The Scout Guide Huntsville 2023 Gift Guide
We’ve rounded up some luxe, cozy, beautiful, and elegant gifts for her, for him, and for all this season and can’t wait to share! Scroll down for thoughtful, unique and one-of-a-kind items from Scouted businesses throughout the Huntsville area. And, for those who prefer to give/get more of an experience-of-a-lifetime, keep scrolling for our un-gift guide.
GIFTS FOR HER, FOR HIM, FOR THEM
Madison statement earrings – crystal
Back from the archives in classic crystal, the Madison Statement earrings really spark some attention. Featuring hand-soldered glass crystals, 18K antiqued gold finish over brass, surgical steel posts.
EVERLASTING CANDLE CO.
A luxurious steel candle that never melts – providing endless clean burning ambience to your home. Shop in store.
FENDI FF Print Pink and Gold Finish Metal Hoop Fashion Earrings
Add a pop of color to your jewelry with the Fendi FF Print Pink and Gold Finish Metal Hoop Fashion Earrings. You can ensure you will be in style with these Pink FF Fendi Print Hoops earrings, making these perfect for a girls night out or date night!
HIS & HERS SUNGLASSES
For him – Maui Jim Ho’okipa Polarized Rimless Sunglasses. The Hawaiian word ho’okipa means hospitality, which is the inspiration behind these frames.
For her – Krewe St. Louis Mirrored Sunglasses, an iconic classic. Inspired by the historic cast-iron balconies found in New Orleans’ French Quarter, the ST. LOUIS’s rounded silhouette complements every face shape while its distinct brow and mirrored lenses upgrade your everyday uniform. Shop in store.
ROSA JACKET IN AZALEA
This classic Rosa Jacket is a celeb and influencer favorite. Chicly cut and versatile, layer it over a dress or a tee for an easy luxe look, whether you’re meeting the girls for lunch or heading to your favorite happy hour.
HOMERS NAVA PANNA BOOTIE
In the season’s chicest footwear color, this bootie is comfortable and fun, made even more comfortable by the inset metallic elastic.
TURTLEBOX SPEAKER
Gift the best speaker on the market! Men, women, and people of all ages love the Turtlebox Speaker! It’s portable, 100% waterproof (you can throw it in the middle of the pool and it will float) & impact resistant. The Turtlebox Speaker can pair with another Turtlebox to give you incredible sound, has a battery life of 20+ hours and will reach 120 decibels. Meant for the outdoors and on everyones wish list!
WANDERLUST BUS CO. VINTAGE CREWNECK
For the lover of adventure or 1970s nostalgia the Wanderlust Bus Vintage Crewneck is for them. Gertie the VW is featured on a luxury, vintage inspired crewneck made to keep you comfy and classically cool with a perfectly oversized fit. Don’t miss this limited edition piece!
CHARCUTERIE & GRAZING BOARDS
This holiday season, bring the art of charcuterie to your doorstep with a holiday charcuterie board. These boards are a feast for the eyes and the taste buds, featuring an exquisite selection of premium cured meats, artisanal cheeses, and delectable accompaniments. Can’t choose? Give the gift of gourmet with our Cured gift cards for all the cheese lovers in your life to savor the ultimate charcuterie experience at their convenience. Reserve online.
the real dill bloody mary mix & pickles
The perfect hostess gift, these pickles are the start of the real star of the show–the bloody mary mix! Cucumber infused water paired with generous amounts of horseradish, dill, garlic, and habaneros, this mix is the essence of your backyard garden, shattering the stigma that freshness can’t come in a jar. Shop in store.
“couples retreat” spa package
Decompress post-holidays with your partner with a spa package for designed to get away from it all –60 minute therapeutic mineral soaks, infrared saunas, 60 minute couples massages, relaxing spa lounge time and a combination of four other additional services of your choosing including facials, HaloTherapy, and more.
