TCC's Small Biz Gift Guide
I have wanted to make this guide for years! I have made so many great connections with makers and small businesses at markets, festivals, and within the instagram realm over the past I hope this guide comes in handy when it comes to treating yourself and your loved ones to special gifts for mind, body, soul, and space this holiday season and year round. Many of these items I own or have gifted and others are wish list items * hint hint to my loved ones *
There are a handful of small businesses who carry our creations alongside amazing curations of other small businesses… these stores exist in person AND online!!!! Listing some of them first followed by some talented minds and makers I think you will enjoy!
SHOPS
Crose Nest in Hudson, MA — Close to home for my Mass locals! An amazing selection of bulk herbs where staff will help you design your own teas, face masks, seasonings for cooking, and more! Crose Nest also has a great selection of house plants, home decor goods, candles, body products, tinctures, and endless gifts for nature lovers! Shop online!
Nestology in Grand Rapids, MI — Stephanie has curated an amazing selection of jewelry, home goods, and everything aesthetically on point you could imagine! SO many small businesses under one roof including Sugar Vibe, Stephanie’s in house jewelry biz! You can shop lots of Nestology’s offerings online!
Fever Dream in Joshua Tree, CA — Lindsay’s apothecary is filled with amazing potions. Some of my favorites include the Astrological annointing oils, chakra healing sprays, and the Venusian Self Love Elixir! Shop the apothecary!
CANDLES / HOME SMELLS
Vessel Candle Co. — every year around the holidays (and at many birthdays) I will gift the zodiac candles! They smell amazing and make a perfect $20 gift for the astro lover in your life! I also enjoy their florals, especially Lilac and the winter smells — First Snow and Tree In a Jar!! Shop the zodiac candle collection!
Soy Much Brighter — Moon Phase Candles make a perfect gift for your moon lovers. I burn these in the studio to channel my personal power and to support me through the phases. The full moon scent is my favorite. Each one really embodies the energy of the moon phases and Katie offers a bundle of all three!! Shop Moon Phase Candles
Lighthaus — clean with magic and intention with these all natural eco friendly cleaning products! I use Solstice and Abracadabra every single day and I love the smell and how well they clean. This bundle shown is a total steal at $111. Or you can go ahead and try a few singles before you commit! Aura and Sacred Ground are the amazing room sprays that I use in the TCC tent at markets and festivals!! Check out Jessica’s intention filled offerings here!
Sea Witch Botanicals — Amazing natural incense, body products, and candles all from one amazing apothecary. I love the Quoth The Raven incense the most and burn it almost daily in the studio!!! Shop their amazing collection
HERBAL BEAUTY + NAIL POLISH
5th Dimension Herbs — If you’ve been following me on instagram for the past few years you know how I feel about 5D. Jayna’s herbal wisdom and offerings have changed my life, no exaggeration. I own the entire line of facial care and tinctures and use some combination of 5D every single day. Pictured here are some of my most used face picks. If you want to start somewhere I suggest the stress less tincture which helps reprogram your nervous systems response to stress when you use it every day. For facial care, I suggest starting with an oil, a toner, and a mask!! My favorite combination is radiant rose mask (best for sensitive skin), morning glow toner, and sub rosa oil!! Shop 5D’s offerings!
Birchstone Apothecary — Amy is in touch with ayurvedic wisdom in a very deep way and that shows in her offerings. Some of my favorites include the seasonal hydrosols and Nectar balm. Amy makes all of her own hydrosols in a copper still with locally foraged materials. So cool. I also find myself reaching for the Aurora annointing oil when I am feeling like I need a little self love. She also just started making beeswax candles so keep an eye out for those as well!! Shop Birchstone!
Luna Roots Magick — Brooke has developed an extensive and inclusive line of herbal infused makeup and body care that include some of the most luxurious beauty products I have ever used. The smells and colors and textures are stunning and intentional at every step of their creation. I love the seasonal facial masks, the whole line of makeup, oracle under eye gel, star gazer lash magic, and queen of the meadow facial honey. This is just a portion of my Luna Roots collection pictured. Every product is so luxurious and she lists all the magical ingredients and what they do for you and your skin on her page! Go explore the offerings!
