An Austin Gift Guide: 50+ Creative Small Businesses To Support This Holiday

Featuring everything from books and scarves to tattoos and arepas (we got you!), this year’s annual bbatx gift guide includes a selection of things from over 50 of the Austin-based creatives and small business owners we worked with in 2020.

Enjoy—and happy holidays.


here are our 50+ holiday gift picks—homegrown right here in Texas:

 
1. Custom, hand-made rugs from Odd Rugs

1. Custom, hand-made rugs from Odd Rugs

2. Austin local Rosé delivered right to your door courtesy of Dandy Rosé

2. Austin local Rosé delivered right to your door courtesy of Dandy Rosé

3. Gift cards for super kawaii sweets by OMG Squee

3. Gift cards for super kawaii sweets by OMG Squee

4. Alok Vaid-Menon’s latest book, Beyond the Gender Binary, from The Little Gay Shop

4. Alok Vaid-Menon’s latest book, Beyond the Gender Binary, from The Little Gay Shop

5. Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman from local feminist bookstore, BookWoman

5. Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman from local feminist bookstore, BookWoman

6. Cozy “Everybody Gay” sweatshirt from Thee Gay Agenda

6. Cozy “Everybody Gay” sweatshirt from Thee Gay Agenda

7. Mexican Mint Marigold plant dye kit from the all-woman team at Miranda Bennett Studio

7. Mexican Mint Marigold plant dye kit from the all-woman team at Miranda Bennett Studio

9. One-of-a-kind orange tassel sequined earrings from Las Ofrendas

9. One-of-a-kind orange tassel sequined earrings from Las Ofrendas

11. Our hand-screen-printed “Be Kind to the Parts of You That Are Still Learning” canvas tote made in collaboration with Suerte

11. Our hand-screen-printed Be Kind to the Parts of You That Are Still Learning” canvas tote made in collaboration with Suerte

12. Hypnotic water-marbled bandana made by local artist, Mercedez Rex

12. Hypnotic water-marbled bandana made by local artist, Mercedez Rex

13. A studio photoshoot with photographer Riley Blanks of Woke Beauty

13. A studio photoshoot with photographer Riley Blanks of Woke Beauty

14. Number 1 Hits! screen-printed soft crop top from  our fav electr0nic pop superstar, p1nkstar

14. Number 1 Hits! screen-printed soft crop top from our fav electr0nic pop superstar, p1nkstar

15. Sterling silver oyster studs made by Year 901

15. Sterling silver oyster studs made by Year 901

16. Natural dyed silk sleep eye mask made by hand by See Phillips

16. Natural dyed silk sleep eye mask made by hand by See Phillips

17. Detoxifying alkaline-rich clay mud masks from OHM ESSENTIALS

17. Detoxifying alkaline-rich clay mud masks from OHM ESSENTIALS

18. Plant-based healing skin glow elixir by Flowers & Moondust

18. Plant-based healing skin glow elixir by Flowers & Moondust

19. Cute little handmade ceramic face planter with drainage holes by Howdy Ceramics

19. Cute little handmade ceramic face planter with drainage holes by Howdy Ceramics

20. Sumn Light fruity and refreshing herbal tea blend by Basic Ass Tea

20. Sumn Light fruity and refreshing herbal tea blend by Basic Ass Tea

21. Our locally screen-printed unisex texan feminist t-shirt sold through our friends at Radical Girl Gang

21. Our locally screen-printed unisex texan feminist t-shirt sold through our friends at Radical Girl Gang

22. ATX Interfaces’ "Do You Want A Revolution? ATX Artists on the Carceral State" zine (available in physical and digital form)

22. ATX Interfaces"Do You Want A Revolution? ATX Artists on the Carceral State" zine (available in physical and digital form)

24. A coloring book featuring the work of 50 Austin-based artists compiled by The Austin Chronicle

24. A coloring book featuring the work of 50 Austin-based artists compiled by The Austin Chronicle

25. The Coy Collection’s sold-out smiley tumbler featuring our classic bbatx squiggle

25. The Coy Collection’s sold-out smiley tumbler featuring our classic bbatx squiggle

26. The holiday shop from Psychic Outlaw featuring stockings, totes, bandanas, recycled appliqué sweatshirts, stickers and gift cards

26. The holiday shop from Psychic Outlaw featuring stockings, totes, bandanas, recycled appliqué sweatshirts, stickers and gift cards

27. Superfood Latte Gift Set featuring a trio of super matcha, golden turmeric and sexy cacao from Curcuma (it’s 20% off!)

27. Superfood Latte Gift Set featuring a trio of super matcha, golden turmeric and sexy cacao from Curcuma (it’s 20% off!)

