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Best Local Shops, Services & Small Businesses in Colorado
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items Discover the best local shops, hidden gems, Colorado-made goods, gift ideas, home finds, dog-friendly spots, and delicious eats across the state. Perfect for locals or visitors looking for unique boutiques, small businesses, artisan treasures, and mu...
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Gifts For The Home
Find beautiful home décor gifts, artisan pieces, local Colorado-made goods, cozy accents, and unique treasures perfect for any home. A curated list of small shops and makers who turn houses into warm, welcoming spaces.
I can't even begin to tell you how gorgeous this company's olive wood utensils and cutting boards are. They're amazing! They would make an amazing gift for the hostess in your life.
The Weaver's Door: Handcrafted Tunisian Home Goods Online
A Colorado female founded company - super fun and sassy Suburban Soiree - cuter than coasters cocktail napkins that are a lot of sweet and a little bit spicey! A fun gift for a hostess or for your next shindig. Purchase online.
Suburban Soiree
Penni Olive makes beautifully designed, functional fabric wares—think colorful napkins, pouches, and everyday essentials made from high-quality cotton. Each piece is crafted to brighten your home while being built for real life, not just display. A l...
Penni Olive
Broken Glass Design is a stained-glass studio based in Loveland, CO, specializing in custom pieces like pet portraits, memorials, and upcycled glass art. Deidre’s work beautifully captures light, emotion, and color in handcrafted panels and commissio...
Custom Stained Glass| Broken Glass Design
Super fun hand-sewn Colorado made products from Mountain Girl Creations. I love the soup bowl holders! Many items that would get everyday use like the pot holders, reuseable paper towels, and of course the bowl koozies.
Mountain Girl Creations
I’m in love with plant and garden stores! This one off Broadway is a delight to visit and wander through. They offer gardening supplies, indoor plants and products, as well as cute little classes all year long. Worth it to wander through!
Birdsall & Co.
The cutest little online gift shop from Denver, Colorado! Bespoke Provisions has a great selection of home gifts like Swedish Dishcloths, Teas, Sea Salts, Wool Felt and more. Just all around a cute spot to pick up some goodies for your loved one. ...
Bespoke Provisions : Maker of goods for the kitchen and home
Where to Shop for Treasures
Discover Colorado’s best local thrift stores, consignment shops, vintage boutiques, and secondhand treasure spots. Perfect for finding unique home décor, clothing, and one-of-a-kind gems while supporting small, sustainable local businesses.
Can't believe I'm giving away my little secret, but here goes. If you don't mind digging you're going to love the bins. Expect the unexpected here and walk out with some great new to you finds!
Goodwill Outlet
Modern Vintage Marketplace in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is a curated treasure trove of over 3,000 unique vintage, antique, and artisan pieces—from retro clothing and home décor to quirky collectibles and handmade gifts. With a clean, airy layout (no ...
Modern Vintage Marketplace
My Best Friend’s Closet is a family-run consignment boutique in the Denver metro area, where you can buy, sell, or trade gently used name-brand and designer clothing for a fraction of retail. With locations in Northfield, Southlands, Orchards, and Bo...
My Best Friend's Closet
Clothes Mentor in Lone Tree is an upscale women’s resale boutique offering gently used name-brand and designer clothing at up to 70% off retail. They buy your clothes on the spot, making it easy to refresh your wardrobe while being eco-conscious. A s...
Clothes Mentor Lone Tree, Colorado
True Find Boutique in downtown Littleton is a great stop for consigned high end luxury brands. Find your next vintage or nearly new designer brand piece to add to your collection. The owner is super sweet and the finds are so good.
True Find Boutique
For the Dogs
Explore Colorado’s best local dog boutiques, treats, gear, and pet-friendly shops. From handmade goodies to trusted essentials, this list highlights small businesses that help keep your pups happy, healthy, and spoiled.
Once a week you'll find my little guy running amuk here at Camp Bow Wow. Staff is friendly, you can pop on and watch rover on the cameras, and he is kept safe. I couldn't do without my once weekly session at Camp Bow Wow!
Camp Bow Wow | Dog Day Care in Littleton
Pet nutrition store. Why should humans have all the nutritious food and treats and fashionable wears? This cutie little bakery, food market, treat source, toy and clothing store is your one stop shop for all your pet needs!
Two Pals and A Pup Pet Bakery
Zoey’s Place is a locally owned, natural pet market in Littleton, Colorado that offers high-quality, healthy foods, supplements, and eco-conscious pet products. Their friendly team is super knowledgeable about pet nutrition, and they stock a fun vari...
Zoey's Place - Natural Pet Market
Three Dog Bakery Denver crafts freshly baked, all-natural dog treats made with simple, human-grade ingredients — no artificial flavors or preservatives. Their treats are both tasty and healthy, and every batch is baked locally with care and quality. ...
