2020 Local Business Gift Guide
So, you waited too long to order a gift online and have it delivered in time for Christmas. No worries! Our team has you taken care of with the best local retailers in our three hometowns – New Orleans, Nashville and Baton Rouge!
Baton Rouge
It's the perfect way to give your friends/family a *hug* while still being distant! -Allison Smith
Sweet Baton Rouge is a local shop that's grown in popularity and features not only their own designs but also showcases designs and products from other local small businesses. They have quality products and fun, uniquely Louisiana/Southern gifts. -Robin Keller
Meat and cheese boards - Randazzo's Italian Market
Randazzo's is authentic Italian food and imported cheeses and meats are the perfect foodie gift! -Michelle
NASH
Thistle Farms is a Nashville nonprofit supporting women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. Love supporting this great cause and everything smells amazing. Their lavender scent is the best! -AP
Bloody Mary Mix - Walker's Mixers
If you like a nice Bloody Mary, Walker's is so good! Delicious and spicy - perfect to enjoy on Christmas morning. -AP
Z-teamer Kelly Patton introduced me to Basic Kneads in Nashville and it's the best! One of my favorite gifts was when I was given a gift card for a massage. Highly recommend! -AP
Love Batch! They offer products from other local small businesses. So you help multiple companies with your one purchase. -Beth Swayne
Gift Card - Dahlia Fine Jewelry & Body Piercing
The best place to have piercings done in Nashville! So friendly and a super clean studio – the perfect gift to give someone who's been thinking about adding a fun piercing! They also have an incredible selection of jewelry – you can't go wrong. -Brooke Bailey
Tools, local grass seed or a random treasure - Hillsboro Hardware
Family owned and operated, it has the feel of a small-town hardware store right in the city. Their friendly, knowledgeable staff creates the kind of place that makes you just want to hang out, like a barbershop. Skip the big boxes and get a lamp repaired while shopping for tools you didn't know you needed! -Dan Carlson
What Would Dolly Do? - Parnassus Books
(She'd give a whole bunch of money to the COVID research team developing a vaccine, that's what she'd do.) We named a conference room after Dolly; it is sorely lacking in sequins, rhinestones, and diamonds, but we'll get there. -Heidi Ross
I love supporting local bookstores. -Huntley Robinson
Unique gifts - White's Mercantile
Owned by Hank Williams' granddaughter and great songwriter in her own right, White's is a beautifully curated store in an old gas station in 12 South. -Henry Chassaignac
For the past few years, my family has forgone the traditional gift exchange; opting for charitable donations instead. On Christmas morning we take turns discussing the organizations we've donated to and sharing examples of the good work they do. -Kelly Patton (ps. Kelly helps run Nashville Cat Rescue!)
They have several lines with vessels that can be reused once burned down. The La Playa line features food-safe glasses that are perfect for margs and the Form line can be reused as succulent planters. -Kelly Patton
This is a great place to shop for the mom, sister, or friend who loves beautiful things but seems to have everything. Lots of unique items cultivated by an artful eye. Located in the L&L Market on Charlotte Ave -Kelly Patton
NOLA
Holiday King Cakes - Rouses Markets
They're just that good...and perfect to send to family and friends who are distancing this year. Why wait for Mardi Gras?! -Allison Stiel
Stationary + paper products - Lionheart Prints
Find the perfect card or gift for literally anyone. -Ellen Altamirano
Collection of witty and creative t-shirts. -Georgia Gilmore
Friend of Zehnder Blake Haney's shop has some clever and funny options for all of your corporate gifting needs. -Jeremy Hunnewell
Giftables Collection - Beatriz Ball New Orleans
Everything in the Giftables collection is at a great price point and comes in a cute box that you can just add a bow or ribbon to. -Isabel Maruri
Ornaments + home gifts - Hazelnut
They have the cutest ornaments and home gifty things for people you don't know what to buy for. -Isabel Maruri
You can't go wrong with an Earthsavers gift card. Can be used in-store or at the spa! Or you can build your own basket of goodies for someone. -Jen Edelman
Coffee + New Orleans themed mugs - Coast Roast coffee
Great tasting product from a local roaster/wholesaler/retailer. The selection online doesn't look great but there are some nice items in the retail locations. -Jeremy Hunnewell
Custom home return address stamp - Kelly Draws
You have to order by December 1st for the home stamps, but they are such a great personalized gift. She also has awesome small items, like the “You've Got This” pin, that are a wearable confidence boost! -Katherine
Masks, candles, home decor - Miss Smarty Pants
Fun shop on Magazine St. with adorable gifts! -Stephanie
The Flash Gordon Soundtrack (Vinyl) - Euclid Records
Housing a quarter-million new and used LPs from pop to outsider folk. -William Gilbert
Persian Lime Olive Oil - Verdure Olive Oil Company, New Orleans
This Persian lime olive oil is a must-have in any cook's kitchen. It goes well with everything. Great on scrambled eggs, to marinate chicken or over feta cheese. -Jennifer Boneno
