Shopping Small in San Diego This Holiday

The holidays are here and we are so excited to explore all the ways we can spread cheer! We are grateful for all of the ways this community supports our shop by shopping small in San Diego – but did you know that by supporting our small business you’re actually being generous in so many more ways than you even knew?

Why Shop Small This Holiday?

The impact of shopping from small businesses is much greater than the simple act of purchasing gifts from a local shop! Not only are you helping boost the local economy, but you’re also supporting the vision of makers and creators looking to contribute toward a greater sense of community. Small businesses are able to offer more unique, handcrafted, or locally sourced products that aren’t often available in big box stores, and by purchasing from a small shop with curated goods, you’re supporting niche makers that add diversity and unique personality to the local landscape.

By shopping small in San Diego this holiday season, you’re encouraging local entrepreneurship, along with supporting other small businesses through impactful partnerships and collaborations! Every purchase is a vote for the kind of neighborhood you want to see.

Another reason shopping small is so meaningful: behind the scenes are small business owners and team members giving high-fives to one another as each order comes in! Native Poppy is woman-owned, and run by a scrappy team of creatives with huge hearts, excited to share their artistry with their community. Each sale that comes through is truly and directly contributing to someone’s livelihood!

Need another reason to shop small? Our South Park and Solana Beach flower shops are inspiring spaces year-round, but we've decked them outfor the holidays, and we’d love to share that magic with you! Drop-in to check out our seasonal art installation, or snap a selfie in front of our silk flower installations or our mural! We look forward to seeing you, and saying "thanks for your support" in person.

How Native Poppy Supports Small Businesses

We are over the moon to be able to support makers and creators who work hard to create thoughtful gifts, and who are small businesses, just like us! We are proud to say that we source many of our gifts and merch from small businesses (with a majority also being woman-owned, BIPOC-owned, or LGBTQ+ owned brands). Our gift buyer, Erin Dollar, is especially excited to source gifts from San Diego artists and brands, because we know the impact of buying local.

In addition to sourcing gifts from small businesses, we’ve created our own line of Native Poppy exclusives that are only available for purchasing on our website or in our retail flower shops! A few gifts to highlight that our customers love to shop:

• Our bestselling scented candles
• Our luxurious body cream made in partnership with Beaute Nouveau, a fellow woman-owned business here in San Diego
• Native Poppy branded apparel, including designed in collaboration several local artists like April Moralba, Isabella MG & Co, and Julia Kestne

We are so grateful to partner with so many wonderful small brands. We work hard to curate a collection of gifts that align with our values, and bring our community a thoughtful and tailored gifting experience!

Our team of 25 might be small-ish, but we sure are mighty! We care deeply and work hard to create magical experiences, whether you make a purchase online or physically pop in either of our flower shops! It is our honor to be part of your everyday or other impactful moments in life.

How You Can Shop Small This Holiday

There are so many ways you can support small businesses this holiday season! Shopping small has become so wonderfully accessible through online shopping, but you don't have to buy physical gifts to support us! Shopping small extends beyond just goods – by gifting or purchasing an experience (like a flower arranging workshop or floral ecourse), you’re making an impactful contribution while creating memories together.

Consider shopping small in San Diego this year, and purchase your holiday greeting cards, or foodie gifts from a local shop. Even the smallest purchase can have a lasting ripple effect!

And finally, stop by Native Poppy on Small Business Saturday! We’ll be here slingin’ flowers from 10am-5pm on Saturday, November 30th and you’ll receive a FREE mini candle with any purchase of $30 or more! 

A few ways we’ve made it easy to gift this season:

• Visit in-store to have one of our floral artists create a custom flower arrangement for you or yours, or order online and leave your requests in the order notes so our florists can work their magic.
• Snag a subscription from our Wild Flower Club –– a wonderful way to spread cheer on the regular, plus you save 10% on all orders!
• Check out our online classes or in-person workshops to suit your loved one’s floral fancy.
• Our curated gift boxes were designed for easy and elevated gift giving.
• Send love from afar! Our online shop ships gifts and dried flowers nationwide.

Whatever way you choose to gift this year, we are so grateful for your support.

Happiest of Holidays, Wild Flowers!