Shop These 16 Artisans to Support Local Businesses
Let’s be honest, does Amazon really need your business? 👀👀
Probably not.
Prime lovers might be rolling their eyes right now, but the fact is that small businesses have been negatively affected by the irresistible promise of two day shipping and access to almost every product imaginable.
At Fearless Foundry, we believe in choosing local whenever possible. Small businesses stimulate local economies, helping bring jobs to people who need them most. Local makers typically don’t experience the same shipping delays and supply chain issues that mass market products and big box stores do, and tend to sell higher quality products made with heart and soul.
Our fully remote team represents many different cities across the US, so we asked everyone to share a few of their favorite local artisans and makers. This list is local and global, because many of these businesses also sell online! We hope you’ll spot some items you need (or want!), and at the very least, feel inspired to support the local artisans in your city.
Allena | Houston, TX
Forth & Nomad
Forth & Nomad offers sustainable, well-designed products and contemporary fashion. From clothing and jewelry to beauty and houseware products, this women-owned company has become a globally recognized, ever-changing canvas of inspiration to those who desire more from their everyday shopping experience.
Andrea | New York, NY
Myah MW Ceramics
Myah is a super talented ceramics artist who also creates digital collages and photography. She graduated from Slippery Rock University with a BFA in Ceramics and Digital Media, and currently works as a teaching artist and operations manager for Creative Citizen Studios, a disability and arts organization in Pittsburgh.
Erikka Spaid
Erikka paints beautiful abstract landscapes and has exhibited her work around the world. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in 2019 and a Master of Fine Arts degree at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 2022. She has experience with oil, acrylic, and watercolor paints, as well as ink washing.
Braidyn | Richmond, KY
Crank and Boom
This Thai-owned ice cream shop in Lexington, KY opened in 2011. Crank & Boom founders, Toa and Mike Green were looking for a creative dessert to serve in their family’s Thai restaurant. They purchased a 2-quart ice cream machine and churned up the first batch of what would eventually become Kentucky’s most sought after small batch ice cream. When restaurant customers started showing up just for dessert, the couple decided to close the restaurant and go all in on ice cream. You can find Crank and Boom on Gold Belly and try it out yourself!
Soyum
Soyum is a woman-owned soy wax candle shop in Berea, KY. Their soy beans are sourced from local farmers and they offer loads of hand-pouring candle classes to local community members. If you’re not in the area, check out their Etsy shop where you can buy their products from anywhere in the nation!
Jessy | Spokane, WA
H Is For Love
H Is For Love is luxury, all-natural skincare at its finest. Handmade in Spokane, WA, everything about this company is intentional, from their harvesting practices to their environmental footprint. Use code LOVE10 for 10% off!
Lagom Leather
Lagom Leather creates leather bags sourced from ranches that practice regenerative agriculture. This means the ranching practices work to regenerate the soil and promote biodiversity. These bags may be pricey, but are meant to last a lifetime.
Kim | San Antonio, TX
Morris Market
Unique finds and custom items to better your living spaces, Morris Market is owned and operated by Kate Blanchard in San Antonio, Texas. She is a lovely and kind person who throughly enjoys thrifting and hunting of one-of-a-kind items. This includes special home decor pieces and furniture, vintage clothing and apparel, custom bags, and so much more! Follow her store on IG and watch for custom pieces that become available!
Lauren | Toms River, NJ (Jersey Shore)
Stella e Luna
With an eclectic variety of products, Stella e Luna has a little something for everyone. Shop for skincare products, clothing, gifts for little ones, and more. This town-staple also doubles as an art gallery featuring original works by local artist, Jim Inzero.
Jenkinson's Sweet Shop
This candy shop is located on the famous Point Pleasant Beach Boardwalk, one of New Jersey’s notorious beaches and long standing attractions. Known for their salt water taffy, caramel, and candy apples, Jenkinsons is a slice of confectionary heaven. Goodies in their online store are eligible for remote delivery!
Madeline | Poulsbo, WA
Willowtree Market
Located on Bainbridge Island, WA, Willowtree Market sells herbs, natural makeup, professional supplements, healthy snacks, body care, organic wines, locally made gifts, and more. Their wellness studio even offers acupuncture, nutrition counseling, health coaching, and birth doula encapsulation.
Flicka
Flicka is a fun shop located in Poulsbo, WA. They have one-of-a-kind jewelry, gifts, bags, and other unique gifts. They also carry a selection of Scandinavian brands, most notably Swedish Hasbeens, Fjallraven, Ilse Jacobsen, and Ichi.
Away With Words Bookstore
The feminist vibe and amazing self care goodies in Away With Words Bookstore makes this a local favorite for our Fearless Founder Madeline. The shop is owned by sisters Elise and Geneva Lee, a publicist and New York Times bestselling author, respectively. If the words “vampires” and “witches” make you giddy, you have to check out their store.
Sarah | Los Angeles, CA
Foreverywear
Claire Beaumont is devoted to helping create a more sustainable fashion industry so we can all look and feel good without destroying the planet. She offers mail-in clothing repair that helps keep our well-loved clothes out of landfills. Send her a DM to get your clothes all fixed up!
Classic Franz
Born and raised on Bainbridge Island, WA, Evan Franz is a maker, artist, drummer, and skater. He creates handmade wallets, bags, and accessories from vintage, rejected, and deadstock leather in LA.
Sofia Sharpe Studios
Hailing from California, Sofia is a multi-disciplinary artist specializing in mural painting, stop-motion-animation, jewelry making, installation art, and DIY. Her latest limited collection of reproductive rights jewelry gives 15% of sales back to organizations fighting for reproductive freedom.
