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Butter.ATL’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide
Butter ATLDecember 15, 2021
Holiday season has been upon us, but in true Atlanta fashion, you’re probably just now looking for stocking stuffers and gifts to put under the tree.
Luckily we’re in ATL, where dope artists, entrepreneurs, designers, and makers are all over, and you can cross off your ATLien wish list with a wide array of unique local goods.
So if you’re searching for the perfect gift with Atlanta in mind, from local coffee and craft goods to adult edibles and fresh drip, then look no further than Butter.ATL’s Holiday Gift Guide.
ATL Rap Map
Price: $32
It took artist Joseph Veazey over three years to paint the original ATL Rap Map, where everything included on the map has been mentioned in a hit song, “from classic underground staples to local hits to worldwide chart toppers.” Order a print of the ATL Rap Map and hang true ATL history on the wall, and in the process you’ll be supporting HOPE Atlanta’s mission to fight homelessness and hunger in Georgia.
Aurielle Marie’s “Gumbo Ya Ya” Poetry Book
Price: $18
We could all use a little poetry in our lives, and “Gumbo Ya Ya” is the perfect gift to bring poems to someone. Atlanta activist and poet Aurielle Marie’s debut poetry book is a beautiful, soulful shout of race, gender, and everythang in between, with special attention to the South that raised her.
Dope Pieces Puzzle Company
Price: $24.99
Kristina Hale wanted to bring dope Black art to fun puzzles, and thus the Dope Pieces Puzzle Company was born. Grab a puzzle for your one friend that loves board games and a mentally stimulating challenge.
CBD Edibles from The Green Goddess Bakery
Price: Starting at $4.99
With adult treats like Matcha Snickerdoodle Cookies, Vegan Friendly Sugar Cookies, and Brookies (yes, that’s brownie-cookies), The Green Goddess Bakery promises to help you have a chill time this holiday season. Founded by two dope Black women with a mission to bring community wellness through tasty cannabis treats, The Green Goddess Bakery even has monthly subscriptions!
Delta8 Gummies From The GA Hemp Co.
Price: $60
Again, for those looking for “adult” treats, the GA Hemp Co. is here for all your needs. The company has a full range of sustainably grown hemp products, from bath bombs and edibles to tinctures and vapes, but the Delta8 Gummies are our top pick for a smooth weekend.
Clap Cleats – For The Ratchets
Price: $21.99
Whether it’s for yourself, that one ratchet ass friend, or a white elephant game gift is up to you. We’re just here to spread the good word: Clap Cleats are here to give you the best traction for the action. Need we say more?
Drip From The Village Retail
Price: $45
The Village Retail prides itself on being at the intersection of community and retail, with a collection of perfectly curated Black businesses to choose from. Streetwear brand 85 South’s Atlanta’s Own Snapback will be the perfect gift for that person that’s always rockin’ a snapback, but make sure you check out all their other dope stuff, too.
Mitchell & Ness Hawks NBA Remix Outkast Hoodie
Price: $100
The Hawks might not be at the top of their game this season, but their merch entered new levels of drip this year. Mitchell & Ness NBA Remix Hawks x Outkast collection reimagined the ATL Hawks’ logo with an ode to one of the most iconic hip-hop duos to ever do it.
Trae Young 1 x ‘SO SO DEF’
Price: $140
Inspired by Atlanta’s most legendary label, So So Def Recordings, the Trae Young Adidas collab was one of the hottest sneaker drops of the year. Grab these from WishATL for that stylish sneakerhead in your life and they won’t be disappointed.
A Bike From Clutch Bike Shop
Price: Varies
It’s “New year, new me” season, and getting a loved one a top notch bicycle is one of the ultimate gifts to help jumpstart someone’s wellness journey. Head over to Clutch Bike Shop, founded by native ATLien Kenneth Oladapo, where they cater to all cyclists, whether it’s someone’s first bike ride or they’re a seasoned rider.
The Perfect Bath From Martous Natural
Price: $12
If you’re looking to give someone the perfect spa day from the comfort of their home without breaking the bank, check out Martous Natural, a local Haitian family-owned natural products company. They have a huge array of handmade soaps, lotions, and bath products, and their lavender-rosemary-lemon bath salt will help your loved one unwind.
