2021 Holiday Shop Gift Guide from Wayfaring Jessica
Hello Wayfarers, and welcome to my first ever holiday shop gift guide! In this blog post I will be giving you some gift ideas and shops to peruse for your friends and family. Everyone on this list I either personally know, have personally enjoyed their product, or have their items on my personal Christmas list. Everyone on this list is a small business, independent author, or other small shop that is trying to make their dreams come true. I realized this is my first year of buying gifts entirely from small businesses, shops, or by making gifts. I haven’t purchased anything from Amazon or any other chain. It wasn’t intentional, it just worked out. Though now that I’ve done it, I may challenge myself to do so (as much as humanly possible) from here on out! I hope you enjoy this gift shop guide and can show your loved ones how much they mean to you, while also supporting small, independent creators. Your support directly enhances their lives and dreams and, in a way, you give them a gift by believing in their dreams too. This list is in no particular order! So, please see all the way to the end!
Selina also runs her own author services company, Wyvern Wing Editorial. If someone you know is looking for editing, formatting, or other author services, this could be a fantastic gift idea as well. 2. Holly C. Priestley find her at https://hollycpriestley.com/ and Instagram @hollycpriestley Holly is a full-time van-lifer, author in the making, explorer, and all-around talent! She has a podcast, YouTube, and most importantly for Christmas, a print shop! She sells her artwork and nature photography, which I must say is stunning! Anything you buy as a gift, you may have a hard time giving away. I found her on YouTube, fell in love with her podcast, and simply love her photography. 3. Day Dream Adventures find her at https://paigesdaydreamadventures.com/ and Instagram @daydreamadventures Paige at Day Dream Adventures is a fantastic photographer that will really capture your attention. Her photography can be bought as prints, on the cover of journals, magnets, and so much more. 4. Warmlite Gear find them at www.Warmlite.com and Instagram @warmlite_gear Warmlite is a family-owned and operated business, and has been since 1957. They make the highest quality camping gear for hikers, backpackers, and outdoor adventurers. Selling tents, sleeping bags, vapor barrier clothing, and more. 5. Was That An Aardvark find her at https://www.etsy.com/shop/wasthatanaardvark and Instagram @wasthatanaardvark Megan is a fantastic artist and wood worker. Her art features birds and nature in a simplistic yet inspiring way. Her woodworking is made from up-cycled wood and is entirely hand made. She has earrings, necklaces, collar chains, and more. I have been eyeing her earrings for some time now and it’s probably time I swipe a pair! 6. Brittany Wang find her https://linktr.ee/worderella and on Instagram @authorbrittanywang An author, YouTuber, and giver of writing advice. I am currently halfway through her On Wings of Ash and Dust series of eBooks. I love her story, characters, and world. She as crafted this story and world of faeries to feel real and not cliched. I will be doing a review of all six episodes in her series once I have finished reading them. She also has author services, if that is something you know someone is in need of, and perhaps has watched her videos on YouTube. 7. D.B.Carter find him MBM and on Facebook @magnificentblackmage D.B. Carter has created a fantastic world of heroes and villains in his comic series called, The Magnificent Black Mage. If you are interested in comics but don’t know where to start, I suggest the Magnificent Black Mage! 8. Christine Reed find her https://campsite.bio/ruggedoutdoorswoman and Instagram @ruggedoutdoorswoman Hiker, backpacker, adventurer, and author. I first heard of Christine on a podcast interview with Holly Priestley and have wanted to get my hands on a copy of her book ever since. This one is on my Christmas list. Her debut memoir, Alone in Wonderland, is a book about backpacking, love, grief, freedom, adventure and so much more. It has also won an Indie Excellence Book Award. 9. Sacha Black find her https://linktr.ee/sachablack and on Instagram @sachablackauthor Sacha Black is a British author, writing course creator, and podcast host. She writes YA fantasy, as well as non-fiction on how to write fiction. She is snarky, brilliant, and I feel like she’s my friend even though I’ve only ever heard her voice via her podcast. If you know someone who likes stories, or wants to write their own, pick them up something from Sacha! 10. Gnome and Pine find her https://www.etsy.com/shop/gnomeandpine/ and on Instagram @graceandtwoarrows Amanda has lovely themed book boxes for sale on her Etsy shop. Her packaging and aesthetic for these books are so on point. It’s beautiful and will absolutely inspire anyone. 11. Bumble Bee Apothecary find her https://linktr.ee/bumblebeeapothecary and on Instagram @bumblebeeapothecary Marisa at Bumble Bee Apothecary is a wealth of knowledge on natural living. From toxin free chemicals, to healthy diets, to handmade organic skincare and so much more. I have gotten recipe ideas for several homemade items from her YouTube channel, and her organic products are toxin free as well as beautiful. 12. Vic Hollins Art find her https://www.etsy.com/shop/vichollinsart and on Instagram @vichollinsart I discovered Vic Hollins Art at Denver Comic Con and I fell in love with her art illustrations. It’s colorful, realistic, and absolutely original. She sells prints, cosmetic bags with her art, comics, and more. Her art is so detailed you can look at each piece for awhile and continuously finding elements she has painted in. 13. Taylor @nahamsha.hiker on Instagram https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCC4-uyWLlQ Taylor has recently created a board game called New Hampshire Hike-Opoly! I am very excited about this game and can’t wait to get my hands on a set. I love playing Monopoly and I can only imagine how fun this play on the traditional game will be. 14. Raine Alexandra Art https://rainealexandraart.com/ and on Instagram @r.aine I have been following Raine for a long time now and have been in love with their woodburning and art for years. I own one of their incense towers and it is so beautiful to look at. Their talent has expanded over the years and is truly a one-of-a-kind artist. Their nature and spirits of nature wood burnings are stunning. 15. Relics Art & Antiques https://www.etsy.com/shop/Relicsartandantiques and on Instagram @relicsartandantiques I couldn’t end this list without also including my own shop. It is actually a family shop as we all contribute our own talents to the shop. My brother sells his wood working, my Mom and I sell vintage and antique items, and I sell my eBooks and original collage artwork. Alright, that’s my list of 15 shops to check out for this holiday shopping season. There is something for everyone whether they like being outdoors, need new art for their homes, enjoy reading, or are collectors. Thanks for reading and I hope you support one if not all of these small businesses this holiday season. Happy Holidays! Jessica Marie
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