Support Small Businesses this Holiday Season

Next Saturday, November 30, 2024, is small business Saturday. During the pandemic, as well as today, I find it especially important to send love to local businesses that make our communities unique. Many of these businesses put their heart and soul into their work; it is important to contribute to their success.

Let me highlight a handful. Recently, I purchased my perfect holiday outfit from the fashion-friendly Belle Monde Boutique in St. Matthews. If you need an easy hostess gift, I highly recommend buying the holiday treats and bread at Blue Dog Bakery on Frankfort Avenue. Over the years, I have gotten to know the staff by name. While they have a Louisville branch, this might be the only semi-national brand listed. I wanted to note the excellent customer service and how buying coffee in the local shop often makes me feel like visiting a small town.

A few years back, I bought a real “mini” Christmas tree at Mahonia that I still have kept alive and enjoy decorating each year. Red Tree is known for its beautiful furniture that has been extremely popular over the year as folks have spent more time at home. Their holiday ornament selection is worth a visit if only to walk under the spectacle of lights and take in their charming variety of pieces. For those who shop online, Kentucky for Kentucky will not disappoint, and the sweatshirt I am wearing as the cover photo in this article is one of my favorite purchases from their brand. Check out all the restaurants and boutiques below, and don’t forget to tag me with your local favorites.

Also, don’t forget to leave reviews, likes, and posts for your favorite businesses as they near the year end holiday hustle as a means of support. As a blogger and local small business owner, I can testify that your recommendations and love means the world. Happy Holidays!

Join me in celebrating the holidays by shopping locally. Visit these gems to buy meaningful gifts and spread some holiday cheer. Below is a list of restaurants, shops, and local businesses from Louisville, Kentucky. These are my favorites, recent recommendations from my followers, or great local companies that are well worth visiting. You can also order gifts from many of them online if you are out of town.

Boutiques/Stores

Belle Monde Boutique
Dress and Dwell, New Albany
House of K, New Albany
Kenzie Kapp, Milliner
White’s Mercantile
Red Tree
Posh Home
Mahonia
Kentucky for Kentucky
Little Mount Lavender Company, Shelbyville

Restaurants/Food

Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe
Nord’s Bakery
Taco Luchador
Simply Thai
Vietnam Kitchen
Safier Mediterranean Deli
El Mundo
Shalimar
Oriental House
Thai Smile
La Chandeleur