My favorite places to shop small ❤️

Today is "Small Business Saturday" and we are a very small (5-person) business.

Running a small business isn't for the faint of heart and your support goes a long way to keep us all going. And the trickle down effect is real. For example, when you buy Analog or Gather you’re also supporting 4 family-run manufacturers here in Pennsylvania.

Every year I like to spotlight some of my favorite small brands to shop from. Some of these brands are run by friends of mine, others are just products I personally enjoy.

And of course, we greatly appreciate all of the orders coming in right now! 🙌 Just a few more days to get up to 35% off →

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• Clever Supply Co. – Beautiful handmade leather camera straps and camera bags designed by my friend Todd.
• CW&T – Precision made tools that transform how we consider work, life, and time – run by my friends Che-Wei & Taylor.
• Sour House – If you know anyone into sourdough, the Goldie is a game changer.
• La Cabra Coffee – My favorite coffee roaster. Based in Denmark and they also now have locations in NYC. Every coffee from them is exceptional!
• J. Stark – Beautiful minimalist bags and accessories. (Which is why we collaborated with them on these bags) 
• Dorai Home – Instant-drying dish and bath mats. We just bought the dish drain and it's really nice!
• Freewrite – Really cool distraction-free writing devices. If you know someone who wants to get serious about writing, this is an awesome gift.
• Nanu – Beautiful objects that help you cultivate a healthier relationship with time
• Magic Puzzle Company – The best jigsaw puzzles! The magic trick at the end will blow your mind.
• Nomadix – Sand-repellent, super absorbent towels made from recycled materials.
• Manual – A collection of homewares that celebrate living slow, run by my friend Craighton in Chicago.​
• Mode Designs – High-end, customizable mechanical keyboards. I have the Mode Sonnet and it’s a dream to type on. 
• Cotton Bureau – High-quality t-shirts and more from the best independent designers and creative communities.
• Graza – High-quality pure olive oil in fun squeeze bottles. We use this all the time on salads and pizzas.
• PlanetBox – Eco-friendly stainless steel lunchboxes. My kids love these! They helped us to cut down the amount of single-use plastic we were using.​​
• Studio Neat – Thoughtfully-designed pens and accessories run by my friends Dan and Tom in Austin.
• Range Leather – Handcrafted leather wallets, bags, and accessories made in Laramie, Wyoming.
• Weld – The best blank baseball hats.​
• Slimfold – Super slim, durable wallets designed by my friend Dave in California. 
• Branch Basics – The best non-toxic cleaning products. We use their products for everything from our kitchen to our laundry.
• Modern Fuel – Heirloom-quality pens and mechanical pencils.
• Excell Quilt Co – Minimalist handmade quilts by Kaleigh in the UK. I bought one for the Ugmonk HQ and always get compliments on it.
• Able Carry – Well-designed, durable backpacks with all the right details.
• Quoddy – Handmade shoes in Maine. I've been wearing a pair for 10+ years and they are still the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned.
• Slow Pour Supply – Great curation of specialty coffee gear.
• Studio Arjov – Beautiful handmade ceramics in Copenhagen. Visited their studio last year and was cool to see them in action!
• Distil Union – Magnetic wallets, key organizers, and other accessories designed by my friends Nate and Lindsay in Alabama.
• Paynter Jacket Co – Hands-down the best chore coats – run by my friends Huw and Becky in London.

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What are some of your favorite small businesses? Send your recs my way.

Thanks for supporting our growing family and business these past 16 years! 

It's a privilege to keep creating new products for you every year.

Jeff Sheldon
Founder/Designer
Ugmonk.com

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P.S. Don't forget to get your order in while our sale is live. Get up to 35% off →

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