10 Small Businesses to Follow on Instagram

In honor of #smallbusinesssaturday, I'm highlighting a few of my favorite small businesses to follow on Instagram. Several are located in Atlanta but I'm also including stores that are also online. I love supporting small but thriving businesses.

Who do you love to follow on Instagram? Did I miss any hidden gems?

1. Scarlet & Gold (@scarletandgoldshop)

Scarlet & Gold is a stationary and accessories store based out of Auburn, Alabama. I love that this business is run by two southern girls from Alabama. The business is based on christian principles and strong roots. My favorite line from their store is their collegiate line, I've got a few of their University of Alabama prints on my christmas shopping list.

2. The Merchant (@themerchantatl)

I interviewed the owners of the Merchant a few months back, when I featured them in my Around Atlanta series. This is one of my favorite places to shop in Atlanta for gifts. They have everything a girl and guy could want. They currently have two locations in Atlanta.

3. Furbish Studio (@furbishstudio)

I discovered Furbish Studio several years ago on Twitter when the owner just had her blog. Her Raleigh, NC based home decor store is an interior designers dream world. They have everything from art work to bedding to furniture. If you haven't started on your, Christmas shopping this store is the place to start this weekend.

4. Curlbox (@curlbox)

For all you curly headed girls, if you aren't following Curlbox on Instagram you are truly missing out. This monthly box subscription service is perfect resource for your natural hair products. Curl Box always features great hairstyles on their Instagram but I also love following the founder Myleik's page as well.

5. Waiting on Martha (@waitingonmartha)

I had the opportunity of meeting Mandy several years ago when she was just in the beginning stages of planning her store. It's been great to see how her blog and store have developed so much in the past few years. She is an Atlanta based gal who hales from Chicago. If you are in Atlanta, check out her store.

6. Garnish and Gather (@garnishandgather)

I've tried several meal delivery services but Garnish and Gather is my favorite and the only one my stomach could possibly take. They are a local and organic meal delivery service. They source all ingredients from local farmers markets and producers. My stomach is always growling when I'm looking at their Instagram.

7. Young Blood Art Gallery and Boutique (@youngbloodboutique)

I just discovered Young Blood Boutiques Instagram a few weeks ago when I interviewed them for my Around Atlanta series. If you are shopping for unique and one of kind christmas gifts then this is the place to go. Their store is a curated collection featuring independent artists from across the country.

8. 31 Bits (@31bits)

31 bits is a jewelry line designed and handmade by women from Uganda. Proceeds from all sales help fight poverty in the war torn region.

9. Society Social (@societysocial)

I met Roxy several years ago online just when her business was in the beginning stages. We had the opportunity to meet in person last year while I was in New York. I love following her Instagram because its always filled with bright colors and cocktails.

10. Ashley Brooke Designs ( @ashleybrookedesigns)

Ashley Brooke Designs was a started by a small business owner based out of Florida. Her stationary and line of mugs embodies all things sassy and stylish. Her instagram account is always making me want to do something new to my office.