Women of Cincy Gift Guide: Winter 2020
I think it’s fair to say 2020 didn’t pan out how we were expecting. But the holidays will be arriving soon, and like most things this year, they’ll look different. Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Festivus will be over Zoom, through the mail, and socially distanced. However you’re celebrating this year, the act of giving – to loved ones and yourself – is as important as ever.
Here at Women of Cincy, we believe where you spend your dollar matters – make sure you’re also giving back to our community by supporting local, women-owned businesses, including those featured on this list and in our past gift guides. Our city has so much to offer, and after a particularly difficult financial year, let’s give a little love to it this season.
Written + compiled by Olive Taylor. Images provided.
Gumdrop
You’ve heard of the Covington staple shop, Handzy, but did you know Handzy founders and owners Brittney Braemer and Suzy Hinnefeld recently opened a new shop? Gumdrop is Handzy for little humans – a cuddly, cozy, candy-colored toy store. Whether you’re buying toys to go under the tree, gifts for nieces and nephews, or heading to a baby shower, Gumdrop is sugar-coated with cuteness.
Hello Sunshine Yoga
Let’s not beat around the bush – this has been an awful year for mental health. Depression and anxiety are on the rise, add in the added stress of the holidays, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. So, reader, take a little time for yourself! Forget the gloomy winter weather, and let a little sun into your life. Hello Sunshine Yoga Studio offers both virtual and in-studio yoga classes so you can reclaim your mindfulness and find a little peace – is there a better gift than that?
Lucca
Lucca is your one-stop-shop for all things home-related. Half-workshop, half-boutique, Lucca has just about everything to acquire perfect home bliss – decor, pillows, candles, kitchen utensils, furniture, even earrings, and accessories. Owner Lindsey Estes, and her team of women machinists, use lasers to engrave a variety of wood gifts – they also make custom engravings! The shop even offers pre-assembled gift boxes, including the Wine Lover, the Happy Home, and the Plant Lover making holiday shopping a breeze.
Minor Obsession
Since March, we’ve all been diligently washing our hands (for at least 20 seconds!) to get rid of those nasty germs. But let’s be real all this washing, plus the dry and chilly air, is wreaking havoc on my hands. Thankfully, Courtney Lawrence, founder of Minor Obsession, is looking out for all of us and our skincare needs. Her bar soaps are made of natural oils, clays, and botanicals, without the damaging synthetics, leaving your skin soft and supple.
Sindur Style
Are you looking for a very special gift for a very special someone – perhaps an engagement or wedding ring? Gemologist Sindur Shah McRedmond has just about every style and color of ring you could want. You can work directly with Sindur to create the perfect ring or browse through her extensive collection of designs – you really can’t go wrong with any of these gemstones.
Want more? Check out our past gift guides. Know of a woman maker, baker, artist, or entrepreneur you’d like to see featured in future guides? Give us a shout.