Here at Zollie, we’re big believers in a few things: prioritizing play, finding magic in the everyday, and cultivating joy. During the holidays, that joy often comes from connection: making things by hand, sharing time together, and finding ways to show care for the people we love.

One way to communicate that care is through a thoughtful gift, something that feels just right for the person you love. This year, we hope you’ll show your favorite local small businesses some support when shopping for that special something. If you need a little inspiration, here are some of our favorite gifts from a few great small businesses, for everyone on your list.

Wildhaven Wools

Made of sustainably sourced Merino Wool, sewn in the USA, and machine washable, we love the cozy base layers from Wildhaven Wools. There are great options for all ages, but we’re especially coveting the Signature Crew + Legging Set for kids, cleverly designed to fit your child through multiple growth spurts thanks to Wildhaven’s “grow-with-me” sizing model.

 

Kaleidoscope Living Reusable Calendar

This reusable wall calendar by Kaleidoscope Living is both beautiful and functional. With a gorgeous color palette, and many cute accessories which can be used to further customize your personal organizational system, this is a calendar you can look forward to filling up in 2026. 

Filana Organic Beeswax Crayons

Unlike most crayons, which are made in large factories using paraffins and petroleum wax, Filana Crayons are hand poured in small batches using organic beeswax. You can feel great about handing these environmentally friendly crayons off to a child (or adult!) of any age, and feel even better about supporting a wonderful family-run business based in Colorado.

Degen Knitting +Crochet Accessories

We love the adorable textile notions and accessories from Degen. Particularly catching our eye? This pair of stitch marker holding kitties, a whimsical needle holding acorn, and this denim fish tool pouch that includes some very cute latch tools. If you’re on the East Coast, you can shop Degen goods in person at Knit Club (p.s. our Creative Director, Grace, purchased beautiful yarn from Knit Club to make her son a sweet hoodie—you can check out her yarn and process here!)

Quilt Motif Kindle Case

Perfect for the book lover in your life, this quilted kindle case is perfect for snowy nights cuddled under a blanket. If they’re a quilter as well, even better! The Bookish Goods is full of everyday essentials for literature lovers, and this particular kindle cover is based on a painting by artist Lauren Spired. We love Lauren’s work, and know she’s a fan of Palette Scout, which feels extra special. Check out her etsy shop for prints and original offerings!

Cram Colorful Packing Cubes

The folks at Cram say it best: Life’s too short for black packing cubes. These fun yet durable color block packing cubes are made of 100% recycled plastic, and won’t disappear into the recesses of your suitcase on your next vacation. A great gift for the world traveller in your life who believes in the power of color to create joy!

Hey Ricochet Claw Clips

Hey Ricochet is a small, Texas based business run by author-illustrator duo Andrea Stein and Cayce Matteoli. As busy moms, Andrea and Cayce know the importance of a good claw clip when it comes to keeping hair out of reach of tiny hands. They also know that function and fashion can coexist! Their claw clips (we’re especially loving the Granny Square style) are the perfect gift for a crafty, on-the-go friend who needs both style and substance in their life.

Palette Scout

We might be biased, but we know just what we’ll be getting all the artists, makers, and designers on our list this year…Palette Scout! Featured in the Blick Holiday Gift Guide, and recently highlighted as a Missouri Star Daily Deal, Palette Scout creates a fun, intuitive way to explore color for folks of all ages and backgrounds. There are various bundles available if you want to spoil your recipient, but a single Palette Scout is a great entry point to the Palette Scout world. For an extra special touch, pack a deck in the Palette Scout Zipper Pouch and top it with a bow!

As you finish your holiday shopping, we hope you’ll choose gifts that support the makers and dreamers behind small businesses. Every purchase helps keep these creative ecosystems thriving. From all of us at Zollie, thank you for shopping small and spreading a little extra joy this season!