{"id":412829,"date":"2023-10-25T22:35:32","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T22:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/?p=412829"},"modified":"2025-01-13T21:47:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T21:47:51","slug":"bham-now-holiday-gift-guide-with-local-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/bham-now-holiday-gift-guide-with-local-twist\/","title":{"rendered":"Bham Now: Holiday Gift Guide With Local Twist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Front Porch Alabama was recently featured in <a href=\"https:\/\/bhamnow.com\/2023\/10\/25\/get-a-jump-on-holiday-shopping-make-it-local-with-this-new-online-platform\/\">Bham Now<\/a>! Check out the Bham Now&#8217;s gift guide all from Front Porch Alabama &#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-412829_5fe1e0-7a .kt-block-spacer{height:45px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-412829_5fe1e0-7a .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-412829_5fe1e0-7a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image412829_9dfd62-84.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image412829_9dfd62-84 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:329px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image412829_9dfd62-84.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image412829_9dfd62-84 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image412829_9dfd62-84{max-width:329px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image412829_9dfd62-84{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image412829_9dfd62-84 img{width:100%;}.kb-image412829_9dfd62-84 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image412829_9dfd62-84 size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bhamnow.com\/2023\/10\/25\/get-a-jump-on-holiday-shopping-make-it-local-with-this-new-online-platform\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Header-Plain-e1470599322158-1024x239-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-171398\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_9f6e01-60, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_9f6e01-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading412829_9f6e01-60\"]{font-size:38px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_9f6e01-60 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_9f6e01-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading412829_9f6e01-60\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_9f6e01-60 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_9f6e01-60[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading412829_9f6e01-60\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"front-2026126940\" class=\"front-post-content-01 front-entity-placement\"><script async=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/securepubads.g.doubleclick.net\/tag\/js\/gpt.js\"><\/script>\n<script> var googletag = googletag || {}; googletag.cmd = googletag.cmd || [];<\/script>\n<div id=\"gpt-ad-5902372876464-0\">\n  <script>\n\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() {\n\t\t\t\tgoogletag.defineSlot( '\/23184738653\/FPA_Demo_ContentPages_300x250_300x250', [300,250], 'gpt-ad-5902372876464-0' )\n\t\t.addService(googletag.pubads());\n\t\t\t\twindow.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers || {};\n\t\tconst timers                     = window.advadsGamEmptySlotsTimers;\n\n\t\ttimers['gpt-ad-5902372876464-0'] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\tconst id = 'gpt-ad-5902372876464-0';\n\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t}, 1000 );\n\n\t\tif ( typeof window.advadsGamHasEmptySlotListener === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotRequested', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] === 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\treturn;\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\ttimers[id] = setTimeout( function () {\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument.dispatchEvent( new CustomEvent( 'aagam_empty_slot', {detail: id} ) );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}, 2500 );\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t\tgoogletag.pubads().addEventListener( 'slotResponseReceived', function ( ev ) {\n\t\t\t\tconst id = ev.slot.getSlotElementId();\n\t\t\t\tif ( typeof timers[id] !== 'undefined' ) {\n\t\t\t\t\tclearTimeout( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t\tdelete ( timers[id] );\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\tif ( ! 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Keep reading to find out all about it.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_f9648b-f9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_f9648b-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading412829_f9648b-f9\"]{text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_f9648b-f9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_f9648b-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading412829_f9648b-f9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_f9648b-f9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_f9648b-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading412829_f9648b-f9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading412829_f9648b-f9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading412829_f9648b-f9\">Why Front Porch Alabama is exclusively Alabama<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image412829_4c3cd8-83 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image412829_4c3cd8-83\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Front-Porch-8-sm.jpg\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Front-Porch-8-sm-1024x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-412836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Front-Porch-8-sm-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Front-Porch-8-sm-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Front-Porch-8-sm-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Front-Porch-8-sm.jpg 1224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>(Ben Johnson\/Bham Now)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When Darcie Plowden, Director of Front Porch Alabama, and Scott Swoger, President of Due North Media (the parent company of Front Porch Alabama) saw a need for local retailers to be connected with customers across the state, they got creative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Alabama natives, Plowden and Swoger know how many gems are hidden throughout our state. The fall foliage explosion in Mentone, the sunsets in Fairhope and the vibrant food scene in Birmingham are just a few examples. The thing that really caught their attention, though, is Alabama\u2019s abundant list of local retailers and merchants.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image412829_94fa8f-91 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image412829_94fa8f-91\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Front-Porch-1-sm.jpg\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Front-Porch-1-sm-1024x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-412837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Front-Porch-1-sm-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Front-Porch-1-sm-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Front-Porch-1-sm-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Front-Porch-1-sm.jpg 1224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>(Ben Johnson\/Bham Now)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While each retailer has something unique to offer, they are often limited by their location. A Birminghamian just can\u2019t make it down to the charming Fairhope French Quarter whenever they want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s where Front Porch Alabama comes in, providing local retailers an easy-to-use website to sell their offerings across the state and giving shoppers access to all their favorite Alabama shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get a head start on your holiday shopping\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">head to Front Porch Alabama today<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-412829_0e5f9b-2b .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-412829_0e5f9b-2b .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-412829_0e5f9b-2b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_6ff060-94, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_6ff060-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading412829_6ff060-94\"]{text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_6ff060-94 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_6ff060-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading412829_6ff060-94\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_6ff060-94 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_6ff060-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading412829_6ff060-94\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading412829_6ff060-94 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading412829_6ff060-94\">Some of our favorite items for the fall, the holidays + beyond<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image412829_7c2ccf-18 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image412829_7c2ccf-18\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Front-Porch-1-sm.jpg\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Front-Porch-1-sm-1024x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-412837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Front-Porch-1-sm-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Front-Porch-1-sm-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Front-Porch-1-sm-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Front-Porch-1-sm.jpg 1224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>(Ben Johnson\/Bham Now)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a little help brainstorming holiday gifts for everyone on your list (like me), Front Porch Alabama has you covered. Handpicked for various occasions and seasons, their collections will be your new favorite way to shop. Here are some to get you started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/product-tag\/collection-fall-style\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Women\u2019s<\/a> + <a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/product-tag\/collection-of-mens-fall-looks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">men\u2019s<\/a> fall style<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/featured-gameday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alabama + Auburn gameday<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/product-tag\/music-festival-style\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Music festival style<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/product-tag\/collection-gift-ideas-for-clients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gift ideas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/product-tag\/collection-outdoor-party-essentials-april-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outdoor party essentials<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part? You can be assured you\u2019re shopping local\u2014even if you\u2019re hitting \u201cCheckout\u201d from your couch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My personal favorite category is the <a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/product-tag\/collection-alabama-made-april-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alabama Made collection<\/a>, featuring everything from home decor to skincare proudly made in Alabama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Want to see more collections + keep an eye out for the holiday collection drop? <a href=\"https:\/\/frontporchalabama.com\/collections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here\u2019s where you can find it<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_b331ee-d7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_b331ee-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading412829_b331ee-d7\"]{text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_b331ee-d7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_b331ee-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading412829_b331ee-d7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_b331ee-d7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading412829_b331ee-d7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading412829_b331ee-d7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading412829_b331ee-d7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading412829_b331ee-d7\">Some of our favorite items for the fall, the holidays + beyond<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id412829_8bbfc3-46 > 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