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Creative makers3bravo Leather Co.
Hand-crafted, top-quality leather goods made in South Bend.
Veteran-owned. https://www.3bravoleatherco.com& Aubrey Was
You. Need. Art. Digital collage, art teacher, fiber artists, consultant. Woman-owned. Affirming business.Adriana K. Maxwell
Mishawaka-based digital artist, especially talented with her detailed renderings of nature and children.
Young Entrepreneur. Woman-owned.Alex Ann Allen
You've seen her rainbow colored art all over South Bend. This artist creates postcards and stickers based on her mural art for our gift boxes. Woman-owned.Annie's Artful Creations
Handmade cards, invitations, and announcements for all occasions. Woman-owned. Affirming business.Cassi Graber
A well-known muralist and window painter with art all over Michiana, we carry her art stickers to decorate your water bottles, lap tops, and cars. Woman-owned.Ellen Brenneman
Soulful, nature-inspired art. Woman-owned.Feltie Addiction
Embroideries from sweet to snarky, hand stitched in South Bend. Affirming business. POC-owned. Woman-owned.The Found
Chicago-based artist bringing joy through diversity and pop culture icons.
Queer-owned. POC-owned.Heartell Press
Sustainable materials and simple block print illustrations to create meaningful cards and gifts so you can nurture your relationships through all of life's ups and downs. HEY GRL HEY
Hannah Gruda designs unique statement earrings in Mishawaka. I'm 100% positive we'll see her styles get picked up on a national level someday. Woman-owned.KB Artisans
Dynamic duo Kara and Brenden dabble in a bit of everything, from woodworking to stickers. Affirming business. LGBTQIA-owned.meanie weenie ink
Black and white line art cards and stickers. LGBTQIA-owned. Woman-owned.★ Pottery by Leonor
Gorgeous stoneware pottery made in Granger. Woman-owned. POC-owned.Riverbend Goods
Young entrepreneur. Woman-owned. Affirming business.St. Margaret's House Silk Creations
Part art therapy, part empowerment program, and part business class! SMH teaches women how to paint silk scarves. Money from the sales goes to both the artists and back into the program. Non-profit. Job skills training business.★ Stone Sisters Pottery
One of a kind heavy stoneware, dip-glazed mugs fired at the South Bend Museum of Art. Women-owned.(undercover) popular
Unique upscale leather jewelry, bags, and wallets by Elizabeth Crowley O'Leary. Affirming business. Woman-owned.GOURMET
Yummy stuff.Apothica Teas
A steampunk tea shop dreamed up with the sole intent of building community in Niles, MI. From a lengthy tea compendium to afternoon tea service to freshly-made crumpets, you'll love the frivolity of it all. Affirming business.Bamber's Superette
Italian specialty grocery.Bendix Coffee
Alex and Desirae Mast run Bendix Coffee and have a passion for community events and fundraisers.Chef Kuleza Hot Sauce
Made with kambuzi peppers, it's a unique, warming hot sauce with a lot of flavor! POC-owned. Woman-owned.Chips and Doodles
Pamela Derr bakes cookies like Grandma used to, using only real butter and sugar. Order generous trays for events, have cookies printed with your team logo, or send them for holiday giving. Woman-owned.DeLo's Cafe
A South Bend institution - fresh roasted coffees, bubble tea, candy, popcorn, spices and more. Woman-owned.Ironhand Wine Bar
You can order your gifts and subscriptions to be delivered here at no extra charge. Ironhand features their own delicious wines in a relaxing atmosphere with a delicious small plates menu and a fabulous Sunday brunch.
*Take Care, South Bend does not have a liquor license, so you can purchase Ironhand wine from the bar to add to your gifts.
Woman-owned.Oh Mamma's
South Bend's own gourmet cheese shop. Taste local and global varieties, order up the best grilled cheese sandwich you've ever had, or get a charcuterie board for your next event.The Ragamuffin
A mostly wholesome bakery in the Hibberd Building. Abby masterfully combines flavors and textures into huge cookies, cinnamon rolls, brownies, cakes, and more. Woman-ownedRise-n-Roll
Bringing Amish goods to Mishawaka, you'll find baking mixes, gluten-free items, bakery treats, dairy, and more.s.a.l.t. sisters
Goshen sisters develop savory, unrefined salt and herb mixes, taking inspiration from around the globe. Women-owned.The Savory Kernel
A Mishawaka off-shoot from the Elkhart-based store, find delightful and delicious gourmet popcorn in every flavor imaginable here. Team tins, custom labels, and popcorn bar catering available.Soup of Success
An Elkhart-based women's empowerment program has a job-skills program in which women make, package, and sell gourmet soup mixes, baking mixes, dip mixes, candles, and other seasonal items. Non-profit.Sticky Spoons Jam
Taste the flavors of produce harvested within 25mi of Niles, MI. It's a truly tasty experience for your bread, cocktail recipe, or charcuterie board.