Three Dog Bakery
Cosmo’s Dog Bakery is a beloved Wheat Ridge, CO shop with an in-house bakery that makes natural, wheat and wheat-free dog biscuits, cakes, and pup-cups baked low and slow — no preservatives, just real ingredients. Their friendly staff also carries a ...
Cosmo's Dog Bakery and Pet Supplies
Doggie Delights on Broadway is a beloved, family-owned pet shop in Denver carrying high-quality natural dog and cat food, treats, durable toys, and gear (like Ruffwear harnesses and leashes). Their team is super knowledgeable, and the store has a war...
Doggie Delights on Broadway
Rover asked Santa for a new bowtie for Christmas! The selection of dog bows is uncanny and adorable to boot! Local Colorado made bowties for your pup that simply slide right onto their collar. So cute!
Buddy Bows | Handmade Bow Ties for Dogs
Another Colorado local owned and made pup collars for everyday use! High quality with cute designs let you show off your puppy's personality. Shop small, shop local and online in your PJS!
Kady’s Kollars | Colorado made dog collars
Colorado Made Goods
Discover the best Colorado-made products, including handcrafted goods, artisan foods, home items, gifts, and locally sourced treasures. A celebration of small businesses and makers who create high-quality, uniquely Colorado finds.
Adorable little online etsy shop full of custom couture and ladies accessories. This little copany is situated in the mountain town Edwards, Co. Go support local and small!
TalfourdJones - Etsy
I've stopped into their Boulder location and wow, they have a huge assortment of products! I purchased some of the lip balms and have instantly become addicted to it. I love all the products from this store - they're clean and good for you.
Taspen's Organics Wellness
Mountain Time Soap makes small-batch, vegan, biodegradable bars in Golden, Colorado—using plant-based oils, pure essential oils, and compostable packaging. Their bars are rugged, lather well, and reflect a love for nature and adventure. Plus, 1% of e...
Mountain Time Soap
BuxieJo creates one-of-a-kind leather bags in Denver, Colorado—with bold cowhide prints, unique textures, and handcrafted charm that really stand out. Run by a small, family-owned team, their designs feel adventurous and personal while staying durabl...
BuxieJo Handmade Leather Bags | Modern & Rustic Designs Online
Seed & Shea makes handcrafted, plant-based skin care and soaps in Evergreen, Colorado, with a focus on simple, effective ingredients like shea butter and essential oils. Their products—everything from bar soap to lotion bars to balm—feel nourishi...
Natural Soap and Skin Care
Après Everyday is a Colorado-based brand that offers cozy, stylish apparel perfect for that “relaxed mountain life” vibe—think shackets, ski knits, and lounge sets. Their pieces are made for comfort, whether you’re winding down after a day on the slo...
Stylish gear for all your Aprés adventures, no matter the season!
Small + Mighty Handmade is a Colorado-based Etsy shop founded by a former art teacher, creating joyful, nature-inspired prints, stationery, and home goods with a personal, handcrafted touch. Each piece reflects creativity, heart, and thoughtful craft...
SmallMightyHandmade - Etsy
Bored Rebel creates clever graphic undershirts with vertical prints that hide under a dress shirt — so you can wear something fun without it showing. Their designs add personality while staying sleek, and they give back: 10% of profits support workfo...
Bored Rebel Graphic Undershirts
Sunward is a Colorado artisan brand based in Gypsum, creating handcrafted jewelry, hats, and leather goods with sterling silver, full-grain leather, and recycled materials. Their studio-based designs are thoughtful, rustic, and beautifully made—perfe...
Sunward
Luxury handmade apparel from Else Wear Collective. A cute little clothing boutique in downtown Littleton that carres luxury handmade knit apparel. Also, check out their classes if you'd like to create your own fashions.
ElseWear Collective
Hand poured soy candles with delightful smells! Cute little jars of love just waiting to fill the air of your home with delicious scents. Hand poured and created in Longmont, Colorado.
Wax Crescent | Luxury Hand-Poured Soy Wax Candles
Local Gift Shops
A curated guide to Colorado’s best local gift shops, small boutiques, artisan makers, and unique treasure spots. Find thoughtful gifts, handmade goods, and one-of-a-kind local finds while supporting amazing small businesses in our community.
From retro to handmade locally, novelty to upcycled, this boutique Denver gift store is sure to have something in your Wheelhouse! Fun to search through their treasure trove of items!
Wheelhouse Gifts: Home
I absolutely love this store! There are multiple locations and they all house different small makers, artisans, and little unique gift stores within the store. This is where I pick up unique housewarming gifts and just browse with a coffee. I love...
Support Local Artisans | Shop Small | Makers Market Colorado
One of the Makers Market affililates, Curate Local Mercantile. I love to pop in here when I need a unique gift or I just want to see what's new. Shop small and local!
