Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and whether you’re shopping for your own mother, another special mom in your life, or yourself (which we wholeheartedly support, of course), you might be in need of some inspiration.

If you want to elevate your gift game, we recommend that you shop local for Mother’s Day gifts. You can buy your gift in person, you’re supporting a local small business, and you can get something more special and unique than what you might find on Amazon.

From art workshops to handcrafted jewelry, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite Mother’s Day gifts that you can find at local businesses right here in Huntsville, Alabama.

Here are our top picks for local mother’s day gifts for all different types of moms...

For the mother who enjoys a traditional gift:

The classic Mother’s Day gifts–flowers, jewelry, chocolate, etc.–are classic for a reason. They’re great gifts!

Purchasing them from a local small business just gives them that extra something that makes a special gift she’ll cherish forever.

• Florals from Noëlla’s Flowers. They offer same day pickup options as well as delivery through Doordash. And if one bouquet isn’t enough, you could even opt for a 3, 6, or 12 month subscription.
  
  
• Macarons from Little Macs. Choose from their wide variety of flavors and personalize your gift with edible printing or custom lettering. This year, they’re partnering with La Panetière to create an exclusive patisserie box just for Mother’s Day! Each box (priced at $19) contains 3 lavender honey macarons with edible floral detail, lavender lemon sourdough tea cake, and a pain au cacao mini loaf.
  
  
• Sourdough baked goods from Callaway Bakehouse. Specializing in sourdough treats, Callaway Bakehouse offers an assortment of pastries and treats. If you’re struggling to choose just one, try their limited edition Mother’s Day box for an assortment of options.
  
  
• Fine jewelry from DePriest Robbins (located at 307 Clinton Ave W, Suite 220, Huntsville, AL 35801). This woman-owned jeweler offers bespoke custom designs, as well as heirloom pieces from the industry’s most prestigious brands. Schedule a personal viewing appointment with DePriest Robbins and find a gift your mama will cherish for years to come.
  
  
• Handcrafted small-batch chocolates from Pizelle’s Confections (located at 2500 Clinton Ave W suite D, Huntsville, AL 35805). Run by a sister-duo (like us!), Pizelle’s offer a wide range of chocolates that would make a perfect mother’s day gift. Shop in-store, place an online order for pickup, or even have your chocolates shipped.
  
  

For the mother who “doesn’t want anything”:

Sometimes, the thought of getting any more stuff is just overwhelming–trust me, I get it! But there are other options for special gifts that aren’t “stuff.”

Here are a few options:

• An annual membership to the Huntsville Botanical Garden. Throughout its 118 acres, the garden features a wide variety of flowers, trees, and other plant life. Add in their seasonal exhibits and events for people of all ages, and this membership is the gift that just keeps on giving.
  
  
• A donation, in your mom’s name, to a cause she cares about. Does she love animals? Donate to A New Leash on Life. Is she passionate about hunger relief? Check out the Food Bank of North Alabama. The options are limitless!
  
  
• Take her to an art workshop at Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment. From painting to sewing to charcuterie board making, Lowe Mill’s talented artists are constantly sharing their expertise with the community.
  
  
• Wellbeing Massage is offering exclusive Mother’s Day bundles (book by 5/11!), so now is the perfect time to give your mama the gift of relaxation and pampering.
  
  
  

Still not sure? Peruse in person!

If you’re the type of shopper that wants to look at a selection of possibilities in person, don’t worry. Huntsville is full of small businesses that makes it easy to shop local for Mother’s Day gifts.

Here are just a few:

• AL Christopher Gifts (located at 812 Wellman Avenue, Huntsville AL 35801) – This charming, curated gift shop in Five Points offers a range of items that all types of mothers will love, from The Cat’s Pajamas to Lafco home scents.
  
  
• Sweet Pineapple (located at 964 Airport Rd SW #1, Huntsville, AL 35802) – If you want honest, personalized assistance in selecting the perfect Mother’s Day gift, look no further than Sweet Pineapple. Browse their selection of home goods, clothing and accessories, and seasonal merchandise (hello Mother’s Day feature table!), then wrap up your gift with complimentary gift wrapping.
  
  
• AM Collective (located at 7914 Memorial Pkwy SW Suite B-9, Huntsville, AL 35802) – This women-owned shop is every vintage lovers dream, with a curated selection of vintage clothing and home goods. It’s the perfect place to find a beautiful, unique gift for the stylish mama–plus you can complete your gift with a locally-made card while you’re there.
  
  
• The Little Green Store & Gallery (820 Monte Sano Blvd SE, Huntsville, AL 35801) – Located atop Monte Sano Mountain, this store carries original artwork from local and regional artists, jewelry, pottery, and glass, making it a perfect place to shop for any art-loving mom.
  
  
• The Snail on the Wall (located at 816 Wellman Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801) – If your mom is a reader, we highly recommend visiting The Snail. If you’re not sure exactly which books your mom will love, check out their Spring bundle.
  
  
  

Bonus – for the sentimental mother:

Book a family photo session with a local photographer (hey, that’s us!). Give the special mom in your life the gift of being seen and celebrated, without putting a million new things on her to-do list.

We’ll take care of everything, from professional hair and makeup coordination to location selection. Mom won’t even need to worry about what to wear–she can wear one of the beautiful, flattering dresses in our client closet.

After a family photo session, moms are often left hanging when it comes to figuring out what to do with the beautiful photos.

Don’t worry–we’ve got you covered there too! We’ll walk her through selecting her favorite images, then take care of everything else.

Without adding anything else to Mom’s never-ending mental load, her photographs will be preserved through custom heirloom artwork and delivered right to her doorstep.

We don’t know about you, but the mothers in our lives are so easy to celebrate, and they deserve to feel as loved as they are. We hope this guide has given you some inspiration in your endeavor to shop local for Mother’s Day gifts!

Fauna & Film is a Huntsville family photographer specializing in nostalgic film photography and custom heirloom artwork for busy couples and families in Huntsville, Alabama and the Tennessee Valley.

From bespoke heirloom albums to custom, museum-worthy framed artwork, their passion is to serve clients by designing artwork for them that will last generations.  Your memories deserve to be seen.

Currently serving Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and surrounding area.