Made in Savannah

From boutiques to candy shops and art studios, Savannah has no shortage of homegrown talent and for many of those local establishments the holiday season is their time to shine with Small Business Saturday, which is held the Saturday after Thanksgiving, kicking off the busiest time of year.

According to the annual Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey, total reported spending among consumers who said they shopped at independent retailers and restaurants on the day reached a record high of an estimated $17.8 billion.

Locally, small businesses play a major role in Savannah’s economy and for the second year in a row the Savannah Morning News has compiled a list of made in Savannah items from shoes and candles to furniture and leather goods, sure to please everyone on your list this year while adding the uniqueness only Savannah can offer.

Treats

Verdant Kitchen: From Tumeric and ginger infused honey to tea and ginger bites, the gourmet health and wellness company, Verdant Kitchen, has something for everyone looking to spice up your meal or favorite cocktail. Their products are made with 100% USDA certified organic ginger, galangal, and turmeric locally in Savannah.

Get Verdant Kitchen: www.verdantkitchen.com/

River Street Sweets: Nothing says Savannah more than a warm praline from River Street Sweets, but Savannah’s oldest candy store also offers an array of candy and personalized gift baskets, fudge, gourmet popcorn and roasted and candied nuts. You can also ship your favorite sweet treats with free ground shipping on select items.

Get River Street Sweets: www.riverstreetsweets.com, 13 East River St.,4515 Habersham St.

Auspicious Baking Co.: Auspicious has been around less than four years, but they’ve already developed a huge local following. Known for their buttery, flaky croissants, homemade pop-tarts and artisanal crackers, they have plenty of treats to complete your holiday meal. The bakery opens its doors on Sundays and Tuesdays & the menu rotates, but you can also find their breads and bakes around town at places like Fox & Fig Cafe, The Paris Market and others.

Get Auspicious Baking Co.: www.auspiciousbakingco.com, 5224 Skidaway Rd.

For the home

Emily McCarthy Shoppe: Inspired by Savannah and the Low country, designer Emily McCarthy brings her colorful, signature designs like spot cheetah and marsh camo to everything from scarves and barware to gift wrap and stationary. The shop also features a variety of jewelry, clothing and housewares. For the ultimate personalized gift, commission a custom couture monogram or crest that can be used on everything from gift wrap and napkins to glassware and china.

Get Emily MccCarthy Shoppe: www.emilymccarthy.com, 2428 Abercorn St.

Haigh Wood Shop: If you’re looking for a unique piece of furniture to complete a new home or recently renovated room Haigh Wood Shop can do it all from mantles and bars to beds and desks. With over thirty years of experience the team will work with you to create the perfect piece made primarily from sick or fallen trees.

Get Haigh Wood Shop: www.haighwoodshop.com

Moss & Marsh: Bring the outside in with coastal inspired pillows, aprons and towels from Moss & Marsh. For the little on in your life the company also offers swaddle blankets, burp cloths and their signature bandana bib all in festive prints including, sea turtles, oysters and monstera.

Get Moss & Marsh: www.mossandmarsh.co

 Pampering

Sapelo Skin Care: Give the gift of glowing skin this year with products from Sapelo Skin Care, which are cruelty free and free from fillers, silicones, parabens, sulfates and petrochemicals. Their products, which infusine healing peptides and molecules without inflammation, have also been featured in Vogue, Southern Living and InStyle magazines.

Get Sapelo Skin Care: www.sapeloskincare.com

Tybee Creek Soap Co.: Made from natural ingredients using the traditional cold press method Tybee Creek Soap Co. offers scents such as lavender and patchouli, orange, cinnamon and clove. Choose from bath soaps, goat milk soap, salt bars or even order an entire loaf of your favorite.

Get Tybee Creek Soap Co.: www.tybeecreeksoaps.com

Low Country Luxe: Inspired by the Low Country, as well as founder Natalie Evansl travels around the world, this southern fragrance house combines citrus, white dogwoods, wisteria and coconut to create their signature scents such as Spanish Moss, Live Oak and Sea Grass, which are available in candles or reed diffusers.

Get Low Country Luxe: www.lowcountryluxe.com

Accessories

Satchel: If you’re looking for a handbag that will never go out of style look no further than Satchel. Handcrafted from fine leather the shop offers a variety of handbags, clutches, wallets, backpacks and more in finishes such as metallic, hair on hide and distressed. They also offer clip on leather tassels and braided cuff bracelets to complete the look.

Get Satchel: www.shopsatchel.com, 4 East Liberty St.

Plantation Jewels: The team at Plantation Jewels scour old plantation sites, dumps, homesites, Civil War camps and battlefields to combine history and style with their one of a kind pendants made from found pieces of pottery, china and glass. Some of the pieces date back to the 1700s.

Get Plantation Jewels: www.plantationjewels.com

Savannah Cordwainers: The ultimate timeless investment piece, each pair of Savannah Cordwainers is custom made based on the design choice of the customer, and constructed based on their unique measurements. They also feature a selection of belts and other small accessories.

Get Savannah Cordwainers: www.savannahcordwainers.com

Founded by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday is held each year on the Saturday following Thanksgiving and aims to encourage people to shop local. In 2011, the Senate unanimously passed a resolution in support of the day, and officials in all 50 states participate.

According to the 2018 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights Survey from American Express and the National Federation of Independent Business, 104 million shoppers across the country spent a record high of $17.8 billion during Small Business Saturday.

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