Handmade Holiday Gift Guide 2024
Happy Holidays, friends!
As the holiday season unfolds, it’s the perfect time to embrace the joy of gifting while supporting local makers and small businesses. Shopping small and handmade isn’t just about finding unique and thoughtful items—it’s about contributing to your community, celebrating creativity, and making a meaningful impact on artisans who pour their hearts into their work.
This season, discover beautifully crafted personal care items, artistic calendars, cozy housewares, indulgent bath and body products, and gifts for every member of your family—including the furry ones. Many of these treasures come from talented makers right here in my local community of Toledo, Ohio or have ties to the area!
When you shop small, you’re choosing sustainability, individuality, and quality. Handmade gifts carry stories that mass-produced items can’t match, connecting you with the artist and their craft. Plus, your support helps local economies thrive and encourages a vibrant community of creativity.
Let’s make this holiday season extra special by choosing gifts with heart and meaning. I’m wishing you the Happiest of holidays! May your celebrations be filled with joy, love, and thoughtful treasures.
**Click the photos to shop items!
My Offerings:
Custom Art for the Holidays!
My 2024 Holiday Ornament Release!
The DIY Room Transformation Workbook
The Annual Studio Sale
Children’s Items:
The Science Bee : Childrens Clothing
Laura Beth Boutique: Wooden Toy Sets
Cool Critters : Uniquely Adorable Handmade Stuffed Toys
Masie Taylor Designs: Felt Toy Sets
For the Guys:
Arbor Trading Post: Leather Goods
Noble Product: Mens Grooming
Make Something: Wood Spirits and Pomade Kit
Personal Care Items:
Venus in Aquarious Apothica
EmTree Bath & Body
Shereen Cosmetics: Handmade Small Batch Cosmetics
Jewelry:
Jaci Riley Jewelry
Charlie Girl: Jewelry, Hairclips, & More
Jupiter Oak Jewelry
Avert Adornments
Clothing:
Lauren Altman Studio
Brittany Matyas Bags
MFINITY Fashion
Houseware:
Toledo Butcher Block Co
Art Blanket from Angie the Rose
Hyggelight: The Growing Candle
Pets:
Muddy Paws Pet Gear
Rosemary’s Baby Cat Toys
(My cats favorite!)
Tickety Bootique
Calendars:
Wander and Gather Native Plant Calendar
Twiggy Boyer Artist Calendar
Birds on Snacks Calendar by Volta Voloshin-Smith
For Toledo Ohio Locals:
Prefer to shop in person? Here are just a few of my favorite spots to shop local for gifts:
Handmade Toledo
Planted by Urban Flowers
Bensell’s Greenhouse
Madison Paul
House of Dow Vintage
Art Supply Depo
Local candle company downtown
Callisto Terra Candle Company