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An Etsy Holiday Gift Guide Featuring 21 Local Ohio Shops We Love
Whether you're shopping for the holidays, a birthday, an anniversary or another special occasion, Etsy is a great place to start. Its easy-to-use search tool allows you to track down shops and items in specific locations — so you can shop local and impress that special someone at the same time.
To make sure your loved ones gets the perfect gift this holiday season, we rounded up our favorite Ohio shops on Etsy. Featuring gifts for him, for her, for the kids, for the pets, and even for the home, you're sure to find something for everyone on your list this year. Happy shopping!
For the Home
Moderncre8ve Etsy shop | Website | Facebook Favorite gift: Walnut Live-edge Dining Table
Photo courtesy of Moderncre8ve
Using locally-sourced hardwood lumber from Amish Country and steel from the Cleveland area, Moderncre8ve crafts each modern and mid-century modern piece of furniture by hand, one at a time. Their small team of creatives is driven by a familial connection with each other, with their work, and with every customer who walks through the doors (or orders on Etsy). New Love Decor Etsy shop | Website | Facebook Favorite gift: Key holder + mail organizer with planter Founded by Jen then joined by her friend, Kira, the New Love Decor team is driven by their passion for creating. They combine web inspiration with everyday recycled items to make brand new, inventive pieces that range from home decor, seasonal items, wine storage, organizers and more. The perfect gift for dog moms and wine lovers everywhere, check out their shop here! Bertu Home Etsy shop | Website | Facebook Favorite gift: Modern wood console
Photo courtesy of Bertu Home and Addison Jones Photography
Bertu comes from a long line of local pop-up shops Columbus residents will likely recognize. First, it was a wholesale candle line, then a Christmas store called Glad Tidings, followed by NEST, SHINE and Swanky Abode. Then came Bertu Home, a modern furniture and home decor brand that uses mostly locally sourced black walnut and steel. Learn more about the Jones family, their brand and their products on the website! NytStnd Etsy shop | Website | Facebook Favorite gift: NytStnd FIVE Back in 2015, owners Chad and Victoria found themselves with too many Apple devices and not enough space on their nightstand. In an effort to maximize space (and diminish Victoria's frustrations) Chad designed their first NytStnd, an affordable and stylish charging dock that fits up to four devices at once. Peruse all the design options in the shop or on the website! Minnie and Maude Etsy shop | Facebook Favorite gift: Custom personalized decorative pillow cover
Photo courtesy of Minnie and Maude
Always fun and never fussy, Minnie and Maude offers charming and sassy decorative pillows, organizational bins, personalized textiles and more. Made by hand in her home, owner and crafter Lennea Truesdell loves what she does — and she gets to do it in yoga pants, too! Buy something this season and a portion of all sales will go to organizations like Help One Now and Compassion International. While you're at it, peruse the second shop, Minnie and Maude Kids! Urban and Loft Etsy shop | Facebook Favorite Gift: Industrial Style Merry and Bright Light Run by Cutler's own Suzi Stepanovich, Urban and Loft features vintage and industrial-style items for the home. Suzi's shop is filled with gorgeous antiques she finds on her travels, and a handful of crafty decorations she makes by hand. Most of the items on Urban and Loft are one of a kind, so if you see something you like, make sure to snatch it up before it's gone!For Him
Beardology Etsy shop | Website | Facebook Favorite gift: The Man Set The story of Beardology begins with a growing family, a growing beard and a homemade candle business. After adding bath and body products to the list and whipping up a quick beard oil for Ian, Angie realized there was some magic in the beard products. Today, still using Ian's face as a tester for everything, Angie uses ingredients purchased locally in and around Cleveland to craft each and every oil, balm and wax. Check out the website to learn more and shop there or right here on Etsy! Open Hand Leather Goods Etsy shop | Website | Facebook Favorite gift: Slim fold wallet
Photo courtesy of Open Hand Leather Goods
Born and raised in Columbus, owner and creator Peter Moses Brown began commercial sewing six years ago. Each bag, wallet and tote begins as an idea, turns into a sketch, and then is pieced together by hand from hides selected for their color and personality. As a result, every single item is one-of-a-kind and they're built for style, form and durability. Learn more on the website or shop on Etsy! BEARDED WOODCRAFT Etsy shop | Website | Facebook Favorite gift: Ohio Bamboo Wood Phone Case With plenty of products showcasing Ohio, Buckeye, Cincinnati and Cleveland pride, BEARDED WOODCRAFT specializes in creating eco-friendly wood products. Each item is designed for day-to-day functionality and unique character so whether you choose a phone case, cuff links, a slab wood wallet, or a keychain, the man in your life is sure to be impressed! Peruse the website here for more gift ideas. NativeShaveCo Etsy shop | Website | Facebook Favorite gift: Men's Shaving Gift Set
