Shopping for SNOWFL AKES OK boomer—here are the local gifts millennials will love BY TERRIE SHIPLE Y AND T T V STAFF PHOTOS BY GREG BOLLINGER D OU B LE S HOT
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SINCE THE TERM ‘MILLENNIAL’ became pejorative shorthand for a generation raised on participation trophies and the Internet, a diverse swath of Americans born between 1981 and 1996 has been accused of killing everything from the diamond industry to breakfast cereal. Considering we hold a staggering 300 percent more college debt than our parents, it’s no surprise our spending patterns look a little different. But that’s not the whole picture. Millennial shopping habits are informed by a wide range of factors, including a predilection for supporting locally owned shops over big-box chain stores. So while you may not see many 29-yearolds breaking down department store doors on Black Friday, you’ll find plenty combing the racks of mom-and-pop shops during Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30, supporting the local community and siphoning 22 // FEATURED
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sales tax to municipal improvements like education and infrastructure. If you’re feeling out-of-touch with the 20 and 30-somethings in your life, here’s a rundown on some foolproof holiday gift ideas for Small Business Saturday to bridge the generational divide and find the perfect gift for the millennial in your life. TH E COFFEE SNOB Third-wave coffee shops remain popular with the millennial cohort, where care and attention are lavished on every drink and food product. A recent trip to DoubleShot Coffee Co. at 1633 S. Boulder Ave. had me ogling the homemade English muffins (a baker starts these at 4:30 a.m.) and seasonal jams. Try it on one of their made-fresh breakfast sandwiches, or go for the hearty breakfast burrito wrapped in a spinach tortilla.
DoubleShot also has a lovely partnership with Glacier—another local foodie favorite—in creating a single-source Peruvian dark chocolate bar infused with Maduro natural Colombian coffee. It’s hearty, wonderfully balanced in bitterness and sweetness, and a little crunchy from the cacao nibs. Pair that with a local draft beer (a bonus feature of their new location at 1633 S. Boulder Ave.) and see what makes this Tulsa institution a favorite among discerning millennial coffee freaks. It’s easier than ever to gift the experience with the shop’s handsome DoubleShot coins. These solid metal coins come in two denominations, copper ($2) and nickel ($5).
34-year-olds making up a quarter of lawn and garden retail sales. Shop for something like a pilea (a.k.a. “Chinese Money Plant”) or monstera (a.k.a. “Swiss Cheese Plant”) at Southwood Landscape and Nursery (9025 S. Lewis Ave.) which has a great selection of trendy plants like these. Ted & Debbie’s Flower & Garden at 3901 S. Harvard has some cute planters and modern wreaths (think a simple brass hoop with a swath of luxurious florals). Or show your millennial hostess some love with a gorgeous dried arrangement by EverSomething at Foolish Things Bar + Biscuit (3524F S. Peoria Ave.) Their simple, muted look is highly au courant.
TH E PL ANT L ADY Plants are a vital component to the millennial home aesthetic, with 18- to
TH E SJW It’s no secret millennials swing to the political left. For the young lib in your life, November 20 – December 3, 2019 // THE TULSA VOICE
