Looking for Minnesota gifts? Specifically Minnesota made jewelry or accessories or beauty products? As a MN girl I have a deep love for my state and all of the amazing brands that are from here!
There’s everything from giant well known brands (like Wiley Wallaby) and smaller brands that I can’t wait to introduce you to. So today, I’m so excited to introduce you to the Ultimate MN Made Gift Guide!
Whether you’re looking for Christmas gifts, birthday gifts or just a welcome to MN gift for a new neighbor or coworker, these Minnesota gifts will definitely delight anyone on your list!
I hope you’ll take the time to read their stories, check out their products and shop local! In a year where many events that these makers sell their products have been cancelled, I wanted to do what I could to support these amazing brands and share their stories!
A handful of these brands have sent me product to share with you which I’m sharing more in depth on my Instagram stories. Check out my MN Gift Guide highlight there to check out these brands and some fun Minnesota gifts in more detail!
If you want even more MN gift ideas, be sure to check out my other MN Gift Guides listed below!
And without further ado, your ultimate guide to Minnesota Gifts: Jewelry/Accessories/Beauty!
Minnesota Gifts: Jewelry/Accessories/Beauty
I should also note that there are SO many amazing brands that are still out there that I didn’t include on this list! I would love for you to share your favorite local MN brand in the comments so we can all be introduced to more brands.
1. Locket Sisters
The Locket Sisters makes modern lockets with your photos inside! It was originally started by 2 sisters, is currently run by one is handmade right here in Minneapolis (but ships almost everywhere!).
Allyssa, the owner, had always wanted to make jewelry but prior to Locket Sisters she worked in the non-profit world. She was on an intervention team that supported families who were at risk of their kids taken away but she also did hopeful work like connecting kids with mentors, getting adults jobs, foods and housing.
She met immigrants, built relations with refugees and listened to countless stories from people who’d experienced more than she ever knew was happening.
Now she gets to hear so many stories of people getting lockets and the photos they want included. She hears stories of hope, loss, and joy as well as milestones, healing, adventure, sorrow and resiliency.
Her jewelry is absolutely gorgeous and I know you’d be thrilled with your own locket!
Product Pick: Gold Disco Ball Locket
I own this beautiful round gold circular pendant locket and I’m obsessed! It has a hammered disco ball design which is just stunning.
Made of 14k triple gold-filled on sterling silver and can hold one or two photos!
Just upload your photo and they do the rest!
*Use Code paisley15 for 15% off your purchase!
2. Larissa Loden
Larissa is a staple in MN. Her work is offered in more than 600 retailers, has been seen on everything from Better Homes and Gardens, The EveryGirl and Buzz Feed! Larissa’s a mama to 2 beautiful babies and is as nice as ever!
All of her jewelry is made by in hand in Minneapolis by a team of artisans, moms, students and other creatives. Larissa is all about creating a positive and inclusive workplace.
Product Pick: Custom Letter Necklace
Whether you want one letter, the letters of your kids or a fun word, this custom letter necklace is amazing!
It’s made of 24K gold plated brass letters of your choosing on 14K gold-filled chain. Necklace 16 inches long with a 3-inch extender chain and clasp, perfect for layering.
You can always do a ready made necklace like my mama necklace too!
3. Talisman & Co
We’ve turned into a major soccer family this year with our oldest now playing club soccer. Turns out being a #SoccerMom is a real thing! Only fitting that we include a fun Soccer Mom hat from Talisman & Co!
This brand started from an idea to create the perfect cap to support the football (aka soccer) team that everyone loves! Another husband and wife team started this one (Dustin and Bethany). Dustin is a former professional soccer player and Bethany is a serial entrepreneur.
Product Pick: Soccer Mom Cap
Calling all soccer moms! We can twin with our matching soccer mom caps while we cheer on our sweet soccer loving kiddos.
4. Made in Minn
Everything in the Made in Minn shop is embroidered by Natalie! She is someone I totally admire because she left her corporate job after her 2nd child was born to focus on her health after suffering from anxiety and depressions. She found embroidery to be therapeutic and launched her business in July 2020.
She has everything from sweatshirts to hand towels to hats, totes and more. She even does custom work! Definitely check out this brand, I know you’ll love it!
Product Pick: Skol Hat
If you’re more of football fan than a soccer fan, check out Made in Minn’s Skol hats!
5. Karma Stacks
Jeanna Simonson started making bracelets back in 2016 when she was diagnosed with advanced colon cancer. She had always loved the crystals and stones and the energies they offer.
She would wear them and gift them to friends and family (to spread good karma). Her oncologist kept asking to buy them and she told him that she doesn’t sell them, but would gift them to him. He finally talked her into selling them, but she needed to have a give back that went with them. So, she partner with and donate to cancer foundations.
