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27 Products From Queer-Owned Small Businesses You'll Want To Treat Yourself To ASAP

From cool candles, to yummy snacks, to super cute fashion accessories. You deserve it.

1. An adorable candle so you can decorate (+ brighten) up your space in a v cool way. Don't mind me, I'll just be sitting here all day contemplating the peace sign and heart hand candles. Actually, NVM, I'm just gonna get both. 

various candles with different hand signals on them
Lockwood

Lockwood is woman-founded, family-owned biz based in New York that sells fun gifts, home decor, fashion and beauty products, and yummy treats. They have stores in Astoria, Jackson Heights, Greenpoint, and Williamsburg if you live in or ever find yourself in the tristate area and want to visit IRL! 

Get it from Lockwood for $22.95 (available in nine styles).

2. An incredibly relatable tee for everyone who knows tacos are, in fact, a form of true love. Scrolling the menu on the Taco Bell app >>> scrolling any dating app. 

model wearing the I need tacos not love tee in white
Love Is Love / Etsy

Love Is Love is based in California and sells a wide array of wonderful shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, face masks, and more!

Promising review: "It's a fantastic shirt, great design, and honestly really comfy. I would definitely recommend." —Cipriano Castleton

Get it from Love Is Love on Etsy for $17.99+ (available in four colors and sizes S–3XL).

3. A gorgeous polish trio that'll have your nails looking fabulous at all times. Wear them separately or get creative and alternate colors. Whatever you decide will be perfect. 

bottles of pink, orange, and silver glitter nail polish
Fluide

Fluide is a beauty brand that sells vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free cosmetics you'll want to add to your collection ASAP!

Promising review: "Super pleased with these polishes! They might look small but they pack a punch in their bold shades that pair well on their own and together. Love the applicator brushes (super easy to use) and they dry quicker AND last longer than drugstore polishes. (Also, love the names!) Every product I've bought from Fluide has been on point!" —Arlo

Get the set from Fluide for $18.

4. Butterfly studs for the most precious addition to your earring collection. My apologies go out to all of your other earrings for feeling left out once you own these. 

butterfly studs in gold
butterfly studs in silver
Otherwild

Otherwild is woman-owned and offers an amazing assortment of gorgeous jewelry, lovely apparel, and awesome housewares. 

Get them from Otherwild for $35.

5. A custom snack bundle from Pipcorn (you may or may not recognize them from Shark Tank) so you can order a delicious variety of popcorn, cheese balls, chips, and crunchies in flavors you love. 

assortment of pipcorn snack bags
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These are a great option to enjoy by the pool, the beach, or on a road trip this summer, just saying! Pipcorn is a Black and POC woman/family-owned biz crafting snacks made with natural ingredients and full of delicious flavor. You can also find them on Amazon if you prefer to buy individual bags and snack packs from there!

I got to try a few snacks from this brand a couple months ago and loved all of them but was an especially big fan of the corn dippers. Tortilla/corn chips are one of, if not my favorite snack (preferably with salsa or guac, but I also very much vibe with them plain, too) and those little sea salt corn dippers are just too yummy. 

Build your own Pipcorn bundle starting at $18 for four snacks. 

6. A mint green eyeshadow palette perfect for any time of day or night! It's filled with 15 highly pigmented, buildable matte and shiny shades including greens, golds, and neutrals. 

shop owner, junior mintt holding the mint colored eyeshadow palette
Mintty Makeup / Etsy

Mintty Makeup is a Black trans-owned business based in Brooklyn, New York that sells beautiful cosmetics. 

Promising review: "This is one of the best palettes I’ve ever purchased!! The shimmers are so shiny and don’t flake when you apply them. All the colors are just... *chefs kiss*" —Maggie Ste.Marie

Get it from Mintty Makeup on Etsy for $29.99

7. A personalized pride necklace that can be customized with your name and flag. Personalized gifts to yourself are the best gifts to give yourself.

the personalized necklace
Pride Asylum / Etsy

Pride Asylum is based in Rossendale, United Kingdom and sells an awesome mix of LGBTQ+ jewelry, apparel, and accessories. 

