2020 Shop Small Gift Guide

It’s that time of year! We all feel the rush of the holidays coming on and know Christmas will be here before we can even say “Christmas”. Of course this means many will be in search of the perfect gift for their loved ones. I don’t think i’m alone when I say that gift giving can be a source of joy but also stress. I can put way too much pressure on myself to find the perfect, personalized gift for everyone on my list but at the same time, I find a lot of joy in giving the perfect gift! I’ve found one way to ease the stress of gift giving is to make sure i’m supporting small, local businesses. The comfort of knowing that I am choosing to spend my money to support the local community is truly a gift in and of itself. So without further ado, I give you a comprehensive list of small businesses in the Raleigh area for you to check out this holiday season! I truly believe you can find a gift for anyone at one of these amazing businesses!

top favorites

1. Guest House Raleigh
2. Escazu Chocolates
3. Rise and Ramble
4. Merewif
5. Crude Bitters
6. Elijah Leed
7. Willowvane
8. Wylde Flowers
9. Good JuJu Herbal
10. Flitch Furniture
11. Slingshot Coffee

Clothing + accessories

12. Peppertrain
13. Heir Raleigh
14. Windblown Jewelry
15. Local Shade
16. Quercus
17. Ann Howell Bullard

food + drink

18. Videri Chocolate
19. Jubala Coffee
20. Anisette Sweet Shop
21. Heirloom Brewshop
22. Black and White Roasters
23. Counter Culture
24. Boulted Bread
25. Short Walk Wines
26. Stanbury
27. Transfer Co. Food Hall

home goods

28. The Zen Succulent
29. Liz Kelly Pottery
30. Joe Sink Pottery
31. East Fork Pottery
32. Father and Son
33. Retro Modern Furnishings
34. Union Camp Collective

staycations

35. The Longleaf Hotel
36. The Durham Hotel

Miscellaneous goodies

37. Edge of Urge
38. Unlikely Professionals
39. Nice Price Books and Records
40. Record Krate
41. Jam and Toast
42. Deco