Holiday Gift Guide
In the spirit of shopping small, local, cruelty free, and/or sustainably sourced this season and every season, here is where I am shopping for my loved ones. 🎁
Workout Items
Woman-run transformative vibration studio based in Los Angeles, CA. PLATEFIT’s merch shop has everything from Bala Bangle ankle/wrist weights to dumbbells, candles, sweatshirts and more. Ships directly to you.
Art
A Chicago based female graphic designer, illustrator, and printmaker. Prints that come to life not only on canvas but beer cans, human skin in the form of tattoos, and wine bottles. Ships directly to you.
UK based digital artist whose visual workflow is inspired by sound synthesis. Mattia incorporates many disciplines to use as tools in his generative visual artwork. Ships directly to you.
Handmade embroidered canvases and essential oils in this online aromatherapy and decor boutique. Run out of Los Angeles, CA. The company is a woman-run, black owned business. Ships directly to you.
Candles
Handmade, non toxic, vegan, and clean burning candles homemade in North Carolina. The company is a woman-run, black owned business. Ships directly to you.
Wine
A Napa Valley luxury wine brand made in small batches and run by family. Every bottle is certified organic, biodynamic, sustainable, and vegan. Ships directly to you.
Flowers
Although not small or locally based, this delivery flower company is farm-direct, transparent sourcing, which means partnering with farmers who use sustainable growing practices like minimizing waste and recycling water, and their stems are absolutely beautiful every time. Ships directly to you.
Jewelry
Woman-run collection, wholesale, and custom jewelry company. Socially responsible, attainable luxury that is designed locally in Los Angeles and sourced globally. Ships directly to you.
Makeup
Although not small or locally based, Elf Cosmetics is 100% vegan and cruelty-free makeup company that is as affordable as it gets when it comes to makeup. Ships directly to you.
Gum
Functional gum and mints to energize, calm, and focus you in the moment. Vegan, aspartame-free, sugar-free, and gluten-free. Ships directly to you.
Massage
Julio Diaz - Instagram @sportsmt.julio
Los Angeles based Sports Massage Therapist with a focus on Deep Tissue and Myofascial Release. Julio is an accomplished long distance runner who completed the Rio del Lago 100 Mile Endurance Run in 2018.
Clothing
Family-run boutique with locations in Fairfield and Wilton, CT. Specializing in women’s clothing trends, accessories, and gifts.
* indicates not a small or locally based company
