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🎁 5 Women-Led & Loved Brands to Elevate Your Holiday Gifting Season

Updated: Dec 10, 2025

Thoughtful gifting starts with thoughtful creators. And inside the OQC community, we’re surrounded by women whose talent, passion, and storytelling make every purchase feel personal.


For this year’s holiday spotlight, we revisited some of our favorite #TangibleTuesday & #SpotlightSaturday features, community collaborations, and vendor highlights — curating five incredible brands worth adding to your cart and your holiday traditions.


If you’re looking for gifts with soul, purpose, and artistry… you’re in the right place.


1. Camrc Art — Vibrant Creativity for the Color Lovers


Meet Camila (@xcamrc) of @camrc_art in Greenwich, CT — an artist whose work is as bold and imaginative as she is. Whether you’re drawn to surreal color stories, realism with a twist, or custom pieces infused with emotion, Camila’s creations make unforgettable gifts.


She offers:

  • Original artwork

  • Custom paintings

  • Tattoo designs

  • Logos & branding elements

  • One-of-a-kind clothing & accessories


✨ If someone in your life loves art that sparks conversation, this is where you shop.


See our feature from Feb 3, 2024.




2. From April’s POV — Skincare Staples for the Self-Care Lover


A Connecticut creative turned Miami muse, @fromaprilspov shared a beautifully intentional skincare routine with us earlier this year — reminding us that tangible self-care doesn’t always require a splurge.



Her message in essence:

Your tomorrow starts tonight. A slower routine, a gentle cleanse, and a moment to unwind can be the most meaningful gift you give yourself.


Products she highlighted:


See her full #TangibleTuesday feature from Feb 20, 2024:



3. DeDios Designs — Art, Digital Magic & Web Design for Small Businesses


“Never quit your daydream” is the heartbeat behind @dediosdesigns, founded by Chantatay — an artist whose creativity has evolved from acrylic paintings to digital art and now full-scale web design services


Her offerings include:

  • Custom paintings

  • Digital illustrations

  • Branding

  • Web design packages for small businesses


If you’re a business owner (or shopping for one), commissioning from a fellow woman entrepreneur is a gift that keeps giving.


4. Divine Beauty Spa — The Gift of Rest, Recovery & Radiance


This holiday season, give someone the luxury they rarely give themselves: relaxation.


Meet Jessica Maria, the licensed esthetician and 3x-certified body sculptor behind Divine Beauty Spa. Trained in Los Angeles and rooted in Connecticut, Jessica blends Colombian techniques, Brazilian products, and a therapeutic approach to beauty and wellness.



Her philosophy, paraphrased:

Self-care shouldn’t be a luxury — it should be a lifestyle. My goal is to create a safe, inclusive space where everyone leaves feeling restored, confident, and cared for.

caysAt Divine Beauty Spa you’ll find:

  • Body sculpting

  • Facials & advanced skincare

  • Aesthetic services

  • Spa merch

  • Philanthropic impact baked into the brand


See our feature from Mar 23, 2024:



5. HEROINE — Handcrafted Jewelry Rooted in Story & Strength


A former OQC vendor and a maker driven by lineage, memory, and craft, HEROINE is the jewelry brand you turn to when you want a gift with emotional depth.


Founder Karyna grew up receiving heirloom pieces from the women before her — gifts that carried history, resilience, and meaning. Those early rituals inspired her to learn metalworking and wire-wrapping by hand, turning a quiet passion into an intentional brand.


Her pieces are:

  • Purpose-driven

  • Energetic

  • Symbolic

  • Crafted to empower and uplift


Paraphrased from her mission:


Jewelry should be more than decorative. It should affirm who you are, honor where you’ve been, and support the person you’re becoming.




✨ Final Thoughts


Every brand in this guide represents the heart of OQC: women building, creating, healing, and dreaming out loud. When you shop from them, you’re doing more than gifting — you’re investing in stories, artistry, and community.


Ready to shop small this season?


We hope this guide inspires you to support local and support women, one meaningful gift at a time.



 
 
 

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