60+ Small Businesses To Shop This Holiday Season

Receiving gifts is cool, but have you ever given someone a hyper-unique and niche gift that you bought from an independent artist who poured their whole heart into making products just for you? Your heart will grow six sizes knowing that you helped a creative continue their dream and didn't give a dime to the demon that is Jeff Bezos. I created this list of ultra giftable goodies from some of my favorite small businesses and no I will not judge you if you buy all of the things for yourself.

Mini Dream House Pocket World Earrings ✿ Honey Hearted ✿ $25
Did you even have a childhood if Polly Pocket wasn't somehow involved?? I love this brand for delivering allll of the nostalgic glamor your life needs.

 

Frankie Puppy Pipe  ✿ Make Good Choices ✿ $240
I love MGC for having the most unique pipes in the game! The fact that it looks like a vintage knick knack sent me over the edge.

 

Being Mean To Me Is Illegal Iron-On Patch  ✿ Krystan Saint Cat ✿ $6
One of my favorite brands for sassy and unhinged accessories!

 

 
Butterfly Lovers Baguette Shoulder Bag - Green ✿ Zani Cani ✿ $75
It's giving limited too and can easily work for a fun day out or a shmancy dinner date. Available in a few colorways so you can get exactly what you want!

 


Tomato Soup Can Paint by Number Kit ✿ Paint the Town by Numbers ✿ $67
Paint by numbers have become my go-to "head empty artistic time" activity. With this kit, you can turn that into COMMUNITY head empty artistic time. Throw in a joint and I WILL be crashing.
 


Charcu-Trees Charcuterie Board ✿ Handy Dandy Brandy ✿ $135
There is truly no feeling more powerful than pulling out a niiiiiiice charcuterie board - it doesn't even matter if you don't have sufficient meats and cheeses to put on it. 

 


Soap Sample Pack  ✿ all y'all skincare  ✿ $16
I love this brand for the care and attention they put into every one of their soaps. Plus it's owned by the sweetest progressive mama in the south! We love supporting her!
 
 

Man I Love Rocks & Gemstones Risograph Print ✿ Boo Hu Press ✿ $35
We all have that friend that always tries to show off their rock collection to new people, and if you don't, it's probably you. Buy them this print! Or any of the other colorful, queer, food-inspired art by the extremely talented Christina.
 
 

Box of Chocolates Sticker ✿ Pin Pen Merger ✿ $3.50
A fave brand for aggressive leftist stickers serving radical truths with vintage flair. I think about this sticker at least 3 times a week.
 
 

Cottage Goose Crossbody Bag ✿ Three Potato Four ✿ $36
This pattern reminds me of a fabric that you would find on the cushions your grandma made for her dining chairs and I think that's beautiful. Luckily they have it on a bunch of products to so have your pick!
 
 
 
Handmade Freshwater Pearls & Glass Beads Necklace ✿ InfluBijouxSH ✿ $78-129
I have never once regretted the money spent on funky handmade jewelry. You can absolutely delight the freaky high fashion queen in your life with this.
  
  

Perception of Truth Print ✿ Stephanie M Peel ✿ $20
Stephanie makes hyper-realistic art with girly whimsy spun into it. Give this to the guard dog in your life <3
  
  

P
illow Princess Distressed Lesbian Pride Shirt ✿ Sassed ✿ $24
Sassed combines y2k nostalgia with leftist politics for the gorls and the gays. Honestly new uniform just dropped!
  
  

Retro Kitty The NRA is a Terrorist Organization Sticker ✿ Cute Riot  ✿ $4
We looove kittens! Almost as much as we love calling out the NRA for what it is: a terrorist organization!
  
  

Flourish A4 Art Print ✿ Bobbi Rae  ✿ $20.13
This shop is fully of playful art featuring natural beauty and the beauty of nature, making them great for your favorite soft flower baby.
  
  

Secora x Rare Mythos Eight Ball Ring ✿ Rare Mythos Jewelry  ✿ $40
Jewelry with the quirkiness of our childhood party favors but made by hand by talented jewelry makers? Yes please!
  
  

Braided Trio Rope Hoops ✿ AzulBahia  ✿ $30
I love the look of multiple earrings but I am far too fussy - this is the perfect answer for my fashion woes.
  