Promising review: "We are absolutely over the moon with this purchase! The necklace was a gift for my girlfriend on Valentine's Day, and I am so incredibly grateful it arrived just in time. She cried when she opened it, so it definitely did the job! Thank you for creating such a beautiful product!" —katethompson231

Get it from Pride Asylum on Etsy for $21.65+ (available in four chain sizes and various flag options including a customization option). 

8. A witchy swimsuit bound to make everyone who sees you at the pool, beach, or water park this summer SO jealous of your impeccable taste in bathing suits.

model wearing one piece swimsuit
Letter Shoppe

Letter Shoppe is based in Michigan and sells size-inclusive apparel, mugs, and stickers featuring intricate lettering and designs. 

Get it from Letter Shoppe for $60 (available in sizes XS–3X).

9. A calendar of good for allowing yourself a moment each day to highlight one good thing that happened. We're living in a time where things can easily feel dark, scary, and hopeless, so this is a small way you can highlight the moments that make life feel a little easier and brighter through all the chaos. 

front of the calendar of good
person filling out the calendar
Free Period Press / Etsy

Free Period Press is a woman-owned biz based in Cleveland, Ohio that sells thoughtful notebooks, prints, stickers, and more!

Get it for $28 from Free Period Press on Etsy or Amazon.

10. A throw pillow that'll allow you to show off your pride and add some fun color in your bedroom, living room, or anywhere else you may wanna put this bb! 

blue throw pillow with rainbow print on it
Common Dear

Common Dear is a woman- and family-owned biz based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that sells home and paper goods as well as self-care items and accessories!

Get it from Common Dear for $48.50.

11. A darling backpack to carry your laptop, books, and any other items you need for work, class, or going away on summer vacays. 

model wearing green backpack with mushroom and frog prints
Clammy Heart

Clammy Heart sells the cutest assortment of handmade berets, sweaters, bags, socks, and more!

Promising review: "The design is super cute and makes me so happy! On days when I go out for casual walks or need to run errands, this bag is perfect for carrying many items! The divider is great for carrying a book or a small bottle! The bag is adaptable for what the day brings. Such a great buy, thank you!" —M.G.

Get it from Clammy Heart for $30.

12. A fruit preserves trio complete with three jars of mouthwatering jams that'll make great additions in sandwiches, snacks, and sweet and savory recipes. 

set of three jars of jam
V Smiley Preserves

This set comes with the following flavors: Raspberry Redcurrant Geranium, Cherry Rosehip Hibiscus, and Lavender Blackberry Rhubarb. V Smiley Preserves sells preserves, honey, and marmalade you'll wanna stock your kitchen with immediately. 

Get it from V Smiley Preserves for $21+ (available in two sizes).

13. A set of pencils etched with self-care phrases because everyone can use a reminder to love themselves more, even in the small moments when we're doing something as simple as writing out a grocery list.

blue pencils etched with white self care sayings on them like you deserve to take up space and grow through what you go through
Fabulously Feminist / Etsy

Fabulously Feminist is a woman-owned business based in Everson, Pennsylvania that sells an array of products featuring social and eco-justice art like stickers, apparel, mugs, pins and patches, home goods, and more!

Promising review: "Super cute! I gave to my daughter as encouragement for starting middle school but also told her she can give them away to encourage others." —Sadrian Alderson

Get a set of five pencils from Fabulously Feminist on Etsy for $8.79.

14. A pair of shorts that'll make summertime workouts, errands, or just lounging around the house a million times more comfy. These shorts feature a mid-thigh length, are super flexible, and have zippered pockets!

model wearing the shorts in pink
model wearing the shorts in blue
Humankind

Humankind Swim is a woman-owned biz that sells swimwear and apparel that's both gender- and size-inclusive. 

Promising review: "Just what I wanted! Comfy and good length. I love the pockets and the material. I bought two different colors and I wear them all the time when I can. Great for lounging around and for being active too." —Morgan H.

