by Anna Culver
- Nov 21, 2020

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/