Atlanta Winter Gift Guide

By Rachel Griner and Taylor Boser

Published November 23, 2021
Last Updated November 18, 2024

Atlanta is full of gift ideas for everyone on your list – whether the goal is to spread joy, celebrate the New Year or dote on your Valentine. Shop these Atlanta favorites, brimming with goodies that capture the spirit of the city.

Ponce City Market

Start at Ponce City Market (PCM), located along the Atlanta Beltline’s Eastside trail. Enjoy holiday pop-ups, fireside pods on The Yard and The Roof’s Skate the Sky. Located in the old Sears, Roebuck & Co. building, PCM houses more than 30 national name brands and local stores.

Where: 675 Ponce de Leon Ave.

Citizen Supply

Head to the second floor to find Citizen Supply, an artisan marketplace full of great gifts for the whole family.

Jelldshop

The handmade leather purses, wallets and wristlets are from Jerusalem and mark a great gift to create a new look. There is a wide variety of colors and styles so you might need two.

Good Garments

If someone in your life is a streetwear fan, find merch to match his or her style here. This luxury streetwear brand offers a variety of hats, sweatshirts and T-shirts.

Vinyl Fiends

Records are back in style. No matter the genre you’re looking for, find everything from vintage classics to new sounds here. Bring your friends in for live music on Fridays, featuring new DJs each week.

Laurel Lane Jewelry

Get a gift that will last forever with permanent jewelry from Laurel Lane Jewelry. This Black-owned female business is focused on products that are high-quality yet affordable and which won’t irritate sensitive skin.

Linwood Court

You can’t go wrong with getting a soothing scented candle for the one you love. The candles are made with coconut apricot wax, offering a clean burn free from soot and smoke. Also, find some wax melts and oils that make the perfect stocking stuffer.

The Village

The Village demonstrates Ujamaa, the Kwanzaa principle of cooperative economics, with a collection of brands created by Black entrepreneurs. Stock up on treats such as body butter and beard oil. Up someone’s game with a fly hat or statement earrings. Or splurge on a handcrafted leather briefcase or distinguished wooden watch.

Rhen’s Nest Toy Shop

For the little ones in your life, find puzzles, plushies and more. You can shop gifts for a variety of ages starting at 0-6 months and going all the way up to kids 10 years old and up. For kids who love planes, trains and automobiles, there are plenty of options. Or find snuggly stuffed animals in all colors.

Westside Provisions District 

Located in West Midtown, this development is a combination of Westside Urban Market and White Provision, combining to become a powerhouse for boutique shopping and fine dining.

Where: 1198 Howell Mill Road

Ann Mashburn

For the ladies in your life, find high-end dresses, sweaters, pants and jackets for all occasions. There’s also home decor options and even beautiful jewelry.

Framebridge

This shop offers custom framing so no matter what style of home you’re decorating, you can find it here. The frames come in a variety of colors including dark wood, gold and gray and a variety of styles such as California Modern, vintage and minimalist.

Greyson Clothiers

Never know what to get the golf lover in your life? Swing by Greyson Clothiers for polos, quarter-zips and trousers par for the course.

Virginia Highland 

The Virginia Highland neighborhood is just northeast of downtown Atlanta. This area is perfect for walking and exploring the cute shops that line the streets.

Where: Intersection of North Highland and Virginia avenues.

Virginia Highland Books

This independent bookstore launched in 2021 by entrepreneur Sandra Huff. From popular reads to up-and-coming authors, there are books for any reader in your life.

Little Barn Apothecary

Find skin care products that are 100% vegan and all natural. Give a restorative facial with a botanical face wash, moisturizing serum or specialty treatment mask. Or, try a little aromatherapy with Air Water scents and Aroma Elixirs to infuse any space with notes of exotic woods, wintry figs and fresh ginger.

Kinship Butcher & Sundry

While not a traditional place for gifts, this is a family-owned butcher shop helmed by chef and owner Miles Moody and owner Rachael Peck. Give the gift of quality meats and products from local purveyors with a gift card. A small selection of hand-picked wines by Rachael are also available.

Buckhead Picks 

Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood is a Southern icon where tastemakers shop. This is the perfect place to find gifts that signal tradition and create lasting memories.

Where: On and around Peachtree Road

Lucy’s Market

Thank someone with a gift basket from Lucy’s Market. Founder Kim Wilson, who named the store for her grandmother and daughter, curates items into thoughtful themes. Georgia on My Mind features gourmet provisions like artisanal grits, peach jam and spiced pecans – tucked into a woven basket and tied with a bow.

Kazoo Toys

Give the gift of wonder from Kazoo Toys. Owners Whitney and Joe Novack stock the store with imaginative play supplies like arts and crafts, musical instruments and costumes. There are fascinating toys such as magic kits and mechanical building sets.

Pet Lovers

Maybe you need to get a gift for the pet lover in your life or it’s time to treat the dogs and cats to something special. Thankfully, Atlanta is a pet-loving community with plenty of places to get great gifts.

Where: Woofers Lane (Just kidding)

Woof Gang Bakery

Maybe choose one of the adorable treats shaped like a dog toy or a pup cup. The toys and accessories fit dogs of all sizes.

The Whole Dog Market

Find locations near Piedmont Park and Westside Village where you can purchase chew toys, biscuit treats and more.

Even More Shopping 

Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza are cornerstones of Buckhead shopping. They are home to big brand names like Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale’s, along with luxury stores like Hermes and Jimmy Choo. Head over to check items off your list.

Where: Peachtree Road

Alon’s Bakery & Market

The market has a range of speciality items from around the world, including fine chocolates and candies. A gift card here will be the treat that keeps on giving.

Forever Diamonds

If only something sparkly will do this season, Forever Diamonds at Lenox Square has served Atlanta for more than 25 years. Owner Malik Kolsawala believes everyone has the right to the best possible quality their money can buy. Spend time eyeing the hand-selected pendants, rings, earrings and watches and enjoy chatting with the experts on staff.

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A Chicago transplant, Taylor loves exploring what makes Atlanta the place to be. Name a popular festival, food hall or brewery to check out and she will be there.