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On instagram I asked all of you to give me a list of local shops in Jacksonville as well as small businesses online to shop at for the holidays. If there was ever a year to support local, this is the year. Additionally, it has been a hard time for so many of us, especially smaller companies. I am currently starting to shop at some of these, and hope this list is helpful to you as well as we try our best to support our communities!
Make sure to follow them on instagram and visit their websites if you aren’t local to Jax so you can still shop small this holiday season. I am sure I missed some, so leave your favorites in the comments.
Local Jacksonville Jewelry
Living in Jacksonville we have so many amazing jewelry brands FULL of variety. Handmade jewelry is the most thoughtful gift, and supporting your local makers is always a good idea.
Driftaway Jewelry
This jewelry line is beachy, classic, colorful and so unique. From crystals, to stacker bracelets, and my personal favorite, the rattan bangle keychain – everyone will find something they love at this shop. She recently introduced hair accessories and keychains as well.
Yoours Truuly
Personally I own three pairs of clay earrings and they always dress up an outfit perfectly. Such a special, fun gift. Although I am spending way more time at home, I still love mine to dress up a pair of joggers with these earrings.
Bijubee Jewelry
Gold earrings, bangles and rings. Simple and timeless hammered jewelry with other gorgeous minimalist options.
COSTA Handmade
Stunning Polymer Clay earrings and necklaces made in St. Augustine. If you love neutrals, her black earrings are perfect for everyday as well those in gorgeous tan hues.
Ana Clay Co
The perfect place to shop if you want to a lovely mix of clay and gold that still look have a minimalist look.
Thrift and Vintage Finds
Giving the gift of “thrift” is truly sustainable and makes for a personal and thoughtful gesture. Make sure to follow the accounts on instagram for their latest finds.
Minnow Trifts
Minnow Thrifts has adorable holiday pieces currently, and is always dropping clothing and decor.
Milk Made Vintage
Stunning, and beautifully curated vintage items for your home and fun pieces for your wardrobe.
Cactus Mama Goods
Amazing vintage items, especially a variety of wicker basket decor and furniture.
Yellow Birch Decor
Vintage, boho decor for your home including so many varieties of candlesticks, mugs baskets and more.
Local Shops (many with sustainable sourced goods)
So many beautiful shops curate products from small, local creatives across the city of Jacksonville as well as gifts with meaning behind them. A few of them are listed below if you are in the market!
Shop Joyfull
I recently bought a few products from Shop Joyfull for myself and as a gift. Wonderful organic make-up, soaps and so many sustainable goods.
The Happy Sea
Fun prints in the form of tees, stickers and cards – perfect present for the ocean lover in your life.
Rethreaded Inc.
Rethreaded is such a special place to shop this season. They employ survivors of human trafficking in Jacksonville, Florida, providing employment opportunities in production, sales and beyond. You are supporting a small business that is making an immense impact in our local community. Personally, I love their repurposed leather collection from recycled Southwest seats! They have a variety of items to buy, and I guarantee you will find something great to give this season.
Sailors Siren
Their mission is to provide unique gifts with a focus on southern, responsibly made products – perfect for the person who loves a “modern beach aesthetic.”
Color it Green Gifts
An all-natural gift shop located on Amelia Island that carries beautiful items from local Jacksonville creatives (like the ones on this list)!
Cultivate
Gifts for your home, wonderful stationary and local goods, a gardening section as well as amazing children’s gifts! If you are local, head to their website to learn about the ways they are keeping shoppers safe – you can shop inside Wednesday through Saturday 10-6, and Sunday 11-4 with social distancing or book a private shopping appointment!
Canvas and Clay
Sustainable and handcrafted items – including stunning candlesticks and linens.
Driftwood Jax Beach
Mask up and head to their store full of local artisan products and check out their instagram as well.
Shop a cut above
Affordable fashion with a store in San Marco, as well as an online shop! Select the perfect piece or purchase a gift card to their shop.
Artists & Creatives
Plenty of amazing makers dwell in this city and I know I haven’t listed them all (so leave them in the comments)! These gifts truly are a unique way to spread the love this year and can the most personal touch in the midst of this difficult year.
Ash and Art
Wood burned and hand-painted pieces – see what they have available or have something commissioned for the most thoughtful gift!
The Folklohr
Beautiful embroidery -my favorites are Dwight Schrute and anything coffee themed! Such a unique gift.
Knotted Vines
Handmade Macrame created locally here in Jacksonville. I recently saw coasters on her instagram feed and loveee them! Check them out for wall hangings, plant hangers and so much more.
Candles
You can’t go wrong with candles and Jacksonville has a few great options if you hope to gift someone the perfect winter scent. If you aren’t local to Jacksonville, they have an online store as well!
Candleleaf
Organic, vegan soy wax and cotton wicks. Their scents are created with natural essential oils.
Grumpshine Candles
Grumpshine is committed to clean candle making with their ingredients as well as reusable glasses and sustainable packaging.
AO Fragrances
AO Fragrances use high-quality ingredients, fragrance oils derived from essential oils and all-natural soy wax.
Ceramics & pottery
Did you know that Jacksonville is home to some amazing ceramic makers? I am late to the game but have loved discovering so many new places to shop for ceramics.
Pottery by Peri
Pottery by Peri combines her passion for pottery, nature, and culinary exploration – the evergreen tree mug is a personal favorite as well as her tree luminary!
John quick ceramics
Unique jewelry, mugs, candle stick holders and gorgeous vases.
Old Heart Ceramics
The coffee mug I use most often is from Old Heart Ceramics and she has so many other lovely products (love her wine glasses)!
Juice Ceramics
Quirky and colorful pieces that are all so unique.
Lauren Ytterbom Ceramics
Your modern ceramic dreams come true! Tumblers, vases and mugs – they are all beautiful!
Cat Scratch Ceramics
Recently purchased earrings, a ring holder and keychain from Cat Scratch Ceramics and they all make perfect gifts! Her mugs are stunning as well.
Cottapaintedpots
“Hand painted plant homes.” The most darling pots if you are gifting to someone local – add a beautiful plant from a local plant shop and you have the sweetest gift!
Hopefully this helps you with supporting local and shopping small this holiday season. As mentioned before, if you are local to Jacksonville, find some local markets where your favorite vendor will be! However if you are not local, head to their website and instagram to purchase from afar.
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