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A Very Merry Anti-Corp Christmas: Where to Shop Small in NOLA
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items I absolutely love small, local shops for gifts. In America’s current climate, I have been urging my family members and friends who insist on buying my family gifts to only source locally or secondhand. I’ll be doing the same. I hope you will too 😊 h...
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Jewelry
Lagniappe
Book Lovers
House Wares
Markets
Jewelry
Unique and handcrafted pieces by New Orleans artists.
Quintessential NOLA jewelry.
Mignon Faget | New Orleans Jewelry
My mother has made it a tradition to buy me Jose Balli for Christmas the past decade. We’ve spent years building my collection and my favorite would have to be the incredibly unique Mirliton Collection. Sadly, it’s no longer available. But it holds t...
Jose Balli | New Orleans Jewelry
I love dainty jewerly that dangles. While this is dainty, the pearl in the middle makes it a subtle statement piece. You can tell this was crafted by hand, which is a good thing.
Calla Lily Pearl Pendant by Jose Balli
This is the first piece my mother gifted me almost 10 years ago, beginning our christmas gift tradition of building collections from this jeweler.
Spanish Moss Ring by Jose Balli
This was my first piece from Mignon Faget and I adore it. I love how the tulip looks like it's wrapping around your finger.
Tulip Ring by Mignon Facet
Lagniappe
Your go to shops for last minute gifts that aren't tacky!
My favorite local clothing and gift shop. Lots of wonderfully satirical designs that are Nola-related. If we can’t cry, we will laugh instead 😍
Dirty Coast - New Orleans Shirts & Gifts
Another local favorite! Not as well curated as Dirty Coast, so there’s a wide variety of items with different themes all around. What I love about this company is that a single mother started it in 2009 when she made Fleur Dis Lis tshirts to sell out...
Fleurty Girl
A shop that houses several local businesses offerings with ethical standards.
The Good Shop
Walk through the doors of Miette and enter a place where FEMININITY is on FULL DISPLAY. loud and proud. I love it here.
Miette
A beautifully curated and woman owned gift shop on Magazine street. I love a good sticker and these packs are thoughtful and fun.
New Orleans and Various Sticker Packs from The Collective Shop
A nod to the New Orleans culture where we don't grocery shop, we “Make Groceries".
Makin' Groceries Notepad by Home Malone
Book Lovers
Who needs Barnes & Noble when you have more impressive local bookstores?
A beautiful local bookshop. Don’t give your money to corporations to enjoy books!
Blue Cypress Books
Beautiful bookstore with so many great events hosted.
Octavia Books
House Wares
Standout additions to any home.
I am determined this year to not gift or receive anything not bought from a small business. There are so many options to shop small for anything and everything. This company includes kitchenware, houseware, pantry, cooking books. They even offer engr...
NOLA Boards - Made to Cutting Boards
I lived a couple blocks down from this shop for years. I love the delicate and unique designs and home items you can get here. Great for last minute gifts. I love the art here, and they have so many different tea towels to choose from.
Handmade Magnolia Tea Towel from Home Malone
I love these adorable collectible squares with a New Orleans theme.
French 75 Wood Sign from Home Malone
A calendar is a great gift and this one is very unique. Scriptura offers plenty of stationary as well.
Vintage New Orleans Desk Calendar 2026 from Scriptura
Markets
A great way to shop a broad selection of local businesses and get in the Christmas spirit!
Deutsches Haus throws a memorable Oktoberfest and a perfect Christmas Market.
Christmas Market @ Deutsches Haus
One of my fav local bars, and a perfect place for a market! Grab delicious draft beers from several local breweries and shop local with over 30 local artists.
Bayou Gardens Holiday Market