Holiday Gift Guide
In the past, if someone told me that December 6th was late for wrapping up holiday or Christmas gift shopping I’d say they were off their rocker.
But the longer I live in the world of content creation and marketing, I am understanding that planning and executing meaningful gifts within a budget takes some planning. So ready for the holidays or not, it’s time to crush the rest of your list.
I still think secondhand gifts are one of the best ways to find unique options for everyone on your list - but failing that, here are my favorite gifts that span ages, interests and price points (of course with a little retro flair) to get you through the finish line and spark some creativity.
CALL FOR DONATIONS: low on gifts for families in travis county
Special ask: While you wrap-up your personal shopping, would you please consider adding an extra gift for Travis Country Brown Santa? Our work team was wrapping gifts last week and they are critically low on toys and gifts this year for families. Be sure to let me know if you do, would love to keep track of MCM community donations and thank you for your help!
Where to shop local in Austin, Texas
Vintage & Retro-inspired Gifts:
Hip Haven (Home & Gift - check out their upcoming Holiday Bazaar!)
Revival Vintage
Room Service Vintage
Show & Tell Vintage
Okasan
Effie Vintage
Side Kitsch Vintage
Effie Vintage
Blue Velvet Vintage Clothing
Charm School Vintage
Blackfeather Vintage Works
Prototype Vintage
Avenger’s Vintage
Top Drawer
Lockhart: Stampworthy Goods
Web-based: Curb Vulture
Vinyl & music:
Waterloo Records
Antone’s
BLK Vinyl
Breakaway Records
End of an Ear
Books:
BookPeople
Vintage Bookstore & Wine
Georgetown: Lark & Owl
Handmade/Local Gifts:
Broad Studios (stationary, local goods, ceramics)
Slow North (candles)
The Happy Hooker (crochet)
Paper Committee (art)
Little Gay Shop
Plants & more:
Eden House Botanicals
Garden Seventeen
Flourish
Food, Beer, wine & coffee:
Barrett’s Roasters
Proud Mary Coffee
The Austin Shaker (Liquor, gifts & more)
Austin East Ciders
Yellowbird Hot Sauce