Best Pittsburgh-Made Gifts to Give in October

Once a month, we’re helping you show your Pittsburgh pals that you care by sharing things, consumables, and experiences made by locals, for locals.

🏈 For the Steelers Sunday Hosts

It’s football season; whose house are you going to? Give them a place for guests to kick off their shoes with this welcome mat found at Armful of Flowers in Mt. Washington.

🕯️ For the Cozy Crafters

Light up these dark nights, and sign up a candle-making class:

• Oct. 28: DIY Candle-Making Workshop at St. James Community Center in Penn Hills
• Nov. 5: As You Are Botanicals Candle & Garland Making at Back Alley Brewing in Dormont
• Nov. 9: Pgh Candle Wicks & Sips at Strange Roots in Gibsonia
• Nov. 11: Twelve’s Brunch Candle Making in South Side

☕ For the ‘Green’ Coffee Fiends

Limited edition: Commonplace Coffee’s Mellon Park Blend in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy donates a portion of proceeds to the restoration of Mellon Park in Point Breeze and Shadyside.