Shopping small business has never been more important than now. Thousands of small businesses out there are struggling to keep afloat these past few months. With the holidays approaching fast, it’s the best opportunity to shop small and support independent creators. The best option is to ditch Amazon and check out the hundreds of shops on Etsy. With shopping at cute stores on Etsy, you get a more personalized experience and you are helping to support somebody’s art and livelihood. Here are some shops I have found that have stuck out for me.
If you know someone who loves candles, or you want to splurge and treat yourself with some as well, one shop that I loved on Etsy was CandleBabes. They have a wide variety of candles titled “This candle smells like …” followed by a celebrity name. This would be a great gift if you know a Harry Styles or Timothee Chalamet fan, because who wouldn’t want a candle that smells like their favorite white boy.
I couldn’t find one store in particular that stood out, but if you are looking at getting cute masks, look to Etsy! Simply just search for masks and hundreds of options to choose from will come up, many being hand made. There are so many cute styles to choose from rather than just a plain colored one. Stand out this holiday season with fun patterns and embroidered looks to try and make the best out of having to wear masks! You are staying smart and staying fashionable.
If you are looking for a good shop to pick out jewelry for someone, I would recommend the Etsy shop MIKUKUMI. It is a handmade dainty jewelry shop and it is sure to have the perfect gift for someone asking for new jewelry this year. My recommendation would be to go for one of their beautiful crystal vial necklaces. A crystal piece necklace is a perfect option if you know someone who is into crystals and the power behind each one!
