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2021 Gift Guide: Gifts From Our Favorite Small Businesses

November 27, 2021

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It’s Small Business Saturday! A great day to get out and support and shop your favorite local small businesses!! Below, we’ve rounded up a few gift ideas from our favorites to gift and receive and some that are on our wishlist!

1. Linen Apron $42 An apron to use every day but to also make the everyday feel more special.

2. Donut Necklace $49 A necklace that looks good enough to eat, and they’ll feel so special wearing around their neck.

3. Wooden Toy Camera $65 The perfect heirloom toy for the budding photographer.

4. Cheese Board $59 The most charming board that will easily double as decor on their backsplash.

5. Knit Kitten $32 This little baby cuddle kitten is going to go everywhere with them.

6. Positive Vibrations Blanket $118 One of my favorite throws I own. Most of our team ended up getting one, too.

7. Rust Backpack $60 This year, we got each of our girls one of these backpacks and matching duffels and it makes road trips and traveling a breeze! They use these as their carry-ons wherever we go. The storage options and quality are incredible.

8. Turkish Towel Robe $120 The coziest hooded robe in just the right length.

9. Silhouette Locket $115 A locket is a gift that almost always needs to be gifted with kleenex as well.

10. Ceramic Baking Dish $162 Years ago, we met the maker of these incredible ceramic. They are so beautiful, I could barely believe they could all be put in the oven!! Needless to say, our prized casserole pan.

11. Skin Bae $52 I gave this to all of my friends last Christmas. It has changed my skin!! All natural. Leaves it glowy and clear.

12. Canopy $295 (shhh…I got one of these for Faye as her big gift!) Months ago, I shared these beautiful canopies in a Casual Friday and I haven’t stopped thinking about building a room around one. Love supporting this beautiful, small business and can’t wait to have one of their canopies in our home!

13. Keepsake Box $127 So your mom can get all those special photos and letters out of the tupperware bin.

14. Frasier Fir Candle $34 My favorite candle for the season.

15. Oxford Pennant $200 Oxford has the best pennants hands down, this vintage one is one of a kind and framed if you want even more bonus points.

16. Poppy & Pout Lip Balm $68 The 10 pack made Oprah’s favorite things this year because it’s that great, but I’ve been low-key putting them in stockings for years.

17. Camont Umbrella $38 A beautiful, unique umbrella like this would be one of the most memorable and treasured gifts.

See the full 2021 Chris Loves Julia Gift Guide right here!

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  1. Nicolette says:

    I have the coin necklace pictured at #9 from a family print shop and it is my FAVORITE piece of jewelry! I also have their silhouette print and Christmas ornament and everything that comes from that shop is such a beautiful quality gift. I received my necklace for Mother’s Day and cried because it was so special.

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