The Calla Lily Event Planning's Small Business Holiday Gifting Recommendations
The Holidays are upon us, Friends! Holiday shopping can be stressful and a lot of work but, it can also be fun and it can be a great way to help support small businesses all over the US and the world. Now more than ever, small businesses need our help as consumers and what better way to spread some holiday cheer then to help a small business keep their doors open and provide your loved ones with some awesome unique gifts! So, here it is. A Holiday Gift Guide to some of my favorite small businesses to help you shop small this holiday season!
This guide is broken down by category type to make searching for specific gift ideas a bit easier. So without further ado, let’s get started:
Jewelry & Accessories
Shop Moss - Talk about making a statement. Shop Moss’s pieces are definitely for the classic girl who loves to make a statement with her jewelry! The jewelry is all handmade from clay and other materials by the owner, Vania. Located in Alabama but she can ship all over the US. One of my personal favorites all around! I own quite a few of her pieces myself.
Wear The Wonder - This mother-daughter owned business is unique because their jewelry is crafted from actual photographs that the mom, Terree takes professionally. The images are unique and the jewelry is so different and cool! But, they don’t do just jewelry. They do ornaments, pillows, leggings and coasters too! I personally love the coasters and the ornaments! Perfect gift ideas!
Sarah Cornwell Jewelry - Classic and elegant! Sarah Cornwell Jewelry is for the sophisticated, classic and timeless woman in your life. Her jewelry is delicate and elegantly beautiful! I personally love her customizable initial necklaces and her hammered gold earrings! Plus, for those Friends fans, she has a great collection inspired by the Ladies from Friends!
Marnie Lewis Jewelry - Unique, fun, contemporary yet classic designs. Marnie creates beautiful hand crafted jewelry pieces that are perfect for any of those special ladies on your list. I personally love her precious cut stone earrings and necklaces! She can even do custom pieces for you too! Plus, she’s one of the sweetest people on the planet!
Food & Beverages (Yep, it includes Alcohol)
Colavita Confections - This girl makes the cutest cookies ever! Owner and Baker, Emily is the sister of one of my previous amazing Bride’s and I am so glad that I met her! Colavita Confections can make adorable edible art with her customizable cookie gift sets for every holiday and every season! Great as gifts, party favors or even just as a fun treat at your next party! Fun fact: she actually makes the logo cookies that I have for my own business which I absolutely love!
Bucks County Brittle - Got a peanut brittle lover on your list? This company makes absolutely delicious brittle with unique flavors and different varieties of nuts. My hubby loves their cashew brittle and I personally love the Caramel Apple Peanut Brittle, Toasted Coconut Brittle and the Coffee Pecan Brittle. I can’t choose just one! Available online and in some local stores in PA. Makes great stocking stuffers!
Sprinkled Co. - Best caramel popcorn I’ve ever had! Hand to God. This stuff is legit. Different flavor options make it perfect for everyone on your list and they even have chocolate covered pretzels too! I personally love the Classic Caramel Corn and the Chocolate Peanut Butter. Available online and in some local stores in PA. They can even do adorable little gift baskets for loved ones, co-workers and friends!
KOG Hill Winery - My new wine obsession! This family owned winery in Morgantown, PA is my new favorite local winery! KOG Hill Winery creates unique twists on classic wines including some carbonated wines that are to die for! Their Popping Peacock is there play on a champagne/wine with a sweeter, smoother taste and lots of bubbles! If you are like me and don’t typically love champagne, you will love the Popping Peacock! My personal favorite is their Citrus Sangria. It’s seriously so delicious! Crisp, fun and refreshing! Perfect for summer time! They have some of the most interesting wine flavors that make wine tasting way more interesting! Purchase wine right online or, if your local, visit their Morgantown tasting room to taste all the different options. Trust me, it’s worth the trip. ;)
Kaycie’s Kupcakes - Another new obsession here with this girls Hot Cocoa Bombs! She makes different hot cocoa flavored mixes and puts them in a chocolate shell that melts into your hot milk to create a luscious chocolatey drink. She makes other delicious treats as well but the HCB’s (Hot Cocoa Bombs) as she calls them are the treat that got me hooked and got her on this list. Not gonna lie, I just placed my own large order with her for this Christmas for all the loved ones on my list! So perfect to cozy up with on a cold winter night! Perfect gift for your friends and co-workers!
