Big retailers have suffered this year, so you can only imagine how tough the impact of Covid has been on small shops. Many are not surviving. These business owners have made their entrepreneurial dreams come true and put their heart and soul into their craft. Please take a few minutes to browse some of our favorite makers and consider supporting them this holiday season.
FRANKIE & COCO
Maya makes modern bags, accessories and housewares. All of her goods are meticulously handcrafted from start to finish with one-of-a-kind detailing for a functional and beautiful product with an emphasis on color, pattern and texture. Her face masks make the perfect stocking stuffer because, let's be real, we can all use a new one.
What we're swooning over: Face Masks, $20
HOUSE DOGGE
For the furry friend in your life, Angela creates handcrafted pet goods that emphasize sustainability, minimalism, durability and comfort. She supports the NW Dog Project, a small non-profit in Oregon dedicated to rescuing homeless, unwanted, neglected and/or abused dogs. And she also made Oprah's Favorite Things list this year. Go, Angela!
What we are swooning over: Veg Tanned Leather Play Time Toy, $26+
URBAN OREGANICS
Emily handcrafts the highest quality skin care products in small batches in her home from natural, organic and vegan ingredients. Enjoy 20% of everything in her shop right now.
What we're swooning over: Rosewater Toner, $18 (pairs great with Marley's Monsters Facial Rounds)
HEMLEVA
Samantha at Hemleva creates botanical-inspired enamel pins and keychains, and minimalist modern mobiles and wall sconces. Sam is giving away a pin for all pre-tax and pre-shipping orders over $75. Plus, use code HEMLEVA for free standard U.S. shipping on orders over $75.
What we're swooning over: Botanical-Inspired Pins, $8-12/ea
SUNDRENCHD
Jordan makes boho accessories, including bracelets and necklaces, inspired by her mission to protect the oceans and its inhabitants. She donates a portion of every purchase to aid in the protection of the ocean its animals. Hop on over to her site Saturday morning and take advantage of 20% off from 8am-12pm PST. She'll also be offering 15% off site-wide on Monday.
What we're swooning over: her entire necklace collection
BRIDGE NINE CANDLES
Chelsea hand pours soy candles for your everyday lifestyle. Each Bridge Nine candle uses soy wax, 100% cotton wicks, high grade fragrance and essential oils. They're richly scented to ensure the scent lasts the entire burn. Enjoy 30% off site-wide through November 29th.
What we're swooning over: Farmhouse Mason Jar Candle, $24
MARLEY'S MONSTERS
Sarah and her team makes eco-friendly and reusable goods for home, beauty and baby. They believe that living an eco-friendly lifestyle should be fun and unique to your style, offering you the option to customize your product with over 100 choices of designs and patterns. Take 20% off your purchase with code HOLIDAY2020 through November 30th.
What we're swooning over: Facial Rounds, $16 (pairs great with Urban Oreganics' Rosewater Toner, $18)
MAPLE XO
Lindsay and her team make the most amazing jewelry and accessories crafted from recycled skateboards and industrial skateboard waste. Their mission is to give back to skateboarding by reducing its carbon footprint. How cool is that?!
What we're swooning over: Valecito Earrings, $32
GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY
Genesis designs the most fun and joyous cards and accessories. They're modern in style and what's even better, they're all printed in the United States on sustainably forested FSC certified paper. Everyone can use a card in the mail, especially this year!
What we're swooning over: Holiday Cards
SEEK & SWOON
New to the Seek & Swoon collection this year, and one of our favorites, is the Zion Throw. Its design and hues of copper, gold and blush are inspired by the rusty canyon sandstone and sunset glow behind the peaks of Southern Utah. This is the perfect throw for spring or summer, or to brighten up a room during darker months. You can grab a Zion Throw right now at 30% off during our biggest sale of the year.
ABEL ARTS
One of our favorite new artists is Erik Abel. His work is inspired by the outdoors and the Pacific Northwest. If you're loving his art as much as we are, Erik is offering free frames on any canvas print and 3 for 2 paper prints with discount code 3FOR2 through December 8th.
What we're swooning over: Paper Prints, $30-75
BIG FIR DESIGNS
Our friend Bijou is an amazing and talented woodworker (and she just had her 4th baby!). From large office tables to benches, Bijou handcrafts the most exquisite pieces for you to enjoy. We're loving these gift boxes that she's put together that include a walnut paddle board, matches, and a candle.
What we're swooning over: NW Modern Gift Box, $98
THE UNEXPECTED TYPE
Sami makes the most fun gifts and stocking stuffers for the outdoor adventure-seeker on your list. Her mission is one we can get behind; goods inspired by travel (yes!). Her drawings, inspired by her own adventures, come to life on patches, stickers, pins and more. Take 30% off your purchase through November 29th with code HOLIYAYSALE.
What we're swooning over: Zion National Park Adventure Box, $30 (to go with our Zion Throw!)
