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.

How cool are these Run Decatur shirts? I’m not even a runner and I want one. In addition to awesome local-wear, Fleet Feet carries footwear, sports bras, injury prevention products, and nutrition products – just to name a few. So if you are a runner or have a runner in your life (or you’re like me and just want a Decatur shirt), go to Fleet Feet for your holiday shopping.

Tip: The shop hosts weekly runs every Wednesday and Saturday. Check out Fleet Feet’s calendar for details.

Fleet Feet Decatur
431 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030
404-371-0208
www.fleetfeetdecatur.com

(image: Fleet Feet FB page)

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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.

The holidays are wonderful. And they’re exhausting. You should treat yourself and get a cone at Butter & Cream. Or you could try one of the delicious baked goods that are always available. Lactose or gluten intolerant? Try the homemade sorbet. And if you start to feel guilty while munching on your ice cream when you should be holiday shopping, pick up some packages of rosemary butter cookies for those on your list. It’s a win win for everyone.

Tip: Try a different sample of baked goods every week on Terrific Thursdays.

Butter and Cream
416 Church St., Decatur, GA 30030
404-378-7272
www.butterandcream.com

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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.

Decorative “artwork” from Bed, Bath and Beyond doesn’t cut it when it comes to your walls. So why not head over to Vivid Boutique on the square for some locally made decor? The shop carries signs made by Decatur artist, George Hanna, featuring Decatur and other things/places you love about the south. They’re perfect for your walls or someone on your holiday shopping list.

Tip: After Halloween, Vivid closes for a few days to get turned into a holiday wonderland. It’ll shock you how many Christmas trees fit into the tiny space.

Extra tip: Each week for Terrific Thursdays, Vivid will feature a different local artist.

Vivid
133 E. Court Sq., Decatur, GA 30030
404-371-5181
www.vividdecatur.com

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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.

Be honest. When you first heard that Pure Barre was opening in Decatur, you thought it was another spot in town where you could order an old fashioned. Am I right? It’s actually a fitness studio where you can a super intense workout in 55 minutes. So now you know. But did you also know the studio has a retail section? Pure Barre sells workout clothes for women (leggings, tops, socks) and accessories like the bkr bottles (see photo above). It also sells Lily and Laura bracelets handmade by women in Nepal, which are gorgeous and perfect stocking stuffers. You have no need to trek out to Lululemon or Athleta to get your workout gear. And once you’ve bought that workout gear, you can test it out at  Pure Barre class – just don’t blame me if you’re too sore to walk the next morning.

Tip: $10 drop-in class rate and 10 percent off retail on Terrific Thursdays.

Pure Barre
415 Church St., Decatur, GA 30030
404-428-2290
www.purebarre.com/ga-decatur/

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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.

The struggle is real. A calendar full of holiday parties and nothing to wear. At least nothing new to wear. The solution? Head over to Boogaloos and the staff will throw together an outfit together for you in no time. Or maybe you’re looking for the perfect pair of holiday-party-hopping jeans. The shop carries AG, Citizens of Humanity and 7 for All Mankind. It also has some great hostess gifts like Lollia products and Volupsa Candles. So Boogaloos pretty much is a holiday party one stop shop. You’ve got this.

Tip: Boogaloos frequently posts great outfit ideas on its Facebook page.

Extra tip: Get 15 percent off a full price item every Terrific Thursday, 6-9 p.m.

Boogaloos
246 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030
404-373-3237
www.boogaloosboutique.com

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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.

Stop by Squash Blossom Boutique tonight for the Crochet Kids International trunk show. Crochet Kids sells handmade knit accessories for men and women. The coolest part? Every piece is hand signed by the person who made it. This is ethical fashion at its finest. It’s like TOMS shoes,  but in winter accessory form and not as ubiquitous.

Tip: The trunk show will be open for three days at the store.

Extra tip: Tonight is the first Terrific Thursdays of the season!

Extra extra tip: You can now shop at Squash Blossom online.

Squash Blossom Boutique
113 E. Court Sq., Decatur, GA 30030
404-373-1864
www.squashblossomboutique.com

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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.

It was a very sad day when I walked into Salon Red and discovered that they no longer carry my beloved Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray (it’s still sold at the Candler Park location, but that’s sooooo far away). My devastation didn’t last long because I immediately spotted the salon’s Smith & Cult display. Best. Nail. Polish. Ever. I’m not exaggerating here. The formula is amazing and free of Dibutyl, Phthalate, Toluene, Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin and Camphor, plus the color selection is second to none. So, if you have a You-Tube-make-up-tutorial-obsessed beauty guru in your life, head over to Salon Red for your holiday shopping. If you’re overwhelmed by the color choice, just pick at random because you can’t go wrong.

Tip: Receive a $25 gift certificate towards services with a purchase of 3 regular sized products every Terrific Thursday.

Salon Red
119 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030
404-377-3164
www.salonred.com

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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.

Have you recently thought, “If only I had the perfect winter sweater to go with my new subtly-ripped-at-the-knee jeans and vegan leather brown ankle boots…”? Well, look no further! Tres Jolie has this amazing sweater poncho (see photo above) that will complete your outfit. Sweaters not your thing? The shop has plenty of patterned tops and faux fur vests that are perfect for the season. Or if you’re of the male persuasion, you can find affordable jewelry and scarves that will totally up your Secret Santa game at the office this year.

Tip: Get 20 percent off one non-sale item every Terrific Thursday.

Tres Jolie Boutique
727 Church St., Decatur, GA 30030
404-330-8733
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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. 

Have you skipped out on walking Fido for a few days to binge watch Game of Thrones? Or did you neglect Bella’s litter box because you were busy Pinteresting in the evenings after work? Then it’s time to make it up to your pets this holiday season by purchasing some goodies at Furry Tails. Stock up on Wee Huggles toys, all-natural grooming wipes, and organic cat treats. And if you really love your pet, make the switch to one of the many low-ingredient food options the shop carries. If you’re overwhelmed by the options, just ask one of the friendly folks behind the counter (it might be Anna, the shop’s owner) what they would recommend. Pet neglect guilt = gone.

Tip: Furry Tails will have a dog trainer in store every Terrific Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m.

Furry Tails
228 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030
404-205-5049
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