Shop local this year for your holiday gifts. The creative and dedicated shopkeepers who bring light and life to our city’s many shopping districts will be grateful to you… And so will the lucky people on your list. They, too, will appreciate that your gesture of love went beyond the click of an internet button to include a thoughtful hunt for just the right treasures. Let’s keep love for family, friends, and community at the center of the season.
Holiday Gifts for Kids in Pittsburgh
Tabbara Chocolates
Starting with generations-old recipes for fine chocolates handed down from ancestors in Beirut, Tabbara meticulously crafts each and every bonbon by hand. The flavors and textures are stunning, as is their artful appearance. A perfect gift for absolutely anyone.
The Picket Fence
Who wouldn’t fall in love with this sweet and cozy wool baby jacket with front button closure and two patch pockets. From 1+ in the Family. Available at The Picket Fence in Shadyside and Sewickley.
Carnegie Museum of Art
Miffy and Boris and their friends are ready for a play date. Whether clasped in a little hand, or placed in a pocket for “security blanket” purposes, these knitted critters are bundles of happiness.
The Picket Fence
A short, faux-fur coat sports floral embroidery on button placket and sleeves. A high collar warms the neck. Ideal for the chilly season. Layer it under a long parka for the coldest days. Available in Shadyside and Sewickley at The Picket Fence.
Perlora
The fun of board games paired with fun styling. Wrap this up as a great gift or keep it for a rainy day at home. perlora.com
10,000 Villages
Jeff Abella founded his Pennsylvania-based company, Moka Origins, works closely with farmers to create positive impact and empowered communities. His craft chocolate boasts transparent sourcing and labeling…and is simply delicious.
The Andy Warhol Museum
The Arty Cats Eco-Friendly Duck Umbrella, available in three colors, is crafted from nine recycled plastic bottles. Its design is reminiscent of the tender and playful early work of Andy Warhol himself. Its color and verve will surely inspire the creativity of the young person who shelters under it. warhol.org
Story and Styling by Danny Mankin and Keith Recker
Photography by Dave Bryce
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