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Shop Small: Denver Shopping Guide. Find local shops, restaurants, products and businesses where you can get some pretty amazing holiday gifts and help support the Denver economy and neighborhoods.
These small, local businesses are what keep our communities rocking and gives each Denver neighborhood such cool vibes and charm. With increasing prices in rent in Denver, they need our support more than ever. So, before shopping at Amazon or at some of the big box stores, take a look at more unique gift ideas that will not only feel more authentic and meaningful to the recipient, but will also help keep Denver awesome! Shop Small Business in Denver
A. Line Boutique, with four locations around the area this is accessible and we love that they always price match, and, unlike working with a traditional stylist, they never charge you for anything more than the items you love. This women’s clothing boutique is a favorite with local fashionistas.
Be a Good Person, 2830 Larimer Street (RiNo), Denver. A clothing company with the goal of inspiring and spreading positivity through the messages you wear.
Berkeley Supply, 4309 Tennyson Street (Berkeley), Denver. Men’s clothing and accessories. Berkeley Supply is a shop specializing in American-made menswear and accessories.
Blush, 1411 Larimer Street (Larimer Square), Denver. Blush is a mother & daughter owned boutique where they combine their love of West Coast cool with East Coast chic to bring you a unique shopping experience.
Common Era, 1543 Platte Street (Riverfront), Denver. This women’s clothing and accessory shop has big city style with small town prices!
Decade, 56 S. Broadway, Denver. Decade has a little bit of everything. From a gift shop vibe to Men’s & Women’s apparel, accessories and more, you are bound to find something for the people on your shopping list.
Gracie’s Boutique, 1511 S. Pearl Street (Platte Park), Denver. At Gracie’s they strive to empower women to look and feel their best through a unique selection of clothing, jewelry, and accessories hand-picked in LA. n there’s a sale rack, too.
Inspyre Boutique, 171 Detroit Street (Cherry Creek North), Denver, 720-891-9595, and 4170 Tennyson Street (Berkeley), 303-718-2645. Also, Littleton and Lone Tree locations. Inspyre Boutique is dedicated to finding the most incredible fashion, accessories, and gifts for the Denver Women and nothing is over $100.
Kismet, 200 Quebec St. Ste 101, Bldg 500, Denver. Women’s boutique selling clothes, accessories, and gifts with the mission to inspire happiness in their staff, customers, vendors and community while offering the highest quality products at reasonable prices.
MAM Couture: “THREADING THE NEEDLE OF HIGH-END URBAN FASHION” MAM Couture (MakeAMill Couture) is a lifestyle brand created for those who refuse conformity. Our brand defies social barriers and promotes growth and prosperity. It celebrates individualism and freedom in the world of high-end fashion.
Melrose and Madison, 1500 S. Pearl Street (Platt Park), Denver. This mother-and-daughter-owned boutique is a must. The clothes are gorgeous, but definitely investment pieces.
Patterns & Pops, 1620 Platte Street (Riverfront), Denver. What started as a mobile fashion truck is now a full-fledged storefront in Riverfront Park.
Rags Consignment, 201 University Boulevard (Cherry Creek North), Denver. For the budget-minded shopper, Rags Consignment carries an extensive selection of women’s clothing and accessories.
Real Baby, 4315 Tennyson Street (Berkeley), Denver. A great places to pick up baby shower gifts!
Scarpaletto, 1436 Larimer Street (Larimer Square), Denver. The 30-year-old family business carries men’s and women’s shoes from brands like Donald J. Pliner, Frye, and Sorel.
Vander Jacket, make your runs comfortable, practical, unique and stylish with these amazing one-of-a-kind jackets.“I make one-of-a-kind running jackets with an abundance of function for serious distance runners. My goal is to honor the stylish urban people and places in our city by creating keen running jacket designs.” – Sarah Vander Neut
Wish Boutique, 1099 S. Gaylord Street (Wash Park), Denver. Some of my favorite designer labels are carried at this women’s clothing boutique: Free People, Splendid, Nic & Zoe. And, I might mention…these are some of the same labels you’ll find at Nordstrom, but you’ll get to enjoy the personalized service that boutiques are known.
The Yogi Exchange, 4335 W. 41st Avenue (Berkeley), Denver. This consignment shop is worth a peek for the serious yogi as they only carry women’s yoga and workout clothes.
5 Green Boxes, 1596 S. Pearl Street and 1573 S. Pearl Street, Denver. Unexpected gifts & treasures for the home
The Artisan Center, 2757 E. 3rd Avenue, Denver. Inside, you’ll find gifts created by artisans from all over the nation and many local ones too!
Bloom by Anuschka, 2353 E. Third Avenue, Denver, AND Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop Street, Denver. An eclectic shop of home goods and gifts.
eXtra Ordinary Gifts, 3867 Tennyson Street, Denver. Discover lots of handmade, upcycled and unusual gifts made in the U.S.A. and made in Colorado.
Hope Tank, 64 Broadway, Denver. This “social enterprise gift store” has a fantastic selection of quality toys and gifts for kids and adults both. They DISRUPT the traditional retail model to show that “small business” can have BIG IMPACT.
Revampt, 2601 E. Third Ave, Denver, CO. Visit us in Cherry Creek! We specialize in custom furniture, unique gifts and home decor.
Show of Hands 250 Columbine St. Does art make you happy? If so, then you have come to the right place! Show of Hands is a locally female-owned art and gift gallery where talented artists from around the country display their whimsical, unique, and vibrant creations.
The Perfect Petal, 3600 W. 32nd Avenue, Denver, 303-480-0966. Lovely little gift and card shop with bouquets and beautiful flower arrangements.
Wildflowers, 1201 Madison Street, Denver. A HUGE gift shop with a garden and fountains and everything you could imagine.
Wooly Wax Candles, 4424 Tennyson Street, Denver (Berkeley). Exquisite level of craft and luxe to custom candles and home goods.
Wordshop, 3180 Meade Street, Denver. Card Connoisseurs! Stationery Snobs! Lovers of Letterpress! Fondness for Foil! They are your people!
BookBar, 4280 Tennyson, Denver. It’s a bookstore. A wine bar and bookstore in one!
Bookies: 4315 E Mississippi Ave, Denver. This is such a great bookstore for adults and kids. Can fine educational materials, games, gifts, as well as novels, nonfiction, and more.
Capitol Hill Books, 300 E. Colfax Avenue (Capitol Hill), Denver. The best in used and rare books serving Denver for over 40 years.
Second Star to the Right Books, 1545 S. Pearl (Platt Park; formerly Tennyson Street), Denver, 303-455-1527. A great children’s bookstore that also sells a fantastic selection of toys and crafts and hosts regular story times and activities.
Tattered Cover Book Store, 1628 16th Street, Denver, (LoDo); 1701 Wynkoop Street (Union Station); 2526 East Colfax, Denver, S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton. Tattered Cover Book Store is one of America’s premier independent bookstores, a Denver institution
Chocolove, If you love chocolate, then you MUST try this.
Formulary 55, All-natural bath and body products started out of Pueblo.
Green City Living, Making going green EASY!
Helliemae’s, All things caramel; absolutely delicious.
Page Fifty Five, Cute and quirky greeting cards.
The Real Dill, Available online and in many retail stores.The best pickles in unusual savory vinegars. The only thing better than their pickles is their handcrafted bloody mary mix.
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