The 2021 Brandmerry Gift Guide

Nov 23

Written By brandmerry

THE 2021 Brandmerry Gift Guide:
Support small businesses this Holiday

Support small businesses this holiday season. The Brandmerry gift guide features 10 small businesses inside of the Brandmerry community.

**This guide has been updated for the 2021 Giving Season.

If you’re like me this Holiday season you want to support as many small businesses as possible.

Maybe it’s the crazy year we’ve endured.

Maybe it’s the desire to be more meaningful with our gift-giving and impact.

Maybe it’s the fact you don’t want to go to any stores.

Whatever, the reason I’m right there with you and decided to put together the first-ever 2021 Brandmerry Gift Guide.

I’ve hand-selected 10 small businesses to share in this year’s gift guide.

The founders of these businesses are part of the Brandmerry Community and are here to expand their branding and marketing so they can reach more people.

It’s an honor to support them through my work and share their work with you in 2021.

When doing your Holiday shopping please consider buying from a member of the Brandmerry community or supporting a local small business.

Cosmetic + Skin Care

SOUL SAFARI NATURALS

Plant-based all natural moisturizing body butter. Made with happiness and smiles for all humankind.

THEIR STORY. “I was a nurse for 23 years and health and wellness is my passion. I am drawn to nature and natural derived ingredients. I began researching and making my own skin care products with all natural butters and oils as a hobby. I shared my creations with family and friends and they felt like they were getting a gift and it lifted their spirits. Soul Safari Naturals began to spread a little joy and happiness at a time when we truly needed it.”

SUGGESTED PRODUCT: Grapefruit Lime Body Butter

PRODUCT PRICE RANGE: $20 - $30

HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINE: December 14 (free shipping if on mailing list)

Juniperus Herbals

Juniperus Herbals is a holistic, nature-based skincare brand that integrates modern scientific research with synergistic plant-powered formulations to support your skin goals at each stage of life.

THEIR STORY. “I was studying herbalism and started making my own remedies. I wanted safe skincare products that are planet, and people-friendly, rooted in the people-plant relationship. I am a mother to a beautiful 4-year-old named Juniper (the inspiration behind the name Juniperus herbals), a teacher by trade, an ecologist at heart, an herbalist by practice, and a business owner to fuel my passions and creativity. Everything I have accomplished so far has been started from the bottom, from self-study learning the power of plants, how to formulate effective natural products, to website design sprinkled with a tad of coding, and now marketing.”

SUGGESTED PRODUCTS: Daily Skincare Ritual

PRODUCT PRICE RANGE: $10 - $90

HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINE: December 10

Home + Decor

Rosella Woodworks

Rosella Woodworks creates handcrafted wood serving boards, cutting boards, and shelves to bring more warmth and natural beauty into your home from your table to your decor.

THEIR STORY. “My husband began making wood furniture for our home because he wanted to try something new and make things we weren't finding elsewhere at the same quality. Then, this year we were separated for a few months at the beginning of the pandemic as Tyler is a firefighter / paramedic for our local city and we wanted to keep our family as safe as possible since he was transporting patients frequently. During that time, he had space to dream up how to take this woodworking craft, that was also a creative outlet, and make it something more. He started working with large hardwood slabs from local mills and loved the results, making a beautiful artist desk for our house. That quickly turned into more with various cutting and serving boards that showed off the natural grain and beauty of the wood he worked with. We hope these pieces become something special that families can treasure in their homes for quite some time, that inspires them to cook more and sit down for great conversation at their dinner tables with a beautiful meal.”

SUGGESTED PRODUCTS: Live Edge Cutting Board

PRODUCT PRICE RANGE: $35 - $150

HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINE: December 10 (only available in the U.S.)

FarmHouse Signs & Co.

Handmade wood signs and home decor.
Creating happy homes, one sign at a time!

THEIR STORY. “It all started with a with one sign... Back in 2014, I made a sign as a gift for my nephew. I was proud of it and flattered when people started asking me to make them a sign, but never really thought it would amount too much. But then I started thinking... what if I did start a business? With the support of my husband and family, I decided to take the leap and start Farmhouse Signs. Using my home and garage as my workspace and spent the next four years raising three kids on a crazy little farm and cranking out signs. When an adorable storefront came up for rent in 2018 I went all in and opened Farmhouse Signs & Co. Now, I not only feature my handmade signs, but a variety of home decor and accessories. I'm still surprised and grateful everyday that people want to buy my signs. I put a little piece of my heart in each one just for you!”

SUGGESTED PRODUCTS: Handmade Signs

PRODUCT PRICE RANGE: $10 - $150

HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINE: Most items ship same day

CCTimmerman Art

CCTimmerman Art aims to spread joy through all things watercolor art and paper goods.

BRAND STORY. “I left my elementary art teaching job to became a stay at home mom after having my second baby in December 2019. Although it’s my favorite thing watching them grow everyday, it left me with a personal and creative void. I had a desire to contribute financially to my family, and also continue to create. I started my business CCTimmerman Art in July 2020 combining my love for painting and design. My mission is to provide women with unique, beautiful, and colorful stationery allowing them to spread joy and cheer.”

