Looking to support small businesses this holiday season? We’ve got you covered!
We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite local small businesses below.
handmade items + gifts
local artists + artwork
food + drink
clothing + household accessories
entertainment
house plants
pets
treat yourself
Handmade Items + Gifts
Charm City Craft Mafia - Purchase locally made, handmade gifts. Next event is December 14th!
Earth Tribe Shop (Main Street Ellicott City) - Sustainable jewelry, organic clothing, plant-based skincare, sustainable sunnies, eco-friendly decor and much more.
EC Pops - (Main Street Ellicott City) - Maryland’s best gourmet popcorn! Their store carries a wide variety of gourmet popcorn flavors, along with Maryland-themed gifts.
Grit & Ash Designs (Glenwood) - Their market offers one-of-a-kind vintage goods, architectural salvage, custom and re-purposed home furnishings, home décor, gifts, and more.
Hyde Handmade Knives - Gorgeous, handmade knives! Their goal is to supply people with tools that will last them a lifetime and to be a part of the shift away from single-use or non-durable goods.
Imperium Shaving - You can find them on Etsy. They can ship their hand crafted and elegant razors anywhere in the U.S.!
Mount Royal Soap (Baltimore) - Luxurious soaps, bath and skincare products that are handcrafted in small batches. They use natural ingredients and are palm free.
The Pink Cabbage (Ellicott City) - Woman-owned shop with handmade gifts and decor.
The Salvaged Stitch (West Friendship, MD) - Personal and household items created from salvaged upholstery fabric samples. Catch her at a local Farmer’s Market or craft fair!
Unwined Candles (Sykesville) - Featuring amazing soy candles, small items for the home, and more!
Wild Birds Unlimited (Columbia) - Local family-owned nature store. Wildlife gifts & decor!
Local Artists + Artwork
Cecelia Battle/Zing by Cecelia - Whimsical, edgy paintings and hand made jewelry. Shop locally in Savage Mill, Frederick, or Cumberland. Shipping also available.
Mary Beth Heiser Pawling - Mary Beth Heiser Pawling is a graduate of Maryland Institute, College of Art (MICA) with a BFA. Check out the gorgeous artwork she has for sale!
Food + Drink
Alexandra’s American Fusion (Ellicott City) - A unique dining experience with an atrium-style restaurant and outdoor dining with a fantastic view of the golf course. Located in Turf Valley.
Bertucco's Bakery (Hampstead) - From customized cakes to delicious desserts, they have it all!
The Breadery (Catonsville) - Artisan bakery in Oella. They also have an extensive olive oil & vinegar taproom!
Cured & 18th and 21st (Columbia) - Cured features humble takes on classic comfort foods and a bar program where craft cocktails & beer are made easy and approachable. 18th & 21st is their take on a prohibition era supper club with live music, elevated dining, and speakeasy inspired cocktails.
French Twist Café (Sykesville) - Retail coffee shop with delicious crêpes.
Georgia Grace Cafe (Ellicott City) - Upscale cafe in the heart of historic Ellicott City, Maryland featuring a European-inspired menu with Greek influences.
Hoffman’s (Westminster) - Homemade ice cream & deli. They also have to-go ice cream!
Iron Bridge Wine Co. (Columbia) - A café of intimate proportions! They feature an ever-changing menu of small-plate, tasty, funky dishes, suitable for enjoying yourself or for sharing. Great wine selection too, of course!
Little Market Cafe (Ellicott City) - Elevated cafe fare in a quaint old-world setting with a rose-filled patio. Check out their events page to plan a special trip!
Mad City Coffee (Columbia) - Coffee shop & local coffee roaster.
Manor Hill Brewing (Ellicott City) - Howard County’s first, and Maryland’s largest, farm brewery! Check out the events at the farm or grab one of their tasty brews!
Mary’s Land Farm (Ellicott City) - Check out their farm store with local food & products.
Rach’s Cakes (Columbia) - Home baker in Columbia, MD providing delicious desserts baked with love! You can like her page on Facebook or follow her on Instagram too!
Sobar - Raising the “bar” on non-alcoholic beverages. They can ship delicious drinks directly to your home!
