I don’t know how this happened, but Christmas is only 21 days away, and I haven’t bought a single present yet. Trista here, and I’m the queen of procrastinating, especially when it comes to the holidays. 👑 So in an effort to help myself, and everyone else out there who’s just like me (I know you exist. 👀), I put together a local gift guide for the specific people in your lives.
Don’t know what to buy for your co-worker, best friend, mom or brother? Yeah, same. So, let’s get through this together. 🤝
Alright, let’s go shopping. 💪
Your significant other who keeps the thermostat at 72° + needs an extra blanket to stay warm in the winter months:
- Snag the limited-run Chattanooga City Quilt, featuring a different stitch for the roads, waterways, mountains + trees — it’s handmade + 100% cotton. Oh, and absolutely gorgeous.
- Help them bundle up with a super soft sweater from local outdoor-clothing company Burlaep.
This is probably a quilt you don’t share with the dog. 🤷 | PO.MKT
Your BFF who’s always taking on a new hobby, learning something new + actually hit their reading goal for the year:
- Give them an experience via a gift card for a class (or multiple classes) at The Chattery.
- Pick up a copy of Outland by M.C. Coward — you can’t go wrong with a good read from a local author. 📖
How gorgeous is this cover, though? | GoodReads
Your sister-in-law who has three kids, teaches at a yoga studio 5x a week + somehow still manages to show up to everything on time:
- A bag of coffee beans from a local roaster — we love Mean Mug, Velo + Mad Priest. ☕
- Take it to the next level and throw in a ceramic mug from Forman Pottery.
Or you could get five bags of coffee. Ya know, just in case one isn’t enough. | @MeanMugCoffeehouse
Your mom who still loves snail mail, has the coolest jewelry + always picks up the phone when you need her:
- A compass necklace from Wanderlust + Wolf to remind her you’re never far away.
- Write a heartfelt note to her, then give her the rest of the stationery from Lost Art so she can write her own notes, too. ✍️
Heartfelt can mean silly, too. | @LostArtDesign
Your roommate who always makes sure there are good snacks in the house, is down to re-watch Gilmore Girls + takes care of your cats when you’re away:
- Book her an herbal spa manicure at Cha Nail Salon. And while you’re at it, book yourself a manicure, too — there’s no gift like getting your nails done together. 💅
- You really can’t go wrong with doughnuts, especially a dozen of ‘em from Cashew.
There’s a time + place for pink heart-shaped donuts — always and shared with your roommate. | @CashewChattanooga
The cool guy you met on Tinder who knows all the up + coming artists and helped you pick your Fantasy Football team. He isn’t your boyfriend, but like, he kind of is:
- A ticket to a show at Songbirds. Hayes Carll would be fun.
- A Tennessee Whiskey Experience from Gate 11. You get to build a custom whiskey from raw ingredients and follow it all the way through the process. 🥃
Whiskey on the rocks — unlike your relationship, which is neat + smooth. 😉 | @Gate11Distillery
Stocking stuffers + gift exchange ideas for everyone on your list:
- You can’t go wrong with a pin, postcard with a handwritten note or some temporary tattoos from regional designer + creator Meghan McCrary. 💌
- Check out Good Fortune Soap Co., and try your hand at creating a custom body oil or lotion for the person on your list who loves a good skin-care regimen.
- Encourage the person on your list who’s always on the go to take a second and relax with a Wildflower Apothecary tea blend. ☕
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