  

Splat Blossom Huggies Pair ✿ Silvernaut  ✿ $98
These would be great for someone with a permanent ear stack - high quality and simple so they go with everything, but are a little funky.
  
  

Valley Duster Quilt ✿ Muel Goods  ✿ $300
Forget a snuggie! We are getting an upcycled quilt jacket and snuggling away for the entire winter.
  
  

Bow Hook ✿ Ekua Ceramics  ✿ $56
Perfect for the minimalist girly in your life! We love a useful gift!
  
 

Baguette Keychain ✿ Yay Parade Co. ✿ $12
Have you ever met someone who didn't like bread? Because I sure haven't.
  
 

Heartful of Garlic Suncatcher ✿ The Franki Hanke ✿ $8
Whether they are an avid cook or just love peeling the garlic (me) they will love turning light into rainbows with this suncatcher.
  
 

Shrimp Disco Heart-Shaped Glitter Sticker ✿ Yikes Design CLE ✿ $5
Your friend who gives off explicit shrimp disco vibes is a hero and they deserve this sticker.
  
 

Green Flower Necklace ✿ The Botanical Fae ✿ $50
Perfect for the ren faire aficionado who wants to dress like a fairy year-round.
  
 

Litty Clitty Lighter ✿ Puss N Toots ✿ $15
May the light of the labia guide your path.
  
 

Bow Hoops ✿ Paulina Otero ✿ $47
This shop has such truly unique and endlessly appealing jewelry that it's impossible to go wrong!
  
 

Custom Mushroom Rug Art ✿ Melspace Creative ✿ $75
Want to get them something a little more substantial than a print to decorate their new place? Well congratulations you have found the answer: wall rugs.
  
 

Custom Paw Print Bracelet ✿ Maya Belle Jewelry ✿ $299
Such a meaningful gift for pet parents! This artist makes jewelry using your pet's pawprint, nose print, or even the thumbprint of loved ones.
  
 

White Cat Needlepoint Starter Kit ✿ Make & Mend ✿ $16
This shop has tons of secondhand craft supplies but also makes their own craft kits! Perfect for someone who needs a relaxing creative outlet or wants to learn a new skill.
  
 

Coastal Granddaughter Hoops ✿ M.W.J ✿ $32
The clean elegance of this jewelry makes it a perfect gift for people of all ages!
  
 

Bikini Body T-Shirt Dress ✿ Softcore ✿ $58.95
Bikini Body dresses are sooo hard to find and one that actually fits is even harder! 10000/10 for this Softcore classic.
  
 

I Identify As a Joke Sticker ✿ Queer The Way ✿ $5
The only appropriate response to hearing "my pronouns are USA"
  
 

Hanging Mushroom Duo ✿ Scorpio Crochet ✿ $34
Rearview mirror dice are over - I only want to see baby crochet mushrooms from now on.
  
 

The Ella Bag in Cupcake Pink ✿ Kate Gabrielle ✿ $57
The ORIGINAL bag made to carry your essentials and your water! Kate has had this original design ripped off soooo much - support the original maker! Plus there are tons of customizable parts which is just so fun.
  
 

Sardine Pill Case ✿ The Peach Fuzz ✿ $12
Your friend that keeps a tiny zip baggie of her medicine in her purse deserves better! Elevate their life with this adorable pill case that even has a little mirror inside.
  
 

Bagly Tie-Dye Beanie ✿ Paulie ✿ $51
Your tomato loving friend NEEDS this hat I don't care that they already have 15 others! Are you seeing this?!
  
 

Citrus Notepad ✿ Fern In The Forest ✿ $10
The most adorable gift for people who still love to write their grocery lists by hand. They are so cute for that.
  
 

Aqua Sea Glass & Australian Opal Ring ✿ REK ✿ $198
These rings are all one of a kind and all of the sea glass is found by the artist herself in CA! All of my favorite rings are from REK!
  
 

Compost Party Resin Scrap Trinket Tray ✿ Shop Camper Kramer ✿ $34
Inspired by and for that friend that keeps every little craft scrap because they could totally use it for something later. They will, and I believe them.
  
 

Witchy Bookshelf Sticker ✿ Witchbriar Cottage ✿ $4
Normalize furnishing your water bottle like it is a tiny spooky dollhouse.
  
 

Have You Seen Them?? Photocard Holder ✿ Anniyell! ✿ $13
So delightfully adorable and stupid that I've been repeating "now you have" in my head for weeks. Also big shoutout because this is a member of our TPF staff!  
 

