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🎁 Holiday 2025: Shop Small Gift Guide

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Ijeoma Eleazu

This year, I’m all about giving gifts that actually mean something and supporting small businesses that put heart into everything they make. These are some of my favorite ethical, creative, and beautifully designed brands that my friends and I keep c...

Sections

✨ For the Homebody

🎨 For the Creative Soul

💎 For the Style Lover

🍫 For the Foodie

🌿 For the Eco-Minded Friend

❤️ For the One Who Has Everything

✨ For the Homebody

We all have that friend (or maybe it’s you!) who loves nothing more than curling up with a blanket, candle, and a good book. These small brands make staying in feel downright luxurious, and trust me, they’ve all been tested and loved in my house or t...

Their ceramics are handmade in North Carolina and somehow make your morning coffee taste better. I swear by their mugs... they’re sturdy, beautiful, and totally worth the hype. (Affiliate link)

East Fork Pottery

My living room smells like a spa thanks to these candles. The minimalist packaging makes them gift-ready, and the scents feel fancy without being overpowering. (Affiliate link)

Brooklyn Candle Studio

If cozy could be bottled, it’d be a Coyuchi blanket. Everything’s organic, fair-trade, and so soft it makes you want to stay in bed all day. (Affiliate link)

Coyuchi

🎨 For the Creative Soul

These are the gifts that make your artsy, imaginative friends light up, the ones who love plants, journals, and things that inspire their next big idea. I’ve given (and received) from all of these and they’re always a hit.

Perfect for anyone who’s ever said, “I wish I had more plants.” Their delivery is foolproof and the pots are chic enough to double as decor. (Affiliate link)

The Sill

I’m lowkey obsessed with their notebooks; you can personalize them with names or quotes, and they make even your grocery list look cute. (Affiliate link)

Papier

These prints are colorful, cultural, and conversation-starting. I have one in my office and people always ask where it’s from! (Affiliate link)

Meha Art

💎 For the Style Lover

Whether it’s your trendiest friend or your “quiet luxury” sister, these brands are where style meets substance. Think timeless pieces with a story, the kind of finds you’ll want to keep for yourself.

I love that ABLE empowers women through every step of their process. Their gold hoops are my go-to. They're simple, classy, and they go with literally everything. (Affiliate link)

ABLE

My friend's husband got a pair of their boots and refuses to take them off. Ethically made, insanely comfortable, and they somehow look better with age. (Affiliate link)

Nisolo

🍫 For the Foodie

These are the gifts that disappear fast (for obvious reasons). From olive oils that make you feel like a chef to chocolate that actually makes the world better, every bite feels a little extra special.

I didn’t know olive oil could taste this good until I tried Brightland. The bottles are gorgeous, and they make even a lazy salad taste restaurant-level. (Affiliate link)

Brightland Olive Oil & Gift Sets

These pour-over kits are genius! They're Vietnamese-style coffee that’s rich, creamy, and super fun to make. My friends are hooked. (Affiliate link)

Copper Cow Coffee

I’m a big fan of their mission to make chocolate fair-trade and slave-free, and it doesn’t hurt that the flavors are next-level delicious. (Affiliate link)

Tony’s Chocolonely

🌿 For the Eco-Minded Friend

Perfect for your sustainable sidekick (or anyone trying to be more planet-friendly). These picks are practical, fun, and prove that going green doesn’t mean sacrificing good design.

Refillable cleaning products that actually work and look cute under your sink? Yes, please. The scents are fresh and I love not tossing endless plastic bottles. (Affiliate link)

Blueland

I’ve been using their refillable shampoo and conditioner, and my hair has never been happier. Everything’s vegan, eco-friendly, and seriously good quality.

Plaine Products

The name says it all, it’s a treasure trove of low-waste essentials. I’ve found so many great swaps here that are now part of my everyday routine. (Affiliate link)

Package Free Shop

❤️ For the One Who Has Everything

We all have that person who’s impossible to shop for. These are the gifts that always land because they're meaningful, feel-good finds that give back or tell a story.

Everything here is handmade by women artisans around the world. I love gifting their candles or woven baskets because they’re both beautiful and purposeful.

The Little Market

These candles come with thoughtful messages and clean, layered scents. It’s a newer favorite, but everyone I’ve gifted one to has quickly become a fan.

BWFH - Better World Fragrance House

Cozy socks that give back... what’s not to love? For every pair you buy, they donate one to someone in need, and honestly, they’re the softest socks I own. (Affiliate link)

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