Shopping locally for holiday presents adds a warm, personal touch to gift-giving while supporting the small businesses that make a community unique. Local shops often carry handmade, thoughtfully curated items you won’t find in big-box stores. It’s a way to find meaningful gifts, reduce shipping waste, and keep more money circulating locally, all while enjoying the festive charm of hometown markets and boutiques. Luckily, Marietta has several of these spots for everyone on your list! Don’t forget about the bookstores.
Where to Shop for Him
Cajun Meat Market, Marietta
Grillmasters flock to this Marietta shop for the best smoked meats and Louisiana fare. Some of their standout offerings include turducken, stuffed quail, bacon-wrapped filet mignon, and seasoned ribeyes. If you’re not sure, Cajun Meat Market also has gift certificates.
Go Forth Goods, Marietta
Go Forth Goods is a handcrafted leather goods company based in Marietta, using full-grain leather, solid hardware, and traditional construction methods for wallets, bags, and more. They back their products with a lifetime guarantee.
High Country Outfitters, East Cobb
Located at The Avenue, High Country Outfitters is a local chain specialty outdoor store that carries a wide range of gear, from hiking and paddling equipment to technical travel clothes. If he’s after a new Yeti or Patagonia jacket.
Where to Shop for Her
Saint + Goldie, Marietta
You’ll find a beautifully curated assortment of home decor, accessories, children’s items, textiles, and even furniture at Saint + Goldie, located next door to Sessions Stand. Many items are from women-owned, family-run, and ethically made brands.
Hemline, Vinings
Hemline is a women’s boutique located in the Vinings Jubilee, known for a curated, fashion-forward selection: clothing, accessories, and shoes. You’ll find items from brands like Show Me Your Mumu, Dolce Vita, Seychelles, Free People, and locally made jewelry like Boho Gal.
Waiting on Martha Home, Vinings
Waiting on Martha Home is a boutique home decor and gift shop founded by Mandy Kellogg Rye, a local lifestyle blogger and designer. The shop opened in Vinings in 2017, with a curated mix of designer furnishings, homewares, and gifts.
Where to Shop for Kids
Doodlebugz, Marietta
This boutique on the Marietta Square sells a mix of clothing, home décor, toys, puzzles, accessories, and items for kids. Doodlebugz also offers monogramming, perfect for gift-giving.
Coggins Shoes For Kids, Marietta
Family-owned since 1925, Coggins Shoes for Kids specializes exclusively in children’s shoes and has outfitted generations of people. They carry over 15,000 pairs of shoes, arranged by size to make finding the right fit easier.
The Orange Iris, Marietta
The Orange Iris is a charming boutique with a thoughtful and curated feel, offering baby and children’s clothing, as well as whimsical gifts. If you’re shopping for a baby shower, birthday, or a little one, this shop is the go-to for quality and style.
Where to Shop for Neighbors and Host Gifts
The Chai Box, Marietta
The Chai Box makes its blends and chai concentrate in-house, in small batches, at its Marietta facility. You’ll find it available at shops around metro Atlanta, on their website, and soon at the brick-and-mortar cafe!
The Local Exchange, Marietta
Part grocery, part gift shop, and part market, The Local Exchange is the best spot to find locally made goods, including coffee, books, beer, and even art. You’re sure to find plenty of stocking stuffers as well.
The Vineyard Wine Market, Smyrna
The wine bar and store boasts over 500 wines by bottle, 40+ wines by the glass, and 20 wines on tap. Stop by for a host gift and enjoy a glass for yourself!