SUGGESTED PRODUCTS: Heart Note Card Set

PRODUCT PRICE RANGE: $3 - $20

HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINE: Standard Shipping

Pritchard & Market

Wooden wick candles with cocoa apricot creme wax for the candle lover who wants something different; a relaxing crackling experience with wonderful luxury fragrances for a reasonable price.

BRAND STORY. “I began P&M as just a returning hobby because I was terminated from my job. I needed something to take my mind off of finding work but relaxed me. I love chemistry and i loved the idea of the different fragrances and products I could develop. I knew I had a great product when I made some for my mother for Christmas and she thought I purchased them from the store. That was a beautiful feeling. I want to share my joy and happiness with others.”

SUGGESTED PRODUCTS: Egyptian Linen and Lavender Buds candle

PRODUCT PRICE RANGE: $22 +

HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINE: December 15

Books

Macario's Scepter

Macario's Scepter is a fast-paced pirate fantasy story featuring an unlikely Chosen One, an infamous pirate captain, and a treasure-hunting nun in a world of magic and monsters. We all need to escape the craziness of the world (and the cold!) so there's no better way than to dive into a page-turning read.

THEIR STORY. “I'm a single-mom, die-hard Marvel fan, and a woman who gets to tell stories for a living. I wrote my first story when I was in a 3rd grade and writing has been my passion ever since. Now I want to help women find their escape, their strength, and their sense of humor through storytelling.”

SUGGESTED PRODUCT: Macario’s Scepter

PRODUCT PRICE RANGE: $4.99 for the ebook; $9.99 for the paperback

SHIPPING DEADLINE: no deadline

https://www.katejohnstonauthor.com/bookstore

Positively Creative
Book and AFFIRMATION CARD DECK

Harness the magic of a positive mindset for joyful creative living, tap into your forces of strength, courage, and self-belief so you can formulate a positive creativity mindset. This book and affirmation deck will inspire you to release your limiting stories and pivot out of your negative thinking so you can climb your way toward joyful creative living.

BRAND STORY. “I am a writing coach and editor who works with writers invested in their creative journeys but struggle with issues such as imposter syndrome, lack of focus, and writer's block. I teach story development as well as mindset techniques so they can pursue their writing journeys with joy and confidence, and transform their dreams to reality.”

SUGGESTED PRODUCT: Positively Creative Card Deck

PRODUCT PRICE RANGE: $8.99 - $28.99

SHIPPING DEADLINE: Digital download or 1 week for deck

Accessories

LACONIC

Minimalist statement jewelry to express your true self everyday. Embrace the true nature and power of jewelry; express yourself and tell your story through the act of wearing jewels. Laconic; to express using few or little words.

BRAND STORY. “Laconic was born from my desire to express myself creatively through the craft of Goldsmithing. My journey to jewellery design has been instinctive; I’ve always had an enthusiasm for design and enjoyed drawing from a young age. This led me to studying at Grays School of Art where I discovered the 3 Dimensional Design course, which encompassed ceramics, glass and jewellery. I felt like I’d found the perfect fit as this combined my love of drawing with my interest in design. Experimenting with the materials and bringing ideas to life —plus using my hands as the tools for creation — was such an exciting experience. It still is! Choosing to specialise in jewellery, I moved to Belgium and spent 6 months studying their Jewellery Design course. This is where my eyes were opened to the world of contemporary jewellery and also how I became struck with wanderlust! Arriving back to the UK, I graduated in 2010, going on to spend 10 years in the jewellery industry, including experience in retail and as a bench jeweller, repairing jewellery. This experience in the commercial industry gave me a lightbulb moment. With my background in design, I knew there was an opportunity for you to have something more original and well-crafted, with a story to tell. I always feel that jewellery is an easy way to instantly update any outfit. And for me, this is so much easier than playing around with fashion styles to express myself more freely. I've never been a fan of overly feminine jewellery and aim to create pieces which are bold and minimal but with maximum impact.”

SUGGESTED PRODUCT: Valley Half Hoops

PRODUCT PRICE RANGE: £25 - £320

HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINE: Last Orders for UK December 18 and International December 4

Snickerdoodle Knits

Snickerdoodle Knits provides cozy, practical, and trendy hand knit winter accessories for women and children. I keep your family warm and cozy (without looking old-fashioned) in the chilly months and seasons.

BRAND STORY. “Just six months after graduating with high standing in an engineering degree, I found myself jobless in a small college town with minimal career opportunities. I was also unenthusiastic about my line of work and desperate for a creative outlet. That’s when I decided to turn my newly rediscovered passion for knitting into my new career. What started as knitting for craft fairs out of our tiny on-campus apartment in Wyoming has evolved into knitting and designing full-time from our home in North Carolina. My greatest joy is found in creating products that you LOVE and love to wear. What makes Snickerdoodle Knits special is the passion & enthusiasm that's kindled in my cozy knitter's heart and transferred to you in the form of warm, cozy knitwear for your family.”

SUGGESTED PRODUCT: Mittens and Fringe Cowls

PRODUCT PRICE RANGE: $7.50 - $60

HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINE: December 14th. Gift wrapping options are available, and all products ship for free.

Branding and Business Coach | Michelle Knight of Brandmerry

P.S. Please consider sharing this guide with your friends and family and help support small businesses this Holiday Season.

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