Passion Lilie’s 2024 Sustainable Gift Guide

This holiday season, Passion Lilie is sharing ideas for how you can give the best sustainable gifts. True sustainability is about rethinking how we give. Often, the best presents are created with love, repurposed from items we already own, or the gift of an unforgettable experience. However, if you’re choosing to purchase gifts this season, shopping small and sustainably is a great way to make a positive impact. In our eclectic French Quarter shop and online store, we’ve curated a collection of meaningful gifts for everyone on your list. Each one is handmade by fair trade artisans, so you can give confidently, knowing your purchase supports deserving craftspeople around the world.

Thoughtful Gifts for Everyone

We love a gift that doesn’t require sizing guesses. Our fair trade scarves make a beautiful addition to any outfit, transforming even a basic tee into a stylish look. Each scarf is unique; they’re handmade with care by Passion Lilie’s fair trade artisans in India. Whether your loved one is a Saints fan, a lover of florals, or enjoys a pretty accessory, we’ve got something just for them.

Fair trade blankets are another cozy and practical gift idea. Given by itself or paired with a basket of movie-watching accouterments like candy, popcorn, and a bottle of wine, a soft, handwoven blanket is a thoughtful gift for friends, teachers, or hard-to-buy-for family members. Plus, select handwoven blanket styles are now 50% off, making it the perfect time to shop.

Gifts that Give Back 

Looking for unique gifts for an ornament exchange? Our gorgeous hand-painted ornaments are made by an artist in India who uses his earnings to cover his brother’s medical expenses. When you give these ornaments, you give twice: once to your loved one and once to the artist you’re supporting. These ornaments are light but sturdy, so tie them with ribbon to the top of a gift for an extra special look, or let the kids hang them on the tree.

Gifts for the Eco-Chic Fashionista 

Clothes that make a statement: Check out Passion Lilie’s collection of fair trade dresses, skirts, tops and pants for an outfit she’ll love. From comfy casual looks to date night essentials, there’s something for every outing and wardrobe.

If you’re visiting our French Quarter shop, check out Moxlox sunglasses, a sustainable and woman-owned New Orleans brand that has quickly become a customer favorite. These sunglasses are the perfect blend of fun and eco-friendly fashion.

Gifts for Swifties

Handmade beaded bracelets: You’re [not] on your own, kid – we’ve made the friendship bracelets for the Taylor lover in your life. Beatrix Bell’s collection of handmade beaded bracelets are an elevated version of the jewels we traded when Miss Swift herself visited New Orleans this year. Grab a few in their favorite colors or coordinate with their favorite Eras. Be sure to grab a few for yourself!

Unique Gifts for Men

Our fair trade men’s button down shirts are a hit with dads, brothers, and partners alike. Designed with comfort and quality in mind, they’re available in short or long sleeves, with ikat and block or screen printed patterns.

Gifts That Bring Serenity

Fair Trade windchimes: These beautiful, soothing windchimes with tinkling bells are a heartfelt gift for someone who’s lost a pet or family member. Their sweet sounds will bring peace and remembrance to the holiday season. 

Capiz shell strands and chimes: Our Capiz shell chimes and strands are another beautiful option, perfect for outdoor spaces. Sustainably sourced from a fishing village in Java, these chimes sparkle in the light and create soft, musical sounds in the breeze. Artisans use every part of the Capiz (jingle oyster), supporting sustainable practices and feeding the community.

New Orleans Gifts for Friends Near and Far

Every holiday season, I wrap a few of my favorite quintessentially New Orleans items to send to friends around the world. A package of Zapps, a box of beignet mix – things they love and can’t get in their corners of the earth. This year, Passion Lilie has a gorgeous selection of local art and home goods to add to a New Orleans-themed gift. Candles with all the loveliest notes of our favorite places in the city, plush voodoo dolls, stained glass water meters, and so much more fill the shelves of our French Quarter shop. Stop by and choose your favorites!

Gifts That Give Back 

Every purchase from our shop supports fair wages, sustainable practices, and small businesses. Shopping small this season means making a big impact on artisans, communities, and the planet. Stop by our French Quarter shop or browse online to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list.