Santa, Please Shop Small 2021

December is here and what better time to support the small businesses when shopping for holiday gifts? This year we bring you another edition of “Santa, Please Shop Small” where we focus on highlighting small local businesses in Aruba. Consider this blog post your personal shopping/holiday guide for everything local.

Dimondi Aruba
Launched earlier this year, Dimondi Aruba has caught the attention of many with their unique concrete works and woodworkings. They’ve certainly caught our attention here at Boldbizz. Dimondi started out focusing on one of a kind concrete planters but has quickly expanded into other categories such as plates, candles in collaboration with Moments Candles and most recently they have launched very chic-looking pencil holders in collaboration with Words in Papiamento. How can you shop Dimondi products? you can contact them on Facebook, Instagram or Whatsapp at 560-0145.

Dushi Deli
Located in the heart of Oranjestad, in main street to be exact, Dushi Deli is a cozy little breakfast place/bar that you must visit while shopping in Caya Grandi! As they say on their Instagram bio: Dushi Deli is not your typical breakfast place or bar. What sets Dushi Deli apart is their cozy atmosphere, just look at that greenery that you would be surrounded in! Almost hard to believe you are in main street. For this holiday season, Dushi Deli tells us that they have a few holiday specials on their menu including: ayacas, vegan ayacas and local dutch favorite: oliebollen. Visit Dushi Deli Monday-Saturday from 8AM-4PM for breakfast and lunch and Friday and Saturday from 5PM till closing for cocktails.

Moments Candles
Moments Candles have caught our attention for a while now because of their unique concept. Moments Candles are not just candles but as their  lush scents are burning, you will also discover a hidden message in the candle itself. These can be customized to whatever phrase or word you want. Moments Candles make great personalized gifts whether it’s for a loved one or for colleagues. What’s new for Moments Candles this holiday season? Three new Christmas-themed scents for you to enjoy: peppermint mocha, alpine balsam, and Christmas heart. If you are interested in supporting this small business you can contact them through Instagram DM, or find them at the Chispa pop-up located at the Renaissance Marketplace for the rest of the month.

Chispa
Chispa is a collaboration between 4 young female entrepreneurs: Julissa and Mary-Lynn Ras of Paper Sisters, Nunette Maduro of Words in Papiamento and Nizana Solognier of Quaintrelle. Together, the creative ladies joined forces and are hosting a pop-up all month long at the Renaissance Marketplace. At Chispa you can find an array of inspirational and motivational goodies in Papiamento and English, such as pencils, stationery, jewelry, gifts and more so when doing your rounds of holiday gift shopping, be sure to pass by Chispa, open daily from 6PM-10PM.