Birmingham Shopping District 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

holiday gift guide 2023 WHAT’S INSIDE: GIFT IDEAS FESTIVE RECIPES FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS EASY DIY HOLIDAY DÉCOR EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Celebrate Downtown Birmingham is your one-stop-shop to celebrate the season!

Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list, take a horse-drawn carriage for a ride around Shain Park, sample freshly roasted chestnuts and more!

Scan the QR code below to see the full calendar of events and activities happening around town all season.

Complimentary Treats Visit the tent at the corner of Maple Road and Old Woodward Avenue from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for free treats, courtesy of the Birmingham Shopping District and its businesses.

Saturday, December 9: Roasted chestnuts Saturday, December 16: Hot chocolate from Daxton Hotel Saturday, December 23: Hot chocolate from Planthropie While supplies last

NEW! Late Night Thursdays Ride the free trolley to get around on Late Night Thursdays for extended retail hours, gift card giveaways, free sweet treats and more!

December 7: Cinnamon roasted nuts December 14: Hot cider and donuts from Bakehouse46 December 21: Fresh donuts from Little Donut Factory Giveaways and sweet treats are subject to change and while supplies last

Birmingham Bucks e-gift Cards Give the gift of downtown Birmingham! Accepted at over 75 businesses, a Birmingham Bucks e-gift card is the perfect gift!

Visit ALLINBirmingham.com/birminghambucks for details.

As always, parking is convenient and free for the first two hours in all five municipal structures. For more information, visit www.ALLINBirmingham.com.

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holiday gift guide 2023 WHAT’S INSIDE: GIFT IDEAS FESTIVE RECIPES FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS EASY DIY HOLIDAY DÉCOR EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

SEEN Media Group, LLC and the Birmingham Shopping District Styling by Clare Pollard, clarepollard.me Cover photography by Chris Cook, JCC Creative, jchriscook.com Tablescape by Katie Dwan, The Good Day, 528 N. Old Woodward Ave. thegoodday.com (248) 731-7486 Floral Design by Thrifty Florist, 1088 E. Maple Rd. thriftyflorist.net (248) 203-2980

View events at: ALLINBirmingham.com Birmingham Shopping District @bhamshopping

FOODIE

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1. CAMP CRAFT COCKTAIL MIXES, $25 each.

Available in Hot Toddy, Sweater Weather and Cranberry Martini.

Zahra, 227 S. Old Woodward Ave. zahrabirmingham.com (248) 792-2441

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2. LEILA PROVISIONS SPICES, $12 each.

Available in Butcher’s Blend, Finishing Salt, Cracked Pepper, Samy Spice and Za’atar.

The Good Day, 528 N. Old Woodward Ave. thegoodday.com (248) 731-7486

Tomato Feta Salad Wow your friends and family with this simple appetizer bursting with flavor from Phoenicia.

3. a.CUSTOM CHARCUTERIE BOARD AND ANTIPASTO PLATTERS, pricing varies. b.WHITE BALSAMIC DRESSING, $32 Primi Piatti, 550 N. Old Woodward Ave. primipiattimarket.com (248) 566-3353 4. IN-HOME WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE, starting at $300. Birmingham Wine, 798 N. Old Woodward Ave. Ste. B. birminghamwineshop.com (248) 590-2924

Ingredients: 1 cup diced fresh tomato ¼ cup cubed Bulgarian feta 2 TBSP chopped red onion Olive oil to taste Lemon juice to taste 2 TBSP chopped parsley Za’atar spice Cracked pepper Pomegranate seeds Fresh bread

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5. a.ITALY ON A PLATE: TRAVELS, MEMORIES AND MENUS, $48. b.GOURMET PESTO GIFT BOX TRIO, $50.

The Italian Dish, 288 E. Maple Rd. theitaliandish.com (248) 593-8299

Directions:

3b 6. FAIRWAY PACKING CO. GOURMET STEAKS, $22.95 to $195.

Old Woodward Cellar, 912 S. Old Woodward Ave. Ste. 100 oldwoodwardcellar.com (248) 792-5452

Gently toss all ingredients together except the pomegranate seeds. Plate and garnish with pomegranate seeds and serve with fresh bread.

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PHOENICIA 588 S. Old Woodward Ave. phoeniciabirmingham.com (248) 644-3122

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ALLIE PEARL HOOP EARRINGS, $62.

My House of Style, 574 N. Old Woodward Ave. myhouseofstyle.com (248) 594-7776 OFFICINE QUILTED LEATHER TOTE BAG IN OLIVE, $990.

Dessis, 222 E. Maple Rd. dessisboutique.com (248) 635-4621

BLACK SILK ROBE, $450.

Also available in off-white.

Supernatural, 215 N. Old Woodward Ave. supernaturallingerie.com (248) 792-7433

ASSORTED STACKABLE BANDS, starting at $500.

