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Best Pittsburgh-Made Gifts to Give in October

Posted on October 23, 2023   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Francesca Dabecco

Francesca Dabecco

“Steelers are on. Let yourself in.” welcome mat from Armful of Flowers in Mt. Washington. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh)

“Steelers are on. Let yourself in.” welcome mat from Armful of Flowers in Mt. Washington. (Francesca Dabecco / City Cast Pittsburgh)

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:

☕ 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.

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