Achieving the ultimate Southern style can be a lifelong endeavor. That’s why Two-Sided Southern is here to help you with a few southern-made gift ideas to get you and your friends there a little faster.
Below are four high-end—but still down home—gift ideas for the holidays. They’re at different price points, for all kinds of folks and each inspires joy. With the holidays approaching, we all know Southern-made gifts have talented artisans and terrific stories behind them.
- Ashley Sparks Fine Costume Jewelry
How could we not love anything made by Suthingirl founder, Ashley Stamoulis? Born off the coast of Savannah, and a longtime Atlantan, Ashley is the creator of the beloved The Pink Box. It’s a fabulous gift box subscription for any… well, southern girl. She also has a new sustainable collection of jewelry and decorative objet dubbed Ashley Sparks Fine Costume Jewelry. Ashley has repurposed vintage 20th century fine costume jewelry into the most unique and eye-catching pieces for modern day women. These are some of the most luxurious, one-of-a-kind baubles, y’all. Swear. “A year of social distancing found me in the studio exploring the most unexpected joys of designing and creating [this new line],” says Ashley. It’s first series sold out in one day! So don’t sleep on these sparklers.
- Legends Distillery
The Georgia boys behind Legends Distillery have a down home essence mixed with scientific smarts. Their patented “Quantum Purity” reduces the impurities in alcohol by at least 50 percent. It tones down all those nasty things that give you hangovers, without compromising taste. The Legends Distillery tasting room in Cumming, Ga., is a fantastic place to swing by for a night or afternoon of spirits and chatter. But you can also buy their smooth booze all over Georgia. It’s the perfect Southern-made gift idea for any host, hostess or hard-to-please father-in-law.
- Alesya Bags
Adore. Love. Smitten. Never thought I’d feel that way about a laptop bag. But designer Alesya Opelt Macatol has done it. This talented designer out of Charleston, South Carolina, has managed to make a utilitarian laptop carrier chic and delicate. If you have a boss babe or a new graduate entering the workforce that’s tough to shop for, this is hands down the perfect present.
- CB Grey
If you have an elegant, refined friend to shop for this holiday, you must introduce them to CB Grey. The silk scarves and other silk accessories are made from the finest materials and each one is unique with a story behind the design. Courtney Buchanan is the owner and designer and a true Southern lady at heart. She’s obsessed with silk and pours her passion into each design. Her site has videos on how to tie a headscarf and others.
For more ideas, check out Garland Bags, made by a talented Savannah friend or Rucker Roots hair care products by these South Carolina-raised mompreneurs. Or a stunning Jada Loveless bag. Or explore these other Southern-made gift ideas and these fantastic, hand-crafted charcuterie boards.