With every sale, a portion is donated, so good karma is being spread by purchasing Karma Stacks! Seven years later, she’s healthy, have expanded my line to include earrings and necklaces, have a brick and mortar space in Victoria and am in several boutiques. Life is good!
Product Pick: Herkimer Diamond and Green Moonstone
Green Moonstone – For peace, hope, and motivation. A great stone for healing the heart.
Each and every stone is unique and may contain slight irregularities in size, shape and color.
6. Minnetonka Moccasin
You don’t even need to be from Minnesota to recognize the name “Minnetonka Moccasins”. They’ve been around since 1946 making moccasins, boots, slippers and sandals!
We’ve bought everything from baby shoes (that literally never left P’s feet) to toddler boots to slippers!
Product Pick: Chesney Slippers
The Cally Slippers are Minnetonka Moccasin’s best selling slipper! It’s a classic moccasin silhouette and this print will be coming soon.
Handmade from genuine sot suede and plush pile lining.
7. Namakan Fur
Namakan Fur is a fun faux fur ruff company started by Maggie Davis and Molly Mogren Katt! As born and bred Minnesotans, we know that with the right gear, there’s no such thing as too cold. However, we’re often faced with the choice of looking great and freezing, or staying warm in frumpy gear.
Namakan bridges the gap between winter style and comfort, from the head down. Since 2014, we’ve expanded our offerings considerably: driving mittens, hats, earmuffs, neck warmers and more. The goal? To make winter a season you don’t endure, but enjoy. We love winter. With our products, you’ll love it, too.
Product Pick: Knit Balaclavas
This soft balaclava adds texture, color, and warmth on cool days. Looks great with a fleece, jean jacket, wool coat, whatever! Available in slate, black, mint, light blue, and pink.]
8. Baubles and Bobbies
Baubles and Bobbies Jewelry began in 2013 with the goal to create jewelry that would empower the free spirited women of the world! They love making a difference in the world through giving back and doing good.
They partner with the charity Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, and invest in community-based, community lead solutions to ensure equal opportunity and pathway to economic security for girls, women and families across MN!
Product Pick: Tallow Jasper Hoops
This beautiful long necklace is 35″ in an open tie style lariat in gold.
It’s handmade in Mankato, MN!
9. Funky Fibers
Funky Fibers is a super fun MN made company that makes macrame and fiber art! Ashley, the owner, creates everything from macrame wall art, plant hangers, jewelry and handbags!
I own a variety of earrings from Ashley and I always get asked about them when I wear them. They’re the perfect statement piece! Bonus: Use the code “PAISLEY” for 10% anything on their site!
Product Pick: Macrame Earrings
These fun macrame hoop earrings come in a variety of colors – both in the color of the rope AND the hoop color!
10. Siena Soap Company
Siena Soap Company is an all-natural artisan skincare company that’s a women owned, mother/daughter family business! Mary, the founder started Siena Soap to bring natural relief to her multicultural family’s diverse skincare needs (4 of her kids are Korean!). One of her kids, Jessica, jumped on board after graduating college to turn her mom’s hobby into the business that it is today.
Siena Soap makes everything from soaps to lotions, baby items, facial products, shampoos, deodorants, cbd muscle relief, a men’s line and so much more! Their soaps are olive oil based- so they are extremely moisturizing – something that is especially welcome with all the extra hand washing going on!
They also give a portion of their sales to support survivors of sex trafficking here in MN at Terebinth Refuge!
Product Pick: Mint Julep Lip Balm
This is my favorite lip balm! No more chemical gunk or nasties, this lip balm will leave your lips feeling so wonderful you’ll want to kiss us!
Made with carefully chosen natural plant-based oils and butters that moisturize and repair dry, chapped skin. Toxic petroleum products, common in commercial chapsticks, are never used in any Siena Soap product.
11. Chosen and Free
I’ve never met Lina, the owner of Chosen and Free but from every interaction I’ve ever had with her I love her. She was a SAHM who wanted to have a creative outlet for herself. What started as a hobby has bloomed into a full-time business that blesses her with the opportunity to create unique statement jewelry to empower and embolden women. When you put on a pair of Chosen & Free Co. earrings, you shine. You are capable, you are brilliant, you are supported.
Product Pick: Earrings
Her collections are always changing so it’s hard to pick just one thing! Keep an eye on her Instagram to stay up to date on her latest creations!
And there you have it!! I hope you loved getting to know some local brands and found some Minnesota gifts to give this holiday season! Here’s all the other MN Gifts Guides to check out even more:
Want more gift guides? Check out this gift guide page for all my gift guides with more to come for 2020!
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Thanks for supporting me and supporting all this amazing Minnesota Makers!