Sweet Cascades Chocolatier (Ellicott City) - Locally made, tasty chocolates!
Tersiguel’s (Ellicott City) - Reservations are required to visit this Main Street restaurant that offers 6 course Chef’s menu!
Thread Coffee (Baltimore) - Women and queer employee-owned coffee roasting company. Free delivery to Baltimore City residents.
Touche Touchet Bakery (Columbia) - Special event cakes, almond creme pies, and all kinds of deliciousness!
Victoria Gastro Pub (Columbia) - Local pub that uses both national and international cooking traditions. Their pub fare stresses quality and freshness with every recipe and every ingredient.
Clothing + Household Accessories
Belle Patri (Columbia/ & Jarrettsville) - New and consignment home furnishings and accessories.
Su Casa (Ellicott City/Fells Point) - Furniture and other household goods.
Sweet Elizabeth Jane (Ellicott City) - Vintage-inspired lifestyle store in Old Ellicott City specializing in women’s clothing & accessories.
Entertainment
Atomic Books (Hampden, Baltimore) - An independent bookstore focusing on indie comics and small press.
The ClayGround (Ellicott City) - Anyone can be an artist and everyone can be themselves! The ClayGround offers classes in pottery, fused glass & creating mosaics.
Mike’s Music (Ellicott City) - Local mom and pop shop sharing their love of music with the community. They offer private in-person music lessons. Best of Howard County for 2024!
Race Pace Bicycles (Various Locations) - They have curbside pick up options!
Plants
B. Willow (Baltimore City) - House plants, terrariums, online workshops and more!
Gott Efni (Ellicott City) - You are in for a treat when you visit this whimsical shop on Main Street in Ellicott City. It’s a plant wonderland!
Hallowed Ground (Oella/Ellicott City) - A garden shop of earthly delights in an old church. Plants, botanical goods, classes, garden design.
Pets
Camp Bow Wow (Columbia) - Doggie daycare, boarding & grooming. Plus they have live video feeds!
My Pet Store and More (Ellicott City) - What’s the “and more” you ask? Pond supplies, lawn & garden items, pest supplies, barn & veterinary supplies….
Treat Yourself
Between the Lines Medi Spa (Columbia) - Top of the line Facial Rejuvenation Center, offering premier non-surgical cosmetic procedures and skin care.
Brightwater The Spa At Skincare Institute (Columbia, MD) - The inspiration for BRIGHTWATER evolved during a trip to Malta, where the cool Mediterranean waters and warm golden sands simultaneously invigorate and calm. They bring this experience to you!
Delicate Touch Nail Salon (Columbia) - Pamper yourself at Delicate Touch Nail Salon in Columbia.
Hair Affair (Ellicott City) - Hair salon owned by Maria Schulze’s mother!
Lasting Light Wellness (Coulmbia) - Illuminate your path to healing. In-person & online sessions are available! Energy healing, hypnosis, yoga and more!
Looks Salon & Spa - Stylist Meghan Brown loves creating new and youthful looks for her clients. Meghan always keeps up with the latest trends in hair and fashion and this is apparent in her work.
The Pearl (Columbia) - A 27,000-square-foot wellness refuge that features an award-winning day spa, an exclusive modern meditation room, three serene mindful movement studios, a signature thermal healing water environment, and much more!
Pro Nails (Clarksville) - Fantastic nail salon in Clarksville.
Pura Vida Medi Spa (Maple Lawn) - Maple Lawn’s premier, physician-led medical spa and laser center.
Salon Tusey (Clarksville) - Relax, unwind, and be pampered while enjoying professional beauty services.
Skinsational Scents (Savage) - Natural wellness & skincare experts.
Smoke + Mirrors (Hampden, Baltimore) - This organic salon is also a certified green circles salon (they recycle hair and other salon by-products that would otherwise take up space in the landfills).
Turf Valley Spa (Ellicott City) - Pamper yourself with a deep-tissue massage, a soothing body treatment or a refreshing Vichy shower. Recharge tired skin with a self-renewing facial enhanced by a calming eye or lip treatment.
Have a business we should add to the list? We’d love to keep this list updated!
Please email our Team Manager, Tess.