David Wachler and Sons, 112 S. Old Woodward Ave. (248) 540-4622

FASHION, JEWELRY GEMMA ITALIAN LEATHER CROSSBODY BAG, $898.

Available in navy, orange, black, natural and olive. Jarbo, 203 E. Maple Rd. shopjarbo.com (248) 220-4071 LEOPARD FAUX FUR JACKET, $490 and JADE FELT HAT, $198.

Johnny Was, 115 S. Old Woodward Ave. Johnnywas.com (947) 218-6022

MARNI STRIPED BUTTON UP CARDIGAN, $1,150.

Tender, 271 W Maple Rd. tenderbirmingham.com (248) 258-0212 MERIBEL CROPPED PUFFER COAT, $898. Available in cream, charcoal and black.

Jarbo, 203 E. Maple Rd. shopjarbo.com (248) 220-4071

ANY DI GLASSES CASES, $120 - $130.

Assorted styles.

Optik, 247 W. Maple Rd. optikbirmingham.com (248) 646-6699

BIRKENSTOCK BOSTON BIG BUCKLE TEDDY SHERPA CLOG, $195.

Sundance Shoes, 235 S. Old Woodward Ave. sundanceshoes.com (248) 385-5960

PRORASO SHAVING PRODUCTS, $10 - $19 and a HOT SHAVE, $45.

Union Barber, 185 W. Maple Rd. unionbarber.com (248) 480-8811

SHOP THE GUIDE ONLINE DEREK ROSE DRESSING GOWN, $650. Claymore Shop, 908 S. Adams Rd. claymoreshop.com (248) 642-7755

BARBOUR WOOL JACKET, $595. Craig Ryan, 147 Pierce St. craigryan.com (248) 731-7343

ROBERTO COIN 18 KARAT GOLD MOTHER OF PEARL INLAY CUFFLINKS, $2,000. Greenstone’s Fine Jewelry, 430 N. Old Woodward Ave. greenstonesjewelers.com (248) 642-2650

& ACCESSORIES DENTS LEATHER DRIVING GLOVES, $110.

Claymore Shop, 908 S. Adams Rd. claymoreshop.com (248) 642-7755

ROLEX 1908, price upon request.

Lucido Fine Jewelry, 250 N. Old Woodward Ave. lucidojewelry.com (248) 723-7880

SECRID CARD WALLET, in assorted colors and styles from $89.95 to $155. Craig Ryan, 147 Pierce St. craigryan.com (248) 731-7343 BARMAS CASHMERE BLEND DENIM, $625.

CALVARESI VEST, $595.

Sterr & Doon, 742 N. Old Woodward Ave. sterranddoon.com (248) 645-6675

SCHOTT BROTHERS FAIR ISLE SWEATER, $160. Untied on Woodward, 223 S. Old Woodward Ave. untiedonwoodward.com (248) 792-6828

STEVEN PAUL JUDD CHAHTAH EMBROIDERED BELT, $185. Faherty, 128 S. Old Woodward Ave. fahertybrand.com (947) 237-4045

ALDEN SUEDE INDY BOOT, $667 in tan.

Claymore Shop, 908 S. Adams Rd. claymoreshop.com (248) 642-7755

HOME & HOST(ESS) Cranberry CranyCocktail Cotail

SALT OR PEPPER GRINDERS, $90 - $98 each. Available in various colors and styles.

My House of Style, 574 N. Old Woodward Ave. myhouseofstyle.com (248) 594-7776

BY ZANA BARTENDER DUANE WALDORF

BY BARTENDER Homemade Syrup: NAME FROM ZANA 1 cup cranberries Homemade Syrup: 1½ cups sugar cup cranberries 1 cup 1water 1 cups sugar 4 sprigs1/2 rosemary water Zest of1 1cup orange 4 sprigs rosemary Zest of 1 orange Directions: Simmer for 15 minutes then lightly Directions: muddle the fruit and strain.

Simmer for 15 minutes lightly muddle fruit and strain Cocktail: 2 oz vodka of choice Cocktail: cranberry syrup 1 oz homemade 2 oz Grey Goose or vodka of choice ½ oz lime 1 oz homemade cranberry syrup ½ oz Cointreau or Triple Sec 1/2 oz lime 1/2 oz cointreau or triple sec Directions: Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shakerDirections: and shake. Pour in a glass and Garnish a candied cranberry garnish with awith candied cranberry on aon a rosemary skewer and enjoy rosemary skewer and enjoy!

