2023 Small Business Holiday Gift Guide
The time for holiday gift shopping is here! The best places to shop? Small and local businesses! When you shop small you’re not only helping someone fulfill their dream, but you’re getting high quality products made with care by someone in ( or near ) your community. We’re making it easy this year by compiling a list of small businesses to check out this holiday season!
PM BEAUTY CO
Scrunchies
It’s us!! At PM BEAUTY CO we LOVE the holidays! So we launched 10 new scrunchie colours in a variety of sizes for the holiday season. We’ve standardized our sizing and have scrunchies in Mini, Small, Medium & Large to ensure there’s a scrunchie for everyone, no matter the length or thickness of their hair. With over 40 different colours, patterns and designs, we’re sure you’ll find something your giftee will love! Plus, if you’re in the lower mainland - you can pick up your order for free in Vancouver!
Card Construction
Cards, Gift Tags, Tumblers & more!
Looking for the ultimate gift this year? Card Construction offers a wide variety of products including: tumblers and mugs with various designs, air fresheners, keychains, cards and stickers! Based in Red Deer, Alberta, you can shop Card Construction online and find them in various stores throughout Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Medicine Hat & more!
Alabaster and Ivy
Polymer Clay Earrings & Accessories
Accessorize your friends and family this holiday season with Alabaster and Ivy! Made in Salmon Arm, BC, Alabaster and Ivy creates polymer clay earrings. Their holiday collection features earrings with snowmen, reindeer, snowflakes and more! Check out Alabaster and Ivy’s entire collection here!
BYN BEAUTY
Press On Nails
Based in Nelson, BC the mother - daughter duo behind BeYouNique Beauty creates a wide variety of press on nails! Their press on nails are reusable, so your gift will keep on giving each time they’re worn! While you’re shopping be sure to grab a festive set for yourself to rock this holiday season! Shop their Buy & Apply sets or work with them to create a custom set for your giftee.
Kickzbyjo
Custom Shoes & Rugs
Gift something personalized! Located in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Jo creates custom designed, hand painted shoes and custom designed rugs. Take the guesswork out of holiday shopping and give a custom painted pair of shoes or a custom designed rug, that you know they’ll love! Jo will help you bring your vision into reality! Click here to start your custom order.
Coastline Designs BC
Stickers, Cards, Keychains & More!
Looking for super cute holiday cards to send out this year? Coastline Designs features plenty of Christmas cards! They also offer a variety of items perfect for stocking stuffers including: waterproof stickers, bookmarks and keychains in various designs, all designed by owner, Emily. Based in Kelowna, BC, you can shop all things Coastline Designs here!
Mint Willow Design
Pet Bandanas
Grab some goodies for the pet parents in your life this Christmas! Mint Willow Designs creates bandanas in 6 sizes that all the pets will love! Based in Red Deer, AB, Mint Willow Designs has been making pet bandanas since 2017. Shop their Christmas collection that will have your cats & dogs looking their best ( & cutest ) throughout the holidays!
Iridescence of Art
Stickers, Acrylic Pins, Postcards & more!
Stocking stuffers have never been cuter! Based in Kelowna, BC, Tat from Iridescence of Art creates, postcards, bookmarks, Christmas cards and keychains with various different characters on them. They also create weatherproof and dishwasher safe stickers! Ready to stock up on stocking stuffers? Shop Iridescence of Art here!
Hello Soulshine
Macrame, Art Prints, Tote Bags & More!
Hello Soulshine has all the good vibes for gifting this season! With many different macrame creations including, wristlets, wall hangers, plant hangers and boho ornaments, you’ll find all sorts of gifts for the special people in your life. You can also find stickers, postcards, tote bags, greeting cards, buttons and digital prints at Hello Soulshine! They even offer free local pick up in West Kelowna. Shop Hello Soulshine here!
Clay By Car
Polymer Clay Jewelry
Are you after some super cute earrings to gift to your friends and family? Check out Clay by Car! Based in Calgary, AB, Carly creates colourful polymer clay jewelry in a variety of designs. All of Clay by Car’s products are gold plated, nickel free and hypoallergenic. You can also find Christmas themed earrings with candy canes, snow globes and Christmas trees and more, here!
Shopping local this holiday season is a great way to support small businesses and gift unique items to loved ones! As an added bonus - small business owners will definitely do a little happy dance when you place an order!