Ethical Gifts From SustainAble Home Goods
Price: Varies
We all know that one inspiring-designer that can’t stop watching HGTV, and SustainAble Home Goods has a full range of certified ethical gift options to share gifts with a good conscience. From candles and reusable gift wrap to handmade baskets and flowerpots, LaToya Tucciarone has curated an extensive sustainable collection of all sorts of gift goodies.
Jasmine Crowe’s “Everybody Eats” children’s book
Price: $8.99 + Shipping
A children’s book with an uplifting social message, Jasmine Crowe’s “Everybody Eats” is the perfect gift for parents looking to spoil their kids. Illustrated by Nadia Fisher, this adorable children’s book follows young Carter on a journey to help fight hunger in her community, and the best part is that proceeds from every book are donated to programs that provide meals for children across the country.
Little Muffincakes Bodysuit Gift Set
Price: $60
Little Muffincakes wants to make sure the little ones in your life know that representation matters, and the bodysuit gift set is the perfect present for the toddler in your life. It comes with a bodysuit, nurturing wrap blanket, snap bib, and a burp cloth – everything you need to check someone off your holiday shopping list.
The Honey Pot’s Conscious Crystal Club
Price: $20/month
Did anyone else get really in touch with their spiritual side during the pandemic? Well The Honey Pot Energy & Art, located in Little Five Points, has everything you need for holistic health, like candles, incense, jewelry, books, sage, and even a monthly subscription box to have you rmagical goods shipped to your front door.
African Print Headwraps from Afrocentric Network
Price: $12.99
If you aren’t sure what to get that one person in your life who watched one too many Dr. Umar Johnson videos this year, check out the West End’s Afrocentric Network, which has been serving up African centered clothing, artwork, jewelry, body oils, skincare products, and music since 1996. Come for the shea butter and Black power earrings, stay for the dope headwrap collection.
Nature’s Gift Shea Butter
Price: $8.99
Speaking of shea butter, bless someone with the thoughtful gift of never being ashy again with Nature’s Gift Shea Butter. Made with 100% shea butter, whipped with nourishing jojoba oil, this buttery goodness is great for skin and comes in a wide array of scents (the “Love Butter” and “Black Man” scents are outstanding).
Ebrik Coffee Room’s Holiday Gift Package
Price: Starting at $19.99
The Palestinian-owned, local favorite Ebrik Coffee Room may have closed their doors last year due to the pandemic, but their online shop is still going full force, and is full of perfect gifts for coffee lovers. They have a collection of holiday gift packages that come with a variety of coffee blends, brewing methods, mugs, and even some tasty Dalava Baklava (another local treat), too.
OG Guji Mane Coffee
Price: $22
Cxffeeblack was founded by Bartholomew Jones to reclaim coffee for the culture, and their Guji Mane Ethiopian blend does that while paying homage to the snowman himself Big Guwop. This is the signature gift for that coffee drinker who loves the culture.
Two Peaches Black Tea
Price: $22.50/2oz
With notes of sweet, juicy Georgia peaches, soft lavender, and robust black tea, the Two Peaches blend is an ode to the founders of Jayida Ché, Aleathia & Mariyah. Because what southerner doesn’t like a good cup of peach sweet tea?
Indulge Popcorn
Price: $8 – $34
The gourmet, organic popcorn company, which now has a new location in Krog Street Market along with its original Castleberry Hill shop, is popped in coconut oil and flavored with pink Himalayan salt, with signature favorites like “Zeal” (white cheddar jalapeño), “Harmony” (caramel and cheddar cheese), and “Opulence” (white chocolate), plus holiday flavors like gingerbread and peppermint bark. Bags are available in small and large sizes starting at $5, and in larger tins, and they ship nationwide.
Atlanta, Georgia Hand & Bath Towel
Price: $62.99
Dry your hands and body on a map of the city too busy to hate, designed by graphic artist Deniz Akerman. You can grab a set of two hand towels and two bath towels for just under $63, and it makes the perfect stocking stuffer.
Atlanta Candle from Homesick
Price: $34
Maybe you know someone who recently left ATL that would love the smell of Georgia dogwood blossoms, or maybe someone that lives right here in A would love their home to smell like Georgia pecans and Piedmont Park daffodils. Either way, this is a great gift, homesick or not.