2013 holiday gift guide: shop local

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Small Business Saturday is coming soon, and this year I'm inspired to give gifts that are meaningful and support small businesses. A personalized dog bowl for my sister's new puppy, monogrammed jewelry dish for my newly married bestie, and an adorable animal print for our friends with a new bundle of joy, all supporting local artists and business ladies, are some of my top picks for this giving season.

Do you make a conscious effort to support small businesses?

wedding Wednesday: Brittany Fuson stationery

If you aren't familiar with Brittany Fuson, you should check out her work. The two cards here are ones I purchased for two of my besties getting married. I loved that they resemble the ladies in my life.

Brittany also does custom illustrations, which would be a really cute way to ask your girls to be in your wedding or would make a unique wedding gift. nudge nudge.

witty stationery with a discount

One of my weaknesses is really great stationery, like these designs from Colette Paperie.

I have at least 4 boxes of stationery at all times- some monogrammed, some busy, some really simple, and some witty. While some people may go straight to email for everything, there is nothing like getting a handwritten note in the mail.

I bought this in a card, but I really wish this card came in a larger print so I could hang it on my wall. (My grandmother was from the south, which is probably where I got my love of big hair.)

images via Colette Paperie

Go get yourself some fab stationery - Colette Paperie is giving 25% off with code SPRINGFLING2013