Supporting small businesses is so important, especially during the holiday season! When you shop small you make so much more of an impact on both your community and the entrepreneurs and artists you are supporting!
Here in Gainesville, Florida, there are so many amazing small businesses you can support! Here are just some of the many local businesses you can shop from this holiday season:
This amazing home-based bakery has beautiful custom cookies and cakes, including Christmas cookie advent calendars and Elf On A Shelf cookies!
We are obsessed with Tiny Tot Bundles in our house! Their pajamas are so buttery soft and come in the cutest patterns!
This Gainesville-based baby and kids clothing company has their adorable Christmas collection available for preorder now!
Located in Butler Plaza, Agapanthus is a lifestyle boutique that has great gift options, especially for people who love to host! They also have Breeze Day Spa located inside, and gift certificates are available!
This markers market has a variety of goods made by local artisans and artists. They’re also having a Christmas Market on December 14!
Oaks Jewelry is a locally owned and operated jewelry store offering new, vintage and custom jewelry, luxury watches and handbags. Perfect for shopping for a more expensive gift!
We have several of Ari’s colorful prints hanging in our son’s room and they are so fun and would make a great gift for any art lover. She also offers custom illustrations!
Candles are the perfect universal gift, and these candles are hand-poured, eco-friendly and smell incredible! They’re also available to order online if you aren’t local to Gainesville!
If you’re looking for unique jewelry, Remarkable Blooms has gorgeous handmade jewelry made with real flowers and fruits! You can check them out online or at the Hailee Farmer’s Market if you’re local!
For stunning seasonal decor La Casita Decor does it best! Her handcrafted floral arrangements and wreaths are so beautiful!
Everyone loves skincare products, and Karré Beauty’s are not only vegan and handmade but also work amazing and smell incredible! The Chai Body Butter is my absolute favorite!
To support a small business and also the environment, you can shop at Sandy’s Resale Boutique! They have great, high-quality designer clothes and accessories, furniture, home decor and more, all gently used!
If you are a Gainesville small business and would like to be added to the list, send an email to kayla@thehappyfloridian.com!
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