Photo courtesy of NativeShaveCo
NativeShaveCo out of Columbus is a gluten-free and vegan-friendly business, so every product is both good for the environment and good for your body. After years working at Barber and Beauty Supply Company, the owners saw a need for more affordable and more sustainable organic shave products. Cue NativeShaveCo! Today, you can shop shave creams, beard oils, aftershave and shave kits on the website or on Etsy.For Her
Irin Skye Etsy shop | Facebook Favorite gift: Topaz necklace
Photo courtesy of Irin Skye
Every item in the Irin Skye Etsy shop is handmade to order and shipped to you already packaged in a gift box! With experience in engineering, but a passion for handmade jewelry, owner and creator Brandy began working for her business full-time in 2009. Ever since, she's been creating gorgeous pieces as treasured bridesmaid, family and holiday gifts. Remembering Gram Etsy shop | Facebook Favorite gift: Cream Grey Flannel Blanket Scarf Inspired by the love she learned from her Gram, Mary creates each and every scarf by hand in her home. After learning how to sew from home economics classes, her mother, blogs and plenty of video tutorials, she dove into upcycled clothing, finding fabrics from thrift stores, old shirts and estate sales. Check out all the soft and cozy items in the Etsy shop. As an added bonus, there is no shipping cost for local buyers who schedule a pick-up! Images in Bloom Etsy shop | Website | Facebook Favorite gift: Rice Flour & Shea Soap
Photo courtesy of Images in Bloom
This husband and wife team creates cold-processed, handcrafted soaps, shaving products and luxurious shave soap alongside hand dyed silk scarves and other textile arts. Offering amazing scents like Patchouli, Amber Ginger and Blackberry Sage Tea, the soaps are vegan and made with the best organic oils they can find and the freshest botanicals they can grow! M&J Monograms Etsy shop | Facebook Favorite gift: Personalized Ladies Duffle Bag Founder and maker Julie is a true Cincinnatian and has had a passion for embroidery and personalized gifts since she was a child. With the perfect gifts for the mom, dog mom, wife or best friend in your life, you can get embroidered apparel and aprons, cosmetic bags and handbags, drink ware, pet items, and so much more!For the Kids
Tiny Little Memories Etsy shop | Facebook Favorite gift: Mommy and Me Boot Cuffs An Ohio State alum, Brittany Bettin began her business to share just a few of her handmade creations that showed off her Buckeyes pride. Since then, her business has boomed, turning into one of Ohio's favorite local shops for baby accessories. Follow Tiny Little Memories on Facebook for a discount code, then shop leg warmers, hats, scarves, boot cuffs and more! Blankies by Sheena Etsy shop | Facebook Favorite gift: Watercolor Floral Blanket
Photo courtesy of Blankies by Sheena
Owner and creator Sheena started making blankets about eight years ago for her nine-year-old daughter. Four more baby girls and seven years later, she opened her Etsy shop to spread the coziness to everyone. Now, you can get furry throws and cozy swaddlers in stylish and charming patterns that your kids (and you!) will love. Kugga Kids Etsy shop | Website | Facebook Favorite gift: Birth Announcement Stuffed Animal Kugga Kids is a subsidiary of Sassy Paci Boutique operated by mothers and artists Nicole, Lisa Hezlep and Lisa Thibault. Their products are made for other moms searching desperately for beautifully crafted items — whether it's a Christmas themed pajama set, a birth announcement stuffed animal or monogrammed accessories.For the Pets
Spunky Styles Co. Etsy shop Favorite gift: Lumberjack dog bandana
Photo courtesy of Spunky Styles Co.
Jenna is the owner of both Spunky Styles Co. and this adorable American Bulldog mix sporting one of her handmade dog bandanas. Made to spoil your pup and up their style game, her trendy shop offers bandanas, collars and matching bracelets. Sure, maybe it's kind of a gift for yourself, but your dog will look great — and that's what really matters. RipleyWear Etsy shop | Website | Facebook Favorite gift: Navy Floral Personalized Laser Engraved Metal Buckle Dog Collar RipleyWear's designer pet collars came about from owner and creator Natalie's love for sewing and for her own pets. Available in traditional, breakaway and engraved styles, you can get bows and bowties, collars and matching leashes, and even Christmas-themed patterns! Percy's Cookie Jar Etsy shop | Facebook Favorite gift: PB + C Donuts Boyfriend tested and dog approved, every single treat that comes out of the Percy's Cookie Jar kitchen is inspired by Percy, the owner's late and beloved pit bull — and boy did he love cookies! Your dog will too as soon as they taste these adorable doggie donuts, puptarts and bacon cheddar bones. MaiRo and Co. Dog Treat Etsy shop | Website | Facebook Favorite gift: Maple Oatmeal Dog Treats In an effort to provide more wholesome and healthy treat options for his own dogs, owner and baker Stephen crafts every bag of treats using a blend of local and organic ingredients. In flavors like coconut, maple oatmeal, carob mint and cheddar cheese, these treats are sure to make your pup's tail wag this holiday season!#ShopLocal for the holidays!
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