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BUSINESS Shop Local for the Holidays By Rough Draft Staff If you’re looking for unique gifts for the holidays and want to support local businesses, the Rough Draft staff has some shopping suggestions for a few of their favorite things. A Bitter Southerner: For people motivated by food and Southern culture, consider purchasing a “Collards & Cornbread”, “Tomato & Mayo”, “Pimento & Cheese”, or “Make More Biscuits” t-shirt. The Bitter Southerner’s General Store also features books like “The Crop Cycle”, “Peach”, and “Waffle FFouse Vistas”. Visit bsgeneralstore.com for more information. Buckhead Village: Featuring retail from the world’s top fashion houses and emerging artisans, Buckhead Village also includes several locally-owned shops such as Abbey Glass, a luxury womenswear brand; Buckhead Art & Company, a contemporary art gallery; and Impossible Currency, an art and design studio pop-up, 3035 Peachtree Road NE. Find out more at buckheadvillagedistrict.com. Atlanta Influences Everything: Atlanta Influences Everything is more than a catchy slogan coined nearly a decade ago by Atlanta native and marketing specialist Bern Joiner. The brand focuses on combining civic, corporate, and cultural understanding to harness the influence of Atlanta culture. It also sells tees, sweatshirts, hoodies, hats, and more emblazoned with the iconic catchphrase. Visit the online store at aie.life. A Mao mi Bookstore: One of the few Chinese bookstores in the Southeast, visitors can also take calligraphy lessons. The store sells calligraphy writing tools, Chinese tea service sets, and children’s books and games. 5391 New Peachtree Road Ste A. Find out more at Instagram @maomibookstore. Plaza Fiesta: The indoor Latin mall with nearly 300 vendors offers jewelry, shoes, artisan clothing, quinceanera dresses, hand-made goods, soccer jerseys, specialty foods and more. 4166 Buford FFwy. NE. Visit plazafiesta.net for more information. T Georgia Gifts and More: This shop carries books, apparel, candy, and other Georgia-themed products. 5001 Lavista Rd. Suite A in, Tucker. Visit georgiagiftsandmore.com for more information. and comfy sleeping socks. 1430 Dresden Dr. in Brookhaven. Visit margueritesondresden.com to see more gift ideas. Brookhaven Wines: The perfect place to pick up a bottle of vino, a cigar, attend a wine tasting, or join the wine club. 1418 Dresden Dr. in Brookhaven. See the selection at brookhavenwines.com. Atlanta Vintage Books: If you know someone who loves autographed first editions or vintage books, the AVB is a must-stop shop for the bibliophile in your life 3660 Clairmont Road. Find out more at atlantavintagebooks.com. Wine and Whimseys: A locally owned wine shop offers a curated selection of wines and unique gifts. The store also hosts wine tastings and gatherings onsite. 2344 Main Street in Tucker. See more at wineandwhimseys. com. L m- 1# k • - HOB Zm&A), ? joy & aEffisma DESIGN Wed - Sun 1315 Peachtree St NE V— Museum of Design Atlanta Marguerite’s on Dresden: This eclectic Brookhaven shop offers original art, candles, diffusers, blown glass vases, unique Christmas ornaments, wreaths, Little Red Bird Gifts: Seasonal gifts, candles, jewelry and more at this pop-up shop located in Ashford Lane Shopping Center, 4530 Olde Perimeter Way Suite 100. On Instagram @littleredbirdgifts. The Cashmere Sale: The beloved New York-based luxury pop-up retailer is making its Atlanta debut at the Fountain Oaks Shopping Center in Sandy Springs through Dec. 12. The pop up store will feature double- ply cashmere sweaters, wraps, and accessories. Customers can shop in person Mon-Sat. from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays from 12-4 p.m. at 4920 Roswell Rd. 20 | DECEMBER 2024 ROUGHDRAFTATLANTA.COM
