Every year, SoulGrown sets out to create a gift guide that feels personal and curated: one rooted in craftsmanship, purpose, and the joy of finding something that truly fits the person you love. This year’s SoulGrown Gift Guide is our most intentional yet. Many of the recommendations are rooted in Alabama talent, and the guide features a mix of familiar favorites alongside inspiring new makers we hope you’ll fall in love with.

To make this guide even more meaningful, we partnered with local experts in each category—people who live, breathe, and truly understand their craft. These expert picks elevate each category with a trusted recommendation you can feel confident gifting.

Whether you’re shopping for the gardener who measures seasons by what’s blooming, the creative who lives for a fresh sketchbook, the stylish friend who knows every trend before it hits, or the person who already has everything, these gifts were curated with care, meaning, and a touch of Alabama magic.

Gift Guide for the Gardener

For the Gardener

  1. Expert Pick, Kyle Lybarger: Ace 47 in. Steel Weeder Wood Handle
  2. Double-Handled Market Basket
  3. Terrain Garden Gloves
  4. Gardening Journal
  5. Petals From the Past Lemon or Kumquat Citrus Trees
  6. Stetson Bryce Straw Hat
  7. Haws Watering Can
  8. Stone Hollow Dahlia Tuber Gift Box

Gift ideas for artists

For the Artist

  1. Expert Pick, Liz Allison: Tosewever Canvas Crossback Apron in Cappuccino Brown
  2. Interaction of Color Book
  3. Antonia Folk Embroidery Kit
  4. Winsor & Newton Watercolor Set
  5. Wooden Paint Brush Holder
  6. Emily Lex Winter Watercolor Workbook

Gift ideas for the home

For the Homebody

  1. Expert Pick, Still Johnson: Civil Stoneware x Still Johnson Votives
  2. Patina Oakley Chair
  3. Odette “The Final Hurdle” Vintage French Photograph
  4. Asymmetry Ceramic Table Lamp
  5. Liz Allison Ceramic Mural Platter
  6. Alabama Sawyer Waverly Side Table
  7. Stella Checker Cashmere Throw

Gift ideas for foodies

For the Foodie

  1. Expert Pick, Jesus “Chuy” Mendez: Tormek T-1 Knife Sharpener
  2. French Farm Gift Set, The Happy Olive
  3. Le Creuset Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven in Olive
  4. Cybelle Coupe Glasses in Hydrangea
  5. Emile Henry Butter Pot
  6. Laguiole Steak Knives
  7. Nespresso Pixie
  8. Penzey’s Herb 8 Jar Gift Pack
  9. Pesta Anika Dinner Napkins

Gift ideas for musicians

For the Musician

  1. Expert Pick, Drayton Farley: Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Headphones
  2. Mason Music Lessons for the aspiring musician
  3. Leather Engraved Music Sheet
  4. Pottery Barn Record Player
  5. Alabama Shakes: What Now standard vinyl
  6. Holtz Leather monogrammed guitar strap
  7. Craig Legg’s A History of Birmingham Rock & Roll
  8. Tickets to the 25th annual Old 280 Boogie in Waverly, Alabama 

Gift ideas for outdoorsman

For the Outdoorsman

  1. Expert Pick, Luke Kolbie: Personalized Wingshooter’s Cartridge Bag
  2. Outdoor Speaker 
  3. Moultrie Trail Cam 
  4. Alabama Black Belt Coffee Table Book 
  5. Little Buddy Heater 
  6. Commissioned art from Dirk Walker
  7. Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp
  8. LL Bean Maine Guide Waxed-Canvas Two-Piece Rod Case 

Gift ideas for someone who has everything

For the Person Who Has Everything

  1. Expert Pick, Dr. Blake Raggio: Full Face Botox- 100 units
  2. An e-bike from Rocket City e-Bikes
  3. Learn blacksmithing or banjo at the Alabama Folk School
  4. A unique treasure from Aubergine Antiques
  5. Golden Age Wine Club Subscription
  6. A season subscription to the Alabama Ballet