Veteran-owned. Woman-owned. POC-owned.LOCAL BRICK AND MORTAR SHOPS
Check out their wares in personAli on the Boulevard
South Bend's "it-girl" boutique. Fashion, jewelry, and home goods. Woman-owned.The Botany Shop
A plant-lover's paradise. LGBTQIA-owned.Brain Lair Books
Kathy Burnette's South Bend bookstore inspires curiosity and sparks compassion. Affirming business. Woman-owned. POC-owned.Indiana Rug Co.
Mishawaka's own mercantile gift shop. Bakery, clothing, home decor, outdoor equipment, garden shop. Woman-owned.MAKE South Bend
A creative maker space in River Park, the FitzGeralds host classes, makers markets, and Rebel Art Fest. Michelle creates a line of South Bend home and body products, among many other artistic projects too vast to list here.The Pigeon and The Hen Pottery
A paint-your-own pottery studio in the heart of downtown South Bend, partners Amy Klinger and Diana Palomo create pottery and show others how to throw and glaze their own creations too! We love adding their to-go kits into kids' packages. Women-owned.Purple Porch Co-op
I own a grocery store with my friends. Fresh, local, organic. Vegan options. GF options.Soapy Gnome Mercantile
The coziest shop in Goshen. Hand-made cold process soaps and other bath and shower treats, puzzles, cards, gifts, and more. Affirming business. Woman-owned. South Bend Locals
Merch to show off your city pride. Find them in the Circa Arts building.The Portage Collective
Home to Take Care, South Bend; South Bend Challah Company; Mediterranean Michiana; KB Artisans; Ellen Brenneman Studio; Chip & Doodles; Holistic Mystic; Feather Haven Gardens; Dragon Dreams; Runes and Relics; D'Marie Amor; Roll Play Therapy; Ian Michael Vocal Coaching.
Woman and queer-owned. Affirming Business.ONLINE SHOPS
Look up these hidden treasures - local talent abounds!Cloud Cosmetics
Katie Kvietkus puts her passion for chemistry to work concocting affordable yet premium skin and hair care products in Mishawaka.
Young Entrepreneur. Woman-owned.Crazy Craft Lady
Based in Kalamazoo, MI, Jasmine LaBine sews colorful and comfortable headbands and scrunchies with a side of mental health advocacy. Teacher-owned. Affirming business. Woman-owned.Goodwill ROCKS
Beautiful stone work from recycled granite. Job skills training business. Non-profit.Grimm's Enchantments
Unleash the magic with astrology-inspired candles, wax melts, body sprays, and soaps. Affirming business. Woman-owned.The Imagination Spot
Formerly a brick and mortar in Goshen, moving to online only, featuring Jasmine Wall's own designs. Playful, bright, and optimistic. Woman-owned. POC-owned.Just Goods
South Bend's oldest general store has moved primarily online with a pop-up presence at Purple Porch Co-op. Owner Becky Reimbold curates fair trade, sustainable, quality home goods and accessories. Affirming business. Woman-owned.KTB Lip Balm
Using mostly local ingredients, kindergarten teacher and golf coach Katie Bella pours small batch lip balm, hand balm, paw balm, and itch balm. KTB is branching out into apparel and accessories. She's the balm. Teacher-owned. Affirming business. Woman-owned.Luna and Loki
Jewelry and pins, made by a mother-daughter duo in Granger. Women-owned.N S Cosmetics
Keep it simple with organic cosmetics created in small batches in Niles, MI. Neriah and Naomi are sisters with a passion for quality ingredients and non-toxic skincare.
Young Entrepreneurs. POC-owned. Women-owned.Queen MG Gloss
Playful lip gloss in unique containers.
Young entrepreneur. POC-owned. Woman-owned.Raw Oats + Refillery
Driven by a passion for sustainability and quality skincare, Kelly Bailey meticulously prepares cold-process soaps, clay masks, bath soaks, and more. Also find her Refillery at The Portage Collective. Affirming business. Woman-owned.Ruby's Blooms
2nd grader and her mama (and lil' bro too!) crafting gorgeous bouquets. Women-owned. Latinx-owned.Sai Shakti
High end natural products to raise your vibration. Laura Shivani Fickett has a background in yoga and massage therapy. Woman-owned.South Bend Proper
They really really love South Bend.Sunday Afternoon Housewife
Martha Latta from Indy is passionate about showing state pride, feminist pride, supporting BLM, and LGBTQIA pride. We're proud to support her mission for social justice. Affirming business. Woman-owned.Wicked Pop Candle Co.
Inspired by pop culture, Kristin Bivens' soy wax candles are hand-poured in Niles, MI and are sure to make you laugh. Affirming business. Woman-owned.Flags for Good
Indy-based business that only prints flags they believe in and then donates a portion of sales to relevant charities who move the world forward. bottom of page