Small Business Saturday Shopping Guide to support local biz in the DMV

Small Business Saturday is just around the corner—happening this year on Saturday, November 30th, 2024—and I couldn’t be more excited! As a small business owner myself, I know firsthand how much love, care, and dedication goes into running a local business. That’s why I’ve put together a special Local Shopping Guide In The DMV to help you find unique gifts and support the amazing artisans, makers, and stores in DC and around (and online too!).

This guide is filled with some of my absolute favorites:
✨ Local shops and creatives whose work inspires me
✨ Small businesses run by friends or people I admire
✨ Incredible businesses from my own clients at Juliette Fradin Photography

Whether you’re shopping for gifts or simply looking to treat yourself, you’re sure to find something special. Supporting small businesses isn’t just about checking off your holiday shopping list—it’s about investing in your community and helping it thrive.

Why Shop Small?
When you shop small, you’re not just buying a product; you’re helping local families, creatives, and entrepreneurs continue to do what they love while giving back to the community. Every purchase makes a difference, and Small Business Saturday is the perfect time to show your support!

What’s Inside the Guide?
This year’s guide features a little bit of everything—from handcrafted goods and eco-friendly products to unique experiences and local treats. Whether you’re shopping for your partner, your kids, your best friend, or even your furry family members, you’ll find something meaningful here.

A Special Shoutout to My Clients
I also want to take a moment to celebrate the businesses owned by my amazing clients. I love supporting their work, and I think you’ll fall in love with them too! It’s a joy to see my clients' creativity shine both in their families and in their businesses.

Let’s Celebrate Small Business Saturday Together
Let’s make this holiday season a little more personal, a little more local, and a lot more meaningful.

Thank you, as always, for supporting small businesses like mine and for celebrating the creativity, passion, and dedication of our local community.

Happy shopping!

My favorite local shops and businesses in the DMV area

✨ Clients of JFP
👍🏻 Recs by JFP community

✨ Three Little Birds Sewing Co - Fabric store and sewing studio offering classes, fabrics, and supplies for adults and kids too!

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Jill Kimura Art - Creates bold, abstract paintings using “oops” paint & motherhood inspired art WEB | IG

👍🏻 East City Bookshop - An independent and community-minded bookstore serving the greater Capitol Hill community. “Beautiful book selection and thoughtful staff”. WEB | IG

👍🏻 Little District Books - Independent Bookshop in Barrack's Row, DC celebrating LGBTQIA+ authors and stories! WEB | IG

✨Sexton Strategies - Communication and messaging for non-profits

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✨ True North Psychotherapy - Psychotherapy practice in Dupont Circle, DC for individuals, adolescents and families

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👍🏻 Labyrinth Games & Puzzles - DC's premier board game store.“The most amazing selection of games and the staff is incredible. They make phenomenal recommendations based on what they learn about you - they have helped us discover so many fun games!” WEB | IG

👍🏻 Sweet Crimes Gluten-Free Bakery - We are DC’s most loved gluten free bakery, serving up a criminally delicious variety of baked goods & savory treats! WEB| IG

👍🏻 Manifest Bread - Neighborhood bakery specializing in sourdough breads, pastries, and sweets + a full bar. Riverdale, MD WEB | IG (reopening after reno in Feb 2025)

Tyler makes Things - Modern fiber art - I took her workshop Through “Shop Made in MD” and fell in love with her work. Catch her on a Holiday Market! WEB | IG

Petal and Post - Beautiful hand-poured candles and vintage postcards. She has different shows around DC! Go say hi and smell the delicate candles.

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Mobiles. Mobiles - Hand-cut lightweight mobiles for homes and businesses. I’m totally in love with these but can’t decide WHICH ONE, can you?

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✨ Not Jane Studio - Go support my Uber talented friend. She does branding, creative direction, packaging & photo styling for creative brands WEB | IG

Material Things Studio - This is my pottery studio! They have an amazing Holiday Extravaganza party with plenty of pottery/ art/ crafts / food/ Music… December 7th! Check them out! WEB | IG

it’s OK Clay - Modern ceramics with MCM inspiration. Bring some colors into your home with a beautiful piece from Katie. I love here earrings. You’ll feel instantly better. WEB | IG

✨ Curated Playspaces - My friends Thomas and Mandy build awesome mud kitchens that give you at least 1 hour of free time. #winwin WEB | IG

✨Capital Clean Sweep - Professional cleaning service for homes and businesses in the greater DC area. Mayra and her team have decades of experience and roots in the DMV. Woman of color-owned.

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