“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.” — Melody Beattie
In February of this year, we published a Journal post entitled “Love___”. In it, we listed the “who, what, and where” that we love. Little did we know at the time that it would be those people, things, and places that would help us through a trying and unpredictable year.
As the year comes to a close, all of us at Alabama Chanin are starting to reflect back on 2020 and are endlessly grateful for our family, friends, and small comforts that continue to see us through. With Thanksgiving celebrated, safely and socially distanced, this Thursday, we share just a few of the things we are grateful for this year and invite you to share what you are most thankful for with us in the comments.
Doctors + Nurses (and everyone working to keep us safe and healthy)
In Alabama: The Food Bank of North Alabama. (Find food banks in your local area that you can volunteer at for Thanksgiving here.)
@ Alabama Chanin
For the 2020 holiday season, Natalie has curated a selection of favorite hand-crafted garments and goods to give and enjoy this season—Alabama Chanin designs, new arrivals, and handmade gifts from fellow makers and collaborators, including our friends at Hable Construction. Explore our selection of gifts worth giving here.
Find our holiday order dates and deadlines here.
@ The School of Making
Explore The School of Making’s holiday gift guide featuring seasonal favorites and gifts for makers. Find new designs, inspiration for your next project, and give the gift of making this season.
@ The Factory
The Factory Store will reopen for the holiday season tomorrow November 24th. Plan your visit to view the Collection firsthand, work with our team on your holiday gift selection, and experience Alabama Chanin in-person. We’ll also be hosting a series of special events at The Factory through the holiday season that feature artists and artisans from the region. Find the schedule of events and featured artisans here.
The store will be open with the following hours:
Monday by appointment only
Tuesday – Friday | 10am – 5pm
Saturday | 10am – 2pm (December 5th, 12th, and 19th only)
Sunday Closed
Visit us at:
462 Lane Drive
Florence, Alabama 35630
Contact our store team:
Catherine Counts
+1.256.760.1090 x 114
shop@alabamachanin.com
Carlisle Sandy
+1.256.760.1090 x 105
sales@alabamachanin.com
Please note: Due to COVID, guests are required to wear face masks throughout the duration of their time at The Factory and we have masks available, if needed. Until further notice, we will be checking temperatures for all guests, team members, and anyone entering The Factory. Should you have any questions about our safety procedures, please reach out during our store hours.