Re-Inspiration Store

Creative Gifts for all Occasions…

Brooke — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:25:28 +0000

Ammo Addiction Jewelry...

So you go to the local strip mall or the usual department store and you pace up and down the isles in the hopes that something will just jump out and grab you. You need this gift for tonight. You waited until the last minute to shop and you can’t afford to give a crappy gift. This could be you for a baby shower, or a wedding shower, or that unique birthday gift for a coworker who is quirky but the last thing you want to do is offend someone with a crappy gift.

So you start to sweat and then you think you have it and you take it to the register only to see something else. You pick it up, and damn, it’s twice as much as you want to spend…back to the drawing board…back to the gift you had in your hand…but really?

So we at Re-inspiration Store understand your plight. We know that shopping for a creative gift can be the most stressful thing on the planet especially in a pinch…so here are our most favoritest(I know its not a word)finds that will make you the best gift giver ever!!!!

Eco-friendly, recycled, cool, artsy, funky, unique, or just plain fun!!!

Being Green in the Holiday Season!!!

Brooke — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:09:44 +0000

Cari Newman is the artist on these fab wool creations

Recycled Star of David

LEFT are some of our local creations:

So everyone these days is all too aware of the price of everything. It seems like prices have just gone straight up in the last decade. I guess we could say it is the price of the modern age. At this very same time we are very aware of the need to buy “green” items. But, what is “green”? Well, I am going to attempt to give you the rationale so that you can keep a few rules in your back pocket.

3 Simple rules:

1. Buy Local – but you can cheat and buy from a local merchant that buys local. This is popular and growing because people are moving back to the “buy from your friends” mentality and the “made right here” trends. You don’t have to hunt the items individually but you can find the merchants that do it for you.

2. Read labels – Less is more meaning two things. Read your labels consistently and you will begin to see the popular mainstream brands have high amounts of chemicals and preservatives that we really don’t know the long term effects of…but pick up some popular brands that don’t contain high amounts of those ingredients (Trader Joes Brands are a great example of reduced ingredients) and you will begin to see the difference.

3. Buy Recycled, Re-claimed, Up-cycled, Re-used, Re-, Re-, Re-. Ok this is the fun part…You can buy things at secondhand stores, or thrift stores, or local gift retailers. Of course, we are partial here at Re-inspiration Store because everything is green in the store in some way. Whether the item is a recycled gift, eco-friendly product made locally, or just a partnership with another local business. But, we are not alone – there are many gifts stores that offer local artists and locally made products. So finding the unique and the local makes for a unique gift and makes you feel good all at the same time.

So this year for your holiday shopping keep it green, eco-friendly and responsible by shopping local, paying attention and get it used if you can. We recommend some cousins to our store as well…Youngblood Art Gallery, At the Collective and Home Grown (Decatur, GA) They are other gift store that will off unique gifts galore right here in Atlanta.

Green Gifts for men that are Super Cool!!!

Brooke — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:40:57 +0000

Carry the Gnome away

Celebrate the "F" Word

Great Gift for bicycle lover

He likes to drink!

For the Computer Geek

Don’t know what to get for the guys in your life. Maybe he has everything and has the means to get it. Well, we have the best green gifts for men, well for anyone for that matter. We all recognize the need to buy American, or shop for that are one of a kind gift, or patronize the business that doesn’t sell mass produced, Chinese made items…

Check out our online shop – Here are some suggestions for creative gifts for men:

1. Metal “F” Bomb – for the guy that celebrates this word like its his job
2. Metal Bicycle chain frame – for the Triathalon, or bicyclist in your life
3. Keyboard frame and Circuit Board Picture Frame – for the perfect geek gift
4. Wine Caddy Metal guy for the wine enthusiast that needs a gift with an edge
5. Gnome be gone for the Gnome hater

So mention this blog and you get free shipping!

Re-inspiration Store on 11 Alive(NBC) for Small Business Saturday

Brooke — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:40:29 +0000

Yay!!! The Store was featured on 11 Alive News here in Atlanta for Small Business Saturday.

Re-inspiration Store joins Small Business Saturday!!!

Brooke — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:09:21 +0000

Re-inspiration Store is a small business and we want your support

American Express last year launched their campaign to emphasize small businesses. Since Black Friday is really the focus of the “big” retail industry and Black Monday focuses on the tech savy who don’t like crowds…but right smack in the middle is Small Business Saturday!!

If you have an American Express card and you shop in a small business on Saturday you get a $25 gift card but we are also offering customers a 10% discount for using cash…so either way you win!!!

Watch the video here Small Business Saturday – Nov 26th!!!

Re-inspiration Store not only is a local Atlanta Gift Store but we are also a representation of the local Atlanta Art Community…we have over 30 Atlanta Artists and over 55 businesses and artists represented within the store…

Help us build momentum for this movement. Small business is the back bone of this great country and please show your support by shopping in a small business this Saturday…

Tell your friends about us thru Facebook –

Featured in Southern Living!!!

Brooke — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:45:31 +0000

We were featured in the October Issue of Southern Living highlighting all the Georgia made products. We are so excited to finally be able to share the article with you.

The article focused on art and gifts that were made at the Re-inspiration Store or from of some of the great artisans featured in the store. Because everything in the store is made from recycled materials we were able to really showcase the sustainability of local creations and local art.

What’s new at Re-inspiration Store in November!!!

Brooke — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:18:17 +0000

After a busy move and a wonderful, warm welcome from our new neighborhood of Poncey Highland we are loading up on new merchandise for the coming Holiday Shopping Season, great locally made recycled art, upcycled cashmere armwarmers, hats, and scarves, and new ecofriendly gifts…just a little preview of the new and seasonal items we now have for you early shoppers.

Moving on up!!!

admin — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:16:04 +0000

We are moving to cool new digs! Late summer you’ll find Atlanta’s most unique gift shop at:
591 N. Highland Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30307

The location is between North Avenue and Freedom Parkway.

New website!

admin — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:15:22 +0000

Thanks to Teresa Ott we have a whole new look for all our great recycled art, gifts, and yard art!

the simpler web

Re-Inspiration in Entrepreneur Magazine

admin — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:07:14 +0000

Re-Inspiration Store is featured in the April issue of Entrepreneur magazine as part of a story on “upcycling”. Check out the “Lessons in Green Retailing” section!