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So @MoMoshaty had an awesome idea to cut out the middleman (*cough* Amazon) and create a list of small creative businesses to do your #Christmas, birthday, pandemic etc shopping. I have a lot I wanted to share so I'm doing the same. Please feel to add to this list!
Latina-owned Sew Bonita has tees, pins and all sorts of cool gifts. https://www.sewbonita.com/
Black woman-owned Brookai Scented Candles
https://bybrookai.com/
https://bybrookai.com/
Another Black-owned candle boutique, Calwicks. Because you can't have too many candles or shop Black too much. 
https://calwicks.com/
https://calwicks.com/
Black woman-owned Dame Body for head to toe body care gifts. I literally bought the orange cranberry scrub and vanilla cardamom butter just before I started this thread! 
https://damebody.com/
https://damebody.com/
For those with a sweet tooth who love deliciousness, @iamlaurenp's Bourbon & Buttah. Shipping limited to VA, DC, MD, NC... for now. 
https://www.bourbonandbuttah.com
https://www.bourbonandbuttah.com
For the tea lover, Bird Pick Tea. 
https://birdpicktea.com/
https://birdpicktea.com/
Here's Mo's list. Starting with her own biz. 
https://twitter.com/MoMoshaty/status/1326265023715479553?s=19
https://twitter.com/MoMoshaty/status/1326265023715479553?s=19
Latina-owned holistic skincare, Brujita. The lip balms are friggin' luscious! 
https://brujitaskincare.com/
https://brujitaskincare.com/
Note cards, tees, prints and more from Kristina Heredia Art. I have several of her fashion note cards. Currently coveting the surfboard hoodie. 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/kristinaherediaart/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/kristinaherediaart/
I loves me some @RStewartJewelry! She's creates soulful art and beautiful jewelry. Plus, she's just cool. 
https://rstewart.artspan.com/artwork-gallery/251480-3352256/Paintings/Painting/Acrylic/Portrait/serpentine-fire.html
https://rstewart.artspan.com/artwork-gallery/251480-3352256/Paintings/Painting/Acrylic/Portrait/serpentine-fire.html
Tome Ceramics is all handmade. I just out one of their tea cups on my Christmas list. 
https://www.tomeceramics.com/shop
https://www.tomeceramics.com/shop
Bonblissity has cute candy colored body care 
https://bonblissity.com/
https://bonblissity.com/
Colorful handmade ceramics https://www.ren-vois.com/
Striking art by Paul Lewin https://paullewinartshop.squarespace.com/prints
Latina-owned shop full of cool sh*t. Super cute planners if we're ready to try those again. 
https://hijadetumadre.com/
https://hijadetumadre.com/
For the make-up customizer, Another Soul sells pretty, magnetic palettes. I have two.
https://etsy.me/35muiG5
https://etsy.me/35muiG5
I 
MOLAA in Long Beach and can't wait to visit when it's safe to do so. Until then, shop their shop. https://shop.molaa.org/
MOLAA in Long Beach and can't wait to visit when it's safe to do so. Until then, shop their shop. https://shop.molaa.org/
Cute tees, jerseys, jewelry etc. https://bella-dona.com/
Make Collective has home decor, jewelry, plants, candles, clothes all in one stylish shop. https://makecollectives.com/
This shop has lovely plants and beautiful stands.
No shipping for obvious reasons but you can arrange pick-up in Long Beach CA.
https://instagram.com/peacockandcompany?igshid=o68sjkb0zuil
No shipping for obvious reasons but you can arrange pick-up in Long Beach CA. https://instagram.com/peacockandcompany?igshid=o68sjkb0zuil
Okay, I'm cheating now but all's fair when supporting local small businesses. This site has curated over 200 LA businesses in one place! https://laoriginal.com/collections/all
This site has curated over 200 LA businesses in one place! https://laoriginal.com/collections/all