Get them from Humankind for $55 (available in five colors and sizes S–4XL).

15. A zodiac constellation cross-stitch kit so you can get crafty and rep your star sign in the coolest way possible. (Where are my fellow "it's almost our birthdays szn" Cancers at?!)

person holding completed cancer constellation cross stitch
Junebug and Darlin / Etsy

Junebug and Darlin is based in Portland, Oregon and offers a fun variety of cross stitch kits and patterns, needle minders, and embroidery hoops that people of all skill levels can enjoy. 

Promising review: "Great product. I haven't cross-stitched in years and this was a great project to get back into the swing of it. From beginning to end they took maybe six hours. Plenty of materials, even for the few mistakes I made that I had to waste thread. The product was at my door in mere days and there was a follow up e-mail from Junebug and Darlin to ensure my happiness. What a great time/project for a great price." —emarshall8704

Get it from Junebug and Darlin on Etsy for $19: the Cancer constellation kit here, and check out the other constellation kits here.

16. A punny tee your perfectly queer self will wanna add to cart right this second (that is if you haven't already left this page to complete the purchase transaction already.) Plus, it comes in so many great colors, how are you ever gonna choose one?! 

black tee with white text that reads
pink tee with white text that reads
Shirts For Pride / Etsy

Shirts For Pride, as its amazing brand name says, makes soft tees for expressing your pride year-round! They're based in Dallas.

Promising review: "Fast service. Items arrived right on time and were perfect!" —Jenny

Get it from Shirts For Pride on Etsy for $9.95+ (available in 18 colors, four styles, and sizes XS–2XL).

17. A purr-fect keychain for giving your key ring an extra touch of sweetness and cuteness. I mean, they're cats sitting on/holding strawberries. What more could you want from a keychain?!

keychains of a cats holding strawberries
Crowlines

Crowlines sells the most precious assortment of clothing, keychains, enamel pins, stickers, and more!

Get it from Crowlines for $12

18. An art print that'll serve as an important reminder of how strong, brave, and wonderful you are and will continue being — something I think we can all use in our lives. 

blue print with text that reads
Bitchin Design Co. / Etsy

Bitchin Design Co. is based in Minnesota and sells angry feminist-themed shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, and prints!

Get it from Bitchin Design Co. on Etsy for $5.99+ (available in two sizes).

19. A septum ring you can rock if you have a pierced septum or not! A new go-to jewelry accessory you're never gonna wanna take off incoming!

septum rings for non-pierced and pierced septums
model wearing gold septum ring
Automic Gold

Automic Gold is based in NYC and sells amazing jewelry pieces made from reclaimed gold. 

Promising review: "I have worn the non-pierced septum for about two years non-stop. I only take it out when I have a cold or to show people that it's fake. I have always wanted a septum ring, but I don't think I will ever get it pierced. This one stays put and isn't irritating. I have sensory issues so usually jewelry bothers me, but not this one! I don't know if I'll ever take it off." —Maisie

Get it from Automic Gold for $59 (available in four finishes and pierced and non-pierced styles).

20. A marbled glass coaster set for a super pretty way to prevent water ringlets from making a mess on your surfaces.

marbled glass coaster set
Made By Rheal / Etsy

Made By Rheal is a Black trans-owned business based in Oakland, California that sells a beautiful array of home goods like coasters, flower pots, glassware, blankets, and concrete hands.

Promising review: "Everything Rheal makes is gorgeous! The coasters are a beautiful addition to our living room!" —elizabethleighclancy

Get a set of four from Made By Rheal on Etsy for $85.

21. A phone stand you simply attach to the back of your phone so you can set it on a surface or attach to a wall and easily take hands-free selfies.  

pink and blue flipstik attached to the back of an iphone
white and gray marble print flipstik
Flipstik

Flipstik is a Black-owned small biz founded by Akeem Shannon. They got a deal from Lori on Shark Tank in 2020! P.S. — for all of Pride month, if you buy a Flipstik, you'll get a second one free. 

