There are very few silver linings that have come out of the last few months. But, shopping and supporting small is one of them.
Just weeks after quarantine started, Facebook groups dedicated to supporting local restaurants popped up and, now, have more than 9,000 members. Business owners have pivoted their businesses to give back to their community. And, most recently, I’ve seen quite a few people looking for local vendors to support this holiday season.
We have a favor to ask, whenever possible this holiday season; please shop small before turning to a big box store. Not only will you discover unique gifts and products, but your support means the world to small business owners.
Inspired by a post looking for homemade holiday gifts in the West Chester, PA Moms Facebook Group, we’ve gathered small shops to support this holiday season.
Apparel
| Blush Clothing Boutique | We have something for everyone, and we especially love bringing in gifty items for the holidays! |
| CapsuleChic Boutique | Welcome to CapsuleChic where you find curated, polished pieces and EVERY Woman is a STYLISH Woman. |
| Matilda Jean Clothing | Matilda Jane Clothing sells whimsical, unique pieces with tons of twirl, from babies to ladies. |
| Momager Boss Boutique | Momager Boss Boutique has t-shirts, mugs, and more for moms! |
| Mrs. J. Handmade | One-of-a-kind children’s clothes, aprons, bags, and other things. |
| Saint James Boutique | I decided to create a place where women on the go could find pieces that they could add to their closets for their everyday lives. |
| Short Sweet & Saucy | Handcrafted adult and kids’ aprons along with other small gifts. |
| Sophia Rae Boutique | A head-to-toe boutique offering accessories, gift items, purses, and amazing women’s clothing. |
| Thirty-One Gifts | Bags for every day of the week. |
| Zyia Activewear | Truly the best fitting workout gear I have ever owned. Boutique style with new releases every week. |
Art and Photography
| Birl Girl Designs | Typically a face painter, I’m doing custom pet, people, and house portraits! |
| Fuzzy Me and Friends | Your best friend’s best friend. I paint people’s pets and homes… see more samples on my website |
| Gaillynn Samero Giles | I am a local artist. I can create a unique and individual gift for any occasion. I do drawings and paintings and yard art portraits, animals, and still lifes. |
| Kristin Ann Photography | A Boutique Style Photography Studio Specializing in Portrait Photography. I’m a photographer and offer gift certificates. |
| Laura Casale Photography | Picturing & celebrating beautiful things, moments, and people. Serving Chesco, Delco, and surrounding areas. |
| Nina Lea Photography | Event, Restaurant, Food, and Real Estate Photography. |
| Taproot Stitch Portraits | I make fun and beautiful custom stitch portraits of people, pets, and homes. |
| TCS Boudoir VIP | On top of my main photography page, you can also find me shooting boudoir! |
| The Creative Shutter LLC | I’m a southern NJ based photographer specializing in Boudoir, Weddings, and Family. |
Books and Education
| Back to Basics Learning | Gift certificate for SAT/ACT prep, tutoring, or college counseling. Top Education + Tutoring Services |
| Children’s Book World | During the remainder of the Holiday Season our hours for In-store Shopping by Appointment will be: 10:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Saturday 12:00 Noon – 4:00pm Sunday |
| Little Lennons Busy Books | I make custom busy books for as young as 18 months (depending on the kiddo) and go up through second grade and offer a monthly Preschool at Home subscription box. |
| Main Line Family Education | Work with their team of experts to prepare and enhance your journey through parenthood. |
| Piano lessons! | Virtual or in my studio or your home. A three-book package (for beginners or intermediate) and 4 lessons would be a great Christmas gift! |
| Raising World Children | To give parents a broader world view empower families to create that perfect balance of modern thinking, evolving cultures, and their own heritage. |
Beauty and Skincare
| Arbonne | Our product philosophy embraces the connection between a healthier mind, a stronger body, and more beautiful skin. |
| Beauty Counter | We have a gorgeous holiday line full of safe skincare for men, women, kids, babies |
| Beauty Counter | At Beautycounter, our mission is to get safer products into the hands of everyone. #betterbeauty |
