10 Southern Small Businesses to Shop this Season

Looking to support small businesses and artisans around the South this holiday season? We’ve rounded up ten spectacular companies featured in the pages of Southern Lady that are sure to make your shopping experience more fun as you find distinctive gifts for everyone on your list—from home décor and handmade accessories to sumptuous pampering products and tasty treats.
1818 Farms – Mooresville, Alabama

Available in tantalizing scents like Southern Tea and Citrus Breeze, the hand-whipped Shea Creme is a steadfast favorite in the company’s collection of luxurious bath and body products. Whether it’s lotions and soaps, curated gift boxes, or adorable home accents, everything is made with love in honor of the Alabama farm’s charismatic animals.
Little Fish Boateak – Hilton Head, South Carolina

Inspired by her interior design background and coastal home, Lissy Rawl crafts jewelry from metal, pearls, beads, rope, and a range of inventive textiles that include colorful fabrics, furs, feathers, and more. Find a statement piece for the fashion-forward ladies on your list, ranging from dainty pearl earrings to nautical-style bracelets.
La Petite Abeille (“The Little Bee”) – Vicksburg, Mississippi

Pure beeswax candles—each made to order—are lovely tokens for friends and neighbors. From elegant tapers bearing a sparkly finish to petite votives, the candles come in a variety of colors and emit only a faint, natural honey-tinged scent as they burn.
Jacko’s Pepper Jelly – Memphis, Tennessee

Jacko’s original Mango is the all-star of the company’s delectable pepper jelly lineup, but other flavors include Spiced Pear and Cranberry, Figgy Honey, and Tart Cherry Apricot. A perfect sweet-heat balance makes every jar a zesty treat.
As You Like It Silver Shop – New Orleans, Louisiana

A treasure trove for silver aficionados, this Crescent City emporium carries timeless flatware, fashionable barware, monogrammed napkin rings, and other sterling antiques. The knowledgeable staff also can help you track down specific pieces or rare collectibles.
The Enchanted Home – South Carolina

As you browse The Enchanted Home’s artful offerings, it will be hard to resist picking out a gift for yourself while you shop. Beautiful blue-and-white ginger jars, charming basket-weave serve ware, and an abundance of decorative accessories are made with Southern style in mind.
Fig & Dove – Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Colleen Waguepack’s eye for design guides the selection of fine home accents and holiday decorations featured in the company’s year-round and seasonal collections. Ornamental acrylic doves, symbolizing hope and peace, are popular gifts for hostesses and loved ones alike.
French Broad Chocolates – Asheville, North Carolina

When it comes to gifting, it’s hard to go wrong with chocolate. This Asheville chocolatier puts heart and soul into every scratch-made confection, spanning bars, bonbons, brownies, decadent sipping chocolates, and more.
Museum Bees – Louisville, Kentucky

Antique frames, gilded bees, and other eye-catching objects combine for works of art, blending Old-World charm with a modern flair. These handmade medallions make lovely keepsakes for those who appreciate décor with a story to tell.
Topstitch Studio & Lounge – Decatur, Georgia

Looking to appease a sewing enthusiast? Buy them a gift subscription to Topstitch Makers, a virtual community for those interested in stitching apparel, accessories, and more. Topstitch Studio & Lounge also offers embroidery kits, sewing notions, clothing patterns, and an evolving selection of artisan-made gifts.

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