blogmas day 2: small business holiday gift guide + HUGE giveaway!
If you are anything like me, you still have TONS of holiday shopping to finish up in the next few weeks. I’ve found some of the most creative gifts in the past few years from small businesses, so I thought I’d make your life a little easier and support some amazing small businesses at the same time! Here are some of my favorite shops and items for the holidays- and don’t forget to enter the AWESOME giveaway at the bottom!

Irina Victoria Jewelry: Irina makes incredible handcrafted jewelry that’s trendy and extremely classy. I love her classic styles, and her pieces are a great investment because they add a little bit of elegance to any outfit. I was originally introduced to Irina’s jewelry when I was lucky enough to win her Gold Beaded Wrap Bracelet in a giveaway, and I have worn it nearly every day single receiving it in the mail! It’s extraordinarily well-crafted, and it looks great with casual and dressy outfits! If you are looking for a statement piece to give to a loved one, I highly recommend Irina’s line!
While I love every piece of Irina’s jewelry, here are some of my favorites from her current collection!


Left: 14K Gold-Filled Textured Hoop Earrings Right: Rose Gold Rose Bud Ring
Left: Right: Textured Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings
Irina Victoria Jewelry is kindly offering 30% off everything in her store with the code HOLIDAY30 !
Don’t forget to visit Irina Victoria Jewelry’s Etsy, Facebook, and Twitter
Megan’s ribbon and tutu wreaths will make any room bright and cheery for the holidays, and they also make a great gift for anyone! She can also customize these wreaths to celebrate your home’s color scheme, your favorite sports team, or anything your heart desires!


Megan is graciously offering 20% off all Christmas items with the code SANTA20 !
Be sure to visit Megan’s Etsy shop, Blog, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram
Cloud Nine Designz: Mande’s shop features an assortment of all kinds of fun jewelry and hostess gifts! I love the wide variety of products available and the unique designs! Her Greek Life charm necklaces are perfect for the sorority girls in your life, and her beaded items are extremely beautiful! I’m also a big fan of her hostess gifts- including handcrafted magnets of all types, notepads, and more!
Here are a few items that I think would be the perfect gift for anyone!
Pink and Yellow Plaid Beaded Bracelet Hot Pink and Bright Blue Fabric Flower Necklace
Mande currently has a sale going on where she’s offering a free pair of earrings with purchase! You can also receive 10% off your order with the code SNS10
Be sure to visit Cloud Nine Designz’s Etsy, Blog, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest
Left: Keyhole Scarf Right: Slouchy Beanie
Infinity Bracelet
Wild Ivy Design is generously offering Free Shipping on all orders of $5.00 or more with the code ABHOLIDAY through 6:00pm CST on 12/26/12
Natural Living Mamma Shop Amanda’s shop features an assortment of natural products including herbal teas and various salves that help with all sorts of problems from colds to baby rash to dry, itchy skin! The products in the Natural Living Mamma shop are all-natural remedies handmade here in the US. I think they’d be great to have around the house, especially during the winter season when we all tend to get sick! Definitely great stocking stuffers and gifts for anyone in your life that lives a natural lifestyle or appreciates natural remedies!
Natural Living Mamma Shop is offering 15% off for the holidays with the code fifteenoff
Giveaway!
All of the vendors featured in this gift guide have generously donated a piece from their collections for you to win! Enter in the Rafflecopter below 🙂

Irina Victoria Jewelry: Irina makes incredible handcrafted jewelry that’s trendy and extremely classy. I love her classic styles, and her pieces are a great investment because they add a little bit of elegance to any outfit. I was originally introduced to Irina’s jewelry when I was lucky enough to win her Gold Beaded Wrap Bracelet in a giveaway, and I have worn it nearly every day single receiving it in the mail! It’s extraordinarily well-crafted, and it looks great with casual and dressy outfits! If you are looking for a statement piece to give to a loved one, I highly recommend Irina’s line!
While I love every piece of Irina’s jewelry, here are some of my favorites from her current collection!
Left: Gold Beaded Wrap Bracelet Right:


Left: 14K Gold-Filled Textured Hoop Earrings Right: Rose Gold Rose Bud Ring
Left: Right: Textured Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings
Irina Victoria Jewelry is kindly offering 30% off everything in her store with the code HOLIDAY30 !
Don’t forget to visit Irina Victoria Jewelry’s Etsy, Facebook, and Twitter
Unique and Chic Creations: Megan’s shop is completely adorable. I love each and every piece that she sells, and I’m always astounded by her creativity and skill! Every piece I’ve ordered from her has been perfect, and she can customize any piece to your specifications!
Megan’s ribbon and tutu wreaths will make any room bright and cheery for the holidays, and they also make a great gift for anyone! She can also customize these wreaths to celebrate your home’s color scheme, your favorite sports team, or anything your heart desires!
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In addition to her wreaths, Megan’s shop specializes in fully customized, hand-painted name signs! She can match any pattern/color scheme you’d like! These are perfect for kids, co-workers, teachers, friends, and family! Here are some of my favorite designs from her shop!
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All of the Name Signs also a custom bow like this sign below!
Megan is graciously offering 20% off all Christmas items with the code SANTA20 !
Be sure to visit Megan’s Etsy shop, Blog, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram
Cloud Nine Designz: Mande’s shop features an assortment of all kinds of fun jewelry and hostess gifts! I love the wide variety of products available and the unique designs! Her Greek Life charm necklaces are perfect for the sorority girls in your life, and her beaded items are extremely beautiful! I’m also a big fan of her hostess gifts- including handcrafted magnets of all types, notepads, and more!
Here are a few items that I think would be the perfect gift for anyone!
Pink and Yellow Plaid Beaded Bracelet Hot Pink and Bright Blue Fabric Flower Necklace
Mande currently has a sale going on where she’s offering a free pair of earrings with purchase! You can also receive 10% off your order with the code SNS10
Be sure to visit Cloud Nine Designz’s Etsy, Blog, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest
Wild Ivy Design: Ginny has the most creative designs! I’m especially fond of her crochet/knit work! I think her customized crocheted coozies and e-reader cases would be the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for anyone! She can also customize them to match your favorite sports team or really any colors you’d like! She also offers super cute scarves, beanies, flower clips, and all sorts of knit accessories! In addition to her knit work, Wild Ivy Design has really creative jewelry pieces!
Left: Custom Crocheted Coozie Right:Left: Keyhole Scarf Right: Slouchy Beanie
Infinity Bracelet
Wild Ivy Design is generously offering Free Shipping on all orders of $5.00 or more with the code ABHOLIDAY through 6:00pm CST on 12/26/12
Pamela’s Heavenly Treats: Pamela’s shop is genius! She offers a wide variety of delicious-looking and healthy dessert mixes! Simply add a few additional ingredients, and you have great baked goods without so much guilt! I think her mixes would be a great stocking stuffer, gift for the baker in your family, or even a hostess gift for holiday parties! You could also use her mixes to bake some delicious and healthy goodies for your holiday celebrations! All of her items look incredible, and she has unique flavor offerings!
Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix Whole Wheat S’more Cookie MixFor the entire month of December, Pamela is offering 40% off your entire order with the code CUPCAKE40 or take $5.00 off your entire order with the code FREESHIPPING.
Knotted & Tied Elise makes the most adorable that will make your little man looks dashing in no time! Her baby and toddler ties are easy to put on- simply slip the elastic over your little boy’s head, and voila! While I don’t have kids myself, I remember how squirmy my little brother was and how long it took to get him dressed every day when I was helping my mother. Knotted & Tied’s ties would definitely have come in handy! Elise offers a wide variety of colors that would be perfect for any little boy in your life!
Knotted & Tied is currently offering a BUY ONE GET ONE FREE discount on all ties!
Natural Living Mamma Shop Amanda’s shop features an assortment of natural products including herbal teas and various salves that help with all sorts of problems from colds to baby rash to dry, itchy skin! The products in the Natural Living Mamma shop are all-natural remedies handmade here in the US. I think they’d be great to have around the house, especially during the winter season when we all tend to get sick! Definitely great stocking stuffers and gifts for anyone in your life that lives a natural lifestyle or appreciates natural remedies!
Natural Living Mamma Shop is offering 15% off for the holidays with the code fifteenoff
All of the vendors featured in this gift guide have generously donated a piece from their collections for you to win! Enter in the Rafflecopter below 🙂
14K Gold-Filled Textured Hoop Earrings ($60 value!) from Irina Victoria Jewelry + $10 Starbucks Giftcard from Knotted & Tied
Stylish Mommy and Me Beanie Set-one for mommy and one for baby! ($30 value!) from Wild Ivy Design + 8oz Calm Kid Tea from Natural Mamma Shop ($12 value!)
Flower Nail Art Set ($9 Value!) + Large Ad Space on Life, Chaos, and Quotes from Cloud Nine Designz
Grande Cupcake Ad Space for January- includes individual feature post with option for giveaway and/or guest post ($10 value!) AND a $5.00 shop credit to Pamela’s Heavenly Treats!
Large Ad on Life, Chaos and Quotes ($8 Value!)
I’ll also be offering 1 Month of XL Ad Space, 1 Month of Large Ad Space, 1 Month of Medium Ad Space, and 1 Month of Small Ad Space to show my support!
This giveaway is now closed, and the winner has been notified. Thanks to all who entered!