SKIN CARE TRIO
Sunscreen, retinol and an antioxidant serum are the perfect skincare trio! Not only radiant, but medically recommended. Gift glowing skin this holiday season. Shop in office.
HANDMADE COSMETIC BAGS
Elegant, Sophisticated and Sustainably Made!
These handmade nappa leather cosmetic bags are lined with black satin and have handpainted edges. The beautiful and colorful designs are created by local artist, Truett Fink. Available in three sizes, and so durable.
LOUIS SHERRY TRUFFLES
The packaging is almost more beautiful than the truffles are delicious–a box is the perfect holiday hostess gift. Available in multiple sizes in store.
SCENTED GAZEBO CANDLE
This peony scented soy wax candle has a burn time of around 30 hours. Once the candle is exhausted, this porcelain candle holder can remain on any tabletop, desk or kitchen. What is not to love?
BOOGIE NIGHTS PANTS
Every woman needs a pair of champagne satin cargo pants to “bling up” the holidays and beyond. And with a generous sizing, these pants are easy to buy for someone else and get the right fit.
rocket cocktail shaker
Exactly what every mixologist in the Rocket City needs! Sleek and space-worthy, this retro stainless steel rocket cocktail shaker holds 24 ounces incorporating a strainer, lid, capsule-esque cap, aerodynamic body and launch-ready shaker stand.
cocktail books
Whether you’re into bubbles and prosecco or margaritas, In Bloom has a great selection of fun little books that can be paired with your favorite bottle for a hostess gift or be a fun stocking stuffer for the wino you love. Another TSG fav, is “Are you there, God, it’s me, Margarita!” Shop in store.
CANDY & RED CASHMERE FFS SWEATER
For your loved one who appreciates a luxe gift with a side of snark, this sweater delivers 1000%.
handmade posivitea soap
Positivitea hemp soap bar is natural and handmade soap locally made and infused with organic hemp seed oil for maximum moisturization. It does not clog your pores, helps delay the aging process, and helps to bring back the skin’s suppleness.
Every soap bar is unique, and there are no two soaps alike. We recommend trying multiple scents for him and for her.
sweet home alabama cookbook
Recipes so good they will make you homesick! From Huntsville to the Gulf Coast, this cookbook features favorites from all over the state. A great gift for someone who is new to Alabama or perhaps an old friend who has made the mistake of moving away…
traeger wood pellet grill
If you want to spoil the backyard chef in your life, we recommend a Premium Traeger Wood Pellet Grill giving you optimal wood fired flavor from a clean, healthy fuel source. Great flavor, versatile and so easy to use.
PRODIGAL POTTERY HOLIDAY CUPS
Just the prettiest little pottery that comes with the most important impact–Prodigal Pottery is handmade in Alabama by women fleeing homelessness, domestic violence and sex-trafficking. This gift changes lives! Shop in store or call to order.
256 DAD HAT
You can show your live.love.local spirit by sporting this unisex hat in multiple colors. 30% of proceeds from the sales of this hat are donated locally to food banks serving the community.
JOSIE’S GIFT SHOP AT BURRITT ON THE MOUNTAIN
FAMILY GAME KITS
How do you keep Cousin Eddie and the grandmother’s occupied over the holidays? These cute, affordable game and activity sets are tons of fun and even make a good stocking stuffer.
THE UN-GIFT GUIDE
WINDHAM TRAVEL & CHURCH STREET WINE SHOPPE
SCOUTED TRAVEL EXPERIENCE IN PORTUGAL & SPAIN
We have partnered with our friends at Windham Travel and Leisure and Church Street Family to offer a curated travel experience through the wine region of Portugal and into Spain. Join TSG Co-owners Dawn and David Pumpelly and Church Street Family’s Matt and Stephanie Mell as we experience the local’s life around the globe in this adventure on the Iberian peninsula.
