You might not realize it, but every time you take a yoga class at your neighborhood spot or buy a gift from the local artist down the street, you're shopping small and making a difference.
In fact, for every dollar spent at a small business in the U.S., approximately 67 cents stays in the local community. So when you Shop Small on Small Business Saturday—and all year long—it can help add up to a big impact.
Talulah Jones is one of my favorite small shops in Denver. You can find some of the most unique things for your home as well as toys, books, and clothes for kids! - Kathleen Barlow
Midnight Rambler Boutique has the cutest mix of merchandise from kids to pets to clothing and accessories. The store itself is a gorgeous space and its owned and run by a group of local ladies - Kate Kazell
I like Sacred Thistle for fancy tchotchkes - they are a florist specializing in unique and fresh wabi-sabi arrangements in downtown Denver. Boutique includes curated goods for the home, as well as unusual plants and curiosities. - Heather Dunn
I love the Tattered Cover Book Store! Established in 1971, Tattered Cover Book Store is one of America's premier independent bookstores, a Denver institution, a community gathering place, and an experience you can't download. Tattered Cover is locally-owned business with an unwavering commitment to the customer and the community, with four unique stores in metro Denver, and three satellite stores at Denver International Airport. - Leilani Renteria
One of my favorite locally owned businesses is BookBar, an independent book store and wine bar in Denver, Colorado on Tennyson Street. Happy hour specials everyday! - Sue Perrault
Lacuna Juice and Yoga! Original concept and located at S*park in RINO. I’m a member. We are Denver's only yoga studio offering a fully organic, vegetarian, and vegan restaurant and juice bar. - Leilani Renteria
Little by Little Boutique in Olde Town Arvada owned by my friend Alyssa Rossi! Seriously cute stuff for babies and kids, organic, locally sourced, American made, and super unique gifts at great prices. I have bought my nephew quite a few precious things from there! - Kristen Sharp
Another great one in Olde Town Arvada is SOCK! If you have a sock lover in your house like I have you have to go there. They have the best selection of unique and fun socks for everyone in the family, these always make it into stockings in my house! - Kristen Sharp
Pitter Patter is a children’s boutique across the street from the Louisville office is also SO cute. Has some great small shop brands that I used to have to order online for my baby, and a great mix of clothing toys and accessories. - Kate Kazell
And Due South in Lafayette is another really good one! Mostly adult clothing, but they also have some kids stuff and lots of decor. It’s connected to a great coffee shop and feels/looks like a mini Fixer Upper/Magnolia store! - Kate Kazell
Patter Bar - they make 100% local and organic energy bars here in Denver! Online sales or they’re in coffee shops too! - Brianna Kliesmet
Swiss Flower and Gift Cottage - Family owned and operated for 50 years. It is a one stop shop for all shopping. 6000 Sqft of Retail Therapy. Best selection of jewelry, furniture, gifts, art etc. Full Service flower shop as well. Attached is an event center that showcases local artists. It is a must see in Wheat Ridge, CO! - Keegan Sheard
Maroon Bell Outdoor Grassroots, started small, donates a portion of proceeds to non profits! - Sara Delimont
Sara O. Jewelry is my go-to, whether I am looking for a special gift for a friend, or for my own wishlist! Sarah O. Signature designs are one-of-a-kind pieces, created locally from precious metals, in Denver and the United States, through traditional, and modernized jewelry metalsmithing methods. - Madie Linder
Do you have a Small Business that you love, and don’t see it on our list? Comment below and we will be happy to add it to our guide!
Happy Small Business Saturday from our locally-owned small business, West + Main Homes.