Downtown Huntsville Retail Therapy

By Ainsley Hill, DHI Intern

Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift or just looking for some retail therapy, Downtown Huntsville is the place for you!

Clinton Row Shops
The Downtown Storage is a popular shopping center that houses local artisan shops set up in storage units such as In Bloom, One Man’s Vintage, Yala Avenue, and much more. In Bloom is a floral design studio with a focus on parties and special events, there to make your floral ideas and dreams come to life so you can create memories that will last a lifetime. One Man’s Vintage is your favorite local vintage spot. With a collection of vintage apparel, you can express yourself and refresh your closet with unique pieces! Yala Avenue explores, designs, develops, and brings out a variety of products and services inspired by local art, culture, and heritage in an innovative manner. Featuring beautiful jewelry and handmade artisan paper, indigenous to Nepal. Other businesses located on Clinton Avenue includes Caley Paige, Roosevelt & Company, and Elitaire Boutique. Caley Paige has a cozy and stylish atmosphere with affordable clothes, jewelry, and accessories for an ultimate shopping experience. Roosevelt & Co. is a true gentleman's supply company offering mens clothes, wardrobe consulting, made to measure, and more. Elitaire Boutique offers womens and children clothing, jewelry, and accessories. There is something for everyone on Clinton Row!

Lincoln Mill Shops
The Lincoln Mill District offers an eclectic array of retail businesses for you to enjoy, such as Holtz Leather Company, Brooks & Collier, and Preservation Company. Holtz Leather Co. offers fine leather goods that you can get customized right in the store. You can expect merchandise such as handbags, wallets, briefcases, belts, candles, and products for your home. Brooks & Collier is your destination for indoor and outdoor living, offering goodies such as furniture, accessories, and a garden center. Preservation Co. is in the business of preserving the beauty and elegance of historic pieces. From decor to gifts to furniture and reclaimed finds, there is something new to discover each time you visit.

Gas Light Alley at Stovehouse
Along the cobblestone path of Gas Light Alley, there is a village of shops ranging from flowers to fitness. Every shop in Gas Light Alley is either a woman-owned or locally-owned small business. This village of shops includes stores such as Noella’s Flowers, The Vessel, Belle Maison Collection, F45, and much more. Noella’s Flowers is Huntsville’s premiere Parisian flower destination, offering flower arrangements, gifts, and unique installations for your wedding day. The Vessel is a community ceramic studio offering workshops and classes, as well as pottery from local artists. Belle Maison Collection offers ever changing inventory for you and your home including clothing, jewelry, home decor, and furniture. F45 Training offers functional group training classes with 36 workouts and over 4,000 exercises in their database. You are bound to find the shop for you in Gas Light Alley.

Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment
This huge historic factory building has been redeveloped into 152 working studios for over 200 artists and makers, 7 galleries, a theater, community garden, and performance venue. Lowe Mill is home to studios such as Tangled String Studios and Mary Anna Brown Mixed Media, just to name a couple. Tangled String Studios handcrafts some of the finest acoustic instruments in the South. Building beautifully resonate guitars and mandolins, each instrument is created to the musician's specifications and aesthetic desires. Tangled Strings Studios also has a venue for an intimate and acoustically pleasing concert experience. Mary Anna Brown's current work is a combination of two interests, layered mixed media pieces made primarily from vintage print media with paint and drawings of mid-century dwellings. Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment is the perfect spot to spend the day.

Harrison Brothers Hardware
You won’t find actual hardware at this store! Harrison Brothers has been operating on Huntsville’s historic courthouse square since 1897. It used to be a hardware and furniture store, but it was preserved by the Huntsville Historic Foundation. Now, the store carries a variety of merchandise made by local artisans such as paintings, pottery, textiles, jewelry, wood, and metal. Their curated assortment of Southern gourmet foods, soaps, linens, children's toys, and glassware make for a pleasant shopping experience. Harrison Brothers also has a free historic museum inside!

University Pickers
Discover Huntsville’s hidden gem, a 20,000 square foot antique mall filled with more than 100 booths, over 115 creative vendors, and a new treat around every corner. Located in the heart of Merrimack District, University Pickers offers a variety of furniture, home decor, vintage finds, antiques, handcrafted goods, and gift items. University Pickers also specializes in featuring local artisan products that showcase the best of the community. Also offering workshops and classes in their private studio!