| Color Street | I’m a Color Street stylist – 100% real nail polish strips |
| Colorfull Xpressions with Jenn | I sell Color Street but I am also starting to make soaps, bath salts, bath bombs, and shower steamers. |
| Danielle’s Bella Beauty Bar | I sell Nu Skin award-winning products. Hibiscus firming cream, lumispa, tanner, whitening toothpaste, body butter, cosmetics, anti-aging, vitamins, face wash, mud mask, yin and yang masks, and more. |
| BEAUTYCOUNTER | We have SO many cute holiday gift sets that will be launching this week! |
| Monat | Haircare, skincare, and wellness products. |
| Rodan and Fields | We make skincare solutions designed to give you the best skin of your life and the confidence that comes with it. |
| Ronan + Fields | I sell skincare and would love to help you or anyone find gifts within your budget! |
| Skincare By Donna | I have a non-toxic skin, nail, and hair removal studio in WC. Skincare expert that will help you look younger, feel confident with nontoxic ingredients |
| The Barbery | I own a small barbershop in Berwyn. Would be great for the men and little boys in your family. |
| Younique | Mineral-based cosmetics and skincare! |
Food and Drink
| A Taste of Olive | A Taste of Olive brings our customers the freshest and highest quality Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Balsamic Vinegars, and gourmet goods. |
| Angela Jeffers–Pampered Chef | Pampered Chef kitchen tools, cookware, and cutlery. Gift registry and showers available. |
| Custom Cake Crafter | Over 20 years of cake decorating experience. Located less than 5 minutes from Longwood Gardens. |
| Fresh April Sprinkles | I sell premium sprinkle blends! |
| Gia Bella Catering | We do everything from contact-free, fully prepared delivered meals to Chef Dinners and catering for any size group. |
| Gracious Gourmet | An award-winning line of chutneys, spreads, tapenades, and pestos sourced from only the finest all-natural ingredients. |
| Jeni’s All About That Cake | Any kind of baked goods you’d like. Cakes, cupcakes, cookie cakes, cookies, and fudge. |
| Juice Plus and Tower Gardens | Products are made from the juice powder concentrates and oil from more than 40 different fruits, vegetables, and grains. |
| Kelly’s Kandy | Family-owned and operated confection shop specializing in chocolate enrobed pretzels, chocolates, and candy. |
| Pampered Chef | Let’s do some fun cooking in the kitchen! Make memories this season! |
| Scout and Cellar | Scout & Cellar Wine sources Clean-Crafted™ wine from all over the world. |
| Smittys Honeybees | Our local honey remains in its natural state since harvesting in order to preserve its beneficial enzymes. |
| Tower Garden | Grow your own fresh fruit & vegetables year-round |
| Where there’s a will there’s a way elderberry syrup | Immune-boosting elderberry syrup using quality and locally sourced ingredients! |
For a cause
| Animalia | Animalia t-shirts, hats, sweatshirts, and apparel are designed by artists and made ethically with 100% recycled materials, to help you help our planet in style. |
| Chester County History Center | Decorate your home and shop handmade goods from local vendors! November 20th, 12p-6p and November 21st, 9a-4p |
| Noonday Collection | Noonday sells jewelry & accessories handmade by artisans around the world. |
| Trust Your Gut Shop | Apparel, home decor, and accessories for a good cause. |
| Women’s Auxiliary Holiday Market | Shop the auxiliary collection of local baskets, gift cards, holiday decor, ornaments, masks, and blankets for your elves, dolls, and action figures! Benefits the Chester County Hospital’s Heart to Heart Pledge and the Postnatal Clinic. |
For the Home
| Atwater Designs | A cyanotype design studio that sells cards, planners, prints, and more. |
| CEACraftsStudio | Stove covers and wooden doormats are my most popular items. |
| Fired up Pottery | You can make gifts to give or we do gift certificates as well. Very unique gift-giving! |
| Jbdesigns87 | Sending you some Philly Love! by JBDesigns87 |
| Jentlymade | I make moon trays for crystals (or trinkets) and essential oil holders in fun shapes etc. |
| L.E.K Imagination | Designing unique pieces or just using everyday items to make your own is what I love to do! |
| Lauren Piliero Interiors | Virtual Design and Home Decor Boutique |
| Lilac Bumble | Handmade crafts. I make keychains, mugs, wine glasses, bookmarks, wreaths, and much more! |
