Columbus Gift Guide | Live Local

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I try to shop with small businesses as much as I can and whenever I’m able, I opt for buying local. What better way to support local businesses and makers than around the holidays?! It’s always fun to be able to gift a little bit of Cbus to those you love. I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite local artists and businesses in Columbus to help you as you do your holiday shopping. I also recently attended the Ohio Creative Collective Handmade Holiday Gift Guide Release Party at Bleu & Fig. I was already working on this Columbus gift guide, but the event helped me round out my list.

Check out all the shops below – there’s a little something for everyone, maybe even including yourself. Have a favorite Columbus business that didn’t make the list? Feel free to mention them in the comment section at the bottom of the post!

For her

TL Yarn Crafts
Hats, scarves, crochet patterns and crafty gifts
Website | Facebook | Instagram

The Jones Market
Stylish non-toxic, teethable, tuggable jewelry
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Sea and Salt
Handmade bags and accessories
Etsy | Facebook | Instagram

Under Aurora Beauty
Plant-based fragrances and skin care products
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Val and Violet
One-of-a-kind jewelry made with vintage and up cycled elements
Etsy | Instagram

For him

Paisley Proposal
Hand-lettered and screen-printed pint glasses and growlers
Website | Facebook | Instagram

For the foodie

The Cheesecake Girl
Locally-made cheesecakes – check out the boozy minis and mason jar cheesecakes!
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Ridiculously Good Salsa
Freshly-made salsa with local ingredients and craft cocktail lollipops.
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Bleu and Fig
Holiday Barn Box, $100 – includes thick brown sugar candied bacon, parmesan fennel short bread, honey rosemary cashews and more.
Website | Facebook | Instagram

For the littles

Daydream Arcade Kids
Retro-inspired handmade clothing
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Maya’s Curls
Holiday crowns and other custom hair accessories
Website | Facebook | Instagram

(Photo by Bellini Portraits)

Tiny Violet Shop
Handmade wands, quilts and baby accessories
Etsy | Facebook | Instagram

MRLY Brand
Stylish kids clothes
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Tubows
Handmade apparel and accessories
Website | Facebook | Instagram

For the family

Goldfish Swim School Holiday Basket
This gift basket, which costs $205, includes two months of free swim lessons (the gift of water safety!) and over $500 worth of family-friendly experiences around Columbus, including:

This holiday basket can be purchased at either the Dublin or Westerville locations of Goldfish Swim School.

Columbus Zoo
Get family memberships to the Columbus Zoo, The Wilds and Zoombezi Bay.
Website

COSI
Family memberships start as low as $119.
Website

Franklin Park Conservatory
There’s plenty to do here both indoors and outside – perfect for any day of the year. Family memberships start as low as $90.
Website

For someone special

Skip Rock
Canvas framed prints, banner and other home decor.
Etsy | Facebook | Instagram

Just Real Woodcrafts
Handmade wood decor and other items including bottle openers and ornaments.
Etsy | Facebook | Instagram

P. Thompson Ceramics
Ceramics artist – his work is available for purchase locally at Rose Bredl, Stump Plants and Cactus Consortium.
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Serenity Road Fiber Art
Woven and macrame wall hangings
Etsy | Instagram

Lather and Stitch
Crocheted hats, scarves and household decor
Etsy | Facebook | Instagram

Designs Entwined
Customizable string art and DIY kits
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Peppermint and Grapefruit
Essential oil educator and holistic health coach
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Natterdoodle
Custom hand-lettering and gifts
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Daisy Mae Designs
Handmade goods from vintage maps
Website | Facebook | Instagram