Don’t Boycott Black Friday – Support Indie Businesses!

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I’ve heard lots of chatter about boycotting Black Friday. I can totally understand where this comes from – the commercialization of the holidays and “Christmas Creep” is getting a bit out of hand.

But don’t boycott Black Friday. Instead, log on. Support small businesses. Hit Etsy, Artfire, or other websites that allow small businesses to develop and grow. I’ve had a few people ask – yep, Sweet Libertine is a small business, it’s run by my husband (Justin) and me.

To help out, here’s a list of small businesses that I buy from and suggestions from customers. If you want to add links (and if you have a small business please send a link!) please email sarah@sweetlibertine.com with the subject line SMALL BUSINESS or comment here.

Since others are sending in links, please note that Sweet Libertine cannot personally endorse every business listed.

Bath, Beauty, and Health:

Fashion and Accessories:

Food and Sweets:

Jewelry and Glasswork:

Photography, Visual Art, and Journaling:

Services:

Supplies/Raw Materials:

Toys:

Yarn and Fiber Arts:

21 Comments

  1. Heather
    Posted November 18, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Art by my talented husband: StreetSpirit Photography: streetspiritphoto.etsy.com

  2. Dimmie
    Posted November 18, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    My friend (who just moved across the country *shakey fist*) just opened an Etsy store following her success at a local art fair. She sells her lovely bone carvings over at Photosynthete.

  3. k8ekol
    Posted November 18, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    http://www.cheekymaidensoap.com/

    My local soap maker. Discovered the company at a farmers market and have yet to find a soap that I don’t enjoy. I’m especially fond of the lavender oatmeal and the selah salt bar.

  4. k8ekol
    Posted November 18, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Oh, and my local art gallery that carries all kinds of cool things :)

    http://www.nakedartusa.com/index.asp

  5. Jennifer Maddron
    Posted November 18, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Colannino’s Sicillian my local source for lip balm and skin care.

    ZOMG Smells-makers of odd perfumes.

  6. Heather Cover
    Posted November 19, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    For yarn, check out Urban Gpyz: http://www.urbangypz.com/ or on Etsy at http://www.etsy.com/shop/UrbanGypZ

  7. Dayo Steph
    Posted November 19, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    My favorite Jewelry makers:
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/SihayaDesigns
    http://www.wyrdingstudios.com/

    Pottery supplies/stamps: http://www.etsy.com/shop/artsource
    Amazing leather journals from Estonia: http://www.etsy.com/shop/GILDBookbinder

  8. Dayo Steph
    Posted November 19, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Almost forgot- for food related stuff, foodzie is fantastic and has all kinds of local artisan cheeses, snacks, etc. http://www.foodzie.com

  9. sweetlib
    Posted November 20, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Your leather journal link isn’t working – do you have another one on hand?

  10. Leigh Ann
    Posted November 20, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    I co-run a teensy yarn shop called Ariadne Yarns & Fiber here, but there’s bunches of other stuff I love:

    Jewelry:

    Cashlin’s Creations

    Clothes:
    Damsel in this Dress
    Gloomth

    Misc:
    Jengee’s Coffee Cup Corsets
    Have it Sweet Confections
    ZigZagStitches bags

  11. Sandidance
    Posted November 20, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    My faves:
    Rocky Top Soap Shop on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/people/RockyTopSoapShop
    My friend Lisa is an independent travel agent: https://www.facebook.com/pages/TravelDivaLisacom/117889504892811
    My friend Sarah and her cakepops (YUM): https://www.facebook.com/pages/Carolina-Cakepoppery/129548557143414?ref=ts&sk=wall
    Not to forget the awesome Sweet Libertine and Sarah!! :)

  12. juliaa
    Posted November 20, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    some great shops listed!

    my stitch marker shop, knitoramaa: http://www.etsy.com/shop/knitoramaa

    my earring shop, earrings by juliaa: http://www.etsy.com/shop/juliaa

  13. Dayo Steph
    Posted November 20, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    oops! I missed the s on the end http://www.etsy.com/shop/GILDBookbinders

  14. Dana
    Posted November 20, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Please add my Etsy shop! http://unwindyarncompany.etsy.com. I dye beautiful yarns and fibers, and have some of my own handspun plus original knitting patterns for sale.

  15. Hope
    Posted November 22, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Thank you for doing this! Now I’m off to look at all these fabulous links!

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/sillylittledave

  16. Annie
    Posted November 22, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    I make knit, crocheted and sewn accessories: grainiastreasures.etsy.com. There are actually more pictures on my FaceBook page because my model is busy right now.

  17. Annie
    Posted November 22, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    The link didn’t show up right. http://etsy.com/shop/grainiastreasures

  18. Sarah
    Posted November 23, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Hi! I’d love it if you’d add our indie yarn company, The Sanguine Gryphon. Our website is http://www.sanguinegryphon.com.

  19. Dimmie
    Posted November 26, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Everyone loves plushies, right?

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/NightengaleNeedles

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