Show Your Love for Locals and Shop Small at These 6 Independent Businesses
Written By: Isabella Castro Small Business Saturday Orange County
Don’t have it in you to face another Black Friday this year? Skip the craziness and instead, save your itch to shop for Saturday, November 24. On Small Business Saturday you can show support for your local community by shopping and consuming at locally-owned businesses in your OC hood. Here’s a list of six shops across Orange County where you can give back to your community and get your holiday shopping started!
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New Year, New Skin!
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Located at the Anaheim GardenWalk, just steps from the Disneyland Resort, Klarif was created by a father who traveled the world to discover a cure for his son’s painful skin condition. Their 100 percent handcrafted cosmetics collection, which are among celebrities’ favorites, are carefully produced at their lab in Rancho Cucamonga.
KLARIF
400 Disney Way, Ste 137
Anaheim, CA 92802
866.234.4567
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It’s the Most Wonderful Bakery of OC
Walk into this bakery and remember the sweet childhood smell from your grandma’s kitchen. And if you’re wondering what goes into their goods, “if [they] can’t pronounce it, [they] don’t use it.” The Blackmarketeers only use natural ingredients blended with classic technique to deliver simple yet flavorful food. With locations in Costa Mesa and Downtown Santa Ana, don’t forget to grab some fresh-baked goods there this Saturday!
Blackmarket Bakery
2937 Bristol St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714.662.3095
211 N Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
714.571.0801
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Bringing Vintage Back
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Have someone on your list who’s in need of a special touch in their home? Make your giftee happy with unique pieces that blend both vintage and modern styles. Located in Huntington Beach’s Pacific City, Heirlooms & Hardware is a family-owned business that offers high-quality, handmade furniture and artisan crafts that won’t break the bank.
Heirlooms & Hardware
21046 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste H210
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
657.280.9206
For The Beer Lovers in Your Life
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We all know someone who can spend hours discussing the endless flavors, processes and brewing systems that involve the craft beer world. Remember, the best gift is often an experience. So give them knowledge, beer and a good time! Grab your friends and celebrate at this friendly brewery in San Juan Capistrano with a beer board that’s full of new flavors and styles for you to try.
Docent Brewing
33049 Calle Aviador, Ste C
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949.767.8170
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Something for Everyone
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Located in the heart of San Clemente, Novella Royale was founded by a seamstress who designed accessories for larger manufacturers and decided to create her own brand. What’s most special about Novella Royale is that their collection is entirely designed, sourced and handmade in SoCal. From sleep sets and totes for your sister to stylish shirts for your hubby and kids, they have everyone on your shopping list covered.
Novella Royale
1100 N El Camino Real
San Clemente, CA 92672
949.388.9336
Believe In The Cheesemongers
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This full-service cheese shop will win your cheese-lover heart with their extensive list of fromage and gourmet goodies. They also have all the kitchen tools that will impress even the foodie who has [almost] everything. Plus, the Cheesemongers cut every cheese to order to ensure freshness and will gladly guide you through their entire selection of domestic and international cheeses and pairings!
The Cheese Shop
3313 Hyland Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
949.284.0558
