We're kicking off the first gift guide of 2020 by rounding up gifts from 29 incredible small businesses that you have to check out this holiday season! As someone who comes from a big family of small business owners, I have always loved supporting other small businesses. The pandemic has taken a toll on small businesses this year and if you can, I highly encourage you to shop small this holiday season.
Personally, I think there is something so special about gifting something handmade with love to someone and there are so many talented individuals out there to shop from. I have rounded a few of my small business picks in this post, but I'll be sure to continue to share more on my Facebook and Instagram through the holiday season as well.
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1. A gift set for the foodie in your life.
A Jar of Pickles's owner Kristie started her small business in college after she found her love for design after teaching herself how to use Illustrator and Photoshop. From greeting cards to pins, stickers, and key chains, A Jar of Pickles offers a variety of adorable gifts to choose from. If someone in your life loves food or just cute food-themed items in general, at $30 I think her
gift sets would make the perfect gift!
2. Boba Earrings for the girl who's always craving boba
The Ponnery offers beautiful handmade pom -pom jewelry and accessories that celebrate Asian American food and culture. From boba teas to rice balls this Etsy shop offers a variety of handmade accessories that will certainly bring joy to anyone you gift them to.
3. A-line art pet illustration for any pet owner in your life
Pemberley Pets is a small business based out of Melbourne, Australia featuring artwork and products for the pet-friendly home. You can choose from one of their signature prints or a custom pet print of your furry friend. I absolutely love the minimalistic look of these prints and think any pet owner would love to be gifted a portrait of their fur baby.
4. A sticker album for the planner in your life
Simply Gilded is an adorable stationery shop offering a variety of stickers, washi tapes, and sticker albums. All of Irene's pieces are so beautiful and whimsical and would be perfect for anyone who bullet journals, likes adding fun touches to their planner, or loves stationery in general.
5. A DIY Bubble Milk Tea kit for any boba lover in your life
Boba Green is a company that not only offers at home boba tea kits and boba tea accessories but focuses on reducing the waste that boba tea drinks bring. From reusable accessories such as straws and tote bags, Boba Green is the perfect gift for any of the boba lovers in your life.
Crafts by Liu offers handmade macrame home decor, jewelry, and gifts at an amazing price. All of Liu's pieces are absolutely beautiful and love her earrings and wall hangings. Any of her pieces would be perfect for someone who loves boho style pieces!
7. Festive handsoaps for easy stocking stuffers
Soap and Tonic is an Indie small-batch soap shop that offers a variety of bath products such as lotion bars, sugar scrubs, and soap bars. The packaging on all of their pieces is beautiful and think any of their products would be perfect as stocking stuffers or put together in a DIY spa basket!
Immigen is a company made by the Asian Immigrant generation for everyone. This company celebrates the hybrid identities and complex stories of Asian Americans and offers apparel inspired by Asian culture. From cozy crew necks to comfy graphic t-shirts this shop has so many cute pieces to choose from!
9. An Appa print for the one who's obsessed with Avatar 
Saphrinna is an Etsy shop that offers whimsical art prints and stickers. All of her pieces are simply magical and offer a variety of pieces inspired by anime such as Spirited Away and Sailor Moon. All of her pieces are under $10 and would make a great affordable gift option!
10. Scrunchies for easy stocking stuffers
Third of October offers hand-sewn scrunchies and resin home goods. All of their pieces are beautiful and I adore their colorful scrunchies and think they would make great stocking stuffers or last-minute touches to a gift!
11. Handmade earrings for the accessory queen
Simplement is an Etsy shop offering handcrafted earrings and barrettes with polymer clay for those sassy earring needs. All of Lina's pieces are absolutely beautiful and you can get free domestic shipping (in Canada) and 10% off all orders when you purchase 2 or more items with code: ETSYMARKET.
Jiyubox is a clean beauty subscription box that features full-sized Indie beauty brands. Their subscription box gets shipped to your doorstep 4 times a year and includes 4 -6 full-sized products. Don't want to commit to a subscription box? You can purchase any of their products in their market place to try out!
