2025 St. Louis Mom Shop Local Guide

‘Tis the season to shop local! The St. Louis Mom team recently gathered for our annual holiday Favorite Things party and exchanged gifts from small, St. Louis-owned businesses! We love these products so much, we couldn’t resist sharing them with you in the hopes they might be helpful in your holiday shopping! Here’s why our team chose these products and businesses for our Shop Local Guide! We hope this encourages you to shop local this holiday season. 

Product photos by Joy Stevens Studio

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The easiest gift of the season? A little time to glow! 

Sweet Boutique

This mom-owned business in Clayton has endless gift options for anyone in your life, from housewares to holiday decor, clothing, and jewelry ! You’ll love the chic aesthetic, their customized gift options, St. Louis touches, and so much more. This is a must visit!
 

8115A Maryland Ave | Clayton, MO 63105

There She Goes Boutique

There She Goes Boutique in Rock Hill is a one-stop shop for all the things you need for any occasion- clothes, accessories, jewelry, cute glassware, shoes, gifts for tweens, and MORE! The staff here is so much fun and goes above and beyond to make helpful recommendations. Check out their Wednesday Night Instagram Lives!

Gifted by Lauren Cappell, St. Louis Mom Social Media Manager

9903 Manchester Road | Warson Woods, MO 63112

A Thread and a Prayer

This mom-owned business features a local artisan that makes handmade polymer clay earrings, headbands, necklaces, and pearl and gold jewelry. You can often find “A Thread and a Prayer” at the Tower Grover Farmer’s Market or at other local events throughout the year. She also always offers Buy 3, Get 1 free on all orders.
 

Shop online and at various local vendor markets

The White Rabbit

The White Rabbit has a beautiful curated collection of home items that strike the perfect combination of modern and classic. These beautiful taper holders have a nice weight to them and the candles can be bought individually at a reasonable price!
 

9030 Manchester Road | St. Louis, MO 63144

The Annex Coffee and Foods

The Annex Coffee and Foods is a charming cafe in Webster Groves. They offer gift boxes which make a great present for the holidays! One year I was in a pinch and needed a last minute gift and their St. Louis box and Coffee box were perfect for my family. I love that they have a wide variety of gift boxes at different price points. Enjoy one of their seasonal drinks or sandwiches while you pick up your gift box!
 
 

8122 Big Bend Blvd | Webster Groves, MO 63119

Racquel Aesthetics

Racquel Aesthetics is locally owned and offers wonderful scents for the home in addtion to incredible facial treatments. Their candles and gift cards are great for holiday gifting!
 

11022 Manchester Road| Kirkwood, MO 63122

17247 Chesterfield Airport Road | Chesterfield, MO 63005

J.A. Whitney

J.A. Whitney is a mother/daughter owned specialty gift shop in Town & Country offering top-quality gifts for everyone baby to grandmother, athlete to hostess, tweens and everyone in between. Anyone will be sipping pretty with this adorable bow double-old fashioned glass, along with cute little nugget ice for the perfect cocktail or mocktail!
 

13498 Clayton Rd | St. Louis, MO 63131

Story Seven

Story Seven is a quintessential spot for elevated home decor and accessories, nestled in the heart of downtown Webster Groves! You’ll always find the perfect gift here and some gorgeous home accents, too. Mom-owned, too!
 

7 N Gore Ave | Webster Groves, MO 63119

Procure

The local business is located at the City Foundry. Each item sold in the store is curated within St. Louis, locally! Their products reflect the soul of St. Louis’ diversity and creativity. There’s something for everyone here!
 
 

3725 Foundry Way Unit 137 | St. Louis, MO 63110

April's on Main

Located on historic Main Street in St. Charles, April’s on Main is any hostess’s dream. From specialty cocktail napkins, stemware, place settings, and seasonal tablescape ideas—it makes the perfect stop to look for something special to wow your guests before you entertain. They always wow with their friendliness, attention to detail, and ability to help craft the perfect gift whether for yourself or a special person in your life. A spot that makes holiday gifting easy!

Gifted by Caitlin Ladd, Contributing Writer

222 N Main Street | St. Charles MO

Black Crow Designs

Black Crow Designs has great home decor pieces for every style. Ashley makes the wood products herself and offers classes and workshops so you can create your own signs. One of my favorite things in her store is an ornament of the United States that your kiddo can color in as you visit new states.

Gifted by Marlena Renner, Contributing Writer

2521 State Street | Alton, IL 62002

AO & Co.

We love the assortment and the quality of food and drinks sold here. We also love the cafe with delicious coffee and small bites. This is a beautifully curated corner store in a great neighborhood!
 

1641 Tower Grove Avenue | St. Louis, MO 63110

Landmark Vintage by Erica Swagler | Persnickety by Jen Farley

The curated combination of antique, vintage and ethically + thoughtfully sourced new items is a feast for the eyes- and the perfect way to add layers and warmth to your home, or to gift truly unique items to loved ones.
 

401 E. Broadway St | Alton, IL 62002

Sage & Pine Home Co.

Sage & Pine Home is a charming store joining the shops of Historic Main Street. Business owner, Rhonda & her lovely family have created a great space and offer beautiful selection of home decor! You are sure to find something for this holiday season to keep or to gift!
 

