercolors (like furries in flower crowns!)- $varied
Rachel Loftis Art: Whimsical watercolor -$varied
Countershading art: Stunning animals - $varied
For beekeepers:
Ocelli Creations: honey bee earrings -$25+
That's a wrap (no pun intended) on this year's gift guide! All of these artists/makers have so many awesome items, so I encourage you to browse their sites and see what else you might like beyond what I have recommended!
Speaking of gifting, if you missed the sustainable gift wrapping guide, check that out to make your gift wrapping habits friendly on the environment!