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With online shopping being so prevalent, and especially during this pandemic when people need to refrain from going out, it is crucial and vital to support local + small businesses now more than ever. And to do so EARLY as many shops either have limited stock or need time to create your pieces!

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My wonderful friend Amber, of Jeweled Skies Yoga, and I have curated this list of local + small businesses for you to shop this holiday season (+ always!).

 

For each shop, we have highlighted

  • if the shop is Womxn, Black, LGBTQ, or POC-owned

  • a description, bio, photo samples, + links

  • any features that sets them apart

  • if they are offering anything for Black Friday / Small Business Saturday

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Please share this with your friends + family and remember to shop local, shop small this holiday season. 

 

Apparel

Bookend bbs

Womxn + Partially Black-owned business • Chicago, IL

We love finding beautiful pieces and helping them for new homes, but also recognize that the business of reselling has its flaws.

We are committed to being as ethical as possible in our thrifting practices, and promise to be transparent about the steps we take to do so.

We are size inclusive! for the clothing items we have for sale, we will list the size the item has on its tag as well as describe the size of the item in additional terms (measurements, fabric elasticity, etc.) because we want to make it easier for people to tell if an item will fit them or not due to the absolutely frankly WACK concept of clothing sizing in this world !

Donates 5% of sales to a different organization every month

New pieces coming Nov. 25th for "Back to Black"

BH Upcycled Designs

Womxn-owned business

Clothing rescued from thrift stores is upcycled into new things that are beautiful, comfortable, and fun to wear.

Sustainably-produced items

The shop has donated animal beds to shelters, clothing to organizations, and made financial donations to environmental organizations

Itty Bitty Titty Goods

Womxn-owned business • Denver, CO

I am female-owned small business in Denver, Colorado.

We focus on body positivity and celebrating small boobs.

IBTG was sparked by my own journey with breast implant illness and a rebellion against beauty standards.

Black Friday: BOGO f r e e for apparel; 20% off goods

No Name Outfitters

LGBTQ+ owned business • Connecticut

No Name Outfitters LLC was created around equality, self acceptance and exploration.

Every quarter a portion of our sales gets donated to a different organization.

Black Friday weekend there will be new items and sales all weekend long!

Our logo is a simplistic drawing of everyone, and from there you can add, take away or reinvent to create your true self.

Be Courageous, Be Confident, Be You. No Name Outfitters

Portion of every quarter's sales is donated to a different organization

Custom Artwork + Design

 

Art Smudges

Womxn-owned business • Watertown, CT

Karina Sorensen illustrates portraits of those closest to your heart.

Naming her business after her dog Smudge that she grew up with, she knows how important pets are and puts an immense amount of effort into every single portrait.

She captures every detail so that you truly feel the soul of your favorite being in your portrait.

If you or someone you know has recently lost a pet,
you will get 10% off your portrait + receive a free tiny photo item

Dehlia Hooper

Womxn-owned business

I am a freelance graphic designer who enjoys working with typography, illustration, branding, color palettes, and social media graphics!

I am a stay-at-home-mama with my sweet 8-month-old son but love the flexibility of working from home and raising my baby.

Commissions are open, and I am willing to discuss any kind of project you may have!