Your (Local) Holiday Gift Guide
Greater Goods Coffee Co.
Coffee Blends from Greater Goods Coffee Co.
Greater Goods Coffee Co. is not only a beloved Austin coffee shop, but they also sell their own unique coffee blends from all around the world. The coffee brand takes pride in creating diverse flavors while keeping their production social and environmentally responsible. The company believes in giving back to the community as well, which is why a portion of their coffee sales goes toward various Texas non-profits such as the Central Texas Food Bank, Autism Society and Austin Pets Alive!.
Succulent Native started with just a push cart that traveled around Austin selling mini cacti and arrangements. Now, the founder Shannon Donaldson continues that succulent dream with a brick-and-mortar storefront located on North Lamar. The Succy Love Gift Box comes with a mini cacti arrangement, a candle, a sugar scrub and a succulent chocolate locally made by chocolatier SRSLY Chocolates. This gift box, along with the other themed boxes they offer, can be shipped locally in Austin or picked up right in the store.
This local pop-up is a new company and only about a year old. When Melia Janae began woodworking, she didn’t know exactly all that woodworking entailed but has since grown to create beautiful pieces of decor for a home or office. This minimalist docking station crafted from red oak wood allows the user to make it their own to store their most used daily items. Each product is handcrafted and shipped within 7 to 10 business days. While the shop does not have a brick-and-mortar location, you can watch out on Instagram to see when she will pop up as a vendor at various festivals throughout the year, or simply order online.
Gift Sets
milk + honey was founded by Alissa Bayer in 2006, a pioneer in Austin’s clean beauty space. Originally, the business began as a single spa focused on exceptional customer experience and commitment to clean, non-toxic ingredients. Even during construction, Bayer maintained that the spa use “green” construction materials. Now, milk + honey has grown to six spa locations and has since launched a product line so customers may experience milk + honey in their own homes. For the holidays, they have curated four milk + honey gift sets that anyone would love, including Art of the Bath, Self Care Minis, Skincare Heroes and Travel Essentials. Pair a gift set with a milk + honey spa package for the most luxurious holiday experience.
Use code: AUSTINFIT for 20% off! (Photo courtesy of Olive + M)
Olive + M is an olive oil-based, non-toxic skincare company that uses natural, plant-based ingredients. Each product is thoughtfully formulated with ingredients to fight acne and bacteria, brighten your skin complexion, diminish fine lines and wrinkles and protect your natural beauty from pollution. Their Renew + Repair Face Oil is composed of nutrient-rich botanicals immersed in olive oil that will nourish and hydrate all skin types. Olive + M believes that skincare can be good for you and the environment, which is why they plant one tree for every purchase.To find out more, visit www.oliveandm.com or their Instagram, @oliveandm.
Olive Oils
Courtesy of Con’ Olio.
If you’re a foodie or looking to find a gift for a foodie, try Con’ Olio, located in the Arboretum. This family-owned oil boutique offers an online shop in addition to in-person shopping and also has plenty of sets (and sample sets — yum!) perfect for the holidays. If you’re looking for more of an experience, pop in and try a tasting or register for one of their virtual, Olive Oil/Balsamic 101 classes.
