Today as we started week 2 of quarantine I am feeling more and more overwhelmed. I hate this feeling powerless to it all and thinking of ways I can help. One idea I had was doing what we can to support small businesses. Here are some of my favorite places owned by friends of mine. Even if you don’t need anything, think about getting a small gift for a friend to surprise them out of the blue. A little kindness can go a long way right now. Also if you are on Instagram make sure to give them a follow.
Something for everyone
Two Webster – Home Decor
Now might be a good time to spruce up your home. The ladies at Two Webster have curated some beautiful and unique items. You can read my interview with co-owner Melissa McCray here. Follow them @twowebster
Hamilton Grace Designs – Jewelry
I love Sarah’s classic designs that can be worn every day or on a night out. She has stunning bracelets and necklaces all done with her unique style. Follow her at @hamiltongracedesigns
Stitched Needham – Personalized Gifts
This is one of my favorite places to go for gifts. Think ahead to gifts you may need down the road. Think teachers gifts, as I am sure we are all realizing how much we appreciate our teachers during this time. Follow them @stitchedneedham
Two Webster 
Hamilton Grace 
Stitched Needham
The Laura Foote Designs –Jewelry and Accessories
Laura’s creations match her fun personality. You will find lots of turquoise with added pops of color mixed it. Right now you can save 15% at her Etsy shop. You can also read my interview with Laura here. Follow her @thelaurafootedesignsllc
Petite Plume – Sleepwear
If you are going to stay in your pajamas all day you might as well look good. Petite Plume has beautiful sleepwear for the whole family. My kids and I have been wearing their pajamas for years and we love them. Follow them @petiteplumesleepwear
El’s Cards – Art and Stationary
I love Ellen’s creations so much. She did my place cards for our wedding and I have also enlisted her to create a custom map of Zanzibar for my sister. Her maps make great gifts and she has beautiful cards. Now is a good time to send someone you love a card. Follow her @elscards
The Laura Foote Designs 
Petite Plume 
El’s Cards
Beauty Counter – Emily Torres – Skincare
If you are looking to up your skincare game while in quarantine, Emily can help you find what’s best for your skin. Between stress, eating too much and not washing my face enough I need all the help I can get. My favorite is the No. 1 Brightening Facial oil.
For Your Zoom Parties
One silver lining in all this is the way we are getting creative about keeping in touch. Human connection is so important right now. Just because your friends are on the other side of a screen does not mean that you can’t have a fabulous glass of wine and a beautiful cheese plate. Here are two of my favorite small businesses to up your virtual cocktail party game!
Jasper Hill Farm
This is one of my favorite small businesses of all time. Jasper Hill was started by brothers Andy and Matteo Kehler in Greensboro, Vermont. They are not only insanely good cheesemakers, but they are also dear friends. I recommend ordering some for yourself and send a surprise box to a friend. I had one sent to someone yesterday. I can’t wait for them to get it. Harbison is my favorite! @jasperhillfarm
Urban Grape
If you are in the Boston area and want wine delivered try local star and Best of Boston winner, Urban Grape. Owners (and my neighbors) TJ and Hadley Douglas have come up with a fresh approach to picking out wines. Instead of organizing them by religion or type they do it by body. You can read more about that here. You get 15% off all mixed cases. @urbangrape
Please share with us some of your favorite small businesses that we can support.
Thanks for the shout out. We certainly appreciate everyone’s support.