Shop Small Businesses in Denver for the Holidays
Shop Local, Small Businesses in Denver for the Holidays! By Mug Shoppe 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. Clothing, Accessories & Shoes: 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. Denver Shopping: Gift Boutiques 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! Denver Shopping: Bookstores BookBar, 4280 Tennyson, Denver. It’s a bookstore. A wine bar and bookstore in one! Bookies: 4315 E Mississippi
THE BEST GIFT IDEAS FOR YOUR BOYFRIEND THAT SHOW YOU REALLY KNOW THEM
THE BEST GIFT IDEAS FOR YOUR BOYFRIEND THAT SHOW YOU REALLY KNOW THEM (OR AT LEAST KNOW HOW TO IMPRESS THEM IN 2022) By Fashion Beans Selecting the perfect boyfriend is a chore. Sorry, we meant selecting the best gifts for that already perfect boyfriend can be a chore. And yet, it’s a strange thing to ask the very non-intimate Internet what it thinks you should buy your hopefully quite intimate boyfriend. If it helps, think of us more as friends. In fact, I’m a boyfriend myself, so I get it? The simple fact is that you are showing love by simply trying to find a gift they’ll like. It shows you care. But the perfect gift is different for every guy. It’s also dependent on how long you’ve been going out. You don’t want to splurge thousands on a birthday gift if you’ve only been dating a couple of weeks. So this comprehensive guide will cover all bases for your gift-giving curiosities. Grab a nice cold drink, get comfortable on the couch and treat yourself to some indulgent scroll time. Let us deliver that all-important aha! moment to you. Read on to find the best gift for your boyfriend, that the ever-resourceful internet can provide. 1. BEST OVERALL GIFT FOR YOUR BOYFRIEND: TUDOR 1926 WRISTWATCH Saying “I love you” via the medium of a gift is a difficult task, but a high-class watch can speak those words thousands of times over. This Tudor 1926 watch comes in a timeless design, meaning it can add panache to any outfit it finds itself with. The buttery dark brown leather, clean white watch face, and silver hardware are quotidian masterpieces. It’s a truly great everyday piece. 2. BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR YOUR BOYFRIEND: KINDLE PAPERWHITE Often, the best Christmas present is the one that opens up potential. Books are one of the purest routes to discovery and provide the opportunity to delve into the great minds of others. But a Kindle is for bookworms and casual readers alike. This Paperwhite edition has everything a word nerd needs—advert free, 32GB memory, Audible compatible, and it’s waterproof. 3. BEST BIRTHDAY GIFT FOR YOUR BOYFRIEND: BANG & OLUFSEN BEOSOUND EXPLORE BLUETOOTH SPEAKER There are few things in life more connective than music. This Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore reaches peak gift for your boyfriend. On his birthday, he’ll be able to invite all his friends, taking them and his beloved playlists wherever he wants, playing it at full blast. Yay. These speakers have a powerful bass and 360-degree sound field to immerse yourself in. 4. BEST CUTE GIFT FOR YOUR BOYFRIEND: UGG OLSEN MOCCASIN SLIPPER Your man will never look so cute as when his feet are swaddled in shearling. While warm feet are desired in the winter, one fear isn’t so cute, however: smelly, sweaty feet. Never fear. UGG provides moisture-wicking wool that feels like shearling but acts like wool. These brown suede mocassins have all bases covered. 5. BEST DIY GIFT FOR YOUR BOYFRIEND: DIY SCREEN PRINTING KIT Every guy had this thought at one point in their over-optimistic youth: I could totally set up a successful t-shirt business. Put this theory to the test with a screen printing kit. While entrepreneurial success might not be the goal, this kit is a great way to experiment, have fun, and express yourself via the medium of merch. 6. BEST ANNIVERSARY GIFT FOR YOUR BOYFRIEND: SHIATSU FOOT MASSAGER MACHINE WITH HEAT Because nothing says “long-term relationship” like a foot massage machine. Romance might be in a quieter place, but comfort is thriving. If you’ve ever been requested to rub your partner’s feet (not in that way), you’ll know exactly why a foot the massager machine was invented. It comes with an inbuilt infrared heat function, air compression, and massage functions. Get me one while you’re at it, please? 7. BEST VALENTINE’S GIFT FOR YOUR BOYFRIEND: FERRERO ROCHER Ferrero Rocher is a chocolate-hazelnut ball held together by a crisp wafer shell with hazelnut chocolate inside. God, I’m hungry. But, it is also the bonafide romance chocolate (pardon the pun). The wavy paper cup and golden wrapping are too high-class to be purchased as regular chocolate. When purchasing for Valentine’s, note that it should come as a part of the romantic holy trinity of cards, flowers, and chocolates. 8. BEST SENTIMENTAL GIFT FOR YOUR BOYFRIEND: BONSAI TREE CHINESE ELM Sentiment is a feeling built over time. While we can’t look into the crystal ball and know exactly what the best gift for your boyfriend is, we can suggest things that offer the possibility of a sentimental relationship. A bonsai tree is a perfect gift in this respect. Plus, their difficulty to keep alive is actually a good thing. You get to test out his capacity for responsibility, care, and dedication. Nothing weird about that… 9. BEST CREATIVE GIFT FOR YOUR BOYFRIEND: MUBI ARTHOUSE CINEMA To be a real creative, you have to be into all things artsy and off-the-wall. There are lots of left-field films on MUBI, but every single one is worth the watch. You can take my word for it. This recurring best gift for your boyfriend will now be able to add “arthouse film aficionado” to his growing list of creative identities. 10. BEST THOUGHTFUL GIFT FOR YOUR BOYFRIEND: ATLAS COFFEE CLUB SUBSCRIPTION If your boyfriend loves coffee (there are a lot of us coffee freaks out there), it follows that a coffee subscription is a thoughtful gift for your boyfriend. Then, consider that caffeine is a stimulant. Thoughtful, see? Atlas has curated its coffee, supplying from micro-lots in Tanzania, Kenya, and Columbia. They are then roasted fresh and sent off. That means delicious coffee and minimal fuss; very thoughtful indeed. And in OUR humble opinion, a GIFT CARD to the Mug Shoppe would make the absolute best gift for you boyfriend!