The holidays are a time of giving, but they can seem more stressful than jolly if you don’t know what to give.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for your in-laws, your second cousin twice-removed or your closest friend, we’ve compiled this small business holiday gift guide featuring real small business customers of The Hartford to help you find the perfect way to show your family and friends how much you care – all while supporting a small business like yours.
Sweet Treat Gift Ideas
Divine Treasures is a vegan and gluten free artisan chocolatier based out of Manchester, CT. They craft gourmet confections with organic European chocolate. Their chocolates are perfect for gifting indulgent, ethically-sourced treats this holiday season.
Inpopnito is a gourmet popcorn company offering over 100 handcrafted flavors and festive gift options – from bow-tied baskets and festive tins to customizable “Disguise Kits,” their delicious popcorn is perfect for spreading joy and flavor this year.
Biens Chocolate Centerpieces will elevate your holiday gifting with luxurious chocolate truffle towers and custom chocolate covered Oreo boxes that double as art. The perfect gift for impressing your clients and colleagues!
Capital Candy Jar is based in Washington D.C. They offer festive treats and handmade seasonal sweets like peppermint bark, gummy snowmen and festive gift boxes. These treats are beautifully packaged in colorful bags and boxes that are sure to bring delight.
Gift Ideas for Furry Friends
Dog & Co. offers modern, high-quality dog accessories for stylish pups and their people. The perfect gift for your favorite four-legged friends!
Tasteful Pets offers healthy food, treats and toys for dogs and cats. You’ll find curated gifts for pet lovers with free local delivery and concierge-level services.
Cody’s Creations crafts stylish, functional and handmade pet accessories. From vibrant collars to durable leashes, their products are perfect to gift to the pets in your life who love to be stylish.
Gifts and Home Décor
The Silver Dahlia offers curated homeware, jewelry and gifts at any price. Whether you’re looking to fill some stockings or surprise a loved one with a special piece of jewelry, you can find something unique for almost anyone here.
Gracious Gifts and Home offers products like original artwork, pottery, aromatherapy, candles, jewelry and gourmet gift baskets.
MouseStrap is a unique gift for a specific audience. They offer a retractable, universal shoulder strap designed to eliminate snags and clutter from traditional straps – ideal for briefcases, satchels and camera bags.
Books
Beacon Hill Books is a charming bookstore tucked away in a historic Boston townhouse, offering curated reads, gift boxes, home décor and children’s gifts. Their stylish selections make for the most thoughtful gift to the book lover in your life.
River Bend Bookshop is a beloved indie bookstore known for its handpicked book selection, vibrant community events and book truck that brings stories to life across Connecticut. Their wide variety of books make for great gifts this holiday season!
Sports
Desert Fox Golf designs innovative and customizable golf accessories like their best-selling Phone Caddy, DJ-10 wireless speaker and DrinkAide tumblers. These gifts are on par for the golf lovers who appreciate both function and fun.
Chippo Golf is a viral backyard game that combines golf and cornhole. This gift is perfect for tailgates, beach days and holiday gatherings!
Chris Cote’s Golf Shop can help you give the gift of better golf with Chris Cote’s curated stocking stuffers, custom club fittings and indoor golf experiences.
Coffee & Tea Lovers
Confident Coffee Roasters offers ethically sourced, Fair Trade and organic coffees roasted to celebrate the unique flavors of their origins – a thoughtful gift for any coffee-loving colleague, friend or family member.
Open Seas Coffee was founded by Bryce Roszell, who started his coffee business after working with farmers in Laos. Open Seas brings globally inspired brews and gift bundles with a story behind every cup.
The Green Teahouse has been honored as the SBA’s 2024 Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year. Their products blend wellness and tradition into every handcrafted tea experience. Explore their seasonal selections to warm up your gift list.
Well-being
Ciclado is dedicated to sustainable, plastic-free and eco-friendly products that make conscious living effortless. Their accessories blend minimalist design with eco-conscious materials – perfect for gifting with purpose this holiday season!
