highlighting some local Richmond businesses, encouraging you to shop small this year when you can. You don’t have to live in Richmond to support these businesses and anyone can enter the giveaway!

This year, in addition to our regular gift guides, we wanted to especially highlight some local small business for you to support this holiday season! And as a token of all of our appreciation for shopping small this year, a few of our favorites have donated to this giveaway. We hope you will not only enter and follow along with these great brands, but shop small with them even if you don’t win the giveaway.

Rebelle Naturelle – I have known Mary, the badass black woman behind this all-natural, ethically sourced skincare line, for ten years! I was so thrilled when she reached out to me to share her handmade skincare line, knowing it would be amazing. Let me tell you, the whipped body frosting is absolutely DIVINE!Mary or “M DOT” as she is known on the ‘gram, makes her high quality skincare products with a boutique experience and you can feel the personal touches and GLAM vibes that she adds to each product.

Gifting: One whipped body frosting and One Lavender+Aloe face tonic and setting spray

L & M Company- We love a family business around here and we LOVE the leggings created by sisters Lucy and Michele. They have quickly become an everyday staple for both of us, and we know you’d love them too. These would make a great gift for all the ladies in your life.

Gifting: A $50 gift card to L and M!

ROSE LETTERING CO – We are so in love with Kaytee Lauren’s newest adventure as the owner and creator behind Rose Lettering Co. Her modern, hand-painted ornaments would be a beautiful, thoughtful addition to any tree! Talk about the perfect Christmas gift. You can use code CRYSTALPRESS10 for 10% off this holiday season.

Gifting: a small glass ornament with customized personalization. Includes your choice of ribbon from the collection and a cotton ornament bag

Yia-Mas – My friend Kristina created her lifestyle brand and workshop series Yia Mas to bring the ancient wisdom of Greece to our modern lives. She hosts wellness events and retreats and her shop includes conscious objects inspired by the land, folk traditions and Greek culture! She hosts virtual workshops, Greek dance classes and guided meditations over on her IG, so you’ll be happy you followed along!

Gifting : Yia Mas Tie Dye sweatshirt, Journal made in Greece

RVA Cheesegirl – OH MY GOSH. Are you salivating yet? We have been admiring RVA Cheesegirl on instagram for a while now and the holidays seem like the perfect time to try out one of her amazing boards. Visit her on instagram, shoot her a DM and add one of her delicious cheeseboards to your holiday festivities.

Gifting: One of her amazing cheese boards in the upcoming Treat Yourself giveaway. Stay Tuned on instagram!

Blossom – Your go-to place for all things plant-based and wellness related. CBD, adaptogens, supplements and more! Located on Cary Street and online.

Gifting: A $100 gift card in the upcoming Treat Yourself giveaway! Stay tuned on instagram

Scents of Serenity – a full blog post is coming up soon about this amazing all organic day spa in Richmond. Trust us when we say that anyone on your list would be THRILLED to be gifted a Scents of Serenity gift card or experience.

Gifting : A Scents of Serenity Experience in the upcoming Treat Yourself giveaway! Stay tuned on instagram.

Megan Pratt Art – Follow Megan on instagram for her gorgeous watercolors! We will be gifting a Figure Study set along with the below very soon!

Al & Em – Not local to RVA but we love their modern jewelry and are thrilled to include them in an upcoming giveaway! We will be gifting one of their giant bobby pins to a lucky winner.

Other local Richmond small businesses to support this year:

Let’s Talk Towels — In case you are new around here, Reb & her mom have a Turkish Towel business! We have reimagined Turkish Towels as wraps, shawls, and throws in addition to their versatile use as your beach & bath towels! Use code REBECCA for 10% off through the holidays.

Sun and Selene – Gorgeous jewelry, handmade in Richmond by the oh so talented Britt!

Little Nomad – The cutest, hippest children’s clothing store! A must for anyone with little ones on their list.

Dear Neighbor – This little shop in Church Hill has the best curated selection of holiday gifts and they just launched their care packages in their online store!

TO ENTER FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW! YOU DON’T HAVE TO LIVE IN RICHMOND TO ENTER. GOOD LUCK 🙂

TO RECAP FOR THIS POST’S GIVEAWAY:

Rebelle Naturelle : One whipped body frosting and One Lavender+Aloe face tonic and setting spray
L & M Company : $50 gift card
Rose Lettering Co: a small glass ornament with customized personalization. Includes your choice of ribbon from the collection and a cotton ornament bag
Yia Mas: Tie Dye sweatshirt, Journal made in Greece