28. *Very* limited edition silky scarves designed by local artist, Xavier Schipani, sold by The Mall

28. *Very* limited edition silky scarves designed by local artist, Xavier Schipani, sold by The Mall

29. A bundle of three large barrettes (classic tortoise, cotton candy pastel blue and pink, and pearly pink) made by Chauncey and Coco

29. A bundle of three large barrettes (classic tortoise, cotton candy pastel blue and pink, and pearly pink) made by Chauncey and Coco

30. Ceramic speckled yin yang planter (or tumbler!) sold by Tropic of Capricorn Plants

30. Ceramic speckled yin yang planter (or tumbler!) sold by Tropic of Capricorn Plants

31. An e-gift card to one of our favorite East Austin coffee shops (now run by Alma Gabriela Lopez), Revival Coffee

31. An e-gift card to one of our favorite East Austin coffee shops (now run by Alma Gabriela Lopez), Revival Coffee

33. Ultra-soft 70s black stallion vintage tee hand-selected by Oddball Vintage

33. Ultra-soft 70s black stallion vintage tee hand-selected by Oddball Vintage

34. Elmore Mountain Therapeutics whole plant, full spectrum CBD tincture made with organic hemp seed oil sold by Mary Jae Smoke Shop

34. Elmore Mountain Therapeutics whole plant, full spectrum CBD tincture made with organic hemp seed oil sold by Mary Jae Smoke Shop

35. Monoprints created by bbatx board president and multimedia artist, Xochi Solis

35. Monoprints created by bbatx board president and multimedia artist, Xochi Solis

36. Daydreamer super gentle cream face cleanser with chamomile, lavender, and grapefruit extract from Troupe Beauty

36. Daydreamer super gentle cream face cleanser with chamomile, lavender, and grapefruit extract from Troupe Beauty

37. At-home arepa meal prep survival kits from Arepa Dealers ATX (vegetarian & vegan options available)

37. At-home arepa meal prep survival kits from Arepa Dealers ATX (vegetarian & vegan options available)

38. A silky Botnia gel cleanser, gentle yet balancing enough for all skin types from EleMINT Skin

38. A silky Botnia gel cleanser, gentle yet balancing enough for all skin types from EleMINT Skin

39. A gift card for a tattoo from No Good Tattoo resident artist, @dopetoast (proceeds will go directly to artist)

39. A gift card for a tattoo from No Good Tattoo resident artist, @dopetoast (proceeds will go directly to artist)

40. A virtual class with the workout queen of quarantine, Erica Nix

40. A virtual class with the workout queen of quarantine, Erica Nix

41. An all-natural, nourishing golden oil for hair growth, strength, moisture and shine from Nubian Oasis

41. An all-natural, nourishing golden oil for hair growth, strength, moisture and shine from Nubian Oasis

42. Vintage Machine, the newest EP from Austin-based guitarist and singer-songwriter, Jackie Venson

42. Vintage Machine, the newest EP from Austin-based guitarist and singer-songwriter, Jackie Venson

43. An e-gift card to Nixta Taqueria, an East Austin taqueria that fuses Mexican-American cuisine with West Coast vibes and French technique

43. An e-gift card to Nixta Taqueria, an East Austin taqueria that fuses Mexican-American cuisine with West Coast vibes and French technique

44. Unisex Space Case Sweatshirt with a multicolored planetary illustration sold by REALM

44. Unisex Space Case Sweatshirt with a multicolored planetary illustration sold by REALM

45. Join our low-pressure learning community by signing up for the first-ever bbatx membership.

45. Join our low-pressure learning community by signing up for the first-ever bbatx membership.

46. Branch art print designed by Austin-based independent muralist and bbatx 2020 resident artist, Catie Lewis

46. Branch art print designed by Austin-based independent muralist and bbatx 2020 resident artist, Catie Lewis

47. Personalized custom mixes for your holiday Zoom party curated by DJ Boyfriend

47. Personalized custom mixes for your holiday Zoom party curated by DJ Boyfriend

48. A bbatx gift card for online or in-person redemption for any of our merch and events

48. A bbatx gift card for online or in-person redemption for any of our merch and events

49. Begin your personal tarot journey with Elise of La Mystica.

49. Begin your personal tarot journey with Elise of La Mystica.

50. Personal, the newest EP from Texas R&B singer, Nayome

50. Personal, the newest EP from Texas R&B singer, Nayome

51. Vintage porcelain checkered pillow vases made by Tanya Zal.

51. Vintage porcelain checkered pillow vases made by Tanya Zal.

52. Handwoven, naturally dyed vessel tapestry by Zanny Adornments.

52. Handwoven, naturally dyed vessel tapestry by Zanny Adornments.

 

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