13. A Handmade soy candle for that friend who always has a candle burning
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Home, Scents Co is an Etsy shop that offers natural scented soy candles. In addition to scents like Mango and Coconut and Watermelon, they also offer natural insect/bug repellent candles as well. The perfect gift for anyone who just moved into a new space, loves candles, or really anyone!
14. A fun graphic tee for your friend who loves streetwear
Pandemic is a clothing company that offers Asian American themed streetwear. They release themed collections and have a variety of fun graphic t-shirts, hoodies, and dresses to shop from.
Tiffany Chen Art offers whimsical illustrated art prints and stickers based out of Seattle. All of her prints are beautiful and think any of her pieces would be a great gift. I love adding a handwritten note in all of my gifts and think her postcards would be perfect for that!
Faevilion is an Etsy shop that offers fun and cute stickers, illustration, and charms. All of their stickers are absolutely adorable and will certainly bring joy to anyone you gift them to. If TikTok has taught me anything it's that people love stickers. These would be great paired with some fun stationery as a gift!
Moist Egg is an Etsy shop that offers a variety of cute stickers and pins. They have so many cute Animal Crossing themed items that would be perfect for anyone who spent their entire quarantine building the perfect island. All of their products are less than $5 and have free shipping!
Hartchuu is an Etsy shop offering an adorable selection of t-shirts, tote bags, stickers, and prints. All of their pieces are inspired by childhood nostalgia including origami jars, white rabbit candies, and Polly Pocket themed pieces.
19. A Puppy Bandana for the pet owner who loves to spoil their fur baby Hound & Friends is a shop offering fashionable pet accessories. They offer a variety of adorable bandanas for your furry friends as well as flower crowns and face masks.
20. A custom coordinates banner for your significant other
Gill goes Digital is an Etsy shop that offers a variety of shirts, banners, and key chains. I absolutely love her custom banner and think this would be an adorable gift to give to your significant other with the coordinates of where you met, got married, or any place of significance for the two of you.
Sip Save and Salvage is a handmade candle shop that offers candles from repurposed wine bottles. I love the concept of this shop and they offer so many great scents! This would be the perfect thing to gift alone or with a bottle of wine!
Pixelates Boutique is an online clothing boutique that is inspired by the casual beach-living lifestyle. They offer a variety of adorable clothing pieces that not only make great gifts but perfect for any upcoming holiday festivities as well.
Sincerely Paperie is a small business that sells minimal and cute greeting cards and stickers. Not only are their products absolutely adorable, but 10% of the proceeds from Sincerely Paperie is also donated to The American Civil Liberties Union and Action Against Hunger. I always love adding a personalized touch to all of my gifts and these cards would be perfect to add a handwritten note!
Vivid Embroidery is an Etsy shop that offers handmade embroidered jewelry. All of their earrings are so beautiful and unique. They also offer key chains as well!
Cooking My Feelings with Jamesy offers cute food-themed sweatshirts and t-shirts. They have pieces featuring fried chicken, noodles, ice cream, and other yummy treats. All of the designs are adorable and would be cute to gift for any foodie in your life!
26. A Bubble Tea Soy Candle to gift yourself
E to You is an Etsy shop that offers personalized gifts. In their shop, you can find handmade floral wreaths, boba soy candles, and tote bags. This boba soy candle is just too cute and would be the perfect gift for any boba lover in your life.
27. This Necklace Set for someone who loves minimalist jewelry
Peach and Petal Jewelry is an Etsy shop offering gem, crystal, and stone 14k gold filled jewelry. They have a variety of beautiful minimalist necklaces and earrings to choose from!
Ngoc Novelty is a jewelry shop that offers pieces inspired by Vietnamese culture. You can find a variety of beautiful bracelets, necklaces, and earrings in their shop that would make perfect gifts!
Darling Dear Co is an Etsy shop that offers adorable dog and cat accessories that spark joy. Every order is handcrafted and you can find a variety of beautifully made pet collars and leashes for your furry friend.
Have a small business you love or own one yourself? Let me know in the comments down below! I hope you all were able to find some great gifts this holiday season and if you have any questions please let me know. I'll be sharing more gift guides all season long so be sure to check back for more gift ideas. I hope you all have a wonderful day and as always, thank you for reading!
xoxo,
Amy
