Loving Local: Small Business Saturday on Langston

This season, discover gifts with heart by shopping for the small businesses that make our community feel like home. From thoughtfully curated boutiques to family-run food institutions, this guide highlights some  local favorites that offer something special for everyone on your list.

One More Page Books is a beloved neighborhood bookstore where readers of all ages can find something magical. Their staff picks, signed editions, puzzles, and famously irresistible chocolate-and-wine pairings make gift-giving feel personal. A gift card or a hand-selected book bundle is the perfect choice for the reader, teacher, or cozy-season devotee in your life. Learn more about their Passport Program on their website and save even more this Small Business Saturday!

For stylish, unique finds, Lemoncello Boutique offers a beautiful selection of women’s apparel, accessories, baby gifts, and home accents. This Langston Legacy Business is a family-owned shop with a warm, curated feel, making it easy to find a chic scarf, a statement piece of jewelry, or a charming gift for a new parent. Gift wrapping is available onsite, making it the perfect one stop shop!

If you’re shopping for children, Child’s Play Toys & Books remains a local go-to. Their thoughtful collection of toys, books, games, and creative kits encourages learning and imagination. Whether you’re picking up a beloved classic, a STEM activity set, or a board game for family night, you’ll find something that sparks joy.

For a truly memorable home gift, Manoukian Brothers Oriental Rugs brings over a century of expertise in hand-knotted rugs and heirloom-quality craftsmanship. A rug from their collection is a gift of lasting beauty, and even a gift certificate for cleaning or restoration is a thoughtful present for anyone who treasures their home décor.

Bouquets and blooms make wonderful gifts, and Company Flowers & Gifts creates arrangements with artistry and care. Seasonal florals, festive centerpieces, plants, and curated gifts make holiday giving easy and elegant. Their arrangements bring warmth to any home during the winter season.

Give the gift of mindful movement from Sun & Moon Yoga, a community-centered studio offering classes for practitioners of all levels. A gift card for classes or workshops is a thoughtful way to support someone’s wellness journey, and their offerings can be enjoyed both in person and online, perfect for anyone needing more balance and calm in the year ahead.

For the wine and food lovers on your list, The Italian Store is a treasure. Their shelves are filled with imported pasta, sauces, espresso, olive oils, wines, cured meats, and gourmet treats. Create your own Italian-inspired gift basket, pick up a bottle of wine, or wrap up a gift card paired with one of their legendary sandwiches.

And don’t forget the four-legged family members. Woofgang Bakery & Grooming offers gourmet dog treats, pet-friendly baked goods, toys, and grooming services. A festive treat box or grooming appointment makes a fun and thoughtful gift for pets and their people.

Small Business Saturday offers us all the opportunity to put the spotlight back on the independent shops, makers, and neighborhood institutions that give a community its character. Every purchase helps keep local dollars local, supporting jobs, strengthening the local economy of Langston Boulevard and beyond! Shopping this holiday season is a small way that we can ensure that unique, one-of-a-kind businesses continue to thrive. It’s a chance to show up for our neighbors who have poured their lives into enriching our community. To hear some of the stories of many of these long standing small businesses on the corridor check out some of the Legacy Business featured in our People and Places Project and don’t forget to shop local whenever you can this season!