With supply chain shopping frenzy
and shipping issues that are almost guaranteed to happen this year, making sure your gifts arrive on time (or at all) is harder than ever. Unfortunately, the problem has affected small businesses in a big way. This is where the gift cards come in.
They might seem easy and an obvious choice, but if you think about it, they ensure that your recipient actually gets something this year vs nothing. And. They can pick something out at their own pace!
Here are some gift cards guaranteed to delight everyone you know and whilst doing so, you are supporting some very cool small businesses!
Since 2013, Ashby Candles has been perfecting the art of small-batch, hand-poured 100% soy wax candles from both Brooklyn and Los Angeles kitchens. (She pours them just 6 at a time. Is that small batch enough for ya?) In ridiculously luscious scents which are bar none some of the cleanest burning candles we’ve ever known.
Seriously. Treat someone with a gift card to select from The Classics Collection or Essential Blends, they’re all just so insanely good.
Follow their Instagram, or sniff them in person at Burson & Reynolds in DUMBO.
Shopping for someone but not sure what to give them? Give them the gift of choice to purchase something from Brother Vellies!
Venus Tong’s charming illustrations of iconic institutions across NYC and really, the entire world over make perfect gifts for the wanderlust in your life, or to commemorate a special spot with a favorite person. She offers magnets, cards, and stickers, and prints (oh my!) in multiple sizes and price points and most recently has added a NY-centric line of scented candles which are all simply delightful.
Judi Rosen has become famous for selling insanely flattering jeans The store sells everything from jeans that made her so popular to speckled ceramic bows, to even tie-dye shirts.
Neighborhood Spot has started selling collaboration merch and artist prints in March 2020, to help support local NYC businesses. A gift card can get you hoodies, tees, and other goods from businesses like La Bonbonnerie, Casa Magazine, and the Elizabeth Street Garden Fund.
They carry a mix of new and vintage clothing, jewelry as well as home foods! This Japanese-owned boutique is known for its ultra-rare Levi's from the 60s and their own line of basic tees, socks, and sweats.
Here you can find linen bathrobes, hemp clogs, and even nightgowns that you can get away with wearing during the day from this Brooklyn Heights clothing store!
The Primary Essentials sells a mix of meticulously curated home goods ranging from paper moonlights to planters. You will find something unique and beautiful to decorate your home from here.
Crown Heights-based Park Deli is a cross between a skateboard shop, a flower store, and a curated boutique with items from both local and international artisans. You will also find some pretty good merch here. A gift card can go a long way and they have a huge selection of goods to choose from. Bound to find something unique for someone who is hard to shop for.
