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Valentine's day gift guide 2019

2/9/2019

It’s almost Valentine’s Day again — that time of year when you let your loved ones (maybe yourself!) know just how much they mean.

While we all resort to Amazon and Target in search of something great lets not forget that there are tons of local businesses with AWESOME products.
You can do so much better than a card this Valentine's Day, I believe in you!

Here are some awesome brands to choose from. Whether you're shopping for her, him, best friends, and even your mother. These brands have a little something for everyone! Check it out!

Global Attic LLC is the brainchild of Founder Kabria Cummings. The company sells exotic home decor items to style-conscious customers who want unique, one-of-a-kind merchandise that can't be found at the typical home decor store. Whether masks, paintings, sculptures or furniture, Global Attic's items transform bland living spaces, convey individuality, and help sustain global communities.

Shop: www.globalattic.com
IG: @globalattic
FB: @globalattic
Email: kabria@globalattic.com

Blissfully Broke is an online gifting boutique run from Chicago, IL that specializes in curated and custom gift boxes for the everyday celebrations in life. We have assembled premade boxes for occasions including baby showers, new homes, new beginnings, boss babes, bridal parties, wedding showers and more. Packaged to perfection and accompanied by a hand-written note, each and every box that leaves our shop is a gift to be remembered.

Shop: www.blissfully-broke.com
IG/FB: @blissfully.broke
Email: info@blissfully-broke.com

SOLO NOIR

Solo Noir has created a groundbreaking grooming system that’s as effective as it is simplistic. Crafted from soothing, organic, all-natural ingredients, our grooming solutions are designed to help you look your best without complicating your life. We understand modern masculinity, and we’ve created a premium line of products to help you look and feel Dapper, Refined, Smooth, Sleek, and Brave.

Our 2-in-1 skincare and shaving products tackle pesky issues that specifically affect men of color, like blemishes, dry skin, uneven complexions, and ingrown hairs. With our line of curated products, you can restore your skin’s moisture and elasticity and maintain healthy skin year-round.

Shop: www. solonoirformen.com
IG/FB: @SoloNoirForMen
Email: info@solonoir.com

little buddha by daisy

Little Buddha is a company that is based on finding holistic ways to feed the mind, body and soul. By using crystals to energize the mind, handmade organic products without all the horrible chemicals and additives for the body. As well as re-centering your soul with reiki.

Shop: www. littlebuddhabydaisy.com
IG: @littlebuddhabydaisy
Email: Littlebuddhabydaisy@gmail.com

Julie Kramer is a jewelry designer and Certified Professional Coach by the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC). Her creativity is balanced by a seasoned business acumen, which includes a 17-year career at MasterCard, where she developed an expertise in business partnerships and customer relations. It was a great foundation for what would become her own company. Life Bejeweled was born out of her desire to pursue her creative and entrepreneurial passions, and having the confidence to follow her dreams.
Julie has been making jewelry for 20 years as a way to help others find their inner truth. She has made it her life's work to see the beauty in the people she encounters and the products she creates with her own hands. The meaningful custom jewelry, feature empowering messages that carry you into your work, onto the playground, down the aisle, and out to the world.

Shop: www.lifebejeweled.com
IG: @lifebejeweled
Email: julie@lifebejeweled.com

recycled by robin

Created in Chicago, all Recycled by Robin candles are handmade with all-natural, non-toxic soy wax that is then poured into recycled glass bottles and jars. Not only will these candles freshen up you home, but also help reduce your carbon footprint on the environment. Whether you're interested in a recycled bottle or a customized jar candle, Recycled By Robin will meet all of your candle needs.

Shop: www.recycledbyrobin.com/
IG: @recycledbyrobin
Email: robinmakescandles@gmail.com

Paula marie collection

PaulaMarieCollection is a mother-daughter owned line that offers fashion-forward folks of all genders opportunities to spice up both their daily ensembles and special occasion wear with unique fur accessories. Their mission is to create beautiful, eye-catching pieces and accessories where fur is both traditionally present and not, including scarves, wraps, muff bags, hair ties, shoe slides, flip flops, vests, and jackets. They believe that confidence starts from the inside out, and a PaulaMarie Collection piece is a way to put your best foot forward in all situations.