Nutty Novelties - Are you or someone you love a peanut butter lover? Well, I have a great company for you to check out! Nutty Novelties makes all natural nut butters here in the Telford, PA area and trust me, they are so delicious! Pistachio butter, almond butter, cappuccino, dark chocolate and even spicy flavors available so there is something for everyone! They even have a gift set option where you can get 5 different flavors in a set packaged up and ready to be gifted. Definitely a good one to check out!
Signs, Cards, Stationary, Calligraphy, Art & Books
Alisa Wismer Design - Do you have a super cool quirky human on your list this year that would really enjoy something unique and fun? Alisa Wismer Design is the perfect place to find super cool and unique gifts! She creates cool enamel pins, fun notepads and doodle pads, unique cards, stickers, prints and even a really cool modern art book for kids! Perfect stocking stuffer ideas!
Julia Kay Calligraphy - Super cute stickers, greeting cards, hand calligraphed ornaments and art prints with a beautiful modern calligraphy twist! Julia creates fun, bright and beautiful art prints, cards and stickers that make great gifts and stocking stuffers as well!
PaperLoveMe Calligraphy - Do you know someone who loves to learn new things? PaperLoveMe does Virtual and In-Person Modern Calligraphy and Watercolor Brush Calligraphy lessons which is so cool! She even offers calligraphy supplies so that you can teach yourself at home too! I bought one of these sets as a gift for a friend last year who loves writing and learning! Perfect gift idea!
Skincare & Bath Products
Nature’s Delights by Four R Benefit - Some of you might know this already but, my awesome Momma owns Four R Benefit which is an all natural, organic, cruelty free skin and body care company here in PA. She makes awesome products that I personally love to use myself! She does bath bombs, lotions, lip balms, soaps, body butters, beard oil and pomades, hair care products, aromatherapy rollers and candles, organic baby products and so much more! They are all handmade with love by her and make awesome gifts! I am personally obsessed with the body butters, lip balms and aromatherapy rollers which I use every single day! I love giving her items as gifts as well to friends, friendors and even my couples.
Unique Gifts & Different Ideas
The Stitching Horse - From wallets, to keychains, to valet trays, journal covers, and even bowties, this guys makes some really cool leather goods! Really great options for the guys on your list! Mike does beautiful leather work and his stuff is great quality! Plus, he also makes really nice face masks which of course, are a staple these days. The hubby and I own a few of his masks and we love them!
Pagano Personalization’s - This adorable human makes customized sweatshirts and tee shirts, masks, mugs, and so much more! Alexa started this side business as a way to help pay her way through nursing school and give her a creative outlet. She is making some super fun and cute gift ideas this season so, follow her on social media to see all the new things she is coming out with and pick up some great gifts as well!
Hopeful Hive - My friend and fellow Wedding Planner, Hannah is the owner of Hopeful Hive, a business that’s all about giving back to some of our littlest creators. Hopeful Hive has all of the cutest bee merch from baby onesies to cute clutches and cups and 10% of every order is donated to organizations dedicated to raising awareness and protection of bees. How sweet is that?
Experiences
Enchanted Experiences - Located on the other side of PA over in the Pittsburgh area, Enchanted Experiences is owned by one of my awesome previous Brides. Enchanted Experiences offers Princess and Character in-person parties and meet & greet experiences to delight the little ones on your list! From special party appearances to Princess photoshoots and even personalized videos or letters from their favorite Princess, this experience is sure to bring out the excitement in your kiddo! Who doesn’t want to meet their favorite Princess? I mean I am thinking about getting a personalized letter from my favorite Princess, Belle myself. Don’t judge. Hahaha!
Kaymbee Studios - Kaitlyn, a photographer in the Pottstown area is offering Holiday and Family mini photo sessions for this Holiday Season or you can even order gift cards for your loved ones to book their very own special photo session. From headshots to engagement photos to maternity and newborn sessions and even pet sessions! Great gift idea for anyone on your list who might be looking to capture something special in their life!
Scent & Sip - This super cool place in Lansdale, PA is a create your own scent shop where you can mix and match your favorite scents to create your own unique scent to put in candles, sugar scrubs, lotions, bubble bath and more! With in store experiences, private parties and online shopping options, this is a great gift for someone who loves to make and create their own things! Plus, it’s so fun to do! I’ve done this experience a few times myself and I highly recommend it!
The Craftery Workshops - Another fun one for the makers and crafters on your list! Offering different classes for different seasons, you can pick a workshop experience based on your loved ones favorite things to do! They have offered wreath making classes, punch needle classes, jewelry making classes and bullet journaling classes in the past, just to name a few. They come out with new and exciting classes every month so follow them on social media and check out their website to see what classes are coming up to get the perfect gift for your crafty loved ones!
There are so many more small businesses out there that you can support this Holiday Season. This is just a small list of some of my personal favorites but I encourage all of you to do as much shopping small as possible this season to help us keep these small businesses in business. Our small businesses are so important to our culture, our communities and our economy. Show your support and remember to shop small this Holiday Season!
Happy Shopping!
Love,
Naticia
Nature’s Delights by Four R Benefit - Some of you might know this already but, my awesome Momma owns Four R Benefit which is an all natural, organic, cruelty free skin and body care company here in PA. She makes awesome products that I personally love to use myself! She does bath bombs, lotions, lip balms, soaps, body butters, beard oil and pomades, hair care products, aromatherapy rollers and candles, organic baby products and so much more! They are all handmade with love by her and make awesome gifts! I am personally obsessed with the body butters, lip balms and aromatherapy rollers which I use every single day! I love giving her items as gifts as well to friends, friendors and even my couples.
Unique Gifts & Different Ideas
The Stitching Horse - From wallets, to keychains, to valet trays, journal covers, and even bowties, this guys makes some really cool leather goods! Really great options for the guys on your list, he does beautiful leather work and his stuff is great quality! Plus, he also makes really nice face masks which of course, are a staple these days. The hubby and I own a few of his masks and we love them!
Pagano Personalization’s - This adorable human makes customized sweatshirts and tee shirts, masks, mugs, and so much more! Alexa started this side business as a way to help pay her way through nursing school and give her a creative outlet. She is making so super fun and cute gift ideas this season so follow her on social media to see all the new things she is coming out with!
Hopeful Hive - My friend and fellow Wedding Planner, Hannah is the owner of Hopeful Hive a business that’s all about giving back to some of our littlest creators. Hopeful Hive has all of the cutest bee merch from baby onesies to cute clutches and cups and 10% of every order is donated to organizations dedicated to raising awareness and protection of bees. How sweet is that?
Experiences
Enchanted Experiences - Located on the other side of PA over in the Pittsburgh area, Enchanted Experiences is owned by one of my awesome previous Brides. Enchanted Experiences offers Princess and Character experiences to delight and the little ones on your list! From special party appearances to Princess photoshoots and even personalized videos or letters from their favorite Princess this experience is sure to bring out the excitement in your kiddo! Who doesn’t want to meet their favorite Princess? I mean I am thinking about getting a personalized letter from my favorite Princess, Belle myself. Don’t judge. Hahaha!
Kaym Bee Studios - Kaitlyn, a photographer in the Pottstown area is offering Holiday and Family mini photo sessions for the Holidays or you can even order gift cards for your loved ones to book their very own special photo session. From headshots to engagement photos to maternity and newborn sessions and even pet sessions! Great gift idea for anyone on your list who might be looking to capture something special in their life!
Scent & Sip - This super cool place in Lansdale, PA is a create your own scent shop where you can mix and match your favorite scents to create your own unique scent to put in candles, sugar scrubs, lotions, bubble bath and more! With in store experiences, private parties and online shopping options, this is a great gift for someone who loves to make and create their own things! Plus, it’s so fun to do! I’ve done this experience a few times myself and I highly recommend it!
The Craftery Workshops - Another fun one for the makers and crafters on your list! Offering different classes for different seasons, you can pick a workshop experience based on your loved ones favorite things to do! They have offered wreath making classes, punch needle classes, jewelry making classes and bullet journaling classes in the past, just to name a few. They come out with new and exciting classes every month so follow them on social media and check out their website to see what classes are coming up to get the perfect gift for your crafty loved ones!
There are so many more small businesses out there that you can support this Holiday season. This is just a small list of some of my personal favorites but I encourage all of you to do as much shopping small as possible this season to help us keep these small businesses in business because they are so important to our culture, our communities and our economy. Show your support and shop small this Holiday season!
Happy Shopping!
Love,
Naticia
