Support Local Businesses | Christmas In July

We’re exited to promote shopping locally this July, during #independentsmonth, with WWL-TV Great Day Louisiana, New Orleans’ premiere morning show sharing local interest and celebrating culture. While Christmas in July, or Half Christmas, was originally celebrated by kids in North Carolina, the tradition has grown. Check out our top picks below a support local New Orleans businesses during the summer slump! #supportlocalbusinesses

 
 

Ashe Cultural Arts Center | Museum Gift Shop

The boutique inside Ashe reflects the center’s mission to celebrate the people, places and philosophies of the African diaspora. Many of the curated collection of gifts are unique to Ashe, and sales from the proceeds are directed back into the arts and culture programming, exhibits and events held there. Members of Ashe receive a standing discount, with some exceptions at the gift shop, for more on membership visit https://www.ashenola.org/membership

BargeBoard Mercantile and Millshop | No Two Gifts Alike

This Algiers Point shop is a must-see curated collection of architectural salvage, antique treasures, local art and gifts, and custom woodwork. Their Christmas in July event this Saturday event includes holiday market Friday night from 6-10 pm, with Korean corn dogs and a school supply drive for area kids! Find out more about this and other events at https://bargeboardnola.com/

Botanical Nail and Skin Studio | Spa Day

There is a reason why a spa day is a classic gift! Botanical Nail and Skin Studio is an intimate botanical spa that offers botanical treatments in a calming atmosphere. The Mid-City spa is a body-positive, aging-positive, gender-inclusive, & judgment-free beauty and wellness space, where your transformation is guided by those striving to provide an environment that makes you feel comfortable, relaxed, and safe but also positive and confident. https://www.botanicalnailandskinstudio.com/

Orleans Embroidery | Customized, Personalized Designs

This local embroiderer can work with you from concept to completion in as few as 5 days. Some ideas are zippered reusable totes, guest bathroom towels to bring them to your relatives you stay with at the holidays and items like hats and t-shirts with a family name or shared memory on them. To see samples of the products visit the local showroom in Broadmoor. https://orleansembroidery.com/

Brady’s Wine Warehouse | Seasonal Selections

Who doesn’t think bubbles when we think about celebrating, and the holidays? Count on Brady’s Wine Warehouse for seasonal selections, different now than they’ll stock later in the year. Right now these will range from a clean and crisp white Bordeaux to an orange wine (in a liter bottle), an easy-drinking rose from Columbia Valley called, fittingly, French for Wine, to a summertime Rosė (another great value in a liter bottle) to a chillable red for when you want something refreshing but don’t necessarily want white or Rose. Pick one up to treat yourself with when you finish all your July holiday shopping. https://www.bradyswinewarehouse.com/

New Orleans Aerial Tours and Flight Training | An Experience They’ll never forget

You know New Orleans, but have you seen it by air? The unique gift of an aerial tour is a worthy splurge for a group gift, milestone, or any celebration. Tours leave from the Lakefront Airport and are offered in a variety of lengths and group sizes. Great gift for the friend or family member who has everything! https://www.neworleansaerialtours.com/

NOLA Boards | Festive Foodie Gifts from Sustainable Woods

Featuring a cutting board called The Carnival, made of Purple Heart, local Sinker Cypress, and Maple woods, this is a stunning example of their natural, double sided cutting boards. The pattern here contains no stains or dyes and the boards are easily maintained using food grade sealants. Now through July 31, use the code SHOPLOCAL for 15% off your entire purchase in store or online. https://nolaboards.com/

Octavia Books | Something for Everyone on your list

Octavia Books has recently grown, as they renovated their same location and carry almost 4 times as many titles. Their well read staff provides recommendations help when choosing a gift for someone from their large collection. The number of books written by local authors is a stand out here, and books signed by the author make a book a great gift. Among what is recommended are cookbooks by local chefs; Calvin Duncan’s engaging memoir about his rise from Angola Prison to massive success as a criminal lawyer; coffee table New Orleans art books; and childrens’ titles of universal appeal. https://www.octaviabooks.com/

Zeus' Place and Zeus' Place Downtown | Buy now, use later

At Zeus' Place, they care for your pets as though they were their own! Services include grooming, boarding and day care and your fur baby can be visible via webcam on your phone or computer if you'd like! Zeus' founder Michelle Ingram (of  Scrim fame) has been rescuing dogs and cats for 20 years, starting immediately post-Katrina to provide a local responder to save, reunite and find new homes for pets. https://zeusplace.com/

To find all the businesses listed on our directory of locally owned shops, restaurants, and service providers, click here.