Holiday Gift Guide: Shop small and support local businesses in Copenhagen
This holiday season, more than ever before, I’m making an effort to shop small and shop local for my holiday gifts. Small businesses are struggling with Covid-19, and I wanted to share some of my favourite brands and shops to support this season. They’re all run by wonderful, passionate people who love what they do! You can click on the photo to visit the brands and shops below.
So let’s dive in!
Stationery
I fell in love with the Kartotek universe 6 years ago and haven’t looked back. I love the soft notebooks, weekly planners and notepads, but I’m looking to try out the meal planner next! No matter who is on your list, there is something here for them.
I’ve loved following Olivia and her sustainable designs on Instagram. It’s clear she’s both knowledgeable and passionate about using less waste, and wants to share it with everyone. The 2021 calendars are on my list this year!
Oh aren’t these just the sweetest holiday cards? I love Mia’s stationery and her holiday collection is absolutely adorable. There’s even have some naturally dyed ribbons appearing on the ornament cards for a really special touch!
Emira is so dedicated to her trade and it shows. The Molleen webshop is launching soon, but you can already contact her about custom orders. This year I created a custom design with Molleen for sending out some extra special holiday cards to friends and family. She’s lovely to work with!
Ceramics
Is it possible for ceramic dreams to come true? Robynn’s work does indeed make it possible. A beautiful hand-thrown and carved cup from Robynn is #1 on my wishlist this year!
I’ve followed TYBO from their first year in business, collecting many pieces I adore and use daily. I have such a homey feeling when I hold their cups or bowls, and you can’t beat the textured speckled glazes.
Anne-Marie’s illustrated ceramics are a new discovery for me, and I’ve already purchased a little spoon for a dear friend. If you’re looking for unique and personal gifts, her work absolutely fits!
Apato is another personal favourite from my own collection! Their pieces are beautiful and timeless! Perfect for the ceramic enthusiast in your life.
Home
When I first walked into this shop I felt like it knew all of my homeware wishes, and materialized them in front of me. I absolutely recommend a trip to A Door for beautiful crafted, quality and sustainable goods.
“For kids and their grown-ups” sums it up well, this adorable shop and cafe has a beautifully curated collection of goods for kids and grown-ups in a clean minimal style, but often with a playful twist. I can always check off a few people on my list here.
Books and Company is an international book store dedicated to bringing international titles and diversity to our reading list. You can find everything from cookbooks, to kids, to biographies, and they will order in just about anything you are looking for! A great one-stop-shop for the bookworms on your list.
Beautifully made linen goods from buttery soft linen! I’ve used their table cloth in a shoot before, and I know I’ll be back for more! Linumø has a variety of home, kitchen, bath, and kids linen, as well as candles.
self Care
I think it’s safe to say masks could be the new socks for easy but thoughtful gifts and stocking stuffers this holiday season! Barbara makes beautiful, quality masks with African prints. Barbara is a beauty expert and offers beauty services, classes and heads the Women Warriors Network.
The Dygo universe of soaps and shampoos is beautiful, all with natural ingredients and even natural colours (what’s not to love). Perfect gift for the person in your life in need of a little self care.
The female entrepreneur in your life will appreciate a membership to the WOMT network run by Céline Faty. Céline is so kind, and the group is the most caring and genuine group I’ve found in my own business journey. Her membership rates are reasonable and packed with value!
Sheryl is an incredibly talented wedding dress designer, but also has an education in aromatherapy. She creates bespoke, 100% all-natural essential oils specific to your needs. A perfect gift custom to a special person on your list!
Love the clean and minimal look of this all-natural soap brand! The perfect addition to any aesthetically driven washroom with lovely scents to match!
treats & eats
Fællesgro is such a wonderful way to get local food and delicacies in the city. If you’re looking for a great host/hostess wine, or maybe some ingredients for your Christmas dinner party, this is the place to get it!
Katharina makes the most gorgeous and modern cakes that would be perfect for a dinner party dessert. She also offers a delicious Christmas treat box. A great option for the person you don’t know what to get, no one can resist some yummy Christmas treats!
Leckerbær is “reinventing the Danish butter cookie” and wow are they beautiful! Skip the traditional tin this year, and let your friends and family indulge in their unique flavours and textures, always artfully put together.
I may be biased being Canadian, but I love this little pie oasis in the city! They offer slices, full pies, recipe books in both Danish and English, even pie baking classes for the baker in your family!