2025 Small Business Holiday Gift Guide
1. Allie Perry Designs
Allie is a Connecticut-based goldsmith who specializes in one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry. In addition to her custom jewelry, every year she designs and releases a hand-cut limited edition sterling silver snowflake ornament that makes for a very elegant gift!
2. Sawdust Imagery
Lanny is the woodworker and photographer behind Sawdust Imagery. He turns weathered timber into magical wooden robots, and most recently used his creations as the characters in his new book! His robots sell quickly, so be sure to act fast if you find one you love!
3. The Farm Belly
Meg is the award-winning chef at The Farm Belly. Whether she’s cooking for her restaurant or your catered event, she partners with Connecticut’s finest farms to bring fresh, locally-sourced ingredients directly to your plate. Gift cards are perfect for my fellow Connecticut residents!
4. Liz Wright Glass
Liz is a glass artist in Richmond, VA. She makes the most amazing wearable sculptures of sea creatures and critters. I’m in love with every octopus I see come out of her shop. You can shop available pieces on her website or contact her for commissions!
https://lizwrightglass.bigcartel.com/
5. Your Barefoot Neighbor
Matthew is here to teach us all how to cook, even if we don’t think we can. He also uses his platform to do good in the world by supporting various non-profits. By supporting him, you’re not only getting some tasty recipes, you’re helping him do good in the world!
6. CraftOptics
Jeff and the folks at CraftOptics are the only reason I can do my work since my cataract surgery. Their magnifying telescopes and bright light flip down over glasses (prescription if needed) so you can see the fine details in your craft. They’re perfect for anything where you need to see tiny elements- from jewelry-making, to sewing, to making or painting miniatures. you can use code ALLIEPERRY100 at checkout to save $100 off the Dream Beam Wow Package!
7. The Parchment Leather
PoKit is a leather artist Based in Toronto, Canada. He cuts and hand-sews each leather item in his online store, from keychains and AirTag holders, to the most amazing whale shark crossbody bag I’ve ever seen, and that I vow to own someday!
8. Higher Ground Welding
Anne is the badass artist at Higher Ground Welding in Pennsylvania. Using inspiration from her travels, and reclaimed steel from the scrapyards, she creates large and small sculptures alike! Reach out to her to see what she has available, or ask about what she can make just for you. I love her (knife-weilding) trinket crows!
9. Oleander Earthworks
Sarah and Andrew blend art and play with their interactive wonderscapes. They make whimsical sculptures, spheres, and wonks in their family-owned studio in Portland, Oregon. Check out their ready-to-ship items (ship next business day!), or if you’re willing to wait, they’ve got made to order options too!
10. The 961 Collective
Shadi took the legacy of his family print shop in Beirut, Lebanon, and created his own letterpress studio in Cleveland, Ohio. Using antique machines that are beautiful in their own right, he prints cards, coasters, and posters that are perfect for the holidays and all year long!