A curated list of small businesses across northern and central Louisiana, guaranteed to get that holiday shopping list filled out in no time at all.
The best part of making a holiday shopping list? Coming up with the perfect present for everyone on your list. The next best thing? Knowing exactly where to find each item.
Great news: in communities throughout north and central Louisiana, small merchants are joining forces to create holiday shopping trails that lead adventurous road-trippers to discover unique jewelry and clothing made by local designers and artists; and handcrafted art, decor, and home goods by accomplished artisans who maintain distinctive studios in towns large and small. And in this day and (digital) age, participating creators offer the best of both worlds—enabling customers to shop locally and in-person, or online. The small businesses below offer curated collections of locally made gifts diverse enough to delight everyone on your Christmas list.
Alexandria/Pineville
Hoity Toity Boutique, 1335 Peterman Drive, Alexandria
Great for: women’s clothing, jewelry, and gifts
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Minden
Parish Design Co., 727 Broadway
Great for: Minden wares, branded goods, local artisans, and a full service design agency
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Monroe-West Monroe
Mr. P’s Tees
Great for: cool baby, youth, and adult tees; tanks, sweatshirts, and more with artwork created by local artist and art school teacher Lissy Sanders Compton. In West Monroe, find Mr. P's Tees at Cara's Boutique, 705 McMillan Road.
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Natchitoches
Simply Chic Natchitoches, 502 Front Street
Great for: boutique clothing, shoes and accessories for the fashionable woman
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Shreveport-Bossier
318 Art & Frame, 855 Pierremont Road, Suite 100 (Shreveport)
Great for: a diverse selection of artwork, souvenirs, handcrafted gifts, home goods, and decor representing over 75 Louisiana artists and artisans; a showcase for the unique culture and artistry of the region
The Collective gifts in Ruston
Local art, gifts, and books at The Collective in Ruston
Ruston
The Collective, 103 N. Trenton Street
Great for: Unique gifts, local art, stemware, Mallory Patterson Design apparel, gifts for him, decor, and more.
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Pro tip for holiday season lovers: Getting your shopping done early means you’ll have plenty of time for enjoying the season’s other offerings throughout Central and North Louisiana—from the Trail of Holiday Lights to Santa-spotting, or throwing a Progressive Dinner party of your own.
