Have you heard of Small Business Saturday? I only found out about it yesterday, but it’s a movement I am proud to support. It’s a day to rally together for small business owners, help put money back in to the hands of actual consumers, boost the economy, and reinvigorate communities across the country. Sounds wonderful to me! In fact, plugging holes in local economies was the subject of my research for school this week. How wonderful to actually get to do something about it!
In honor of the 2nd annual Small Business Saturday, I wanted to highlight a few of my favorite small business owners. I hope you’ll take a quick moment to visit their shops and hopefully find the perfect gift for someone you love.
First up is She & Me Designs, you may have noticed the ad on my sidebar ->
the last few months, but I have yet to give it a proper introduction here on the site. She & Me Designs is an Etsy shop I started with my Mother In Law over the summer, we specialize in aprons for boys and girls and Mommies too, plus one of a kind quilts.
KSW exclusive: Use the code SAVE20 to save 20% now through Monday night!!
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Next comes Kellie, my sweet friend in Tennessee and her crazy cool shop, Nest of Posies. She makes the cutest felt flower posies, adorable scarves and embellished bags around. I have this one and I get compliments on it wherever I go.
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My cousin, Nisee Made, wows me with all of her creative illustrations, I love each and every one of her designs. I’m betting you will too.
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There’s Lisa of Shop24 – specializing in embroidered goodness like this and this. That last one has been on my wishlist for awhile, perfect for a wedding gift or anniversary present.
And her four incredibly talented daughters who just opened, Little Women. I love this shop because each sister has her own unique talent and everything they do impresses me so. I’ve been reading Lisa’s blog for so long I feel like I know each one of them and can’t help but be excited for them.
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Cha Cha has to be one of the nicest ladies in the entire blogosphere and I am so happy to call her my friend. Her shop, the Heartfelt Home has some really unique gift ideas. She creates one of a kind pocket pillows that you can use to store treasures you want to hold dear; bible memory verses, pictures of loved ones who might be far away, letters or prayers or anything else you can think of.
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I’ve been reading Jackie’s blog, Sweetie Pie Style for as long as I can remember, I’m so glad we’ve become friends along the way. Jackie uses her eye for vintage and design to curate One Sweet Find ~ she appears to have sold out this weekend, but trust me you’ll want to watch what she fills her shop with next!
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And finally, my girl Lakeitha. Lakeitha took her love for design and a big leap of faith and started her very own business, Swoon Worthy Boutique. Ever wonder where photographers get all those vintage props for their photo shoots? Swoon Worthy Boutique!
Do you have a small business of your own? Let us know by telling us a bit about yourself and leaving a link in the comments below.
I even picked out a few ideas for you, that sweet little rainbow stacker would be just $2.90! and the classic trike less than $40.
