Are you searching for a unique, affordable corporate gift for clients? What about a thoughtful Secret Santa present for your co-worker? Or how about a clever Dirty Santa idea for your holiday party? Whoever you’re buying for, impress them with a taste of Rocket City. Enjoy!
Corporate Suggestions
Around the holidays, corporate gifts are the perfect way to increase customer retention, promote brand loyalty, and show appreciation to clients, business partners, and employees. Check out a few of our local favorites that make for the perfect corporate gift!
Nothing screams classy like a leather mouse pad; right? This personalized corporate gift is sure to knock the socks off your clients, coworkers, etc. (For a little bonus tip, Holtz Leather offers some pretty great candle-making experiences and pottery classes that would make for a great corporate outing!)
Who doesn’t love a good – and we mean GOOD Belgian waffle? Mother and daughter Bailey and Alexis, owners of Wafel Bitte, sure do. Having lived in Europe before moving to Madison, Alabama, they were familiar with how an authentic Belgian Waffle should look and taste and saw the need for them here. Their locally famous Belgian “Liege” Waffle Mix is to-die-for and makes a great corporate holiday gift!
‘Tis the season for Newberry Pecans! Newberry Pecans is nestled in the north tip of Madison County, providing North Alabamians with a nutrient-dense, heart-healthy snack since 1989. Your clients will go nuts for these southern-grown pecans. Check out their corporate gift tin orders here!
Chocolates are a classic holiday gift, but Pizzelle’s Confections adds a unique twist to this traditional treat. Need to bring a dessert to the holiday work party? Pizzelle’s has you covered. Pizzelle’s chocolates are the ideal corporate gift-giving solution customizable to your company’s branding, and they’re pretty stinking delicious.
From cutting boards and wall art to ornaments and money clips, Daisy Lane Gifts offers a wide variety of personalized gifts that make for a great present that will wow your colleagues, clients, and partners!
Personal Ideas
If you’re traveling for the holidays, take a piece of home with you and give friends and family a gift unique to Rocket City. As always, support local businesses and our community!
From candles and pottery to clothes and cookbooks, Alabama Goods really has something for everyone. Their wide variety of affordable goodies makes for a perfect Dirty Santa gift!
With all eco-conscious products to choose from, Lemon & Lavender urges customers to relax, indulge, and conserve. Gift someone the ingredients for a luxury self-care session, sustainable home decor, natural pet products, and so much more. The options can be overwhelming, but they have created their own holiday gift guide to help you make your choice!
Located at Studio 106 in Lowe Mill, the Cigar Box Guitar Store is a treat. Visiting the store, alone, is quite an experience. The rhythmic strum of these guitars never stops. If you can’t take an out-of-town family member or friend to enjoy a guitar-making class, gift them an E-Z build kit so they can do it on their own! Of course, you can always purchase an already-made cigar box guitar if they’re not the hands-on type. On a budget? Check out their $35 and under accessories here!
Let’s be honest. Who doesn’t love a beautiful plant to liven up their place? (If you haven’t noticed, we sure do.) Botanica Plants, located in both Huntsville and Birmingham, specialized in tropical, desert, and rare plants that are sure to fit anyone’s vibe. Give someone the gift of life this Christmas season! (kinda)
Show off your support for our very own minor league baseball team and grab authentic Trash Pandas merch online or in-store at Bridge Street!
For the Gift Card Gurus
We all have that difficult loved one to shop for; we get it! That’s why gift cards were invented. Right? Here are a few of our favorite local spots that will make anyone happy.
If you’re wanting to gift someone with a nice dinner, hit up Huntsville’s Domain South for delicious wine, food, and cocktails for a gift card. Invite your loved one to indulge in a cheese board, charcuterie platter, small plate, and more. It’s obvious why Wine Spectator awarded Domain South the Best of Award of Excellence this year!
Tucked in the corner of Franklin Ave. and Southside Square, this cozy gem serves amazing, uniquely-Southern dishes. The Sunday Funday $5 mimosas can’t be beaten, and the mouth-watering brunch is to-die-for. Although we’re partial to the brunch, we can’t brag enough about Commerce Kitchen’s lunch and dinner options as well. Purchase a gift card the experience with a loved one!
A gift card to this Alabama chain is a guaranteed success. Obviously, Edgar’s cakes and sweets are amazing, but their grab-and-go lunches, delicious breakfast options, and extensive coffee variations are a sweet surprise as well.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect sweater, a cocktail dress for an event, or something special for the stylish woman in your life, Elitaire Boutique is the place to go. Derived from the French word élite, Elitaire lives up to its name. From ethical diamonds to locally handmade creations, owner Kayla Adams sources the best and never-before-seen items that are truly unique to her North Alabama boutique.
This Huntsville hotspot consistently exceeds your coffee expectations, and the sandwiches, acai bowls, and pastries pair perfectly with your drink of choice. Gift your loved one with a taste of Huntsville. (Honest Coffee has locations in Nashville, Franklin, and Madison too!)
