LITTLE GREEN DRESS

Your Pittsburgh Holiday Gift Guide

By Hannah Timm

November 20, 2025

It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping, and there’s no better way to share meaningful gifts with friends, family, colleagues, and loved ones than by choosing something thoughtfully handpicked from our local community. From newly opened boutiques to long-loved neighborhood staples, I’m highlighting a selection of my favorite shops that offer something special for everyone on your list.

For the style lovers in your life, Pittsburgh’s local boutiques offer an inspiring mix of curated pieces, elevated basics, and standout accessories. Whether you’re shopping for someone with a bold sense of style or a friend who appreciates thoughtful details, these shops make it easy to find gifts that feel personal, unique, and truly wearable.

• Heat Check
• Le Muse
• Suma Jewelry
• Grip & Co.
• Dear Olivia Grace
• Alma Mercatile 
• Morrow and Dean
• Sol Collective
• Ton’s 

If you’re shopping for someone who loves a well-styled home, a cozy reading nook, or a touch of creative inspiration, these local favorites are the perfect place to browse. Filled with beautifully designed home goods, beloved book selections, artful treasures, and charming finds, each spot offers something special for those who value comfort, creativity, and meaningful ambiance.

• White Whale Bookstore 
• Toadflax
• Roxanne’s Dried Flowers
• Ruby Flora Plant Shop
• Kards Unlimited
• Andy Warhol Gift Shop
• Artist & Craftsman
• Carnegie Museum of Art Gift Shop
• Contemporary Craft
• Buck Mason Leanne Ford
• Fox and The Fleur

When it comes to gifting for the kids in your life, nothing beats the joy and whimsy of shopping local. From imaginative toys to colorful books, games, and playful essentials, these Pittsburgh shops are filled with finds that spark creativity and delight. Whether you're buying for toddlers, big kids, or anyone in between, you'll uncover something fun for every age.

• Periwinkle Fox
• S.W Randall Toys and Gifts (multiple locations)
• Shadyside Variety Store
• Learning Express
• Dragonfly Castle Toys
• Fun by the Pound
• Xplore Store

Whether you're shopping for style lovers, homebodies, bookworms, or little ones, Pittsburgh has so many local spots that make holiday gifting feel a little easier and a lot more meaningful. When you shop small, you’re not just finding great gifts, you’re supporting the people and places that make our community what it is.