Shop Local, Shop Small: A Canadian Small Business Shopping Guide

In honour of Small Business Week, I thought it was only fitting to give a shoutout to some of my fave small businesses. Plus, you all know how much I love a gift guide. So between Christmas coming up, small business week, and the fact that every time I open Instagram I’m seeing one more person I know killing it in their business, I just had to get on here and share these small businesses with you.

Oh, and all of these are Canadian and woman owned <3

 

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1. Shelley MacDonald Jewelry – Whitehorse, Yukon + Ottawa, Ontario
You may recognize her Ulu earrings as seen on Kate Middleton. So cute and they come in different sizes! Also, creep her instagram to see some of my favourite northern inspired pieces.

2. Savy Rose Knits – Calgary, Alberta
The cutest mom + me knit hat sets to keep all your mamma friends and their littles cozy this winter.

3. Lisa Young Lee  – Cape Breton, NS
Luxury Reiki jewelry you may recognize from magazines such as British Vogue, Elle UK, and Vanity Fair. If you have someone in your life who would benefit from this healing gemstone jewelry (or if you just want to treat yourself!), you better run! There’s a huge sale happening right now and they won’t last long!

4. Clay By Courtney Michelle – Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
 I just got my first pair of these earrings and I’m obsessed! You guys are gonna love these new cozy little knit studs.

5. Kin Work Pottery – Whitehorse, Yukon
Okay, you have to go check out the latest instagram post – this bowl is stunning! And you guys are gonna love the lemon vase… so cute!

6. Tula Creative – Whitehorse, Yukon
This has to be the chicest macrame I’ve ever seen.  And Britney’s dried wildflower bouquets are to die for!

7.  Kim Legler – Vancouver, BC
The artist, designer, and high school bestie. The sexiest black & white art and coziest sweaters.

8. Bow Babes – Vancouver, BC
Also owned and designed by Kim Legler. The cutest scrunchies. Grab the mom + me sets for your mamma friends!

9. Foxhound Collection – Truro, NS
The branding on these candles is so freaking cute and simple. You’re gonna want them on every table, shelf and windowsill in your house. And the scents are perfection with smells like lavender + linen, leather, and sea salt + oak.

These are some of my fave small businesses, what are yours? And don’t be shy… if you have a small business yourself, let us know in the comments!

Happy shopping season everyone!