Consider shopping small this holiday season – it’s so important to support our small business neighbors and friends in and around Boston.
Every time a small business makes a sale, you’re supporting them, their family, their employees’ families, and your local economy.
Shop small this year and show your support for the incredible entrepreneurs around you!
ARTS
Antea Amoroso Design – hand lettered gifts
By Liana Rae – hand painted note cards
Chalkin’ About Boston – hand lettered postcards + gifts
EJ Artistry – resin art + home goods
La Mareé Art – resin art + home goods
Lunch City Studio – art prints, stickers + magnets
Melanie Jean Market – illustrated cards, stickers + prints
RETAIL
Bee Balm – handmade compostable lip balm
Bodega – streetwear + shoes
Boston General Store – home goods + gifts
Central Square Florist – floral arrangements + plants
Dainty Scripts – hand lettered charcuterie boards
Dot Bee Co – hand poured beeswax products
Dreifiur Home – furniture, decor + home goods
Flock Boston – clothing, jewelry + home goods
Follain – skincare + makeup
Forty Winks – lingerie
Herd Supply Co – handmade soap
Homeslice – handmade goods + gifts
Junebug – gifts, plants, and home goods
Magpie – handmade gifts, crafts + jewelry
Neatly Nested – home decor + gifts
Noted Candles – candles
Olives & Grace – artisan made gifts
Organic Bath Co – organic bath products
On Centre – gifts
Overseasoned – culinary apparel + kitchenware
Painted Daisies – gifts + candy + home goods
Peshmetal Collection – textile products
Ravenstone Gifts – jewelry + unique gifts
Rolling in Hay – handmade earrings
Sault New England – men’s clothing + gifts
Seed to Stem – plants + gifts
Sh*t That I Knit – knitted hats and clothing
The Little Details – home + office organization
Trident Booksellers – books + gifts
Warfel Studios – wooden earrings + decor
We Thieves – apparel + gifts
Winter Hill Jewelry – 3D printed jewelry
FOOD
B. Wild Baking Co – macarons, cakes, cookies + cupcakes
Boston Olive Oil Co – olive oil + vinegars
Cambridge Naturals – natural foods, spices, and body care
Curio Spice Co – spices
Flour Bakery – bakery, cafe, and cookbooks
Lizzie’s Bakery – cupcakes and baked goods at Seaport’s Snowport
Mary Charcuterie – artisan charcuterie boards
Mem Tea – loose leaf tea
Polkadog Bakery – all-natural dog treats and supplies
Serenade Chocolatier – artisan chocolates
Silver Whisk Bake Shop – hand made artisan cake samplers
BEYOND BOSTON
A Mano – handmade ceramics
A Natural Difference – natural skincare
AsianBobaGirl – boba themed candles
Bizzyb Crafts – headbands
Flyest Tea Co – hip hop meets herbal tea
Tellefsen Atelier – handmade ceramics
Queer Candle Co – hand poured candles
More ways to support local businesses:
– Purchase gift cards or cookbooks from local restaurants
– Follow, comment, like, save, and share businesses posts on Instagram
– Leave reviews for your favorite businesses on Yelp and Google
– Etsy is also an AMAZING place to find goods made by small businesses. There are some large, international sellers and warehouse-type sellers in the US though, too – so do a minute or two of digging on their about page or Instagram page after you find a product you love to make sure they’re a small / local business
Note:
This list is also geared towards products available to purchase online or in person for the holidays, not personal services – if you are looking for local service providers for hair, makeup, nails, cakes, catering, anything like that, shoot me a message!
