Holidays the Sustainable Way!

The holidays are upon us and you have officially missed your 2-day shipping window. Plus, UPS and Amazon are backlogged. Oh dear procrastinating shopper, have no fear because we have your back this year. You may be asking yourself, but how? What magic do you possess Livable Buckhead? By shopping locally this year. Shopping locally ensures last minute purchases are supporting local restaurants, retailers, and their employees. When we support our local business owners, we are investing in our community and helping our local economy grow and thrive.

Here in Buckhead, we have so many great, locally owned businesses to choose from for a variety of options.

Buckhead Market Place:

• The Merchant – Giftware, stationery, and vintage goods

Andrews Square:

• Simply Put – Custom stationery and gifts
• Kathryn Leach Home – Linens, lounge wear, gifts, and home furnishings
• Cindy Ensor Designs – Jewelry designer with unique pieces
• Boxwoods Gardens & Gifts – Decor shop offering gifts, furnishings, accessories, and garden goods

Buckhead Village:

• Abbey Glass – Contemporary womenswear boutique

• Bella Cucina – Italian grocer, kitchenware, cooking classes, and gift sets
• Pinker Times – Floral design studio
• Buckhead Art & Company – Art gallery featuring works from across the Southeast
• Village Supply – Pop-up space featuring local entrepreneurs including Made Leather Co. and Botanical Safari

And when it comes to dining, there are several creative options for gift giving as well. Gift cards are great stocking stuffers and a gift for the future. With so much uncertainty, it’s a promise for our future community. Here are a few of our favorite locally owned restaurants:

• Fifth Group Restaurants (South City Kitchen, Ecco, and Alma Cocina) – Fifth Group is committed to sustainability. They buy local and give back to local Atlanta communities. They also have a la carte takeout available on Christmas Eve.
• Lucy’s Market at Andrews Square – Grocer offering locally sourced produce, prepared foods, flowers, gift baskets, and baked goods
• Peachtree Pint at Lenox Square – Offers local and Georgia-brewed beers
• Da Vinci’s Donuts at Lenox Square – Unique and creative donuts

And finally, consider supporting our local charities and organizations that are helping those in need this holiday season. With so many struggling, especially this year due to the pandemic, it’s always great to find a way to give back. Consider a gift in honor of someone else. At a time when so many people have been impacted by COVID-19, this is a gift that gives more than a pair of socks ever could:

• Atlanta Community Food Bank – They work with nonprofit partners, including food pantries, community kitchens, and childcare centers, to distribute meals to people in need. You can make a food or fund donation to support their efforts.
• Giving Kitchen – They provide emergency support to food service workers through financial assistance and a network of community resources.
• Hope Thru Soap – They provide a mobile shower experience to the less fortunate and homeless in Atlanta.
• The Zadie Project – An organization battling food insecurity by helping feed and educate children, families, and seniors in Atlanta.