WILL DRINK FOR TRAVEL PRESENTS...
2023 BLACK-OWNED HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
FEATURING OVER 30+ BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES WITH WINE & SPIRIT GIFTS, MIXERS, BOOKS, DECOR, GLASSWARE, APPAREL, FOOD, AND MORE! WILLDRINKFORTRAVEL.COM
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Table of Contents A Note From The Creator Apparel Barware & Glassware Books Food & Drink Home & Decor Mixers ...And More!
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About
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Ashlee Tuck - Will Drink For Travel Ashlee is the founder and editor-in-chief of Will Drink For Travel, a website dedicated to all things travel and mixology. Her goal is to show her audience that traveling the world through food and drink is a way to immerse themselves into cultures other than their own. Ashlee considers herself a cocktail enthusiast and self-taught mixologist with a heart for highlighting Black-owned spirits. On Will Drink For Travel TV, Ashlee interviews Black spirit owners about their journeys, what motivates them, and the future of their brands.
A Note From The Creator Thank you for checking out my 2023 Black-Owned Holiday Gift Guide! I’m so excited to once again develop this guide to highlight Black-owned businesses. This guide contains over 30 businesses that provide tableware, glassware, coasters, candles, spices, apparel, and many other products that can be used to entertain in your home. I hope you enjoy this guide and choose one business - or all - to support during this holiday season. Cheers,
Ashlee
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APPAREL & ACCESSORIES NOITE ROSE @NOITE.ROSE Noite Rose is a luxe loungewear brand made to express all love languages. It's the answer for those who want to be comfortable and inviting without being too forward. It’s for those of us who want to lounge in the house but still think “oh girl, you still got it” when passing a hallway mirror. You deserve to elevate your self-care time.
THE TINY TASSEL @THETINYTASSEL The Tiny Tassel is a handmade jewelry, clothing, and accessories brand inspired by the vibrant colors of Charleston, SC. Joy is the core value of The Tiny Tassel, so each piece is created with those special, everyday moments in mind for an extra dose of delight.
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BARWARE & GLASSWARE SISTER.LY DRINKWARE @SISTER.LYDRINKWARE Sister.ly Drinkware provides elegant, luxury, high-quality drinkware, barware, and wine accessories with a feminine flair.
SERENITY STAPLES @SERENITYSTAPLES.KE Serenity Staples provides exquisite, hand-selected limited tabletop collections along with ideal home staples that will transform your dining and cooking experiences into an oasis of serenity.
ACT3 EXPLORATIONS @ACT3EXPLORATIONS ACT3 Explorations helps inspire full-time workers to find their "adventure" in the midst of the busy schedules. They provide and curate unique, outdoor excursions to the DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia (DMV) area such as their Kayak and Wine, and Hike and Wine excursions. Every participant goes home with a custom souvenir wine glass, which they also sell online through their website.
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BOOKS TIKI: MODERN TROPICAL COCKTAILS @SHANNONMUSTIPHER Shannon Mustipher shares easy-to-follow recipes with new versions of classic tiki drinks along with original cocktails using quality rums, infused and fat-washed spirits, liqueurs, fresh fruit juices, and homemade syrups.
LOST, TRAVEL, FOUND @TIMELESSDREAMEVENTS Lost, Travel, Found tells Ashley Jackson’s story of surviving grief, finding herself across the planet, and falling madly in love. Read as she shares the first few decades of her life, working through the unexpected loss of her father, navigating through the world on a solo trip, and supporting her husband through a devastating cancer diagnosis.
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BOOKS CLASS BOOKSTORE @CLASSBOOKSTORE CLASS Bookstore is a Black-owned, family operated, independent bookstore. They are based in Houston, TX and their brick & mortar location is in the heart of 3rd Ward, next to Texas Southern University. They sell all types of books: fiction & nonfiction, children’s books, and young adult books as well. They can also special order books for you, if you are looking for specific titles.
FREE SPIRIT COCKTAILS @THECOCKTAILSNOB_ Lighthearted and full of easy-to-make drinks, FREE SPIRIT COCKTAILS by Camille Wilson of The Cocktail Snob is a refreshing approach to cocktail-making without the hangover. This collection of 40 zero-alcohol recipes features a wide variety of flavorful refreshments that have the look and feel of well-crafted cocktails without any liquor involved.
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FOOD & SPICES FLOR DE LA JARA @FLORDELAJARA_OLIVEOIL "Flor de la Jara," is a remarkable premium extra virgin olive oil born from the inspiring union of two individuals, Jorge, a Spaniard deeply entwined in a rich, threegeneration family tradition of olive oil production, and Tiffany, a renowned health and wellness professional of Jamaican heritage, fueled by a fervent love for culinary excellence and healthy products.
KYVAN FOODS @KYVANFOODS KYVAN Foods is a line of specialty sauces, salsa, apple butter, seasonings and salad dressing. One taste and you will ‘Appreciate the Goodness!’
UBAH HOT @UBAHHOT Ubah Hot is a hot sauce that can be used to make any meal delicious. It adds flavor and brings a sensational taste of Africa to your palate.
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FOOD & SPICES ED’S ALL PURPOSE SEASONING & RUB @EDSALLPURPOSESEASONINGANDRUB Ed’s All Purpose was created in the home of the McDowell family of Chesnee, SC. When Ed came up with, at that time seasoning, they knew that they had something of value. It is low sodium and gluten free. It is not a seasoning salt, but a flavor enhancer. It started with just one seasoning and rub and now there is a line of Ed’s Seasonings.
CHISLEY UNIQUE FLAVOR SEASONING @CHISLEYUNIQUEFLAVORSEASONING Chisley Unique Flavor Seasoning is a family-owned and operated seasoning company, that’s been in business since 2020. They carry an “All Purpose” and “Cajun” style seasoning blend which are jam packed with 25+ ingredients, flavorful, and most importantly, contain low salt!
ZAMKITCH SPICES @ZAMBEZIKITCHEN ZamKitch Spices are inspired by Southern Africa cuisine, giving you the perfect blend of flavors and spices to elevate your food.
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FOOD & SPICES BLK & BOLD @BLKANDBOLD Black Owned coffee; fair trade coffee sourced directly from Africa.
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WHOLISTIC HOME CARE
WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY, CLIENT-CENTERED AND AFFORDABLE HOME CARE SERVICES TO OUR PATIENTS. WE ASSIST THEM TO LEAD DIGNIFIED AND INDEPENDENT LIVES IN THE COMFORT AND SAFETY OF THEIR OWN HOMES.
LICENSED IN MARYLAND, WHOLISTIC HOME CARE, LLC IS A COMPANY THAT PROVIDES A VARIETY OF HOME CARE SERVICES TO HELP INDIVIDUALS NEEDING EXTRA ASSISTANCE IN THEIR DAILY ROUTINE. THESE SERVICES ARE RESPONSIVE TO THE DISTINCT NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUALS AND ARE DELIVERED BY QUALIFIED HOME CARE WORKERS. CHECK US OUT AT WWW.WHOLISTICHOMECARES.COM.
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HOME & DECOR CANDLESCAPE CO. @CANDLESCAPE.CREATE CandleScape Co. provides meticulously crafted candles using coconut-soy wax, ensuring a clean burn, free of paraffins and toxins. With a focus on quality, they infuse their candles with premium fragrances all inside a handmade concrete jar.
AMBROSIA & NECTAR @AMBROSIAANDNECTARCANDLES Ambrosia & Nectar is a luxury stationery, candle, and home fragrance company founded in Houston, TX.
SANCTUARY SCENTS @SHOPSANCTUARYSCENTS Sanctuary Scents is a handmade coconut wax candle company dedicated to helping every customer make their home their sanctuary. Every candle is blended in small batches with coconut wax and luxurious fragrances reminiscent of a pleasant memory, then hand poured into a reusable jar to produce a slow burning candle with an exquisite scent throw.
