If you’re in the midst of tackling an intimidating holiday shopping list, have no fear.
Several Atlanta-area artists and artisans are offering deals and one-of-a-kind products this season that can help round out your shopping list. Here’s a rundown of local hotspots you can hit this week:
1. Local Produce Design
Atlanta
Tis the season to curl up by the fire, and you can gift an extra layer of cozy to friends and family with Atlanta-based fabric designers Local Produce Design's handcrafted blankets and pillows. Read more.
2. Sturdy Brothers
Thomasville, Ga.
Put a little spin on gifting that brand new tool set by giving the most rugged on your list a handmade canvas tool roll, canvas work apron or firewood carrier by Thomasville-based company the Sturdy Brothers. Read more.
3. In God We Must
Marietta, Ga.
Everyone loves to get the gift of cold, hard cash, but Marietta-based jeweler In God We Must has likely put the most creative spin on gifting money we can imagine. Jeweler Elijah has found a way to make polished rings and necklaces out of discarded coins. Read more.
4. ATL Vintage Print
Lawrenceville, Ga.
Graphic designer Thomas's vintage travel posters evoke the feel of 1920's and 30's designs and feature favorite Atlanta landmarks. Read more.
5. Luxe Apothecary
Atlanta
The company offers a line of 'bontanically-inspired' face and body goods blended with only ingredients that are recognizable. Each product is made with vegetable-based oils and naturally occurring emollients to cleanse, exfoliate and moisturize skin without added irritants. Read more.
6. Blo Vintage Jewelry
Alpharetta, Ga.
For the soon-to-be college kid on your list, designer Allison Stackpole has created a line of custom, handcrafted necklaces that are both full of quirky charm and have a practical application as well. Read more.
7. Go Forth Goods
Marietta, Ga.
For most of us, leather is a luxury. But Go Forth Goods creates handmade, affordable leather goods in Marietta. The company offers a variety of bags, wallets, belts, pocket journals – even an uber cool leather-handled mason jar – to suit anyone on your holiday list. Read more.
8. The Hairy Gentleman
Smyrna, Ga.
Self-proclaimed 'Beard Caretakers' Mitch and Jenny produce all-natural beard care products like scented beard oils and wash sets made from pure essential oils, plant-based emollients and in the case of the beard balm, beeswax. Read more.
9. Methane Studios
Atlanta
Methane Studios call East Atlanta home, but illustrators Mark McDevitt and Robert Lee have attracted attention all over the world with their screen printed gig posters. Read more.
10. re:loom
Decatur, Ga.
Not only does re: loom create gorgeous, handwoven rugs, the organization also gives back to the Atlanta community in an incredible way by hiring homeless women and teaching them to weave so they can support their families and build a better future. Read more.
11. Revive Bath and Body
Atlanta
Luxury soaps always make a great stocking stuffer for the ladies in your life, but this year, you can give her a treat that not only feels good, but does good for the Atlanta community. Part of the proceeds from soap company Revive Bath and Body are donated to HavenATL, a local nonprofit in Atlanta focused on aiding women exiting the trafficking trade. Read more.
12. Bekah O' Connor
Atlanta
A SCAD grad uses the city as inspiration for a lot of her prints. Her illustrations include colorful, highly-stylized maps of various intown neighborhoods like the Highlands and Little Five Points. Read more.
13. Forestique
Peachtree Corners, Ga.
Celebrate nature this holiday season by putting a small piece of the forest under the tree. Peachtree Corners-based Forestique carves delicate wood veneer bracelet cuffs inspired by the beauty of the forest. The flexible, one-size-fits-all bracelets react to the environment to create a custom fit. Read more.
14. Firelight
Atlanta
Nothing is better than a warm cup of coffee on a chilly winter day. So for the serious coffee lover on your list, look no further than Atlanta micro-roaster Firelight. The company works with suppliers and farmers all over the world to source their coffee beans and then tailors the roasting process to each unique location, whether it's Columbia, Rwanda, Costa Rica or Ethiopia. Read more.
15. Beautiful Briny Sea
Atlanta
The culinary wiz on your holiday list may never look at seasonings the same way after you gift them with the Beautiful Briny Sea artisanal sea salt and sugar blends. Atlanta-based chef and restaurateur Suzi Sheffield creates magical flavor combinations like Santa rosemary popcorn sea salt, orange chipotle sugar and spicy chili salt. Read more.