| Mommacat Creations | You dream it, we create it. |
| Murnane Monograms | I make your gifts and personal items one of a kind with a monogram, saying, or name. |
| Norwex | Norwex products help reduce the use of toxic chemicals in the home. |
| Pretty Pitty Designs | Homemade gifts, craft kits, ornaments, baby gifts, home decor, kitchenware, and more. |
| Scentsy | Homemade candles, lotions, and more. |
Health and wellness
| Beach Body | As your Coach, I would love to work with you to help you achieve your health and fitness goals. |
| Eat Drink Om Yoga Cafe | Eat Drink Om is a West Chester studio that believes yoga is for everyone. |
| Hallie’s Healthy Living | As a Health Coach for individuals and families, I strive to inspire healthy living through simple changes. |
| ISR Miss Mia | Give the best Christmas gift, Survival Swim Lessons! ISR Miss Mia for children ages 6 months – 6 years old. |
| KatFit | KatFit empowers moms in all stages of life to breakdown preconceived limits, revealing their stronger and revitalized selves through fitness and nutrition |
Jewelry
| Aromatherapy Jewelry | I design and make diffuser jewelry. I offer items for ALL your loved ones, and I do custom orders too. |
| Circles of Life: Bracelets by Janet | Handmade bracelets made personal to fit your lifestyle, hobbies, and interests. |
| Equi-Energy Gems | I have selected the gemstones with the most potent energies that enhance and work with our goals as equestrians to make these shades of roan bracelets. |
| Leise’s Touchstone Crystal VIP Page!! | If you love jewelry, fashion, accessories, or just need a gift, you’re obviously in the right place. |
| Stella & Dot | Our mission is to give every woman the means to style her own life with jewelry, bags, clothing, beauty, and more. |
| Tracy Tayan Designs | Hand stamped personalized jewelry, personalized gifts |
| true by kristy | A love for jewelry + all things that possess symbolism & meaning. Careful thought, consideration, and heart go into every piece. |
Kids and Baby Goods
| A Little Delight by Lindsay Foster | Handmade hair bows, bow ties, and accessories. |
| Kidizen: Bel Air Kids | A marketplace for moms to independently create and run, earn money, and find the latest styles for their kids. |
| Little Lennons Busy Books | I make custom busy books for as young as 18 months and offer a monthly Preschool at Home subscription box. |
| Monkey Fish Toys | If you need toys and more, please visit Monkey Fish Toys in West Chester or Chester Springs. |
Self-Care
| Harmony Center West Chester | We offer gift certificates for all services: chiropractic, massage, reiki, and life coaching! |
| Juli Varvarezis at Mad Hatter Adventures | I’m a local travel agent specializing in Disney. Message me to book your next vacation! |
| NicMarie – Breathe Confidence, LLC | Offers premium wellness products to inspire self-care, so you may relax, restore, and breathe confidence. |
| Optimal Massage | Give the gift of self-care with an Optimal Massage gift card! Can be purchased online and emailed or printed through optimalmassage.com. |
| Remedi Day Spa | Remedi Day Spa is a refreshing boutique-style day spa, where our experts team is focused on giving you the most personalized, relaxing treatments that yield results! |
Wall Decor
| Barn Hill Woodworks | Barn Hill Woodworks creates beautiful custom home decor made out of the best cuts of walnut! |
| Board & Brush Glen Mills, PA | You can create something personalized or have us create for you. Gift certificates and take-home kits available. |
| Got Us In Stitches | These handmade portraits are wonderful to capture your family in a unique way! |
| Jazzily Dreaming Up Creations | Personalized acrylic LED lights and signs, wooden signs, flashcards, and game boards. |
| McDoodles | We will mainly be focusing on wood crafts to begin and as we grow we will introduce more items |
| Message in a Bottle Gifts and Decor | What started as custom wooden letters for children’s rooms has now grown into a one-stop-shop for customized gifts and decor. |
| Nightingale Metal | Nightingale Metal Design – Personalized metal signs, monograms & decor |
| Peace Wreaths | Unique-bohemian-sustainable wreaths made with love. |
| T & G Designs | My husband and I make medal and bib holders, customized picture hangers, and a few other things. |
Did we miss anyone? Shoot us a message, and we will add you! Who are you supporting this holiday season?