Promising review: "As a content creator, especially doing videos where a tripod is too big, the Flipstik is easy because it’s attached to your phone and easy to pull and stick on any surface. I love it! 😻" —Daisy

Get it from Flipstik for $15 or Target for $9.99 (available in 17 styles; the BOGO deal is only available when you buy from the Flipstik website).

22. A sticker for placing on your laptop, notebook, or any other spot you frequently look so you can always be reminded of how talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique you are.  

sticker of a clipboard that reads
If Pencils Could Talk / Etsy

If Pencils Could Talk is a Black-owned business based in Denver that sells a super cute variety of greeting cards, pencil sets, stickers, and more. 

Promising review: "I love this sticker. I plan to send it to my teacher friends. The sticker is durable and high quality, with no smudges or misprinting. The packaging was adorable and thoughtful. I highly recommend this seller and item!" —rmarchiondo

Get it from If Pencils Could Talk on Etsy for $4.99.

23. A baby book box gift set perfect if you happen to be someone who just welcomed a precious new addition to your family. This set comes complete with a baby record book, a memory book, and lots of fun stickers!

the baby book gift box set
Little Pickle Memories / Etsy

Little Pickle Memories is a family-owned business based in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom that sells keepsake products for all kinds of families! 

Promising review: "This is a wonderful keepsake. All the baby books I found contained references to two parents. I chose to have a baby as a single mom with a wonderful family support system. I need no reference to a partner, because it is just me. I absolutely love everything." —Karla Cunningham

Get it from Little Pickle Memories on Etsy for $66.92+ (available in three styles and with or without a blanket).

24. A candle set for anyone who (like me) can't get enough RHONY in their lives. Name a more perfect show to binge-watch, I'll wait. 

three different real housewives of new york themed candles
The Sisters Stoned / Etsy

The Sisters Stoned is based in Chicago. They started making candles during quarantine and their offerings range from Pride-themed, to signature scents, to sunshine vibes, to Real Housewives destinations, and more. You're bound to find a candle perfect for you and to gift to a loved one!

Promising review: "The candles smell great, are chic and beautiful, and make for perfect gifts for Bravo-loving friends. I appreciated how quickly they arrived and how kind the seller was." —Madison Back

Get a set of three from The Sisters Stoned on Etsy for $55.

25. A cotton tea towel featuring an illustration of various pride flags in the form of frozen treats that'll become your new favorite item in your kitchen.

white tea towel with illustrations of popsicles with various pride flag prints and the artist's signature in black in the bottom right corner
Wayward Robin / Etsy

The Wayward Robin is based in Melbourne, Australia and sells a wonderful assortment of art and accessories including earrings, prints and cards, enamel pins, and charms!

Promising review: "Beautiful towel with sharp, bright colors! Lovely note from gracious seller. Support this shop! 💖" —loritony

Get it from The Wayward Robin on Etsy for $30.01.

26. A set of affirmation cards centered around four themes — confidence, center yourself, positive mind set, and share the love — great for filling your day with extra encouragement and love for yourself and others!

assortment of affirmation cards
Paper Therapy

Paper Therapy is a Black-owned small biz that sells affirmation cards and phone wallpapers. 

Promising review: "I love these cards! Simple reminders that provide a positive perspective. Also, the design and packaging was very sleek, and I loved that the package smelled like lavender." —Stephanie H

Get a set of 52 cards from Paper Therapy for $29.99.

27. A witchy boba patch you can add to your clothes, bags, or any place you keep cool patches. Also...is anyone else suddenly in the mood to drink some bubble tea? 

purple witchy boba patch
GRRRL Spells / Etsy

GRRRL Spells is based in Toronto, Canada and sells all sorts of cool witchy and spoopy queer accessories and art pieces like patches, pins, prints, and stickers! 

Promising review: "This patch looks lovely in person! The colors are rich, the stitching is very clean, and I had a very good experience with the seller." —Julia Logan

Get it from GRRRL Spells on Etsy for $8.32.

Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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