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Small Business Saturday 2024

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Small businesses to support: HNW Luxury / Tiff’s Jeweldom / Compass Rose Design / Spirit Sox /

Happy Small Business Saturday! Today I want to highlight four businesses from the San Francisco Bay Area which are also women owned. All four also happen to make products which can be fabulous gifts for the holiday season. Love that!

The United States is powered by small businesses. Without them, we wouldn’t have the thriving commerce we enjoy. So, without further ado, make sure you support small businesses, and let’s talk about my favorite four!

HNW Luxury is a fun shop owned by a fabulous female and mom in the Santa Cruz area. She makes lighthearted tee’s we can wear everyday. They make great additions to our wardrobes as well as gifts this holiday season. Plus, they are under $50. Love that! You can check out her shop at Etsy.com.

Tiff’s Jeweldom is a Mother/Daughter designing duo based in Silicon Valley. They make beautiful and affordable gemstone bracelets you can stack with each other, or with other bracelets; you can also wear them alone. Most of their bracelets are under $100, with some under $50. You can find them on Etsy.com.

Compass Rose Design is a fabulous jeweler who creates her pieces using vintage parts and inspiration. Based in the Bay Area, this amazing designer creates unique jewelry with a story you won’t find elsewhere. I own a few of her pieces and I have given them as gifts too. You can find her at CompassRoseDesign.com.

Spirit Sox is a company owned by an amazing woman in Silicon Valley. She started her company as a fundraising idea, and it blossomed into a large-scale business which gives back to the community. You can find Spirit Sox at Sam’s Club! LOVE! These are comfortable, high-quality socks you will instantly become addicted to. They make the perfect stocking stuffer! Check them out at SpiritSoxUSA.com.

Well, there you have it. Four fabulous, women owned, small businesses which are located in the Bay Area and Santa Cruz County. Please support small businesses!

Have a fabulous holiday weekend!

XOXO
Cathy

Gifts under $100

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Gifts under $100 from top left: Golden hoops / gemstone bracelets (local designer!) / silver hoops / novelty tee (local designer!) / lipstick gift set / makeup bag / Hello Kitty candy gift box /

There are so many fabulous gift ideas out there which won’t break the bank. I love finding something amazing for my friends and family priced under $100. There are so many options!

So, without further ado, here are a few fabulous gifts for the holiday season, curated by me, and priced under $100. Love!

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Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for more holiday coverage!

XOXO

Cathy

Holiday gift ideas for her 2024

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Holiday gifts for her from top left: golden earrings / Love tee (local designer) / black handbag / holiday nail polish / skin care gift set (under $50) / lipstick gift set /

It is that time of year when we start making our list and checking it twice! This year, I am excited to gift my girls’ handbags, nail polish, beauty gift sets, cute tee’s, jewelry and more! Love!

These cute graphic tees are designed by a local designer and make the perfect holiday gifts! They can be wrapped up in a box under the Christmas tree or rolled into a stocking. Either way, she will love receiving a fun, graphic tee she can wear all long!

Of course, handbags always make fabulous holiday gifts! This one is extremely popular right now and is available in multiple colors. It offers the hot east/west satchel silhouette and the IT bag, anonymous vibe. Plus, it’s under $500. Love that!

Who doesn’t love a beauty gift set? I know I do! This skin care gift set is the current IT cream, and this lipstick set has fun colors in addition to neutrals. She will love them all!

How cool are these earrings? They are crafted by one of my favorite jewelry designers. Definitely on my Christmas wish list, hint hint-is my husband reading this?

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This is a great time of year to shop. Thanksgiving is late this year, so this means the shopping time between Thanksgiving and Christmas will be shorter than usual. I am a firm believer in finishing holiday shopping before Thanksgiving. This leaves the holiday season relaxing and fun. Love that!

Stay tuned for more gift ideas and holiday coverage.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy