Shop Small this Season!
We love our city. This holiday season, the Dominic Fuscia Team will continue to support our local businesses by shopping small. Not only does this promote the local shops and makers we know and love, it also supports the community and our economy. This year, contribute to the cause of supporting the community, and make an investment in your own neighborhood!
If you still have no idea what to gift your loved ones this holiday season, do not worry! We have compiled a list of some of our favorite local shops in the city. Check out our holiday shopping recommendations below for some great gift ideas and shop our favorites!
The Wellness Refinery
The Wellness Refinery - Located at: 216 Church Street, 1st floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106
The Wellness Refinery is Philadelphia’s first sauna studio and tonic bar. Tucked away on Church Street in Old City, this gorgeous new local business also offers a full market of retail wellness products. Shop skincare, supplements, scents, and more. Their amazing feel-good products make the perfect gift for the self-care lover this holiday season! Pick something up for yourself while you’re there or sweat out your holiday stress during an infrared sauna session.
Photo source: Instagram @wellnessrefineryphl
Amelie’s Bark shop
Amelie’s Bark Shop - Located at: 1544 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147
This natural pet boutique and bakery located in the heart of South Philadelphia on Passyunk Avenue specializes in custom cakes. The amazing on-site bakery case is full of plenty of pup-friendly treats like cannoli, cheesesteaks, and pretzels. This is the ‘pawfect’ place to shop for your furry friend during this holiday season. They even have products for the humans (including some fun stationary items!) Simply walk-in, pre-order pickup, get local delivery, or have items shipped to your home in time for the holidays!
Photo source: Instagram @barkshopbakery
philadelphia independents
Philadelphia Independents - Located at: 35 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Philadelphia Independents is a unique little gift shop in the heart of historic Old City. Shop all things Philadelphia here: including handmade greeting cards and stationary products, candles, shirts, home decor, ceramics, and pillows. We are loving these Philly heart themed pillows by @thepillowworks, @anathornecreative, and @xoxoloriloves! Voted Best of Philly, this boutique features only handmade items created by the best talent in the city. Support your local makers and shop small this holiday season!
Photo source: Instagram @philadelphia_independants
ART STAR PHILLY
Art Star - Located at: 111 S Independence Mall E,
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Art Star promotes quality goods made my hand. This unique boutique represents working studio artists and crafters from the Philadelphia area and beyond. All items are handcrafted in the US by individual artists or small production studios. Their retail location and online store is full of unique quality items that include clothing, prints, housewares, accessories and novelty gifts. Art Star also now has a brand new retail location at The Bourse! Every weekend they host up to six pop-up craft vendors. No weekend plans? Stop by the Bourse and grab a coffee or brunch and shop this adorable little boutique! These quality goods make great gifts for your artsy friends and family members.
Photo source: Instagram @artstarphilly
occasionette
Occassionette - Located at: 1825 E Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Occassionette is the perfect little independent gift shop situated in the heart of East Passyunk. Shop unique greeting cards and stationary, specialty wrapping paper, Christmas ornaments, and thoughtful small gifts such as teas, towels, mugs, and candles. Also, if you are located in South Jersey, there is a location on Haddon Avenue in Collingswood, NJ. From the city to the ‘burbs, on both sides of the bridge, we’ve got you covered this holiday season.