Your 2024 Holiday Guide to

Shopping Small + Local in Philly

Philadelphia is a city full of artists, makers and the most talented and creative people in the world (that is a fact). This holiday season, and year round, shop small and local for your gifts! There are so many options and we’ve listed a few of them below.

Featured local small businesses

Find where to shop small in your neighborhood

Wanna come on a shopping tour with us around Old City & Queen Village for Small Business Saturday?

Featured local Makers

Gift something personalized

Something personalized always feels very thoughtful and there are so many artists in Philly to make the most beautiful personalized gifts!

A shirt, blanket, hat, jacket, or whatever you want embroidered by Emily Joynton!

An engraved ring or one of a kind charm that reminds you of them from Sisterfriend Jewelry!

A custom crochet childrens toy, beanie, bookmark, bouquet, etc. from Family Loves Crochet!

Home goods


Flower Plate
from OURS

$45


Artistry Glass Straw
from Aiyah

$14


Gumball Wine Glass
from Aiyah

$30


Spoon Rest 057
from Cloud 9 Clay

$38


Pink Cloud Candle
from Toast

$22


Kiosko Rug
from OURS

$110


Small Wall Sconce - Tulip
from OURS

$50


Mingle Glasses (Set of 2)
from OURS

$52


Tulips Art Print
from Aiyah

$36


Planter 141
from Cloud 9 Clay

$128


Pasta Bowl 043
from Cloud 9 Clay

$65


Check Candle Holder
from OURS

$45


Hobknob Bottle Stoppers
from Aiyah

$30


Wood Fired Planter
from Cloud 9 Clay

$188


Mug 179
from Cloud 9 Clay

$65


Heavyweight
Checkered Blanket
from Eucalypso

$110


Heavyweight
Checkered Blanket
from Civil Stock

$150


Crochet Hippo Snuggler
from Family Loves Crochet

$40


Lazy Beam Art Print
from Manuela Guillén

$13 & up

Gift an experience

Experiences are the new material item ✨ Gift someone you love a day of pampering, photos they’ll get to keep forever, the best haircut of their life or a class to learn a new skill with endless possibilities.

Work with Briana Knox to gift someone you love a relaxing & fulfilling European vacation

A luxurious cut for your curly-headed bestie at Wash~Day!

A fun and delicious class at
Philly Cheese School

An aura photography session with Sara Silverstein

A relaxing & refreshing facial at
Inner Beauty Studio

Jewelry


Gemstone Squiggle Ring
from Aiyah

$169


‘Prism’ Beaded Necklace
from OURS

$50


Fluffy Cloud Earrings
from Sisterfriend

$185


Posie Huggie
from Aiyah

$58


Sisterfound Charms
from Sisterfriend

$150 & up


Art Deco Fan Earrings
from GB Jewelry

$24


Oval Ring
from Riot Alliance

$75


Squiggle Hoops
from Aiyah

$140


BRAT Charm
from Sisterfriend

$125


18K Enamel Butterfly Necklace
from Good’s Vintage

$800


14K Bloodstone Signet Ring
from Good’s Vintage

$850


Jade Stacker Ring
from Aiyah

$78


Fête Necklace
from Aiyah

$96


Carnelian + Sunstone Earrings
from GB Jewelry

$28

Gift something Pretty, or useful…or both :)

There are sooo many gorgeous shops and talented makers in Philly offering beautiful home goods, clothing, jewelry, self-care products, etc.

OURS has something cute & sustainable for the whole family

Aiyah has the most gorgeous selection of jewelry, home goods, accessories & clothing

This Corner has the best home goods, stationary & beauty products

Cloud 9 Clay makes the coolest ceramics (mugs, planters, vases, jewelry trays, & more!)

Toast has the cutest home goods & smokeware for your stoner friends

For the fashion friends in your life, Elektra Vintage has the Y2K wardrobe of our dreams

For lovers of vintage, fashion, art & fun in your life, head to Noni in Queen Village

Fashion


WIDE LUG Mary Janes
from BUS STOP Boutique

$235


Leopard Barrel Pants
from Casa Vida

$72


Gemini Jacket/Gilet: Chocolate
from Paratodo

$285


Corduroy Plaid Pants
from From Mine To Yours

$40


90s Vintage Midi Dress
from Elektra Vintage

$50


Puffy Silk Mid Coat
from Vestige

$1000


Vintage Philly Sportswear
from Forbidden Closet

Varied pricing


TERRAIN Strappy Sandal
from BUS STOP Boutique

$295


Royal Blue Mohair Sweater
from Casa Vida

$66


YOWIE x Stahl Knit Tank
from Yowie

$140


Mood Board Slip Dress
from All Caps Studio

$100

accessories


Bounce Baguette Bag
from Room Shop

$72


Dome Wallet
from Aiyah

$48


Sisterfriend Dad Hat
from Sisterfriend

$35


Royal Angora Wool Beanie
from Aiyah

$36


Mood Board Tote
from All Caps Studio

$45


Mohair Socks in Yellow
from Vestige

$24


Aperol Orange Round Satchel
from Modern Misfits

$60


Nylon Crescent Bag
from OURS

$48


Mood Board Bandana
from All Caps Studio

$40


Giant Satin Scrunchie
from Room Shop

$27


PCS Logo Tote Bag
from Philly Cheese School

$25


PamPam “On A Walk” Hat
from PamPam

$25

Gift something tastey :)

For the foodies in your life…grab a gift card or wine subscription at their existing or new favorite restaurant. And, as a little treat, support a small local business in the process :)

Give a gift card from Triple Bottom Brewing that will contribute to a good cause

Gift a nice dinner for
two at
Sally

Gift a wine club subscription
from
Sally

Self-Care, Wellness & other random stuff


Cedar & Santal Eau De Parfum
from Aiyah

$24


Magic Ring Neck Massager
from Meitha Massage

$44


The Ritual Set
from Shirley Jane

$108


Alice Mushroom Chocolates
from Civil Stock

$30


Soft & Silky Sleep Mask
from Eucalypso

$14 ($24 reg. price)


Wiggle Pipe
from Toast

$28


Get Closer Table Talk Cards
from Aiyah

$25


Coloring Sheets
from Manuel Guillén

$3 & up


Herbal Facial Steam
from OURS

$22


Floral Ceramic Pipe
from Toast

$39

SALES!

GB Jewelry: 20% off entire shop Nov 28-Dec 2

Eucalypso: 40% Off site-wide for Black Friday through Cyber Monday

Forbidden Closet: 20% off ticketed items, BOGO $20 tees Nov. 29 through Dec. 1

Family Loves Crochet: 15% off on Etsy

Small Business Shopping events

If you’d like your work or business to be included in the guide, find all the info you need to be included here.