Nola Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide
Dreaming of a Green Christmas? Enjoy this 2020 sustainable gift giving guide that encourages investing in our amazing city. Shopping sustainably starts by shopping local. Small businesses have been hit hard and keeping your dollars locally will help keep them going. Small NOLA businesses are more likely to be active members of the community and donate to nonprofits. They are also more likely to have personal interactions with the people they employ and supply items tailored for the needs of the community. There are also environmental benefits to shopping locally like less transportation. Many of these local businesses will offer curbside pickup and deliveries.
Shop your City! Shop Sustainable.
1. Everything by this local, Mardi Gras driven brand is sustainable. Shop necklaces, bracelets made with recycled cotton and silk, or one-of-a-kind purses, fanny packs, masks and keychains made from Mardi Gras Costumes. #3701 Magazine Street. www.epiphanythrows.com
2. Shop Sotre and be inspired as you shop sustainable luxurious home goods. The Luz tassel purse and Matisse fringed coasters are particular favorites and are both ethically handmade. #3933 Magazine Street.
https://sotrecollection.com/collections/sustainable-decor
3. Vintage Green Review is a local one stop shop here in New Orleans. Don’t miss these sustainable essentials that will inspire us all in luxurious minimal waste living. We recommend the Reusable 100% Cotton Facial Rounds. The To-Go wear travel set and bamboo toothbrushes are perfect stocking stuffers for the whole family.
4. The Leizu silk masks and pillow cases are super luxurious and sustainably crafted in the USA and can be found at Vibrant Market. They also carry a full line of clean beauty products for every need. #4528 Magazine Street. https://thevibrantmarket.com
5. The Pang Wangle featherlight infinity scarf checks the box of sustainable and functional fashion! Wrap yourself up on a chilly evening and simultaneously combat tick, flea, chigger and mosquito bites!
6. Cajun Co-Ceaux cocoa powder is a yummy blend of cocoa and lively spices. It comes in a 5oz recyclable glass jar and is made in New Orleans by Sola Deli. #4610 Magazine Street. #629 N. Carrollton Avenue.
7. Camp Craft Cocktails are a festive, sustainable gift. The pre-assembled craft cocktails come in recyclable glass jars - just add your favorite alcohol and it’s a party!
#2727 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70130
8. Century Girl Vintage - Shopping vintage clothing and accessories never looked so festive. Snag the beautiful vintage Versace jacket! You will be amazed at how fashion forward this vintage can look! And don’t miss the pretty hand painted holiday window display. #2023 Magazine Street.
https://www.centurygirlvintage.com/collection
9. Slow Down - Shop true “slow fashion” here or pick up a locally made, whimsical art piece. The mixed Media artwork entitled ‘Escapism’ is super dreamy. #2855 Magazine Street. https://www.slowdownnola.com
10. Mimosa Handcrafted - delicate jewelry crafted in Louisiana. The ASL charm pendants are so pretty and 10 percent of the proceeds will be donated to Deaf Focus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Labyrinth necklace is also a favorite. https://mimosahandcrafted.com
KIDS EDIT
11. Magic Box Toys - Puzzles made with recycled materials -#5508 Magazine Street https://magicboxnola.com
12. Zuka Baby - Push along pelican toy and infant matching bamboo rainbow hat and pajama set - www.zukababy.com
13. Le Jouet - Child Block and Roll Walker - made using FSC certified wood
14. Little Miss Muffin - Recycled plastic toys - #766 Harrison Avenue www.shoplittlemissmuffin.com
15. Pippen Lane - recycled materials rolling suitcase, Epiphany bracelets and masks www.pippenlane.com
16. Epiphany Throws - Coin purse keychain - www.epiphanythrows.com
MEN’S EDIT
17. Queork - Yoga Mat - #3005 Magazine Street
18. Billy Reid - Trucker Jacket - #3927 Magazine Street
19. selfeSteam - He-Man Tea - www.selfesteamnola.com
20. Nola Boards - Bottle Cap Map - www.nolaboards.com
21. Perlis - Leather coozie - #600 Decatur Street
22. Aidan Gill- Double Edge Razor - #2026 Magazine Street
PET EDIT:
23. Petcetera- Cat Cave - #3205 Magazine Street
24. Little Miss Muffin - King Cake Pet Toy - #766 Harrison Avenue www.shoplittlemissmuffin.com
25. Jefferson Feed - Rope Dog Toy, Bird Toy Star Basket - #4421 Jefferson Hwy
SELF CARE:
The Good Shop - Smoke Gua She Facial Tool
Oxalis- Geranium Clay Mask
Kinky Coily Queens - Tumeric and Honey Facial Scrub
Earthsavers - Aromatherapy Gift Box
Madonna Lily - Botanical Facial Serum