Curate Mercantile
Willow + Tulaire offers artisan and artful goods from Colorado, the U.S., and around the world. I love popping in here when I'm walking through downtown Littleton. So fun and so many unique finds from artisans.
Willow and Tulaire
Another great little gift whop where you'll find a ton of local Colorado products and gifts. Colorado is home to so many great products from food to toys and unique gifts. Pop in and say HI!
General Store 45
Local Food & Beverages
Explore Colorado’s best local food spots, artisan makers, bakeries, coffee shops, breweries, wineries, and specialty beverage brands. From must-try treats to handcrafted drinks, this list celebrates delicious small businesses worth supporting year-ro...
To Market – To Market offers all‑natural, gluten‑free dip mixes, cheese ball mixes, and spice blends crafted in Colorado with bold flavor and clean ingredients. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or just seeking a tasty snack upgrade, their gourmet m...
Gourmet Gluten-Free Dips & Cheese Balls | To Market-To Market
My mouth is watering looking at their Waygu beef photos! From monthly box subscriptions to by the pound, this ranch has offerings for anyone!
Antelope Creek Ranch Wagyu
Look how cute, and tasty, these boxes of treats are! Confetti Confections has a great selection of treat boxes ready to be ordered and delivered to your favorite loved one. They also pop-up at various local events around town. Grab yourself for friends and family members for the holidays!
Confetti Confections
Fun hostess gift this holiday season or just grab a bottle to add to your liquor cabinet! These are fun liquor infused cocktail mixes ready to be poured over ice! They're delicious, I've tasted a few. Also, check out the local Tasting Room at the Broderick off of Gaylord Street.
Uncle Tim's Cocktails & Tasting Room at the Broderick
If you like it spicy - this one is for you! Fun sauces “MADE FOR FOOD”. An array of flavor profiles from mild to excessively hot! Created in Colorado and now sold so many places!
QUARANTINE PROJECT Hot Sauce
Love this local butcher shop! Great selection of super high quality meats and gifts too. I buy things from here for my meat loving friends and family
Rugby Scott Ranch Provisions
They have a couple of different locations to check out. This feels like an old world mom and pop butcher shop with meats galore as well as other specialty items and baked goods. Pop in to see what’s new or grab some of your favorite gourmet butters t...
Tony’s Meats & Market of Centennial
Blanchard Family Wines crafts small-batch, artisan wines right here in Colorado-perfect for wine lovers who appreciate local flavor. Their Denver and Golden locations offer cozy tasting rooms, friendly service, and a laid-back wine-country vibe. A mu...
Home - Blanchard Family Wines
I use so much honey in my baked goods! This stuff is legit! Tons of great flavored honeys - a gift set would be amazing for a hostess or that person who has everything. Try the peppermint honey!
Björn's Colorado Honey
Cooper’s Small Batch makes small‑batch, handcrafted hot sauces and spice grinders right in Denver, Colorado—flavor-forward and made without fillers or preservatives. Their sauces are all-natural, gluten-free, and built to enhance real meals, not just...
Cooper's Small Batch | Hot Sauce, Denver, CO
Loredana’s is a family-owned Colorado company producing small-batch, all-natural Italian spreads, marinated cheeses, pestos, and marmalades rooted in Northern Italian tradition. Their high-quality products — like sun-dried tomato tapenade, basil pest...
Loredana's Italian Specialty Foods
Telluride Truffle makes handcrafted, small-batch truffles in the heart of Telluride, Colorado—using high-quality Belgian chocolate and fresh ingredients with no preservatives. Their flavor lineup is creative and refined, and they even have a shop in ...
Telluride Truffle
Palisade Peach Shack is a charming family-run orchard and market in Palisade, Colorado, offering freshly picked fruit, homemade peach jam, pies, and baked goods. You can even take a U‑Pick tour through their scenic orchards during the summer. A delic...
Family Orchard | Palisade Peach Shack | Colorado | Coffee Shop
Longmont Dairy is a family‑owned Colorado farm that delivers fresh milk in reusable glass bottles right to your doorstep. Their dairy lineup includes flavored milks, cold brew, cheese, butter, and more — all made locally with care. A wholesome, eco-c...
Longmont Dairy Home Milk Delivery
The Real Dill is a Denver-based, small-batch pickle company known for its hand-crafted artisan pickles and bold flavors like Habanero Horseradish and Jalapeño Honey. They run a zero-food-waste operation, composting scraps and keeping things sustainab...
The Real Dill
A fun and local beverage company! Featuring delicious concoctions like Kombucha, Ginger Beer, Lemonade, Cold Brews, infused waters and sparkling tea. Make a mocktail for your holiday entertaining or just stock your beverage fridge with some local d...
Tru Goodness Brands
Construction & Remodeling Resources
A trusted roundup of local Colorado contractors, builders, design experts, and remodeling resources to help with upgrades, repairs, and home projects. Reliable pros and small businesses that make improving your home easier and stress-free.