The Awakening Women’s Wellness retreat IN Puerto Rico
This retreat is a pilgrimage for the women who feel in every cell of their being that there is something bigger waiting for them to step into, for the ones ready to level up and rekindle their magic. What a gift for the woman in your life that wants to reclaim her power, remember her worthiness, and disrupt and alchemize old patterns.
HAND AND STONE SPA HUNTSVILLE & MADISON
Massage or Facial
Gift a one-hour Swedish or Hot Stone Massage for your favorite person to rejuvenate from everyday stresses! Or choose a Classic facial that includes deep pore cleansing, exfoliation, and extractions—an excellent treatment for all skin types!
LUXURY Photoshoot
Imagine giving a luxury maternity or newborn photoshoot just for that special woman in your life! Jessica specializes in timeless, authentic light-filled photographs you will treasure forever!
Garden membership
Gifting a membership to explore 118 acres of diverse ecosystems at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens is literally a gift that keeps on giving all year long!
Wine club Membership
Each month, you will receive a carefully curated selection of two to three wines that reflect our passion for small growers and low intervention winemaking. Additional benefits include 10% off retail wine purchases (15% of case wine purchases) every day, exclusive email offers on allocated wines, and early ticket availability on wine dinners and winemaker events.
Breeze Airways Flight
Hop on a flight at our very own Huntsville International Airport—voted one of the top 10 small airports in the U.S. Head down to see Mickey or hit the beach in Florida with a Breeze Airways direct flight!
CHRISTMAS FOR THE KIDS
Grab a Christmas for the Kids ornament and make a child’s Christmas in a loved one’s name. Here’s how ornaments work: You pick up an ornament, buy the item listed for the child on that ornament, and return the gift and ornament to the location you got the ornament from by Dec. 4. What a special experience to share with a loved one for the holidays!
Homecoming package
Imagine giving new parents a stress-free homecoming with a house transformed and ready for those first weeks with a brand-new baby. With the Homecoming Package, Rooms to Breathe is on call just for them. When they head to the hospital, they spring into action so that the new family comes back to a home that is a nurturing and restful place for creating beautiful memories and falling in love with your bundle of joy.
LIVE MUSIC
Music! Music! Music! Treating someone to a live concert can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience that delights with memories for years to come. Check out the shows the Orion has already announced for next year!
B2 Racing experience
Someone you know feeling the need for speed? Rent B2’s real-world racing simulator to try out racing your favorite tracks or learn how to race with their rental cars and expert race coaching! B2 Motorsports has an expert staff of racing professionals right here in Huntsville that can help you become a winner on and off the track.
DINE AND DASH DOWNTOWN FOOD TOUR
Gift a friend a fun night out on the town with the Dine and Dash Downtown Trolley Tasting Tour! (say that 5 times fast!) Jump on the trolley with your friends and family, taste food & wine, and meet the chefs & owners of three of downtown Huntsville’s best local restaurants that are highlighted on each tour!
COOK MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
museum membership
Treat your friends and family to a year of exploration, fun, and hands-on learning at Cook Museum! Gift Memberships do not begin until the recipients redeem them, so you can purchase them early and not worry. Available for purchase onsite or by calling (256) 898-6312.
pottery class
Gift getting creative with Design by Hart! Choose from painting your pottery or get down and dirty with a wheel-throwing class! What an amazing way to get creative, tune out the noise of the world, and spend time with your friends and family!
Custom paint and refinishing
Imagine surprising your sweetie with their favorite piece of funiture or well worn family heirloom reinvisioned and restored! Leach & Co. can do just that! They offer offer custom furniture painting and refinishing services breathing new life into a cherished piece or new vintage find.
HUNTSVILLE SYMPHONY CONCERT TICKETS
Gifting tickets to the Huntsville symphony can be the highlight of the holiday with season choices from Pops Concerts that include Gershwin and Star Wars (May the 4th be with you) to classics like Scheherazade, Mozart and Mendelssohn, and Rachmaninov!
