We know all you want for the holidays is to make sure everyone on your list gets something great. You’re so thoughtful! But with myriad choices, gift giving can be come a real chore. Take some of the guesswork out of your quest for that perfect present by adding a few of JTL magazine’s favorite places to your shopping agenda.
Each of these locally owned spots has a wide range of items, from home decor and art to books and jewelry, including some extra special things made by area creatives. And don’t forget to grab a little something for yourself. You’ve been good this year, right?
Southern Art & Makers Collective
A treasure trove of local creativity is waiting for you at this place that’s packed with all kinds of art, from classic landscapes and simple pottery to bright, whimsical paintings, funky metal art and handmade jewelry, plus locally authored books, including a few perfect for kids.
Vinson Market
Find and array of great gifts for others and yourself at this charming spot. Stock up on lovely plants and planters, sparkly ornaments, stylish jewelry, local art and the BEST jellies and jams from Hornsby Farms in Auburn.
Everything Alabama
This shop in downtown Prattville is your one-stop-shop for “everything Alabama” with its abundant selection of made-in-Alabama gifts and goods including art and decor, candles, glassware, pottery, gourmet foods and more.
Leola & Croff
Got a picky person on your list? The highly curated collection of distinctive items at this shop will make shopping for them a cinch. Choose from a pleasing blend of selections that combine old and new, thoughtful and playful styles, including the latest and greatest cookbooks, unique fragrances, sumptuous skincare and Montgomery’s own ExVoto jewelry.
Joy to Life Goods & Gear
Add some “warm and fuzzy” feelings to the gifts you give this year by shopping the Joy to Life Foundation store. (And it’s so easy; it’s online!) Proceeds from all of the items — from tees and water bottles to pinked-out hats and useful totes — benefit the life-saving work of the Joy to Life Foundation.
