Four years ago American Express started Small Business Saturday to encourage people to do their holiday shopping at small businesses. The movement has taken hold and has had a big impact on small businesses across the country.
Each year the Saturday after Thanksgiving is designated at Shop Small day and I hope that if you have any shopping to do tomorrow you’ll make an effort to spend a few dollars at a local retail store.
I get asked a lot about where I shop here in Atlanta so with Small Business Saturday upon us, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite retailers and what makes them so great. If you near one of these stores tomorrow, next week or even next month I hope you drop in and check them out and show your support to independent retailers.
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Boxwoods Home & Garden 100 East Andrews Atlanta, GA 404-233-3400 www.boxwoodsonline.com If you love a great mix of old and new decorative accessories, Boxwoods combines the two beautifully. The eclectic mix of merchandise includes unique vintage and antique pieces hand-selected from Europe and throughout the U.S., current and modern home accessories, affordable furniture and lighting, fine giftware, stylish jewelry & handbags and an award-winning plant department! With nearly an acre of exterior garden areas, they also offer a wide variety of planters, fountains, outdoor plants, bird baths and benches. Boxwoods also has an amazing selection of tabletop decor, housed in a second building across the street from the original.
Green Fleur Drinkware (you’d never know they weren’t glass)
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Erika Reade 3732 Roswell Road Atlanta, GA 30342orders@erikareade.com Tel: 404-233-3857 Erika Reade sells a wide variety of soaps , candles, and home diffusers in addition to many one-of-a-kind antiques, lamps, pillows, coffee table books, original art and home accessories. Brands include Simon Pearce, Juliska, Match Pewter, Pine Cone Hill , Peacock Alley, Dash and Albert, Good Earth Pottery, Mariposa, and many other collections for home, bath and body. If you’re looking for a personal care item, unique tabletop piece or a fragrant candle, you’ll definitely want to check out this shop.
Sade France French Tulip Candle (smells amazing)
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Smith’s The Store 3131 Main St. #A Duluth, GA
Mona B Recycled Burlap Canvas Tote (many cute styles to choose from)
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Steve McKenzie’s
Blenko Water Bottle (on my gift list)
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Peridot 1183 Howell Mill RdAtlanta, GA 30318
(404)350-0330 www.simplyperidot.com Peridot is where you’ll find a gorgeous serving platter for the hostess with the “mostest” a few steps away from humorous cookie cutters for your kooky uncle. A pricey country French cupboard one room over from an inexpensive collection of local jewelry. Hundreds of candles, soft sleepwear, furniture, china, lanterns, canine accessories, handbags, rugs, classic children’s toys and so much more…all under one roof. Shopping in this store is like being in a home filled with beautiful treasures.
So there you have it my friends, my top spots for shopping in Atlanta.
Each of these independent retailers has something special to offer and your support of small businesses really does make an impact.
Happy Shopping!