143 N Main Street | St Charles, MO 63301

Cornucopia

Cornucopia has a large variety of coffee beans and loose tea. If you’re looking for a gift for the chef or baker in your life, look no farther! Great kitchen finds at great prices. The parking lot in Kirkwood is also a bonus, in my opinion! 
 

107 N. Kirkwood Rd | Kirkwood, MO 63122

J. B. Wellness

J. B. Wellness is locally owned and provides vegan foods in both wildwood and cottleville. As a mom to a dairy free kid, I love that I can go there and he can choose anything off the menu. I appreciate the owners conciousness to plant based products!
 

5055 Hwy N Suite 109 | Cottleville, Missouri 63304 

16962 Manchester Road Suite A | Wildwood, Missouri 63040 

Kelly Evans Artist

This whimsical painting by local artist Kelly Evans of a snowy reindeer is perfect for a Christmas gift, and can be used throughout the whole winter season.
 
Call or text: (314) 749-8690 or email [email protected].

Villa Design

Olive Tree Market Place

This beautiful boutique boasts an extensive collection of seasonal decor, clothing, home goods, jewelry, cozy items and more at the Meadows in Lake St. Louis! The staff was very welcoming and helped me pick out the perfect gift.
 

10 Meadow Cir Dr #106 | Lake St Louis, MO 63367

Never Enough Boutique

They have a beautiful selection of women’s clothes from shirts and dresses to denim and activewear. They have so many unique earrings and other accessories, too! The staff is so friendly and helpful!

Gifted by Katie Vondera, Contributing Writer

24 N Gore Ave | Webster Groves, MO 63119

Sweet Cheeks Bakery | Tous Les Jours

Sweet Cheeks has delicious cookies, breads, and other desserts. They have a great GF case as well. They have some very cute and creative holiday pre-order desserts! Tous les Jours is fun to shop! They have a self serve pastry section with sweet and savory items. They also have giftables sprinkled throughout the cafe and some really creative cakes!
 
 

Tous les Jours Bakery: 6681 Delmar Blvd | University City, MO 63130

Sweet Cheeks Bakery: 1051 Gravois Rd | Fenton, MO 63026

Bella Chic Home & Gift

They have something for everyone – brides, babies, fashion lovers, home decor, stl themed merch, mizzou merch. They are always kind and will help you pick out selections based on your bugdet and criteria.
 
 

12328 Olive Blvd | Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Mocha Point Yemeni Coffee Co.

I think this is such a unique coffee shop offering delicious and balanced medium roast coffee beans made with 100% Arabica beans from Yemen!! Such a cool concept featuring coffee from a specific region. They are located in St. Charles but opening locations in STL City near SLU and in Kansas City. They are also one of the only coffee shops that stays open late (until 10pm) for late night work after the kids go to bed! Relaxing atmosphere as well.\
 
 

343 N Main St | St Charles, MO 63301

Belleville Books

Belleville Books is located in a beautifully restored bank building in the heart of downtown Belleville. They sell both new and used books, as well as rare, hard to find collectible books. They’ve been open just over a year, but have become a pillar within the community, as they have become a gathering place for book clubs, local author events, poetry nights and more.
 
 

20 East Main Street | Belleville, IL 62220-3953

Forty Elephants and Get Your Picks on 66

I love buying resale, antiques, vintage. It’s reusing old gems, saving money and finding unique items. Both stores are woman owned. Every time I go in there, I find something new. Both store owners are super friendly and are helpful to look for something specific.
 
 

200 South Kirkwood Road, Set 140 | Kirkwood, MO 63122

8400 Watson Road | Webster Groves, MO 63119

The Checkered Cottage

The Checkered Cottage is a darling store in downtown Kirkwood that has amazing card-making/scrapbooking supplies and beautiful seasonal decor. It’s one of those stores that just sparks creativity the moment you walk in! They offer classes too. Attending their Open House is a favorite Holiday tradition- there’s free make-and-takes, little dessert treats, and the kindest staff that will inspire you to create something beautiful!
 
 

135 W Jefferson Ave | St. Louis, MO 63122

Box Hill Grocer

Box Hill Grocer is a family friendly neighborhood grocery store in the Wydown business district in Clayton. It’s the perfect place to come for a pastry and coffee in the morning, get sandwiches and deli items for lunch, and even get takeaway items from their sister restaurants Louie and Wright’s Tavern. Kids are always welcome—there’s even candy dispensers out!

Gifted by Colleen Fitzsimmons-Wiviott, Contributing Writer

 

7628 Wydown Blvd | Clayton, MO 63105

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Rebekah Coste
Rebekah is the founder and owner of St. Louis Mom. Born and raised in St. Louis, she loves the city for its rich history and small-town feel, Cardinals baseball, and toasted ravioli! After living and working overseas for three years, she is thrilled to be home in St. Louis. She is a full-time stay at home mom to three beautiful daughters and a son and wife to her husband Jean-Christophe. They reside in Kirkwood and own Scarlett's Wine bar. Her hope for St. Louis Mom is that it will be a tool for building community between mothers and a space where shared motherhood experience can converge!