Shopping & Supporting Local this Holiday season
/There is no doubt everyone is feeling some sort of effects from the pandemic and the recent mandate to shut down temporarily due to WNY being in the orange zone. Like many, I wanted to share my list of favorite locally owned businesses and some of the places I’ll be supporting this holiday season.
Whenever I’m at Rev it really is the best day!
Fitness Studios:
Revolution Buffalo - Take a virtual or on-demand class, purchase merch or a gift card
Reform - Purchase merch or a gift card to gift to your fitness pal or use when restrictions are lifted
Barre Centric - Sign up for a virtual class, purchase merch or a gift card
Space on Seneca - we could all use a little inner peace and zen right now. They are offering virtual classes during this time.
Clothing + Jewelry:
BKind City - Katie offers everything for clothing for adults and kids, and new home decor!
Anna Grace - this has always been my favorite clothing boutique in town, this store reflects some of my taste in clothing, jewelry and home decor items.
Indie Twenty - Rachel’s boho style and the jewelry she creates makes me enjoy seeing her continue to grow in her business.
Rusterior - Carrie offers a wide variety of clothing, toys and decor for those who have the adventure soul.
Half & Half Boutique - currently offering 20% off your order of $100 or more at checkout.
Copper & Steel Chainmail jewelry (on Instagram)
Peg’s Hardware - I love everything Gretchen creates, pay a visit to her new space for the holiday season at 657 Persons Ave in East Aurora. (Check her social media before heading to the store).
Home Goods + Decor + Candles + Art:
Food + Drink:
Whether you’re ordering take out or purchasing a gift card it will help these businesses be here for when we can be back together again.
Winkler + Samuels - did you see the have a Wine & Spirit Advent calendar - use code holiday fun for $20 off before Thanksgiving.
Hartman’s Distilling Co. - they have a Holiday Market taking place 11/27 thru 11/29, face masks required and social distancing will be enforced. Vendors will be announced the morning of each day.
Meet + Eat Charcuterie - don’t feel like cooking? This is a perfect way to have a custom board made for you. Kristen creates some of the best charcuterie and cheese boards in town.
Bflo Charcuterie Creations - (on Instagram)
Coffee Shops:
Healthy Options:
Florists:
Who doesn’t love a fresh floral bouquet or wreath for the holidays?!
Kinloch Farmstead - they are offering cute gift sets to purchase, Lavender package or the Bee package
Pet Stores:
Cultural Institutions:
I’m going to use my platform as a way to promote organizations who need are support if we want them to remain open. There are MANY organizations in WNY that need our support (any little bit counts). Below are cultural institutions and non-profits near and dear to my heart, please consider donating to one of these or to an organization that is near and dear to your heart. The point is to support each other the best way we can during this difficult time, that can be financially or by volunteering your time and talents.
The Buffalo Science Museum + Tifft Nature Preserve
Non-Profit Organizations:
Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy
