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Shop Small Gift Guide 2018

November 24, 2018 by Erika

Good golly, how in the world is November almost over?!  I still have things about the Bent Arrow Challenge I want to write about!  Ugh!  Oh well, since time has decided that it will continue on whether I'm behind or not, I guess I need to just roll with it.

As you know, I'm super passionate about local and small businesses.  I truly believe that we as Christians have a responsibility to shop small and local whenever we can.  By buying from "the little guy" we help someone live out what their God-given passions are and we get to build community.  When the small shop owner isn't worried about how in the world she's going to feed her family, she's going to be a lot more open to joining you Sunday morning instead of putting in extra hours just to make ends meet.

That being said, for Small Business Saturday, I wanted to share some of my favorite small and local shops.

Stitch & Timber

Stitch & Timber is owned by my college BF, Malia.  When I asked her to share about her business she said, "I have always loved cross stitching and wanted to share my work...I decided to see if any would sell.  Low and behold they do, slowly but surely!"  Malia creates modern finished cross stitch and paper goods for today's home.  I have several of her pieces, including a custom made "Green is the New Black" reusable produce bag (check my IG to see it).

You can find Malia's work on Instagram here and her shop on Etsy here.  Use code FULLSIMP10 at checkout for 10% off orders of $15 or more!

The Mustard Seed Marketplace

This is a relatively new shop to me, but I fell in love with it immediately!  The Mustard Seed Marketplace partners with over 30 artisan groups in 18 countries to create a marketplace for artisans locally + globally!  They carry a curated collection of Fair Trade + Locally Made + Give Back Brands.  And they have something for just about everyone on your list stocking items like jewelry, apparel, home décor, accessories and more!

My kind of shop!  And it is located in northern Indiana!

You can shop The Mustard Seed Marketplace here and follow them over on Instagram here.  You can use the code SHOPSMALL for 10% through 12/31!

I asked for the black Slub Tee for Christmas...so fingers crossed it shows up under the tree!

Freckled Hen Farmhouse

Y'all know I love Freckled Hen Farmhouse!  I cannot get enough of their cute, yet practical farmhouse décor!  Natalie is also awesome to follow over on Instagram.

You can find the Freckled Hen Farmhouse over on Instagram here or on their website here.

Chalk Full of Design

Another small business that I love is Chalk Full of Design.  Last year I got the kids chalkboards from here as their "something to read" gift instead of books and they love them.  We also have the games pack that we keep in the van to pull out any time we are going somewhere with a long wait time instead of always shoving tablets or phones in front of them (which we do still do occasionally).  This year I got Kate her own personalized board so that she could have one like her big brother and sister.

If you need a laugh, follow Lindsay on Instagram here and watch her stories.  I love her!  You can shop her site here and she's currently running a sale of 15% off with code CFDHOLIDAY2018 until Monday!

Aleks Handmade

The last shop I'm going to share with you is another Indiana shop.  Aleks Handmade makes handmade dolls...even custom orders!  We have three dolls from Aleks and I cannot say enough about the quality.  They are soft and no little plastic pieces to worry about coming off.  Plus, they give back in a BIG way!  With their Dolls for Smiles program, they donate one doll for every doll purchased to the orphanage they are working with that quarter.  You have to go see the video of these children playing with dolls that look like them!  It is amazing.

You can shop Aleks Handmade here and follow them on Instagram here.

In full disclosure, I shopped Amazon too this year.  I get it.  But if everyone took the time and money to buy one or two gifts this season from a small or local business, think about what that could do for our communities!  Spending a little more for a gift that is handmade and/or fairly made is even better.  Make 2018 the year you buy less but better gifts for under your tree.

Merry Christmas!

 

Erika
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Gift Guide for the Fancy Farm Girl

December 4, 2016 by Erika

 

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Photo credit Ball-Spencer Photography

Merry Christmas!  I'm thrilled to be joining a few other ladies to bring you gift guides for every woman on your list.

As many of you know, I am a farm girl, but ironically, I don't particularly care for dirt and I love all things that make my farm chores cuter.  That is what inspired my gift guide this year.  I want to bring you items to help make the farmhouse and farm life a little cuter.

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1. Freckled Hen Farmhouse Market Basket

This market basket has been on my wishlist for a little while now because while we try to grow a lot of our own food in our garden, we simply don't have the room (or time) to grow everything.  This means that we still make it a priority to visit our local farmers market in the summer.  This basket is perfect for all of the goodies we pick up on our trips.  And its beautiful enough to make a decor statement hanging up on our coat hook when it isn't being used.

