My Big List of Places to Shop Small

Today is "Small Business Saturday" and we are a very small (3-person) business. Every year I like to spotlight some of my favorite small brands to shop from. As you get into gift buying mode, consider supporting some of these small businesses. Your dollars have a direct impact to keep us little guys going.

And we appreciate all of the orders coming during our big sale right now! You all just helped us set a new record yesterday! 🙏

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Here's this year's curated list:

• Mann Art – A beautiful little photo calendar by my friend Austin Mann, who is an incredible photographer.
• Misewell – Gorgeous ceramic planters and lighting, made in the USA.
• Chompsaw – A kid-safe power tool for cutting cardboard. My kids (and I) love this thing!
• Brave Little Ones – Super soft bamboo pajamas and kids clothing. Love that they giveback to help fight childhood hunger.
• Mode Designs – The best mechanical keyboards. I have the Mode Encore and it’s a dream to type on.
• CW&T – Precision made tools that transform how we consider work, life, and time – run by my friends Che-Wei & Taylor.
• Gränsfors Bruk – Hand-forged axes made in Sweden for over 100 years.
• Nanu – Beautiful objects that help you cultivate a healthier relationship with time
• Ambar – Knit wool goods by textile designer Natalia Nicolau in London.
• JHS Pedals – Meticulously designed guitar pedals. Manufactured in Kansas City and run by my friend Josh Scott.
• Clever Supply Co. – Beautiful handmade leather camera straps and camera bags designed by my friend Todd in Louisville.
• Columbus Cartography – Really cool copperplate maps that are hand-etched and printed on custom made paper.
• Sour House – If you know anyone into sourdough, the Goldie is a game changer.
• Grown Wild Studio – Beautiful prints by Haley Elise Hughes
• KM Tools – Quality-made woodworking tools designed by Jonathan Katz-Moses.
• Freewrite – Distraction-free writing devices. If you know someone who wants to get serious about writing, this is an awesome gift.
• Magic Puzzle Company – The best jigsaw puzzles. I have a dozen of these and they are so fun. The magic trick at the end will blow your mind.
• J. Stark – Beautifully-crafted bags and accessories built to last a lifetime. I've been carrying their Prospect Briefcase for 5+ years.
• Quoddy – Leather shoes handcrafted in Maine. I've been wearing these for over a decade and are still my favorite.
• Manual – Homewares that celebrate living slow, run by my friend Craighton in Chicago. 
• Slimfold – Super slim, durable wallets designed by my friend Dave in California. 
• La Cabra Coffee – My favorite coffee roaster. Based in Denmark and they also now have locations in NYC. Every coffee from them is exceptional!
• Misc. Goods Co. – Awesome fragrance brand run by my friend Tyler Deeb in Louisville.
• Cotton Bureau – Curated t-shirts and merch by independent designers.
• Range Leather – Handcrafted leather wallets and bags made in Laramie, Wyoming.
• PlanetBox – Eco-friendly stainless steel lunchboxes. My kids use these every day and helped us to cut down the amount of plastic we were using.​​
• Studio Neat – Well-designed pens and accessories run by my friends Dan and Tom.
• Modern Fuel – Heirloom-quality pens and mechanical pencils.
• Studio Arhoj – Beautiful handmade ceramics in Copenhagen. Visited their studio last year and was cool to see them in action!
• Paynter Jacket – The best chore coats – run by my friends Huw and Becky in London.
• Distil Union – Magnetic wallets, key organizers, and other accessories designed by my friends Nate and Lindsay in Alabama.

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What are some of your favorite small businesses?

Send your recs my way. I'm always on the lookout for interesting brands and products.

Thanks for supporting our family business these past 17 years!