MARSHALL ACTON II BLUETOOTH SPEAKER, $279.99. Available in cream or brown. CB2, 100 N. Old Woodward Ave. cb2.com (248) 230-8800

ZANA, 210 S. Old Woodward Ave. zanabham.com (248) 800-6568

SWIRLED RESIN SERVING BOWLS, available in small, $95, or large, $130, and in white, blue, brown, or black. Found Objects, 168 S. Old Woodward Ave. shopfoundobjects.com (248) 220-4999

SAFE-T DESIGN FIRE EXTINGUISHER, $130. Available in a variety of colors and designs. Lori Karbal, 560 N.Old Woodward Ave. lorikarbal.com (248) 258-1959

ZAHRA ALL NATURAL LAUNDRY ESSENTIALS. Soap, $10.50, Dryer Sheet Liquid, $8.50 and Linen Room Spray $16.

Zahra, 227 S. Old Woodward, Ave. zahrabirmingham.com (248) 729-2441

LALICIOUS VELOUR BODY MELT, $39, and BODY CREAM AND HAND CREAM DUO, $89.

Rivage Day Spa, 210 S. Old Woodward Ave. Ste. 250 rivagedayspa.com (248) 839-2021

Decorating with Dried Orange Slices

BY KATIE DWAN, THE GOOD DAY

Dried orange slices are an easy way to add texture and color to your holiday decor. Tuck into your holiday centerpiece or hang as ornaments for natural elegance during the season.

NORTHERN LIGHTS 12 DAYS OF CANDLES SET, $68. Beach House Day Spa, 34645 Woodward Ave. beachhouse-dayspa.com (248) 220-4485

JAGUAR EMBROIDERED LINEN HAND TOWELS, $49. white or black.

Scandia Home, 237 Pierce Street. scandiahome.com (248) 649-7673

MATOUK PEZZO JADE THROW, $80. ANNIE SELKIE PINE BOUGH PAPER GUEST TOWELS, $8.

Cristions Fine Linen and Down, 205 N. Old Woodward Ave. cristions.com (248) 723-3337

BAOBAB CANDLE SACRED TREES,, $150 and $210.

Lori Karbal, 560 N. Old Woodward Ave. lorikarbal.com (248) 258-1959

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 250O 2. Slice oranges about 1 cm thick 3. Lay slices on a cookie sheet and bake for 2 - 3 hours. Flip the oranges several times per hour to prevent sticking.

4. Let sit and cool for about 1 hour.

5. Tuck into the greens of your centerpiece or wreaths or attach a ribbon or hook to hang as ornaments.

THE GOOD DAY 528 N. Old Woodward Ave. thegoodday.com (248) 731-7486

KIDS & TEENS DETROIT LIONS ROUND PATCH TRUCKER HAT, $35. Available in icy blue, white or black.

ABC Vintage, 154 W. Maple Rd. abcvintage.com (248) 731-7460

NAIL POLISH SET WITH STICKERS, $22. Petite Cabane, 205 E. Maple Rd. petitecabaneshop.com (248) 792-7979 DIY BEADED HOOP EARRING KIT, $48. Rowan, 122 W. Maple Rd. heyrowan.com (248) 792-6552

SUPER SMALLS JEWELRY SETS, $39.

Lil’ Rascals, 580 N. Old Woodward Ave. lilrascalsbham.com (248) 731-7701

ELI TEA COMPANY

Hot Cocoa Love Try the hot chocolate at these great places around town.

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BIRMINGHAM ROAST 525 E. Brown St. drinkroast.com (248) 530-4314 ELI TEA BAR 108 S. Old Woodward Ave. eliteabar.com (248) 825-8064

LUNE + ASTER FACE MASK SET, $22. bluemercury, 172 W. Maple Rd. bluemercury.com (248) 258-3100 DIY HOT COCOA BOMB KIT, $26.50.

Paper Source, 115 W. Maple Rd. papersource.com (248) 594-4954

BLING BLUETOOTH BEAT BOX SPEAKER WITH LASER LIGHT, $39.99.

Lil’ Rascals, 580 N. Old Woodward Ave. lilrascalsbham.com (248) 731-7701 SUPREME SKATEBOARD DECKS, $150 - $200.

Available in various styles. Steps Michigan, 640 N. Old Woodward Ave. stepsmichigan@gmail.com

PETIT DÉJEUNER FOOD SET, $36. Petite Cabane, 205 E. Maple Rd. petitecabaneshop.com (248) 792-7979

COMMONWEALTH CAFÉ 300 Hamilton Row gocommonwealth.com (248) 792-9766 SVENSKA CAFÉ 930 E. Maple Rd. svenska-cafe.com (248) 480-0653

NIKE DUNK LOW RETRO PANDA, $115 - $230, depending on size.

Steps Michigan, 640 N. Old Woodward Ave. stepsmichigan@gmail.com

MINI PAINT MANI PEDI FOR KIDS, $47.

Paint Nail Bar, 229 N. Old Woodward Ave. paintnailbar.com/ birmingham-mi (248) 940-4000 UNISEX PLUSH SMILEY FACE SLIPPERS, $32.

Available in assorted colors.

Arm Candy, 588 N. Old Woodward Ave. Ste. 1 (248) 229-3303