The holiday season is upon us and we’ve put together three of our favorite items for the person from every Southern state. Most of these are handcrafted items that really represent the place, supporting all the small businesses.
All items are under $200 USD. Images belong to the individual sellers.
Arkansas
License plate bird house Arkansas wall art
Arkansas “The Natural State” License Plate Birdhouse, $19.95
Made with license plates from the state, this birdhouse is ideal for small birds. License plate unscrews for cleaning.
Torched Wood Arkansas Wall Art, $25
This wooden wall art comes in the shape of the state of Arkansas with stunning wood grain detail. You can even have a heart placed on your chosen town.
Alabama
Alabama bottle opener
Alabama Keychain Bottle Opener, $9.60
These laser cut 14 gauge steel bottle opener keychains are designed to be a durable, utilitarian accessory, the perfect stocking stuffer.
Florida
Vintage Florida Map Botanical Embroidery Florida hat
Vintage Florida Illustrated Map, $14.50
Remember the old days of Florida with this antique map that has been lovingly restored from a 1912 schoolbook.
Florida Botanical Embroidery, $20
These hand-embroidered hoops feature the outlines of the state of Florida with greenery inside, ideal for hanging.
Homeland Tees Florida Flag Hat, $23.95
Show off your pride in your home state with the Original Homeland Tees Flag Hat.
Georgia
Georgia sweatshirt Georgia Candle North Georgia Moonshine
Georgia Crewneck Sweatshirt, $26
You don’t have to pick a team, just pick the whole state. These comfy sweatshirts are suitable for all sizes and styles.
This hand-poured soy candle smells like home, no matter where you are with notes of peach, oak, magnolia, and Cherokee rose.
North Georgia Moonshine, $28.99
Is one of your loved ones fascinated by the history of white lightning and the people that made it? Enjoy this book about the Lovell family and others that ran liquor during Prohibition.
Kentucky
Makers Mark Ornament Kentucky Quarter Cufflinks Derby Hat
A 3 inch round glass ornament made from authentic Makers Mark bottle labels and wax taken directly from the bottle. Each ornament is handmade and one of a kind.
Kentucky Quarter Cufflinks, $34
This pair of cufflinks are made with a pair of real coin quarter of dollar state Kentucky. The coins are painted by hand.
Make a statement at one of the horse races, or even a special Sunday, with these custom made hats.
Louisiana
Louisiana Throw Pillow Louisiana Shirt Crawfish Necklace
Louisiana Throw Pillow Cover, $22.50
Personalize your decor with a state map throw pillow cover in your choice of color. It can also be customized with a heart, coordinates, family name, etc.
Louisiana Calling Shirt, $24.95
The soft unisex jersey shirt is for lovers of Louisiana, featuring the state bird, the pelican.
The silver plated chain necklace comes with an antiqued silver boiling pot, a red enamel crawfish charm, and a freshwater pearl.
Mississippi
Faulkner Print
Faulkner Mississippi Illustration Print, $16.25
This lovely 8×10 art print features the quote by famous Mississippi writer William Faulkner, hand-drawn with pen and ink.
North Carolina
NC Print NC Home Shirt
North Carolina State Map Illustration Wall Art, $13.50
Show off your North Carolina love with this hand-illustrated map art print, printed on paper or canvas.
Homeland Tees North Carolina Home Long Sleeve Shirt, $25
Show off your pride in your home state with this custom-designed long-sleeved shirt. Each item is printed by hand in North Carolina using the highest quality materials available.
South Carolina
SC Tea Towel Geechie Boy Grits
South Carolina Tea Towel, $16.80
This tea towel features the work of Louise Neumann, showing off some of the state’s most defining features.
Geechie Boy Mill White Grits, $13.99
This Edisto Island-based mill crafts the most beloved stone ground grits used by home cooks and restaurants around the country. They’re made without preservatives or chemicals.
Tennessee
Jack Daniels barrel
Reclaimed Jack Daniels Barrel, varies
Every whiskey fan needs their own Jack Daniels barrel at home. These are ones taken from the Lynchburg distillery.
Virginia
Virginia Hat Chocolate Bark
Virginia Flag Patch Trucker Hat, $24.95
The Virginia Flag Hat has a Salt-Wash™ to create a weathered, heavily sun-bleached look.
Espresso Coffee Chocolate Bark, $12
Indulge your sweet tooth with espresso infused dark chocolate layered with white chocolate then sprinkled with more espresso and a dash of cinnamon, made in Alexandria.
And one more!

This Is My South: The Essential Travel Guide to the Southern States, $15
Don’t forget about our book about the South, which you can pick up on Amazon and in-stores including at Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million, as well as some independent stores.

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