Freckled Hen Farmhouse is giving Full & Simple readers a 15% discount to their shop.  Just use the code FANCYFARMGIRL at checkout.

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2. Bainbridge Mercantile Signs

I have two signs from Bainbridge Mercantile already and want a few more.  They have to cutest signs for any farm or garden.  We have a sign on our chicken coop and a sign for our bees on the gate right outside of where we keep our hive.  My plan this spring is to make a few raised beds and add a few of the garden signs to them.

Bainbridge Mercantile is giving 20% off and free shipping on orders over $25 (U.S. orders only) with the code FULLANDSIMPLE20!

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3. Hunter Boots

All farm girls need rubber boots, BUT all fancy farm girls need some Hunter boots!  I love the fit and style of my Hunter boots.  I have a tan pair and a black pair.  We even buy a new red pair for my oldest each spring and then pass them down our younger child.  They are perfect for all of the garden and farm chores.

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4. White Barn Mercantile Utility Apron

I have this canvas utility apron and I absolutely love it!  It makes planting the garden so much easier because the pockets hold all of my seed packets, markers, string, trowel, etc.  You will never go back to gardening without this apron once you get one!


5. Freckled Hen Farmhouse brushes

I'm back to Freckled Hen Farmhouse because really, everything in their store is so cute!  But I wanted to highlight two of their brushes that I love.  I have one of their wooden dish brushes that I only use for cleaning my eggs.  I like to have something designated for cleaning the eggs so that I don't end up with any cross contamination so to speak.  I also have and love their wooden vegetable brush.  It is perfect for scrubbing potatoes or other root veggies like carrots.

And don't forget that you can get 15% off with code FANCYFARMGIRL!

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6. Lindsay Letters Farm to Table Canvas

I am IN LOVE with this canvas!!!  I have been pining over it for almost a year now.  I just can't seem to pull the trigger on buying it until we have a farmhouse table built.  You can also purchase this design as a print if you prefer that over a large canvas.

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7. Painted Fox Home Tilly Triplet baskets

Every crazy chicken lady needs a cute basket for gathering eggs.  But these baskets would even be good for gathering veggies in the garden.  Cute accessories like this make going out for eggs in a little more fun.

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8. Boxwood Avenue Egg Stamp

Another cute addition to any egg gather's day would be an egg stamp from Boxwood Avenue.  I am still getting the hang of using mine, but I love giving eggs to friends and family with all of the eggs stamped.  The stamp just adds a bit of whimsy.  I can't wait to see the reaction at the farmers market next summer!

Boxwood Avenue is giving all Full & Simple readers 10% off  their order with the code FULLANDSIMPLE.

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9. Substation Paperie Canning Label Stamp

I always make cute labels for my canned items from the garden.  Again, it just makes doing the chore a bit more fun when you see all of your jars prettily labeled.  I found Substation Paperie after canning season this year, but you can be sure that I will be getting a stamp before next year's harvest!  I love their honey stamps too!

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10. A Touch of Farmhouse Charm by Liz Fourez Book

If you don't know Liz Fourez's blog, Love Grows Wild, you are missing out!  She has the most beautiful farmhouse and now she is sharing her decor advice in her new book!  And do I have a treat for you!  I am giving a way a signed copy of her book to one of you!  Just follow the directions below to enter.

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Don't have a farm girl in your life?  Don't worry!  You can check out these great gift guides too.  There's bound to be the perfect gift for all the ladies in your life!

Anna Scott from Anna Scott Blog is sharing ideas on giving gifts to the girl you really want to bless.  She has items that will inspire intimacy with Jesus as well as some fun finds from stores any gal is bound to love!

Have a foodie in your life?  Claire Trost from The Blog Bloom has everything you need to buy for the real food home cook.

Need something for the fashionista you love (or maybe just a cute party look for yourself)?  Stephie Meyer over at The Color Floral has you covered with her holiday style guide!

I hope that we've helped take some of the stress out of your holiday shopping this season!  Do you have other ideas for the fancy farm girl in your life?  I'd love to know in the comments!

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Disclaimer: Erika Bault is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.  Erika Bault is also a member of Painted Fox Home Affiliates.

 

Erika
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