Pura Stainless offers 100% plastic-free, toxin-free water bottles and food containers made from medical-grade silicone and stainless steel. Their products make for safe, sustainable gifts made for everyone from babies to adults.
Warm Embrace curates beautifully crafted artisan gift boxes designed to inspire wellness, spark creativity and foster meaningful connections. Explore their collections and find the perfect gift that speaks from the heart this holiday season.
Love these picks? Explore and shop our full HartMob Small Business Holiday Gift Guide to discover even more amazing small businesses to support this season.
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This Holiday Gift Guide beautifully highlights unique gift ideas while supporting small businesses. From accessories to apparel, it’s a thoughtful resource for stress-free shopping and meaningful presents that truly spread festive cheer.
Blue Toby (bluetoby.com) is a small, woman-owned public benefit business specializing in pet products. Our sustainably produced pet beds offer exceptional comfort and best in class construction without harmful chemicals. Each bed comes with a second outer cover that is reversible and waterproof, making it easy to pull off and wash. We also have sleep accessories including Nap Noodle pet body pillows, Cuddle Blankets, Bolsters and extra outer covers. Each pet bed purchase gives a blanket to a pet in need, every purchase plants a tree, and all shipping is carbon neutral. Makes great holiday gifts for your furry friend or the pet lover on your list!
My business is call cjtreasure. We sell Faeries, Dragons, Small, & mini figurines. We also sell Incenses, Cones, Backflows Burners, & Accessories. We are so small that we are open only on Saturday & Sunday from 7:30AM to 3:00PM. I have been in business for the last 10 years.
Prairie West Design recently launched a new jewelry line called "Waystone" (www.https://www.mywaystone.com). Many people pick up rocks from a special vacation or other sentimental location. We make that 'special' rock into jewelry. We cut and polish the rock, set it into a sterling silver bezel that can be engraved with the location, date or other personal meaning. The customer chooses the type of chain and clasp and we return the finished jewelry using all recyclable packaging. Currently we cannot guarantee shipping by the holiday, but customers can purchase a gift card on the store for holiday delivery. Generally we can finish the product within 4 weeks.
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Thank you for compiling this list. How does my small business apply to be on a list like this? simplysashing.com
Hi Carol, thanks for reaching out! You can write to HartMob@TheHartford.com.
We are Pizzichillo - Gordon Art Glass Studio
Check our website to shop online, or to schedule a visit.
You will find handblown vases and bowls, lighting, sculptures, jewelry, and art for the wall, and other items you or your giftee will treasure.
"Pizzichillo - Gordon’s work, stunning heirloom quality pieces, inspired by nature in rich romantic colors, is sought after by collectors and galleries worldwide."
https://www.quepasaglass.com
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Songbirds Music offers family-style music classes for children ages 0-5 and their loving grown-ups. Give the gift of music this holiday season! Bring joy and connection to the whole family and purchase a gift certificate for a new parent. Classes are offered online and in-person.
http://www.songbirdsmusic.com
Happy Holidays!
Thank you for sharing, Diana!
"Does your small business sell gifts? Let us know in the comments!"
Yes I do!
I just launched my website to sell unique pieces of culinary artwork for homes, offices, restaurants, and bars. Please visit https://www.donnadufault.com/ to check it out.
Happy Holidays Everyone!
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Refill Goodness (www.refillgoodness.com) sells eco-friendly gifts, with something for everyone! Pet lover - give the gift of our hound hose, a fully upcycled and nearly indestructible tug toy, pair with paw salve to beat winter puppy blues. For the on-the-go friend, pair a bento box with a zip top snack bag. Beat back the winter blues with a bee happy kit, including local honey, a beeswax candle and elderberry syrup kit, or one of our room sprays. Sourced locally to insure the smallest carbon footprint, our gifts will brighten your loved ones day and the planet will send you a big hug too!
Those are great offerings, Jennifer! Thanks you for commenting!
Deanna's Delights® plant based desserts offers "Home-style Baked Happiness, Beautifully Gifted" at DeannasDelights.com Gift certificates are also available for our desserts so good you won't believe they are plant based.
Happy holidays!