For today’s gift guide, I wanted to highlight some of my favorite small businesses. You might see some of these gifts popping up in another gift guide this year too, but I wanted to make sure they got their own special highlight, too. And since they are small businesses, I wanted to make sure to highlight them early, to allow enough time for shipping!

Hotel Lobby Candle Votive Set

I actually picked up this votive set myself, so I can confirm it would make a great gift! You could also split it up and gift each of the votives separately for a hostess gift, or to add as a part of a larger gift. All of the scents are good; you really can’t go wrong.

Olivve Sequin Charms

I love these little sequin charms from the Olivve, a small jeweler! They have so many different shapes now (including a holiday-themed one), and they add such a fun little bit of sparkle to any look. I have both the star and moon and wear almost daily. Right now, their entire site is is 15% off, with no code needed, through Friday!

ChappyWrap Shawl

I love ChappyWrap blankets a lot (and I have one in this guide, more on that below), but their shawls are kind of a hidden gem. They’re a little bit thinner than their standard blankets, so they’re easier to wrap around your shoulders, but just as soft and cozy and warm. It’s the perfect gift for the chilly season.

Brightland Set

I actually am gifting this to a family member this year, so it had to have a place on this list! This is a great mini set of different types of Brightland olive oils – chili, garlic, lemon, and basil. I love that the mini sizes let you try out a variety of flavors, and love that this “artist set” comes in the most beautiful bottles.

Alivia Scarf

I’m such a fan of Alivia – they work with disabled artists in art therapy programs to create the designs / prints for all of their products! The artist is paid for their work, and a portion of their proceeds go back to the art therapy program, too. This is a gorgeous floral print silk scarf that would make a perfect and stylish gift.

Pearl Bow Earrings

I love Catbird jewelry – they have such dainty pieces, but with a bit of whimsy, too. These pearl bow earrings are both pretty and fun – pearls are always a classic, but the big, oversized bow shape makes such a fun statement, too. Catbird currently has 20% off sitewide!

ChappyWrap Blanket

Blankets are a perfect gift, in my opinion, because you can never have too many of them! And that goes doubly true for ChappyWraps, the comfiest and my favorite-est blankets that I own. I love the Fair Isle-inspired design on this one – it’s a great option for the holiday season and beyond.

Holiday Hotel Lobby Candle

If you want to gift a single candle, you can’t go wrong with Hotel Lobby’s Holiday scent! It is the epitome of what you think of when you think holiday – like a Christmas tree in candle form – but never overpowering.

Tiny Tassel Trinket Tray

I love the Tiny Tassel – I got to visit when I was in Charleston, and they have the most fun jewelry and accessories. I love the bright, bold pop of colors in this trinket tray, which would make the perfect little catchall for a desk or nightstand. It would be especially great for a jewelry lover!