Reviewed by: Patience Itson
7 locally-made gifts around Birmingham—pottery, jewelry + more
Reading time: 4 minutes
Birmingham is home to many incredible small businesses creating handcrafted products you won’t find anywhere else. There’s nothing better than receiving a special, locally-made gift, so we’ve rounded up seven of our favorites.
Read on for our picks you can find right here in town (hello, last-minute shoppers!).
1. Anything from Susan Gordon Pottery
We have to include Susan Gordon when making a local gift guide. I have gifted Susan Gordon items on many occasions and am always met with smiles.
Choose from small pieces like ring dishes and candles to larger items like vases and bowls.
- Location: 1910 28th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35209
- Hours: Tuesday-Saturday | 10AM-5PM
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2. A sweet treat from Chocolatá
Chocolatá creates handcrafted chocolates in Downtown Birmingham that are equally beautiful and delicious. Their bonbons make the perfect gift for anyone with a sweet tooth.
- Location: 701 37th Street S #5, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10AM-5PM, Saturday 10AM-4PM
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3. Coffee from O’Henry’s
Locally-roasted coffee is a perfect gift or stocking stuffer. O’Henry’s has flavors like blueberry, cinnamon streusel and mocha toffee. Plus—you can never go wrong with their Christmas Blend.
- Locations: Homewood | Highland Park | Brookwood Village
- Hours: 6AM-6PM daily
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4. A bread board from Alabama Sawyer
Alabama Sawyer makes quality wood-carved furniture and home accessories from fallen trees in the Birmingham area. Their smaller products—like ice buckets, bread boards and candle holders make for amazing gifts.
- Location: 1700 Vanderbilt Rd, Birmingham, AL 35234
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30AM-5PM I Friday 8:30AM-12:30PM
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5. A gift box from Stone Hollow Farmstead
Stone Hollow Farmstead creates curated gift boxes filled with handcrafted items like cooking oils, preserves, baking mixes, syrups and more.
My favorite (and Oprah’s) is the Blissful Breakfast Box. It’s full of gourmet breakfast items including a floral honeysuckle jelly and a sprouted flour pancake mix.
- Location: 2825 2nd Ave South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 9AM-6PM | Saturday, 7AM-2PM
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6. Jewelry from Shalla Wista
Shalla Wista’s handmade jewelry is stunning and made of high-quality materials, so you’ll be giving a gift that will last a lifetime. There are many beautiful pieces to choose from like chunky statement necklaces and elegant stud earrings.
- Location: 81 Church St Ste 105, Birmingham, AL 35213
- Hours: Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM
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7. A framed piece from Carrie Pittman Art
Art is often overlooked when it comes to gifting, but it’s versatile, lasts forever and will continue to bring joy to its recipient long after it’s gifted. Carrie Pittman paints beautiful canvases, handbags, pillows, wallpaper and more. Her smaller framed pieces are a gift anyone will love to find under the tree.
- Location: 1818 28th St S, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10AM-2PM | Saturday 10AM-4PM
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