The Decatur Minute

30 Days of Shopping in Decatur this November: Jump-start your holiday spirit – and your holiday shopping – with local daily tips in November on The Decatur Minute. Click here to see previous days.

Dear World, meet Bread Cat. He and his compatriots live at HomeGrown in Decatur where they are available for purchase. What is Bread Cat? Well it’s a stuffed plush slice of bread with cat features on it. Duh. It comes in a variety of “flavors” like French Bread (see photo), Cinnamon Bread, and White Bread. Bread Cats are just one of the many amazing items at HomeGrown made by passionate artists. If you don’t have anyone on your holiday shopping list that is in need of a Bread Cat, then I feel sorry for you. But not to worry! There are plenty of other things to choose from at the shop: locally made body products, hipster-worthy succulents, handmade jewelry, duct tape wallets, and cute tea towels. But seriously, you should just by yourself a Bread Cat. Because, Bread Cat.

Tip: Nibble on some Little Debbie Cakes while you shop every Terrific Thursday.

Extra tip: Check out the Mr. T shrine in the back room.

HomeGrown
412 Church St., Decatur, GA 30030
404-373-1147
www.homegrowndecatur.com

photo h/t: Bread Cat’s website

30 Days of Shopping in Decatur this November: Jump-start your holiday spirit – and your holiday shopping – with local daily tips in November on The Decatur Minute. Click here to see previous days.

Decatur doesn’t have one of those old time-y general stores that a lot of small towns have – with old school rock candy and nostalgic games. And that’s okay because Decatur has Greene’s Fine Foods, which is like a cooler, cleaner, more colorful version of ye olde general store. Most folks might know Greene’s for its huge candy counter and homemade fudge, but it’s also one of the best local shops for stocking stuffers. I mean, what kid (or adult) doesn’t want a bag of pop rocks this holiday season? Answer: no one. Or how about a $2.00 container of silly putty? Or an original nose flute (I have no idea what that is, but it looked like an awesome stocking stuffer)? See, this is why I love Decatur. Where else can you buy 1/2 pound of chocolate covered almonds and a nose flute?!

Tip: Now is the time to order your holiday tins. Greene’s has a huge selection.

Greene’s Fine Foods
141 Trinity Pl., Decatur, GA 30030
404-378-2001
www.greenesfinefoods.com

30 Days of Shopping in Decatur this November: Jump-start your holiday spirit – and your holiday shopping – with local daily tips in November on The Decatur Minute. Click here to see previous days.

This is going to sound totally counter-intuitive, but Cook’s Warehouse and Sherlock’s Wine Merchants has the best presents for non-cooks. The Corkcicle Canteen, for example, is perfect for anyone who enjoys a beverage at the correct temperature (a.k.a. everyone). It keeps cold drinks cold for up to 25 hours and hot drinks hot for up to 12 hours. It comes in a multitude of the colors and finishes. You can find a whole shelf of Corkcicles near the shop’s registers facing the wine side of the store. Other non-cook items include Tervis Tumblers, Santa origami paper napkins, fancy coffee makers, beautiful Le Creuset coffee mugs, bar ware, and a lot of other non-cook-y things. Obviously, there are plenty of cook-related items for sale too, but if I listed all of them, this would be the longest blog post known to (wo)man.

Tip: Cook’s Warehouse is Decatur’s Big Green Egg headquarters. If you have a big holiday shopping budget, you can buy a whole smoker. If your budget is a little smaller, you can by one of the many Big Green Egg accessories.

Extra tip: Even though the shop is part wine merchant, it also has a great selection of craft beers.

Cook’s Warehouse and Sherlock’s Wine Merchant
180 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030
404-377-4005
www.cooksandsherlocks.com

30 Days of Shopping in Decatur this November: Jump-start your holiday spirit – and your holiday shopping – with local daily tips in November on The Decatur Minute. Click here to see previous days.

Do you know what’s better than supporting local businesses? Supporting local business and fair trade practices. Collage Boutiques carries a bunch of accessories by World Finds, a company that sells handmade and fair trade products world wide. A lot of fair trade items are gorgeous but have a certain new age-y, bohemian vibe. There’s nothing wrong with that of course, but woven purses and beaded bracelets aren’t for everyone. That’s why I love the bracelet in the photo above. It’s very modern and chic while also being fair trade. It’s made by low-income women in India who are improving their lives by making jewelry at a cooperative. The bracelet is available at Collage in gold and silver. This is guilt-free holiday shopping at its best!

Tip: Get 10 percent off full price merchandise on Terrific Thursdays.

Collage Boutique
114 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030
404-377-1280
www.thecollageboutique.com

30 Days of Shopping in Decatur this November: Jump-start your holiday spirit – and your holiday shopping – with local daily tips in November on The Decatur Minute. Click here to see previous days.

Treehouse Kid & Craft is Decatur’s newest shop and it is flippin’ fantastic. It’s located in the same shopping center as Core Body next to Thinking Man Tavern. So you can go workout, do some holiday shopping, and then grab a pint. #justsayin’. Treehouse carries toys, books, and crafts for babies, kids, and families. The shop sells items like fox printed bibs, Pinterest-worthy party decor, science kits, all things unicorn, and the coolest temporary tattoos in Decatur (see photo above). #Idon’thavekidsbutIboughtthetemporarytattoosformyself

Tip: Starting early next year, Treehouse will start hosting crafting classes.

Extra tip: You can shop Treehouse online.

Treehouse Kid & Craft
533 W. Howard Ave., Decatur, GA 30030
470-355-8305
www.treehousekidandcraft.com