It’s less than two weeks until Santa pops the chimney flue and drops locally handmade (in the North Pole, of course) gifts under trees everywhere. He makes it look so easy. Don’t try to compare your gift-giving abilities to the man in red, though—it’s his literal full-time job. But where does this leave the stragglers on your own gift list?
Fortunately, it’s still possible to find unique, personal gifts without a panicked detour to the mall on your way to Christmas dinner. Our holiday gift guide, curated in the spirit of shopping small, has ideas for foodies and activists and dog lovers alike.
At Shopify, we don’t just power independent businesses—we also love to shop with them, too. And we’ve picked standout products from some of our favorite stores for everyone on your list. Explore gifts for the 11th-hour invite to a Secret Santa, the unexpected cousin dropping by for the holidays, or even that person in your life who claims to “have everything.”
Here’s how to shop the Shopify community using our holiday gift guide:
Gifts for foodies
Unique ideas for master chefs, sous chefs, and Top Chef enthusiasts.
1.CorbéHarvest Bowlin Salt
2.Kintopour over coffee stand
3.Brightlandextra virgin olive oil (note: pre-order for the new year and pop an IOU under the tree)
4.Bon Appétitapron
5.Old World Kitchenhandcraftedwooden spoons
Gifts for littles
Inclusive and creativity-boosting alternatives to plastic overload.
6.Color Herstorycoloringbooksfeaturing influential women of color
7.Loogkid-sized guitars for budding rockstars
8.Circuit CubesSTEM kits
9.My Pipersboxersshortsfor girls (and boys, too)
Gifts for teens
Gen Z-approved picks for picky teenagers.
10.Knixteensleepover boy shorts
11.54 CelsiusPyro Pet Candles
12.HexComixHex11comic book series, created by an all-woman team
Gifts for hosts
Cozy consumables for holiday party hosts-with-the-most.
13.心sustainably sourced coffee beans and coffee accessories
14.Farm to PeopleThree Alarm Fire hot sauce gift basket
15.Grey Ghost"scratch-made" chocolate chip cookies
Gifts for the conscious consumer
Eco-friendly, sustainable, organic, you name it—these gifts are good.
16.Kotncottont-shirts, produced sustainably with a transparent and ethical supply chain
17.Big Bud Presscolor popping jumpsuits, ethically manufactured in the U.S.
18.Somaglass water bottles and filtration pitchers
19.The Detox Marketgreen beauty gift sets
Gifts for techies
Smart gadgets for the plugged-in people on your list.
20.NanoLeafmodular smart lighting art, compatible with smart home devices
21.Embertemperature control mugs
22.Click and Growautomated indoor gardens
Gifts for activists
Woke picks for resisters.
23.The Outrageactivistbutton pack
24.OtherwildWomen in Congress t-shirt
25.Shrill SocietyNasty Woman print featuring Serena Williams
Gifts for booklovers
Books and book-adjacent gifts for avid readers.
26.Ideal BookshelfJane Austen book pins
27.Kitaabworldchildren’sstoriesfrom South Asian cultures
28.Frostbeard Studiobooklovers’ soy candles
Gifts for beauty bingers
Indie brand alternatives to big-box beauty.
29.Pattern by Tracee Ellis RossWinter Care Bundle for curly and textured hair
30.Fluidemakeup for all gender expressions & skin tones
31.Vitacleanaromatherapy vitamin C filteringshower head
Gifts for dogs and their people
Fetching finds for furry friends.
32.Wild Onedesigner pet accessories
33.Crown & Pawregal pet portraits
34.Wildebeestfloofy Meadow Dog Bed
Gifts for cats and their people
More cool cat, less crazy cat lady.
35.Tuft + Pawmodern cat furniture
36.Cat in Berlindapper cat bowties
37.Oh My Cateco felt catnip toys
Gifts for vintage lovers
Throwback gift ideas for old souls.
38.BLK MKT Vintageartifactsfrom Black history
39.Erica Weinerone-of-a-kind vintage jewellery
40.F as in Frankvintage snapback hats
Gifts for outdoorsy people
Get-outside gear for tree-huggers and mountain-scalers.
41.MOVAcyclingjacket
42.Brant & Cochranhandcrafted camping axes
43.Aspen Expeditionsrock climbing experiences
Gifts for active people
These picks are sure to induce sweating—in a good way. Namaste.
44.B YOGAB Mat extra sticky yoga mats
45.Moxie Skatescustom roller skates
46.Barbell Appareltraining sweats
Gifts for makers
Do-it-yourself kits, patterns, and supplies for busy hands.
47.Thread Theorymenswearsewing patterns
48.Urban Cheesecraftcheese-making kits (including paleo and dairy-free versions)
49.Leaf & Claysucculents (and everything you need to build your own mini-garden)
Gifts for audiophiles
Ear candy and audio tech for music lovers.
50.Turntable LabsSlipmat Record Mat
51.Bayan AudioBluetooth speakers
52.Vinyl Moonmonthly vinyl discovery subscription box
53.Master & Dynamicwireless headphones
Gifts for vegans
Animal-free beauty, bedding, and bomber jackets.
54.Almond Cowplant-based milk-maker
55.Vauteanimal-free super warmwinter coat
56.Buffybetter-than-down eucalyptus duvet
57.Petit Vourcruelty-free and vegan beauty gift boxes
Gifts for people who have everything
Or do they?
58.Hops CollectiveBeer of the Month Subscription
59.Gravityweighted blanket
60.National Geographicpersonalized map of your town
Gifts for Secret Santas—under $25
Budget-friendly finds for second cousins or colleagues you barely know.
61.Frères Branchiaux(a kid-owned company)Chunky Sweater Candle$18
62.AreawareCubebots $20
63.Vena’s Fizz Housecocktail (or mocktail) bitters, from $10
Gifts—and stocking stuffers—under $15
Little luxuries that know how to fill a sock.
64.Zandraall-over Big Balms $11
65.Goldilocksbeeswax food wraps $12
66.Stojo8oz reusable cup $8
67.Drake General StoreArborist Weekday Socks in color block $12
68.Alicja Confectionspostcardchocolate bars$9
To ensure your gift arrives on time, please check the Christmas shipping cut-off dates posted by each independent business featured. And, feel free to bookmark this list for gift giving ideas all year round.
What are your favorite independent shops? Drop more gift ideas in the comments below.
Thank you to Liz Bertorelli for her contributions.