Black Creek Botanicals — I have known Savannah for years, her offerings were previously available under Nourish Shakti but after a move to France and a year learning the lore of her new land, she has rebranded and redeveloped a tried and true facial care line that I can’t wait to get my hands on. Every one of Savannah’s offerings I have used in the past has been so earthy and delightful to use. Intention is everything for Black Creek from the packaging to the sourcing of the ingredients to the combination of herbs each step of the way. Savannah has also just started offering gorgeous handmade linen aprons and plans to introduce one of a kind wardrobe staples in the future! Keep an eye out for that and shop the current offerings!
Jentl — Kiana’s luxurious body butters are made with high quality organic ingredients. The shea, mango, cocoa butter blend just melts between your fingers and will leave you silky smooth. My favorite flavors are the original, citrus, and pomegranate. A perfect price point to give one as a gift and to treat yourself to one as well!!! Shop Jentl’s offerings!
Death Valley Nails — Jenn and I have teamed up for some amazing giveaways this year and I am 100% in love with her brand. There aren’t many non-toxic polish options out there and this one takes the cake. The Dust to Dust collection includes ground up minerals in the polish from various locations! Jenn also makes awesome candles and non toxic nail polish remover! The colors I find myself reaching for most are — Yellow Bellied Sap Sucker, Bone, Mudstone, Pink Clay, Mesquite Flats, and High Plains. Needless to say you can’t go wrong. Go find your own favorites!
OOOPolish — An amazing collection of colors that compliment all skin tones. The wide offering of neutrals are more inclusive than any other brand and the brighter colors they offer are so posh and perfect. A black owned beauty brand! My favorites are Fon and Sine and the protective base coat. Shop the OOO collection!
HOME DECOR + ART
Annie Bassett Studio — Annie is an amazingly versatile artist working across multiple mediums and always serving us with the most amazing color palettes and shapes. I have one of her pieces hanging in my window and it makes me so happy every time the light shines through it just right. Annie’s instagram is filled with amazing past projects and offerings and there are lots of nice gifts waiting for you on the etsy page.
Boonies Design and Fabrication — Justin and Jayna have some serious skills. They design and fabricate these pieces in studio and their collection astounds me! My favorites are the candle stick holders but I haven’t gotten my hands on one yet. I do have a variety of their plant stands though and they make an amazing pop of color throughout the house!! Shop BOONIES!
Capricorn Press — I was a fine art printing specialist in a previous life so I have a serious appreciation for Molly’s small biz. The print quality is of the highest caliber and the variety of imagery is endless! From celestial maps, to color science charts, the mineral kingdom, florals and botanicals, a variety of photography and beyond! I have three or four of the mineral prints around the house and studio but these yellows / ochres are my favorite. Shop Capricorn Press’s collection here!
Meraki Designed — This is a ceramic studio by my friend Stella’s mom, Mary. She has honed her craft so beautifully and offers all kinds of designs from mugs to vessels to ornaments. I think my favorite piece is this plate. There is truly something for everyone. There are currently over 150 totally one of a kind pieces listed on the etsy shop! Go pick out your favorites!
Madison Safer Illustration — these whimsical prints are a perfect price point and make an amazing gift for both children and adults! I love the woodland creatures doing household tasks as well as the more “scientific” illustrations of herbs, mushrooms, and the different types of bees! Shop Madison’s brilliance here!
Middle Dune — gorgeous letterpress and silkscreening on a variety of objects from hand bound hard journals and jotters to greeting cards. My mom gifted me this moon journal once and it is made so well and intentionally. Sylvia’s designs are whimsical and timeless and would make a perfect gift for anyone on your list!! Shop Middle Dune!
Wooo! That took me all day but was quite fun to gather. There are a million brands I love, this is just a selection of the ones I find myself supporting again and again and think you might want to as well!!! Thanks in advance for reading my little gift guide and for checking out some of these awesome brands!! Maybe we can make this an annual thing! More journal content this year I promise! XO, Madison
