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The Gift of Local: Shop ATL-Made Gifts at Hand-Picked's 2nd Holiday Makers Market

Don't sweat the shopping mall. We’ve curated a collection of over 20 Atlanta makers and added cocktails, coffee, and DIY for our 2nd annual Holiday Makers Market. It'll finally make your holiday gift shopping feel fun and festive while supporting local independents and small businesses. Cheers!

What To Expect

  • Admission to Hand-Picked's Holiday Makers Market on December 15 at 7 p.m.
  • Perusal of over 20 of the best artists and makers in the ATL, including In God We Must, PieBox, Glak Love, Maelu, MDC, The Hairy Gent, and more
  • A Proof Old Fashioned cocktail by the fine folks from The Pinewood
  • Complimentary beer from Wild Heaven
  • Espresso and coffee service from Octane
  • A limited quantity of swag bags until they're gone - get there early, because we hear they’re full of surprises

Scout Notes


It’s a sad state of affairs at the mall this time of year. We understand- you’ve tried hard to make this Christmas magical for the folks in your life, but somehow, you’ve still found yourself alone at Lenox Square, drinking wine at California Pizza Kitchen’s bar, steeling yourself for an afternoon of fighting crowds, crying children, and cookie cutter gifts that make your friends and family say “oh... thaaanks.” As you gulp that last drop of pinot grigio, you think to yourself, “there has to be a better way.” And there is. We’re here to make Christmas shopping fun, easy and booze-filled (but not in that depressing drinking-alone-at-the-mall kind of way.)

We had such a blast last year that we're bringing our Holiday Maker's Market for Year #2. We've rounded up over 25 of our favorite independent makers right here in Atlanta to join us at The Elevator Factory on Thursday, December 15 for a shopping event like no other.

  • Handcrafted jewelry from makers like Andie Ashe and Cameoko
  • Fancy wood carriers for pies, cakes, and cookies by Piebox
  • Whimsical holiday ornaments made from discarded film negatives by Glak Love
  • Tasty culinary salt blends by Beautiful Briny Sea
  • Gorgeous globally inspired scarves by Maelu
  • Locally sourced, small-batch gourmet butters from Banner Butter
  • Men's grooming goods by The Hairy Gentleman
  • Upcycled coin jewelry by In God We Must
  • Concrete home goods (e.g. coasters, cheeseboards, planters) by MDC
  • Scented soy wax candles by Kin Karasu
  • Handcrafted leather bags, wallets, and carry goods by Flordeliza Brand
  • Watercolor illustrations by Peach or Plum
  • Crystal-infused bath and skincare to cleanse the mind, body, and soul from ATL merchant Modern Mystic
  • Jarred jams and gourmet sauces from Preserving Place
  • Local pride realness by I Believe in Atlanta
  • ...and more

As if crossing everyone off your holiday list with unique, locally made gifts wasn't good enough, our friends from The Pinewood will be on handing serving you a complimentary Old Fashioned made from their signature Proof cocktail syrup. We'll also complimentary beers from ATL's own Wild Heaven Brewery. If you need a stiff drink of the non-alcoholic variety, Octane will also be serving up their in-house coffee (roasted mere feet away at their Grant Park roastery). After you're done sampling, both Proof and Octane's goods will be available to purchase for gifts. Or for yourself. Hey, you've just finished an evening of gift shopping AND supporting small independent makers; you've got the thumbs up from us to treat yo'self.

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