photo credit: ZenMomma
It’s important to me to support small business, particularly those business so small that they are run from kitchen tables. This holiday season, I put the call out to my community to make your shopping a little easier. Listed here are products and services offered by people like you and me; real folks with a talent to share; families who could use a few extra dollars this month. Many of these are people I am fortunate to call friends- I can vouch for the quality of their products and the integrity of the seller. Browse this list for everything from simple stocking stuffers to functional art; gifts for your mail carrier to your mother-in-law. Be creative and give the gift of services. Arranging for someone to help with a friend’s business or personal life is a very generous thing indeed.
I hope you find a treasure here. Happy Holidays and have fun!
Products
Art and Functional Art:
Azure Fire – glass windchimes, suncatchers, memorial pet pendants, rainbow wishing stones
Brenna Dee Ceramics– functional pottery
Trails End Collection– embellished cigar boxes
Trails End Holiday Collection– Framed Christmas trees made from jewelry
Iggy Jingles– art dolls and paper crafts (custom orders accepted via message here)
Jacob Oh– fine art prints of whimsical creatures and folk people
Ruetabega– needlefelted items, homemade goodies (honey and granola) and vintage finds
Glowing Balance– art prints
Earthen Jewels– magical little section full of wands inspired by Harry Potter
Shuttered Intentions– hand-framed photography, photo canvases, and prints
Frou Frou by Heather Sue– machine embroidery and applique designs
Mighty Girl Art Wintry Workbook– PDF package contains detailed instructions and photos for FIVE projects you can do with your daughters
Drue Dorsey– needle felted wall hangings (all proceeds go to charity)
Books:
Usborne Books– large selection from this well-known publisher
Melissa Wiley– delightful variety of books for all reading levels
Do Life Right– about realistic homeschoolers of today
Wright on Time Books– about realistic homeschoolers of today
Clothing and Accessories:
Mudpies Couture– Playful Raiment for Spirited Humans; OOAK clothing
Show Your Colorz– crocheted jewelry and keychains; also available in theme colors (colleges, sorority/fraternity, Hogwarts Houses, etc)
Fairy Dust Treasures– home decor, jewelry, baby clothes and accessories, dog clothes, perfume, shoes, clothes and more
Elimar– luxe bow ties
Loran’s Heart Shop– reviving the flower power movement
Iggy Jingles– clothing and items with images and phrases in Latin, or something like it
AmberArt– rugs and bags made with found items and post-consumer materials
Read in Style– quality reading glasses
EcoWomb– Eco-Safe, Family-Friendly Products (50% now)
Henny Penny Handmade– accessories and pillows made by a young girl saving for chickens. 🙂
Jewelry:
Why Knot– handmade with whimsy in mind; crocheted gypsy bells, a hemp necklace, or a loom beaded bracelet
ZenMomma– Handcrafted, zen inspired jewelry and malas for both men and women
D Ann Designs– blend of gems, fabrics, stones and metals that create unique silhouettes and really make a statement
Misty Island Jewelry– chain maille and minecraft inspired designs
Smithfits Bazaare– steampunk style (get coupons and discounts to this shop)
Ruetabega– sterling jewelry
Origami Owl– custom designed charms that tell the story of your life and represent the things you love.
Cypress Sun– timeless adornment for the playful spirit
Music:
(how do you make a gift of a digital download? burn a cd print out the album art and wrap it up. but loads of bands have physical copies and cool stuff as well like shirts and other merch.)
Amy Steinberg– spiritual pop rock folk funk hip-hop comedy poetry blues
Owl and Mouse– indie musicians
Bandcamp various artists
Dismal Ax– electric guitars, made with local and/or recycled and/or re-purposed wood and accents
Self Care:
Aunt Vi’s Aura Cleansing and Color Therapy; free online color reading
doTerra through Joni Essential Oils for Health and aromatherapy
Essentially Healed Emotional Clearing Energy Work
You are Precious– essential oil and flower essence fusion products
Grateful Heart Healing Energy– premade flower essence blends
Stationery/Accessories/Ornaments:
Chicks in Hats– using original photos of chicks in hats
Gerbils in Hats– using original photos of gerbils in hats
Adventures of Claudia– using original photos of a porcelain doll named Claudia and her thoughts
Glowing Balance– using inspiring quotes and photos
Supplies:
Swirls of Creativity– Tulle fabric and satin ribbon supplies made in the USA
Earthen Jewels– beautiful handmade clay beads
Tiny Things Charms– jewelry supplies
EcoWomb– Eco-Safe diapers, slings and toys (50% now)
Action Angler– fly fishing gear and trips
Oddball Juggling-afforable, durable juggling balls for all ages
photo credit: Earthen Jewels
Services
Online Courses:
Contemplative Photography: Seeing Drala (registration for January course)
Bliss Beyond Naptime: Simplicity Parenting– Creating Rhythm and Ritual (registration for January course)
Inspired and Conscious Living: Glowing Balance (no charge)
Healing and Wellness through Musical Support and Inspiration: Carolan Deacon (registration for January course)
Breathe Peace with Jenn Gibson- filling your self-care toolbox
Coaching/Counseling:
Heidi Taylor– Restoring and Reclaiming You- One-on-One Sessions
Performance Rules!– business coaching
Driver Coach– race car driving coaching
Melissa Mulligan Vocal Studio: vocal coaching and indie artist development
Wise Light Wellness– holistic health coaching and yoga instruction (group and individual, in-person and virtual)
Carrie Saba– health and lifestyle coach (Word of the Year inspiration for 2013 coming in January)
Graphic Design:
Interior Design:
Makeup/Body Paint Services and Lessons:
Faces by Ren (sells body paint and makeup application or lessons)
Photography:
Keith Dixon Studios (photo sessions, photography/videography lessons)
Writing:
theWord– bilingual writer and translator of copy, lyrics, literature
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