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

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