9 Southern Businesses Perfect for Holiday Gifts

Find a thoughtful present for everyone on your list by shopping at one of these wonderful Southern businesses. Whether you’re searching for little luxuries, handcrafted goods, or posh accessories, something special awaits from nine retailers we love across the region.

1. Anne Neilson Home

We’ve teamed up with artist and author Anne Neilson to bring pieces of her beautiful collection, like a 2024 Desk Calendar and inspiring devotional books, to our Southern Lady web store. Anne’s hand-painted angels grace an assortment of products on her website, from cocktail napkins to candles to Christmas ornaments—ideal for any hostess.

2. M Donohue Collection

3. Half Past Seven

Southern entrepreneurs Jen Burch and Margaret Dillard founded Half Past Seven home décor in 2022 to spotlight the craftsmanship of artisans worldwide. Discover distinctive accessories for every room, including exquisite mouth-blown glassware made in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

4. Old Whaling Co.

A go-to for handmade bath products, Old Whaling Co.’s brand-new line of fragrant, revitalizing shower steamers will make stuffing stockings a breeze. Bath bombs, moisturizing lotions, and more in scents like “Sea La Vie” and “Oceanswept” round out the Charleston company’s coastal-inspired pampering products.

5. Garland Bags

Clutch purses made from luxe designer fabrics and sparkling clasps are the bread-and-butter of Garland Bags, owned by Georgia native Lindsay Thomas. The one-of-a-kind bags and belts with statement-making hardware from this online shop are sure to delight the fashionistas in your life.

6. Perrine’s Wine Shop

Curated gift boxes from Perrine’s Wine Shop in Atlanta make gifting enjoyable no matter the recipient. An array of products spanning gourmet treats to kitchen essentials are available to mix and match with top-notch wines, all packaged in a lovely box and finished with a bow.

7. Top It Off

Chic and touch screen-compatible, it’s no surprise women’s gloves from Top It Off fashions have made the acclaimed list of Oprah’s Favorite Things two years in a row. Other stylish finds from the line—carried by more than 2,000 boutiques—include colorful ponchos, cozy slippers, and travel-friendly apparel.

8. NOLA Boards

Since celebrity chef Rachel Ray chose the Marigny Triangle cheese board as her number one gift for the 2015 holiday season, NOLA Boards has become a premier destination for wooden cutting boards and Louisiana-made goods. Glassblowers, spoon makers, metal artists, and more are highlighted at the New Orleans flagship storefront and online.

9. Augusta Training Shop

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