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EBC's Small Business Holiday Gift Guide
It may seem early to be thinking about holiday shopping, but now is the time to leisurely shop and start checking people off your list!
Three cheers to all the small business owners who have weathered the storms of 2020. This holiday season support our local economy by purchasing from small businesses in Hampton Roads! There are so many great options that I had a hard time narrowing it down but here are a few of my favorites.
Under $100
Wanderful Boxes
Sara, owner, is the BEST ever for creating curated gifts — corporate, wedding, birthday…you name it! Not sure what you should gift? She’ll help you find the perfect thing. (Wanderful Boxes has gifts that are both under and over $100.)
IG @wanderfulboxes
Byrdhouse Holidays
Immediately elevate your holiday wrapping with Mia Byrd’s hand dyed, plant-based ribbons! She’s launching ribbons, ornaments, stationary, and more for the holiday season. She also does killer home decorating!
IG: @byrdhousebrands
Vessel Craft Coffee
Their Bourbon Barrel Aged Coffee and 757 Blends are my go-tos. They also are the only local company I could find that makes instant coffee…and did you even live through the 2020 pandemic if you didn’t try whipped coffee??
IG @vesselcraftcoffee
Nelson Wooden Boats
I have several of his hand carved spoons that I use for cooking but this rounded spoon is my favorite. It’s the perfect coffee or tea scoop! Pictured with Purely Elderberry’s delicious tea.
IG @nelsonwoodenboats
For All Handkind
What better way to adorn your tree than with glass blown ornaments made in Norfolk, VA? Each ornament is unique and For All Handkind offer lots of different colors, shapes, and styles.
IG @forallhandkind
Earth to Water (formerly Ballahack Outdoor)
Their CRKT M21 Folding Knife w/ Tripple Point Serrations is my favorite pocket knife! Everything in their store is perfect for the adventurer or outdoor lover in your life.
IG @earthtowater
It’s Yōō Clean
These products make me WANT to clean. They are all-natural, WORK, and smell amazing. Mary, owner, just released gift bundles — the perfect host gift!
IG @itsyooclean
Jennifer Love
I was recently introduced to Jennifer Love’s work and she’s now on my wishlist! Jennifer is a minimalist printmaker who even makes her own paper.
IG @by.jenniferlove
Cocoa Nouveau
Hands down the best chocolates and confections I’ve ever had. These European-style, decadent goodies are handcrafted by Maître Chocolatier Kristin Joslin.
IG @cocoanouveau
Renee Beamer Harbor & Home
This Winter Soulstice Modern Wreath is #GOALS. Renee’s shop is filled with boho style accents and gift ideas!
IG @reneebeamer
Sugar & Grace Co.
Love, love, love Sugar and Grace Candles. I have 4 in my room currently! I love her Shades of Beauty and Between the Sheets candles but can’t wait for her holiday line to launch.
IG @sugarandgrace.co
Over $100
Shire House Furniture Co.
Using salvaged lumber and steel, Danny crafts beautiful furniture and select home goods like charcuterie boards. If you’re considering a new coffee table, dining room table, etc — you can’t go wrong with a beautifully handcrafted piece from Shire House Furniture Co. They’re pieces you’ll want to keep forever.
IG @shirehousefurnitureco
Shop Gallagher
I have the Perrin top and one of their neck scarves and love them both! Shop Gallagher’s clothes are designed, developed, and produced by a sister-duo here in Hampton Roads. Their pieces are made from natural fibers with ethical manufacturing and they promote selective consumerism.
IG @shopgallagher
Werther Leather Goods
Their tool bag crossbody is my FAVE — the design was inspired by an old tool bag found in a family shed. Made in house from start to finish, their products are timeless pieces you’ll keep forever!
IG @wertherleathergoods
Hill Woodworking
From Cedar of Lebanon charcuterie boards to black walnut cutting boards, anything in their shop makes for a quality, unique present! Crafted with a large variety of Virginia hardwoods. (Their shop has items both under and over $100.)
IG @hillwoodworking
Katie Parsons Collection
Katie’s paintings are unique, eye catching, and peaceful. Purchase a painting from her shop or commission a special piece!
IG @katieparsonscollection
I had so many additional great suggestions that I couldn’t fit on the gift guide but wanted to give them a special mention! Make sure to check out French Twist Boutique, Jen Van Horn Health, Trish Boutique, Sprout VB, Jars of Dust, Third Born Clothing, HortiCulture Design Co., Pepper and Pink Co., Pixelated Boutique, Shop Bocu, Northend Bag Co., Smooth Downtown, Prince Ink, Chrysler Museum Shop, Be Well Boxes, Orange Sky Wellness, Read Books, Kitsch Handmade, Faithfull Lashes, The Bikini Hut, The Beauty Tree Spa, Coastal Jewelry Studio, Blossom & Bone Designs, Norfolk Candle, Method Wellness, Purely Elderberry & Wellness, Hamilton Perkins Collection, & Dirt Work Ceramics.
I hope this post was helpful for holiday gift ideas! Happy shopping!