Reviewed by: Emily Phillips
17 places you need to shop this small business Saturday
We hear “shop local” a lot this time of year. But why is this so important?
According to the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce, approximately $68-73 dollars goes back into local activity for every $100 spent shopping local. That’s a huge impact.
Not only does shopping local impact the local economy, it brings together the community. Besides, you don’t get to meet locals and Huntsville small business owners on Amazon (*wink*).
We’ve talked with several of those small business owners to get their stories and what makes their businesses truly special. So, we decided to round up many of them (plus some extras) for a Small Business Saturday gifting guide—let’s get to it!
For the fashionista
- Elitaire: Check out our interview with Kayla, owner of Elitaire, here!
- Hemline: This one just opened!
- Location: 4800 Whitesburg Dr, Huntsville, AL 35802
BONUS: Check out this guide to 5 boutiques in Huntsville for sweater weather.
For the accessorizer
- Yala Avenue: Find one-of-a-kind Nepalese jewelry here.
- Hello Morning Sunshine: Check out our interview with Paige, owner of this sunny little Lowe Mill shop.
- Location: 2211 Seminole Dr SW Studio 2042, Huntsville, AL 35805 (inside Lowe Mill)
For the home decor enthusiast
- Pimentos Stovehouse: Small Business Saturday wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Stovehouse!
- Location: 3414 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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- Holtz Leather: Now in both Huntsville *and* Madison, Holtz Leather has unique home decor and so much more—made right here in Huntsville.
- Locations: Huntsville and Madison
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- The Vessel: To find out more about their studio and retail space, check out our interview with the owners.
- Location: 3414 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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- Sweet Pineapple: Find anything and everything home decor here!
- Location: 964 Airport Rd SW #1, Huntsville, AL 35802
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For the lover of all things vintage
- AM Collective: We talked with Ashli and Michaela about their unique place full of vintage finds. Here’s the info!
- Preservation Company: From little trinkets to big doors, you’re sure to find a unique gift here.
- Location: 1214 Meridian St N A, Huntsville, AL 35801
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For the health-conscious friend
- Light on Yoga Fitness: Check out our feature on this yoga studio here, then grab a membership as a gift!
- Location: 601 Humes Avenue NW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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- Creative Healing: For a practical gift, grab some health-promoting herbs and such at this Five Points gem. Check out our interview with the owners here. They won’t be open on Small Business Saturday, but check them out another time!
- Location: 515 Pratt Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801
For the one who just wants consumables (AKA food)
- L’Etoile Patisserie: Check out our inspiring chat with the owner here.
- Location: 1214 Meridian St N, Huntsville, AL 35801
- The Moon Bakeshop: We chatted with Madeline a while back, and here’s what we found out about this Huntsville staple.
- Graze Charcuterie Co.: Gift a board, and find out more about Meredith’s small business here!
- Havana Bama: We talked with Karlene, owner of Havana Bama, who cooks up some delicious Cuban pastelitos. Find our interview with her here!
For the kiddos
- Little Cotton Shoppe: This one’s our most recent feature, just in time for Small Business Saturday!
What Huntsville stores are you hitting this Small Business Saturday? Let us know by tagging us on social media @hvilleblast or by using our hashtag #hvilleblast.
