Have you ever heard someone say, “When you buy from a small business, someone behind that purchase does a little happy dance”? It’s true!

Being a Small Business owner is one of the hardest things to do, but the rewards surpass any of that hard stuff! In honor of Small Business Saturday that just passed, I wanted to share some of my favorite Local Small Business Stores to help give you some ideas for your Holiday shopping!

Gold + Ivy

Everyone loves receiving candles as a Holiday gift! Most of us forget to purchase these on our own, or some of us over purchase, but let’s be real you can never have too many candles! Although Gold + Ivy is across country, they can easily be purchased online and sent over to you fairly quickly.

I have personally owned a few of Gold + Ivy’s candles! What I love most about them is that the scents are soft and not overpowering! So if you have a sensitive nose, these will not give you a headache but smell up your home in a gently way. They are also made with natural soy wax and lead free wicks, so no VOC’s here! For an added benefit they are vegan, cruelty free, phthalate free, and petroleum free. Sounds like a great clean candle to me!

For $10 off your Order, copy and paste this link to your web browser: http://i.refs.cc/3jHnn8IP?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjozODUwNDA1Mzh9

Cyber Monday Deal: 25% off the whole shop.

Whanau Inspired by Grace

You can never have too many candles, so here’s another great candle shop!

Recently, an old friend of mine by the name of Heather Tartaglia, who owns The Morning House on Instagram, collabed with this company to make these incredible Holiday scents [image to the left]. If you have no idea what The Morning House is you should definitely click on her link above and go admire her stunning little Farmhouse… serious #housegoals.

The Whanau Inspired candles are eco-friendly, made with natural soy wax and lead/zinc free wicks. They also don’t use any dyes in their candles and are scented using all essential oils. Check, check and check!

You can purchase all four of these candles, and many more, on the Whanau Inspired Etsy Page [linked in the title].

Subscribe to their site and receive 10% off your first purchase!

Honest Jean Co.

If you are an avid follower on my Instagram then you have definitely heard about Honest Jean Co. Honest Jean was created by one of my best friends named, Mikayla O’neill. She has always loved headscarves and started creating them years ago! Then she noticed that a lot of people began asking about her scarves and decided to take her headscarves to the next level, thus the birth of Honest Jean Co!

I absolutely love these headscarves and I carry them at Sugar Plum Salon. They are comfy, don’t slide around and she makes different patterns for every season. I personally wear these when I have my hair up, down, half up half down, I mean the possibilities are endless! If picking them up at the salon is inconvenient, she also has an Etsy shop at the link in the title! Just click and see all that she has available!

All Headscarves are currently 20% off online and in store!

Melrose In the OC

Who doesn’t love shopping, receiving clothes or gift cards to spend on clothes?! I mean I’m in!

Melrose in the OC is one of my favorite local boutiques. They always have the cutest clothes! They are great for something casual or if you need something a little more dressy. The girls who all work there are incredible and have an amazing sense of fashion, so if your struggling don’t worry THEY GOT YOU!

Melrose also has a lifestyle store that I’ve been waiting for them to call me and tell me I can move into! Like seriously guys… the best home decor, blankets, and fun little trinkets can all be found here. In fact, I’ve been eyeballing some plant pots that I may need to stop in and get at some point soon!

I literally live, shop and breathe Melrose so definitely check them out if you are local to the area. If not, they have a website that I have linked on the title for you!

For today, they are offering 60% off select item on their website!

Fatima Elreda

In case you were feeling a little more generous and wanted to do something even more unique for a close friend, family member or even yourself this year I thought I’d break out one of my favorite Photographers!

Life gets insanely busy especially during the holiday season and if you have little ones around, or know a family who does, don’t let them forget to document these special days in their life! Honestly, think back to when the last time it was that you had some family photography done.. A year? 5 Years? 10? Maybe you know someone who is in the best relationship of their life and just remembering the early stages of this relationship would be important to them! Or maybe you just know an incredible mother and daughter who would love and cherish a special photo session together.

Well, Fatima is your girl! I personally have had two shoots done by her and I can honestly say that you will not regret either hiring her for yourself or for someone else. She will make your photo session easy and comfortable. She likes to photograph you in your everyday life, none of that posing stuff just… you. It’s definitely one of the easiest photo shoots I’ve ever done and I highly recommend her work!

Fatima is also very well priced, so if purchased as a gift you will not be sacrificing an arm and a leg for it! The images are included in her price, and through her image site you will also have the option of purchasing photobooks, individual images, metal prints, calendars and so much more. All great quality products and a super unique gift for yourself or a loved one!

Couples and Family Sessions are $400.

BIJOUX ETRE AIME by Jen Licona

Bijoux Etre Aime by Jen Licona is a local Jewelry artist that I personally carry at Sugar Plum Salon. Her pieces are hypoallergenic, vegan and completely handmade. She makes delicate pieces to the most intricate of designs!

Jen is originally from Kauai, Hawaii and has brought the feel of the island jewelry into all of her pieces that she has made especially for you! The range in price is broad and completely affordable. Now that is has been carried in my salon, she has designed a specific line for Sugar Plum that also includes my logo on each individual piece. How special is that!?

Check out all her pieces at Sugar Plum salon, or feel free to reach out to her at her Instagram page, linked here.

All Jewelry is 30% off until the end of December!

Sugar Plum Salon

Come on, you knew it was coming!! How could I write an entire article about shopping locally and not mention my sweet little Salon in the mix!

I have some amazing packages available for purchase as well as gift cards for all of your friends and families needs. One of the biggest things we forget during this season is to pamper and take time for ourselves!

So here are some wonderful Blow Dry Packages I have available right now:

blow dry packages

Standard Blow Dry Package:

5 Blow Drys for: $200 [Valued at: $250]

Deluxe Blow Dry Package:

5 Blow Drys and Iron Work for: $275 [Valued at: $325]

Spoil Me Blow Dry Package:

5 Blow Drys, Iron Work, and a Deep Conditioner with each service for: $350 [Valued at: $425]

Then for Cyber Monday, yes just for today, I am also offering 15% off my Hourly Pricing for any Full Balayage and Full Highlight Appointments. I never just throw out discounts, so if you are reading this today I’d love for you to take advantage of this deal!

I also have all Amika on sale for 20% off and it can all be purchased in the salon until the end of the year!

And yes, I promise I will do a little happy dance as you walk away with all these great goodies!

In Conclusion…

Shopping small benefits your entire community and helps us small business owners succeed, thus we are able to bring you these great quality items and services!

Thank you for all of your support and I hope this helps in your search for great Holiday gifts this year!