The family + sarah decided this morning that we were renaming today, because black friday just sounds so dark. So pick your favorite color and confuse every retail worker out there.

I however, think that now is a great time to support all the small businesses out there with amazing products. Some of my favorites:

Hand & Cloth, with their amazing Kantha Blankets

Scarf Shop, must I explain such a wonderful scarf-ness.

skinny laminx, a South Africa pattern designer with a variety of table lines, pillows, etc

maptotes, from amazing locale-centric gifts…this is your go-to

1canoe2, an awesome etsy letterpress vendor

nourishing notes, a foodie-friendly vendor that provides great letterpressed cards

makecheese, an etsy vendor with cheese-making kits. creative Xmas present? i think yes

Is there a small business shop out there that you love? I would love to hear more about it as I continue the never-ending search for awesome and unique gifts.