Small Business Saturday stops you can’t miss
We’ve rounded up ideas from one-of-a-kind local spots for unique gifts you won’t find in a big box store. Check out these Alleghenies favorites for your holiday shopping.
Filled pens that bring color, some sparkle and a whole lot of joy are a customer favorite.
Inkspiration by Richelle offers unique items, including wine stoppers, glitter pens, alcohol ink cards and sublimation services. Her items are handcrafted and inspired by a lifetime of passion for crafting.
Eco-friendly options all in one place.
Wildfire is Blair County’s first eco-friendly store and refillery. The shop offers various specialty products focusing on low-waste and sustainable goods. Gifts for her include sweet mint lip scrub, a reusable Swedish dishcloth and a cinnamon rolls soy candle. Car air freshener, Righteous Felon Beef Jerkey or Duke Cannon soap make great options for the men on your list.
Pairing rustic and elegant, KJ Shea Seasonals features home décor, gourmet foods and specialty items. Check out the hot ticket items: all things bourbon—everything from flights to signage to charcuterie boards. Upcycled Kentucky bourbon barrels bring that rustic feel to these items. Bourbon glasses, decanters, barware, spices and foods are made in the barrels for that distinct bourbon flavor.
Graphic tee offered by Malibu & Co.
Malibu & Co. is an online boutique specializing in women’s and children’s apparel, accessories, and hand-crafted signs. From graphic tees and shackets to earrings and bags—Malibu & Co. offers affordable items and strives to make every customer feel like a million bucks.
One-of-a-kind pieces are hand-crafted by the team at Lynward.
Vintage music lover on your list? Lynward Woodworks creates custom wood cases for vintage audio equipment, focusing on vintage HIFI cabinets and wood cases, turntable plinths and modular, stackable storage solutions. You won’t find these high-quality niche items in the big box stores.
Journeyman Hammocks is a simple, complete, robust sleeping solution for outdoor enthusiasts.
Outdoor enthusiasts everywhere will want these gifts. Journeyman Hammocks makes a quality product that solves a problem in outdoor recreation—specifically, how the different elements are integrated and designed to function together, making it a valuable offering in the outdoor adventure travel space. And to go with your outdoor adventure, try high-quality, shelf-stable, freeze-dried meals and snacks from On Point Adventure Foods.
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