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HOME & DECOR HARLEM CANDLE CO. @HARLEMCANDLECOMPANY This luxury home fragrance company is inspired by the history and culture of Harlem. It is featured on the coveted Oprah’s Favorite Things 2023 Holiday Gifts List.
NUMENCLATURE TEA & CANDLE HOUSE @NUMENCLATURE.TEA.CANDLE.HSE Handmade soy wax candles with wood wicks infused with relaxing and stress relieving Reiki.
COOCHIE CANDLE COMPANY @COOCHIECANDLECO The Coochie Candle® Company is a fun-sensual luxury fragrance brand inspired by the beauty, strength, and power of women. They celebrate confident and creative women through their bold and beautiful fragrances.
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HOME & DECOR MARIE BURGOS COLLECTION @MARIEBURGOSDESIGN Born and raised in Paris, Marie draws inspiration from both French design and her family’s native home of Martinique. The Marie Burgos Collection offers design professionals and homeowners bold new contemporary lighting, furniture and decorative accessories with a fresh perspective.
THE COLLECTIVE SHOP @THECOLLECTIVESHOPNO Toni and Alysia founded The Collective Shop in 2020 due to their love of art, stationary, and handmade goods. They offer home decor, stationary, glassware, and much more.
GEAUX NATURALLE @GEAUX_NATURALLE Geaux Naturalle is a Self-Care & Wellness brand that was created to focus on teaching others how to navigate life’s traumas such as childhood trauma, grief, and so on while practicing self-care by enhancing their space into the perfect ambiance…NATURALLY!
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MIXERS CANE COLLECTIVE @CANE_COLLECTIVE Non-alcoholic fresh ingredient mixers.
AVEC DRINKS @AVECDRINKS AVEC is on a mission to help you drink better. Their line of premium better for you mixers are made in Brooklyn with all-natural ingredients — real juices, botanicals, and spices— to create delicious, naturally low-sugar/lowcalorie replacements for existing alternatives. AVEC's sampler box is an amazing way to try all 5 flavors and a great gift for that wannabe-mixologist in your life.
HELLA COCKTAIL CO. @HELLACOCKTAILCO Premium Mixers made with real ingredients boasting bold flavor. Classic crack-and-pour variations thoughtfully made with room left for your creativity.
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...AND MORE! AROUND THE WAY PARCHMENT @ATWPARCHMENT Around the Way Parchment is a stationery design company strengthening your connections one piece of paper at a time. What started as 5 Mother’s Day cards for friends in 2021 quickly grew to 50+ products to help you celebrate everything from birthdays and graduations, to encouragement, sympathy and the holiday season. There is something for everyone!
TURKS & GAME CO. @TURKSANDGAMECO Turks & Game Co. is dedicated to providing new games for the culture. Their mission is to create games that bring people together, whether they're friends, families, or even strangers, and cultivate a good time. Their newest game, Culture Shock, is a fun game of cultured categories, but with a twist!
THE M3 EXPERIENCE @THEM3EXPERIENCE The M3 Experience is a mobile bar and hospitality consulting company. Centered on creating memorable moments through curated experiences. Making connections and creating cocktails is their specialty, with a focus on customer service and quality hospitality.
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...AND MORE NINA’S TOUCH @NINASTOUCHSHOP Natural skincare products such as whipped shea butters, infused black soap, hair care, beard care, body oils, body scrubs. All products are designed to be safe for sensitive skin & assist with eczema, psoriasis, hyperpigmentation & more
KYVAN BODY ESSENTIALS @KYVANBODYESSENTIALS KYVAN Body Essentials is a Nationally Certified Minority Owned company with a destination for wholesome body care products with a mission to grow their business the old fashioned way with honesty, integrity & hard work. They service their customers by creating unique products to nourish the body!
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