I know Ace isn't a small business, but these are franchises owned by locals. I do love Ace Hardware, they truly are super kind and helpful. I am grateful to have them right down the street from me!
Littleton Ace Hardware in Littleton | Hardware Store in Littleton, CO 80120
Expressions of the Home is a Colorado-based interior design studio and home décor resource, offering custom furniture, faux botanicals, holiday decorating, and curated accessories that bring personality and elegance to any space. Their team blends cr...
Denver Holiday Home Decor & Event Design | Expressions, Inc.
Jewelry & Baubles
A curated list of Colorado’s best local jewelers, handmade accessories, artisan baubles, and unique statement pieces. Discover beautifully crafted treasures perfect for gifting—or treating yourself—while supporting small, talented makers.
Gorgeous and dainty (my favorite) jewelry options from Ashley Schenkein Jewelry. You've got so many options to choose from including the now trending permanent jewelry! I love all of her options.
Ashley Schenkein Jewelry Design
Sheena Marshall’s Denver studio crafts elegant, minimalist jewelry and accessories—think 14k recycled gold hoops, delicate pendants, and hand-drawn art scarves. Every piece is thoughtfully designed, small-batch made, and rooted in creative collaborat...
Sheena Marshall Jewelry | Modern Minimal Gold Jewelry
Of Mountains and Gems offers handcrafted, semi‑precious jewelry with a boho‑chic, nature-inspired feel—each piece designed by Colorado-based artist Pippa. Her collection beautifully blends bold gemstones like labradorite, moonstone, and citrine with ...
Of Mountains and Gems | Shop semi-precious jewelry with boho chic vibes | Denver CO
Art for Your Soul
Discover inspiring art, local makers, handcrafted pieces, and soulful décor that bring beauty, peace, and personality into your home. This board highlights meaningful artwork and creative treasures designed to lift your spirit and support talented sm...
See Denver and Colorado through the eyes of this local photographer - Neil Corman Photography. Gorgeous landscapes, city buildings, and abstracts. There's something for everyone in this extensive catalog of photography!
Denver Colorado Photography - Wall Art | Note Cards | Holiday Cards
You've got to click through to this website. It's chock full of amazing artistry - mandalas jewelry, trays and cutting boards, Mezuzahs. Gorgeous handmade artwork, makes great gifts!
Mandalea
Gail Russell Art & Apparel combines Gail Russell’s uplifting photographic art with wearable fashion—think vibrant shawls, “kangaroo” pocket scarves, and leg warmers that feel like art. Her designs reflect nature, spirituality, and Southwestern be...
Gail Russell Art and Apparel
Glass Half Full Studio in Colorado crafts stunning stained-glass lanterns, windows, and decor with love, color, and vintage charm. Each piece is handmade and thoughtfully designed—perfect for adding a creative, luminous touch to any space.
Glass Half Full
How cute are these sightly delights! Bring joy to your home or a friend with a Jan Haas' original!
The Joy Artist, Jan Haas
Self Care
I love a good sweat session! Many locations, but my favorite is in Highlands Ranch. Pop in for a special on your first session. This is so nice to do if you're feeling under the weather or in the winter time to warm up.
Sauna Experience: Exclusive Sauna Sessions In A Private Studio
Woodhouse Spa offers a luxurious, boutique spa experience in Colorado—think relaxing massages, facials, manicures, and soothing wellness rituals in serene, beautifully designed surroundings. Their knowledgeable therapist team makes every visit feel p...
Woodhouse Spas
An amazing workout that will whip you into shape in no time! Lagree method pilates is no joke! This is some of the best self care you can get, and it will plump your bootie too :)
Pilates Evolution Southglenn
Bridal
The Bridal Collection is a family-owned bridal boutique in Centennial/DEN, Colorado, offering a beautifully curated selection of designer wedding gowns and accessories paired with a personal, welcoming stylist experience. Their team helps you find th...
The Bridal Collection
Vow’d Weddings in Lone Tree, Colorado is a modern bridal boutique with an energetic, stylish vibe and a curated selection of wedding gowns at more accessible prices. Their friendly, experienced stylists make appointments feel personal and relaxed, he...
Denver Bridal Shop
Grace Loves Lace’s Denver bridal boutique (in the Dairy Block) offers a beautifully curated appointment experience with private styling suites and handcrafted, ethically made wedding dresses in luxe fabrics like lace, crepe, and satin. Their Denver s...
Grace Loves Lace
Cakes & Baking - Classes too!
Cake Crafts Denver is a longtime favorite for Colorado bakers — serving up a huge selection of cake-decorating tools, candy supplies, molds, flavorings, and more across two metro-area locations. They also host monthly decorating classes (ages 12+) so...
Cake Crafts Denver