The holiday season is a great time to support local retailers. Here are some gift ideas from businesses based right here in the metro area that should be on your shopping list this year:
Handcrafted in Atlanta, the Princess Casing Ring from L George Designs is a 14-karat gold-plated brass ring with Swarovski crystal. It is available for $120 at lgeorgedesigns.com.
Garden Terrarium Kits by Matthew Klyn, who has designed many of Atlanta’s outdoor landscapes, are made to thrive on neglect. The kit includes one glass terrarium globe, hens and chicks succulent seeds, orchid mix, potting soil, moss, gravel and an instructional booklet. The kits come in a variety of sizes with prices ranging from $37-$70. Available at Intown Ace Hardware, 854 N. Highland Ave. N.E., Atlanta.
Braselton-based Country Barn Babe offers a range of personalized rustic items for children and adults including toy boxes (23 inches by 13 inches by 13 inches) with inside lid engraving ($185) and recipe boxes ($30). Order now on Amazon.com as it can take up to 30 days to personalize items.
Atlanta farm-to-table chef Nick Melvin created Doux South to bring the best pickled products to folks at home. The selection includes tomatoes, cucumbers, turnips and Chow Chow. Prices start at $32 and items are available at a range of local retailers including Alon's locations and Star Provisions, 1198 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta.
Lace in June soy wax candles by Laine Baer come in a range of scents and rest in repurposed wine bottles and vintage glassware. Prices start at $16 and the candles are available at Beehive Atlanta, 1250 Caroline St., Suite C120, Atlanta.
Twizmo Words is the ultimate stackable word-finding game created by an Atlanta-based game creator. It is available at Barnes & Noble for $15. There is also a travel version at Cracker Barrel stores for $10.
World of Coca-Cola VIP Guided Tour tickets offer a personal tour through this Atlanta attraction. Tickets include expedited entry, a keepsake lanyard or commemorative pin and a range of other discounts. The tickets cost $28 per person at WorldofCoca-Cola.com.
Atlanta author Debbie Rankin offers a series of children's books and felt animals through her company the Cottage in the Park. The stories are based on true events. Get them at for about $20 at Amazon.com. If you want a signed copy, contact Rankin directly at debbie@cottageinthepark.com.
Dark chocolate from Nicobella Organics is made with real cacao and whole food ingredients. The Peanut Butter Squares blend creamy peanut butter with molasses inside 60 percent organic and Fair Trade dark chocolate. It costs $35 for 20 pieces and it is available at Nicobellaorganics.com.
Handmade jewelry from Jou Jou My Love includes wire wrapped rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings. This necklace with five crystals hangs on a 30-inch 14-karat gold filled chain. It costs $48 at Atlanta Made, Westside Provisions District, 1187 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, or JouJoumylove.com.
For more ideas about gifts, decorating, where to eat and what to do, check out our complete Atlanta Holiday Guide.