I Hope They Do A Gay Kiss Bookmark ✿ Garbage Humans ✿ $12
This keychain stole the words right from my mind and has a huge array of similarly silly accessories for book lovers.
  
 

Afraid of Commitment Sticker Book ✿ Beeftopia ✿ $25
Enable their commitment phobia. But make it adorable. Also a great way to display stickers for my fellow sticker sellers!
  
 

Mary Jane Art Print ✿ Page's Peaches ✿ $5
This shop has so much absurd and queer art in every form from prints to compacts.
  
 

Asian Fruit Kitchen Towel ✿ Menmin Made ✿ $18
Give the gift of all the magical colors and textures in the fruit aisle of the Asian supermarket. This shop has tons of useful goods with asian foodie themes.
  
 

Bantu Knots Pin ✿ Thoroughly Kreated ✿ $2.50
This brand has a ton of self care goodness that celebrates the beauty of black women. We especially love their coloring books and pins!
  
 

Fluffy Cows Big Mug ✿ Paperaica Shop ✿ $22.50
You're telling me you've been able to look at a fluffy cow and NOT feel a boost of dopamine? I don't believe you...
  
 

Mini Monstera Leaf Jewelry Trinket Tray ✿ Made It Mikayla ✿ $14
This trinket tray is perfect for plant lovers and plant killers alike - they can't kill this one!
  
 

Hecho Por Inmigrantes Bandana ✿ Barrio Drive ✿ $15
I had such a hard time picking a favorite from this shop! It is all so vibrant and playful and celebrates immigrants! All of our favorite things!
  
 

Rooted In Community Tee ✿ YAMZ World ✿ $25
One of my fave brands making advocacy adorable and easy to incorporate in your daily life! Their work covers a wide range of topics and is full of vibrant colors and a love for community.
  
 

The Big Book of Queer Stickers ✿ Ash + Chess ✿ $28
This is such a good gift for crafters, scrapbookers, collagers, and those adorable people that still send snail mail and cover the envelopes in stickers!
  
 

Happy Little Artist Print ✿ Lazy Made Studio ✿ $13.50
Find me an artist who isn't fueled by some sort of trauma and I'll show you a liar. And then I'll show you all of the other designs by Lazy Made because they are truly so good.
  
 

Princess Diaries Art Print ✿ The Peach Fuzz ✿ $10
Struggling to figure out what to get for your friend who watches The Princess Diaries at least once a week? We got you.
  
 

Ring My Bell Earrings ✿ The Kitschy Cactus ✿ $25
I own these and they are somehow even more sparkly in person! Truly mesmerizing statement earrings!
  
 

Good Luck Babe Cake Art Print ✿ Painting With James ✿ $25
James is such a talented painter and all of his work is this wonderful combination of realism and the imperfection of paint texture. Buy an original painting or a reprint!
  
 

Dagger Hair Clip Set ✿ Peach Beast ✿ $16
Perfect for the long-haired members of your DND group or your favorite gamer girl. Hell, I don’t fuck with either of those and I still think these are badass!  
 

Garlic Lover T-Shirt ✿ Renographics ✿ $32
Garlic fans unite! I truly love everything from this shop though! If you don't already know them, you better get acquainted!
  
 

Flowers In Vases Knit Blanket ✿ GAB Art & Design ✿ $150
I love the heavier weight of knit blankets but had a hard time finding one that had vibrant colors, until I found this! I love that they have a wide price range of products available.
  
 

Kuffiyah Bandana ✿ Stitch4Pali ✿ $10.80
A Palestinian owned shop based in the Bay Area! We love all of the different types of kuffiyah's they offer.
  
 

Red Wine Supernova Soy Candle ✿ Common Dear ✿ $20
Talk about setting the mood! I think this is the one <3
  
 

Pink Rabbit Plushie Sticker Sheet ✿ Clarice Tudor ✿ $5
One of my favorite artists supplying my mind with the stupidest of sayings and silliest of little guys. Cannot recommend enough.
  
 

Splash Ceramic Trinket Tray ✿ Reesa Bobeesa ✿ $32
This shop celebrates self love and the softness of the female form in the most playful of ways - all at very reasonable prices! Some of my favorite jewelry is from here!
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