Gift Guide: Shop Woman Owned Small Businesses This Holiday Season
This holiday season, support women-owned businesses with your gift shopping! There are so many amazing women-owned businesses out there, offering a wide variety of products and services. From unique handmade gifts, to personalized items, you’re sure to find the perfect gift for everyone on our list. Here are some of my favorites and I’m happy to say I personally know many of them.
Jewelry
VEATGE - Fine jewelry brand for today’s modern woman
Ohmygoodness! I LOVE this Mother Daughter pearl bracelet set. VEATGE offers an entire Mother Daughter collection that includes other bracelets and earrings.
Additionally, VEATGE offers a variety of beautiful traditional jewelry including rings, earrings, and bracelets in gold, silver and rose gold as well as gemstones. There is truly something for everyone, and all if it is well-made and affordable.
Owners: Krishna and Dipak Chavda
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Shipping: Yes
Follow on Instagram: @veatge
EB and Co - Modern accessories brand and fashion boutique
Do you have a Kansas City Chiefs fan in your life? EB&Co has you covered with their Kansas City Collection. They’ve got headbands, earrings, hair clips, purses, keychains and more. And for all of the Swifties - they have #87 (Travis Kelce) jewelry too!
Looking for something non-sports related? They’ve got something for everyone including sunglasses, scarfs, scrunchies, jewelry and hair accessories.
Owner: Emily Bordner
Location: Kansas City, MO, USA
Shipping: Yes
Follow on Instagram: @eb.and.co
Clothes
LADYCO - Women’s clothing store
This shrug comes in lots of colors and is the perfect layering piece. You can shop in store and online and If you don’t want to pick something out, you can always get a gift card.
I hosted my Amy Stewart Public Relations launch party at LADYCO back in March and I I couldn’t believe how many of my guests went shopping! It was so nice to see that women of all ages, shapes, and sizes loving my local Brookside boutique as much as I do.
Owner: Abby Flores
Location: Kansas City, MO, USA
Shipping: Yes
Follow on Instagram: @shopladyco
MID WEST TONES - A sustainable garments and goods company that specializes in fashion, jewelry, and home goods
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I am OBSESSED with this brand! (I literally just bought a jumpsuit today.) This top is fantastic and it comes in lots of colors. I love their sizing because you don’t have to know exactly what size a person is to be able to buy them something.
Small / Medium - sizes 0-8
Large / Extra Large - 10-16
Bonus - You can also try-on and pickup their products at LADYCO or at popups in Kansas City and beyond. They sell jumpsuits, dresses, tops and cardigans.
I was lucky enough to meet the owner, Bridget (pictured above), at my Amy Stewart Public Relations launch party. She is just as lovely as the products she designs.
Owner: Bridget Marie
Location: Kansas City, MO, USA
Shipping: Yes
Follow on Instagram: @midwesttones
Art
Kellie Bloxsom - Art and Design
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Kellie is a longtime friend and a designer for Hallmark. I’ve always loved her work and admired her passion for continuing to evolve as an artist over the years.
Kellie offers collections (like the one above), individual prints, and original art - all at very affordable prices. If you want a modern and unique piece, she’s got you covered. She even has artwork for kids and nurseries and will do custom pieces. I’m a little bias, but the Olalla Collection (that she created for my daughter) is my favorite.
Owner: Kellie Bloxsom
Location: Kansas City, MO, USA
Shipping: Yes
Follow on Instagram: @kelliebloxsomart
Archival Designs - Custom ceramic tile and pottery
Let me just say, everyone needs a hand-thrown mug. Even if the designs are similar, no two are exactly alike. And seriously, who doesn’t need another mug?
Okay, okay, if you’re thinking, “but they already have 1,000 mugs.” Don’t worry, they have LOTS of other options like spoon rests, pie plates, microwave egg bakers, noodle bowls, vases, platters, and so much more all at very affordable prices.
If you’re in Kansas City, you can find them at their shop (31st and Charlotte) or at Made In Kansas City stores on The Plaza, Lee’s Summit and Lenexa.
Owners: Julie and Jake Bond
Location: Kansas City, MO, USA
Shipping: Yes
Follow on Instagram: @archivaldesignskc
Guided Journal
The Possibility Project: A guided journal for creating what’s possible
This book got me started on launching my business earlier this year. It’s authored by my sister-in-law, Erin Cummings, and it’s a great gift for anyone trying to figure out what’s next (big or small). I think this is a great gift for moms, friends, business owners, co-workers, really anyone who’s looking to create what’s possible for themselves.
You can find The Possibility Project on Amazon, Target, Barnes & Noble or your local bookstore.
Business Owner: Erin Cummings
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Shipping: Yes
Follow on Instagram: @erinrunsanempire
My friend Sarah makes the most beautiful custom cookies for any occasion. She’s made cookies for my Amy Stewart Public Relations launch party, my birthday party, my friend’s baby shower and the list goes on. You name it, she can do it. And her cookie recipe is perfection. If you want to wow your guests this holiday season, be sure to place an order with Sarah ASAP.
Owner: Sarah Kemp
Location: Kansas City, MO, USA
Shipping: No - local Kansas City orders only
Follow on Instagram: @saneandsugar
