Christmas Wishlist – Small Business Faves

As someone who’s #1 love language is gift giving (any one else?), Christmas is like the ultimate treat. I love spoiling my people with gifts and experiences that I think they will absolutely love. I’m also the type of person who keeps a running list all year long in case I see the perfect gift or someone mentions something specific that they’d like to have. I’m normally pretty prepared, but I also love to check out gift guides online and see what other people are digging to get ideas for family members or to add to my wish list.

This year, more than ever, we’ve seen the importance of buying from small and local businesses. At the beginning of Coronavirus, Kevin and I made a point to grab takeout from our local favorites and in seeing some local businesses struggle through this tough year, I’m realizing just how incredibly important it is to support them (especially the ones we love). For this reason, I’m committed to both shopping local and asking for gifts from local and small businesses as well going into the holidays, so I thought I’d share some of the things on my wishlist as well as other local and small businesses that would be fun to consider shopping at this holiday season.

It’s perfect for me that Christmas is right before the new year, because I love to ask for planners and workshops that are in a yearly format for the following year. For this year, I’m asking specifically for the Powersheets Goal Setting Planner (this is my fourth year asking for this!), the One Little Word eCourse for 2021, and the Growth Book which is a faith journal/workbook that spans a year. The 1 Canoe 2 journals aren’t necessarily in a yearly format, but I always think it’s awesome to start things like that in the beginning of the year if I can. In addition to these, I’m asking for a few accessories I wouldn’t buy myself – an apple watch band and a camera bag. Lastly, the gifts that keep on giving: two subscriptions. I have been reading Magnolia journal since it’s inception and I’m obsessed with Let’s Make Art’s art journaling box.

To get more than just my small business faves, I asked my Instagram followers for their input, too! Here’s what they suggested:

Amazing Missouri-Based Businesses

Etch.Life – This is a cute store based in Liberty, MO that retails faith-based gifts, clothing, home decor, and care packages.
Plume – A quaint little shop in south Columbia, MO that is home to over 90 local artisans and vintage connoisseurs, including cupcakes.
Kelly Fields – A Columbia, MO boutique that flaunts all the latest clothing trends, accessories, and gifts.
Two Pink Elephants – A boutique in O’Fallon, MO that is super reasonable and has lots of cute accessories.
Go Po – Gourmet Popcorn based out of Fulton, MO.
The Candy Factory – The name says it all – you just have to go there. Located in downtown Columbia, MO.
RF Home – Located in Kirkwood, MO, this shop has all the amazing home things, clothing, DIY Classes, and they do renovations.
CycleX – A bike shop in Columbia, MO that I will most likely be shopping at for Kev this holiday season.
Treats Unleashed – This pet store is based out of St. Louis, MO and has a shop in Columbia. Our pups will definitely be enjoying treats from Treats Unleashed on Christmas morning.
1 Canoe 2 – Based in Fulton, MO this paper goods and stationary shop has hands down the cutest and best designed items.
Stitch 22 – A former coworker of mine makes the most amazing warm weather accessories and gifts (the scrunchies are my fave).
Ansgar Leather Co. – Amazing leather goods made in St. Louis, MO. (Always swooning over the journal covers.)
Helmi’s Gardens – If you have a plant lover in your life (or are one yourself…let’s be honest), this is your stop.
May Wynn – All the stunning artisan made hand crafted home goods. I could fill my house with things from this store.
Let’s Make Art – All the art goodies paired with subscriptions options and tutorials.

Other Small Businesses I Love

Soul Mantras – I buy a little token with my one little word from this shop every year. She has some beautiful pieces and is located in WA.
Get to Work Book – I’ve been following Elise (who is out of CA) for the longest time. I’m a huge fan of her minimalistic planner and rad motivation.
Illustrated Faith – An online shop filled with anything you could ever need for bible journaling, including workshops and printables.
Cloth and Paper – All the ring and disc bound planner goodies you could ever need to build your own or add to your current planner setup.
North Fork Chai Co. – A friend gifted me chai for my birthday, and let me tell you, you need this in your life.
Epiphanie – Lots of lovely camera goodies and accessories.
Magnolia – Chip and Joanna’s brand of all things lovely.
Cultivate What Matters – This is the shop where the Powersheets goal setting planner I use is from! Highly recommend.
Ali Edwards Shop – Ali is based out of OR and is a memory keeper and creator with the best products and classes. She teaches the One Little Word class that I’ve been enjoying since 2013.
Victoria Emerson – This shop has amazing bracelets that give you the stacked look without all the work. I’m specifically eyeing the Apple Watch bands this year.
Growth Roots Co – Creator of the Growth Book, this faith-based company designs and sells a journal that focuses on growth over the course of a year.
Blenders – A sunglasses company that has some pretty rad and polarized sunnies for very reasonable prices.

Where are you shopping this year? Are there any small businesses that I missed?