Thanks to Moonlight Makers for providing samples for this post. All thoughts are my own.

One of my favorite things to do leading up to Christmas is to do a little Christmas shopping in the mountains. Before three kiddos, it was easy to hop in the car and make the two-hour drive west to Asheville, NC for a day trip filled with shopping and eating at some of my favorite spots. These days, it's a tad harder to make a spontaneous day trip like that, but I still love shopping with 'local' makers from my home state of NC. There's just something about supporting businesses in your own state of residence that makes everything seem right with the world.

This Small Business Saturday, I am so pleased to introduce you all to Moonlight Makers, a wonderful shop based in Asheville, NC. One of the cool things about Asheville is that the city drips with a 'be who you are' vibe. Moonlight Makers embodies this awesome motto, and it's plain to see that through their incredible selection of merchandise. Their handmade goods range from t-shirts and kitchen towels to housewares, and they are sure to delight anyone who receives them! The Moonlight Makers team is all-female, and eco-conscious. Their goal is to bring lots of smiles and joy to the gift-giver and to the recipient through their fun and quirky gift items.

I could spend forever and a day pouring over the plethora of cute gifts available from Moonlight Makers. Their handmade tees are perfect for gifting this holiday season. They feature phrases like 'It's too peopley out there,' and 'Oh, snap!'. I chose a couple of tees I knew people in my life would love and appreciate...

This tee is too cool! Any magical gal or fella would love this super soft and funky t-shirt. It's available in a variety of colors and styles. You can order short or long sleeves. Hint- the tie dye option is such a vibe! I love it! This is a Moonlight Makers original design, and comes in at just $25.00.

Mountain lover in your life? There are so many in mine! My hubs and his cousins are all WCU grads, so life in the mountains is in their souls. This design is perfect for anyone who feels called to the mountains, which is me... like, all the time. This is a unisex design, and the tee is so buttery soft. Fits true to size, size down for a tighter fit. This tee and many others are just $25.00, and make a fantastic holiday gift!

Tea Towels! Oh, my goodness- if you love tea towels like I do (keep one on your kitchen island or stove handle), you will love the hundreds of designs from Moonlight Makers! There are so many pretty, and yes- goofy tea towels to choose from. Whether you want to gift something simple and elegant, like this beautiful NC state shape with HOME lettering, grab one from your favorite NC city such as Asheville or Charlotte, or gift a weird one, Moonlight Makers has just the tea towel!

I personally love giving tea towels as hostess gifts. It's like leaving a piece of yourself in someone else's home. Even better- wrap a bottle of wine in a Moonlight Makers tea towel, tie it with kitchen twine, and voila- the perfect holiday hostess gift!

Moonlight Makers has gifts for everyone on your list- yes, even the kids! Grab a hoodie, a shirt, a sticker or bag, and you'll be giving a fun and unique gift with a little Asheville, NC flair! You'll also feel amazing knowing that you've supported an awesome business! Connect with Moonlight Makers on Facebook and Insta.

We're proud to feature Moonlight Makers in our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide!