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  • by Anna Culver

Local artisans and vendors to shop from this holiday season and beyond

Updated: Nov 28, 2020

Shopping local has never been more important. It's been a trying year for everyone and if you can shop locally to support a business, friend, or neighbor, you're supporting your community in more ways than one.


Check out 56 ways to shop local this year.


Clothing and Accessories


Audrey George Designs

Casual handmade jewelry.

@audreygeorgedesigns

https://audreygeorgedesigns.com


Babs Cabs Wireworks

Handmade crystal jewelry in copper, silver, or gold wire.

@babscabswireworks

https://babscabsww.com/


Be Rooted Boutique

Classic yet trendy clothing to match any figure.

@shopberootedclothing

https://berootedboutique.com/

Bound Tight Co.

Every item is made by hand in small batches utilizing small precision tools and good old fashion handiwork. Made in America.

@boundtightwallets

https://www.boundtightco.com/


FashioNesa

Small batch jewelry and gifts inspired by friendships and travels.

A percent of the proceeds go to a designated charity each quarter.

@hello.fashionesa

https://www.fashionesa.com/


Gnomemade

Handmade fiber crafts - jewelry, notebooks, decorations, and more.

@gnomemadesc

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Gnomemade


Goldberry Boutique

Fashion and accessories inspired by nature. Items are made by artists across the U.S.

@goldberry_boutique


Grace & Grandeur

Handmade bows for the grand millennial and little ladies.

@grace.and.grandeur

https://www.etsy.com/shop/GraceAndGrandeurShop


Hues Designs

Offers Indian inspired womens fashions, handcrafted jewelry, and henna.

@hues_designs

https://www.facebook.com/HUESDESIGNS/


Nancies Fancies

All the crafty things but especially earrings and wood signs. Maker @tarasue13 is in Fort Mill, SC. Maker Becky (Tara’s mom) is in Union City, PA.

@nancies.fancies


Ruthie Jay Baby

Bright, fun high-quality baby gifts.

https://etsy.me/3mGx3Yy


Shop Hope Global

Ethically crafted fashion using upcycled materials sourced in Haiti.

@shophopeglobal

https://www.shophopeglobal.org/


Stateline Gear

The softest tees, tanks, hoodies, hats, mugs, and more made right here in Fort Mill.

@statelinegear

https://www.statelinegear.com/


The Carolina Ruffle Co.

Handmade & custom children’s goods.

@thecarolinaruffleco

https://www.thecarolinaruffleco.com/


The Small Town Stylist

A stylist and confidence coach that teaches busy women how to take their style and confidence to the next level.

@thesmalltownstylist

https://linktr.ee/thesmalltownstylist


Queen Palm Boutique

Online women's boutique store. Surfer chic with a Southern flare.

https://queenpalmboutique.com



Soaps and candles


Albright Aromatherapy

Hand-poured, homemade candles made with a blend of soy, vegetable, and paraffin wax and hemp wicks.

@albrightaromatherapy

https://www.albrightaromatherapy.com/


Candles & Favors

Offering personalized party invitations and favors.

@candlesandfavors

https://www.etsy.com/shop/candlesandfavors

Komodo Art Soaps

Artistic soap made locally.

@komodoartsoaps1

https://komodoartsoaps.com/


Sam's Artisan Soap Shop

Handmade soap from Tega Cay, SC.

@samsartisansoap

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SamsArtisanSoap


Sweet Waffle Farm Boutique

A family farm selling honey, bath products, and candles.

@sweetwafflefarm

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetWaffleFarm


Wild Bloom Candle Co.

Luxurious coconut soy blend wax candles and boho decor.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/WildBloomCandleCo



Food


Brie & Things

Gourmet charcuterie boards and boxes made with love.

@brieandthings


Chef Sarah

An in-home chef service offering meal prep, private dinner parties, and cooking classes.

@chefsarahfood

https://chefsarahfood.com/

CLT Cheese Chick

Offering boards, grazes, picnics, and workshops.

@cltcheesechick

https://www.cheesechick.co/order


Firefly Cookies

Scratch made 5.5oz cookies sold online and exclusively at Bagel Boat.

@firefly_cookies

https://fireflycookies.square.site/


Fort Mill Button Bakery

Macarons, hot cocoa bombs + more. 100% homemade + local.

@buttonbakeryfortmill

https://buttonmacarons.com/


Growing Joy Farms

An aquaponics farm selling a variety of lettuce and vegetables.

@growingjoyfarms

http://growingjoyfarms.com/


Honest Elderberry Co.

Elderberry syrup with honest and minimal ingredients.

@honestelderberryco

https://www.honestelderberryco.com/


Humble Cup Coffee Co.

For the love of coffee one Humble Cup at a time. Nothing more. Nothing less.

@humblecupcoffeeco

https://humblecupcoffeeco.com/


In the Family Kitchen

Breads, cookies, cakes and more.

@inthefamilykitchen

https://www.facebook.com/Inthefamilykitchen1


Mona Lisa Macarons

Homemade French Macarons. Made to order. Offering gluten, dairy and dye free options. Pick up and delivery options within Charlotte, NC. DM for orders.

@mona_lisa_macarons


Penny Family Farm

This family farm is centered around providing all natural, non-GMO, soy free, pasture raised chicken, eggs, pork and beef that's affordable for everyone.

@Pennyfamilyfarmfans

http://www.pennyfamilyfarm.com/


Tega Graze

Selling charcuterie Grazing Boxes containing an artfully assembled selection of gourmet cheeses, cured meats, dried and fresh fruit, breads/crackers, nuts and/or olives, spreads, mustards, jams or honey.

@tegagraze

https://www.tegagraze.com/


The Foodie School

Experience a cooking class creating incredible dishes with friends and family.

@thefoodieschoolclt

https://www.thefoodieschool.com/


Sugar Rush

Shannon, a born and bred New Yorker, is creating Crumb Cake addicts across the Carolinas.

@charlottesugarrush

https://www.sugarrushcrumbcakes.com/


The Craftsman Beverage Co.

Offering handcrafted cocktail and tea syrups, shrubs, and more for the beverage lover. The syrups are produced from locally sourced ingredients when possible and are non-GMO.

@craftsmansyrups

https://www.craftsmansyrups.com/


Trip & Peggy's Cajun Seasoning

"The spice with a thousand uses." Louisiana family's secret recipe replaces other seasonings. Use on beef, poultry, fish, vegetables, salad, eggs, grits, add it to Bloody Marys.

@tripandpeggyscajunseasoning

https://tripandpeggys.com/


White Wolf Rubs

Fresh rubs and seasonings for cooking, grilling, and smoking.

@whitewolfrubs

https://www.whitewolfrubs.com/



Artwork and woodwork


Carolina Reclaimed

Handmade furniture built from reclaimed materials.

@carolinareclaimed

https://www.carolinareclaimed.com/


Far From Perfect Frames

Custom prints, frames, and chalkboards.

https://www.facebook.com/Far-From-Perfect-Frames-106201514527884

McGrail’s Woodworking

Husband and wife duo that custom build furniture and stuff.

@mcgrailswoodworking

https://www.bonfire.com/mcgrails-woodworking-shirt/


Pallet Pour'N by Susan

Handcrafted wood decor.

@palletpournbysusan


Whitney Simms Studio

Watercolorist/illustrator painting flowers, food, fabric, animals, fashion, and Fort Mill.

@whitneysimms.studio

https://www.whitneysimmsstudio.com/



Wellbeing


Coach Alicia Byers

Time Management + Growth Coach helping women achieve their goals and master their time.

@coachaliciabyers

https://www.aliciabyers.com/


Kelsey Mula Spry

Licensed esthetician, facial specialist, and makeup artist.

@ksprybeauty

https://www.facebook.com/kelsey.mula/


Movement, Mindfulness, and Me

A child centered family focused yoga & massage studio. Yoga classes for adults and a unique children's yoga and mindfulness series.

@movementmindfulnessandme

https://movementmindfulnessandme.com/


Wonderland Coaching

Certified Life Coach for heart-centered entrepreneurs. Grow with the business you built from your heart & soul.

@wonderlandcoaching

https://wonderlandcoach.com/


Miscellaneous


Carly Doodley Doo

Happy doodles with a goal of spreading joy. Sells online but also offers local pickup.

Carlydoodleydoo.etsy.com


Clishco

An interactive gender reveal puzzle that can only be put together one way.

@clishco_usa

https://clishco.com/

Palmetto Pages

Chalk painted and hand stamped book sets. Custom designed wording. Each set is done by hand so slight imperfections only adds to its charm.

@palmettopagessc


Pineapple Paw Prints

Trendy dog bandanas and bows made by mother and daughter duo.

@pineapplepawprints

https://www.etsy.com/shop/pineapplepawprints/


Sisters Celebration and Co.

Selling magical 24-day Elf on the Shelf kits to help Santa’s Helpers.

@sisterscelebrationandco


Southern Sugar Lettering

Custom hand lettering services. Offers small quantity or individual envelope addressing, hand written place cards, hand-made cards, gift tags, and custom quote prints. Digital download and physical prints available.

@southernsugarlettering

https://www.facebook.com/SouthernSugarLettering/


The Bow Gal

Interior designer in Fort Mill who makes custom seasonal bows.

@the.bowgal


Travel with Anna

Travel expert specializing in Disney, tropical destinations and cruises.

@travelwithanna

www.travelwithanna.net

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