It's always a trip down memory lane shopping at this long time Mountain Brook staple. Once in Mountain Brook Village, its newer home is in Crestline Village. They still sell anything you could possibly want or need: giftware, hostess and entertaining items, collegiant gear, limited baby clothes, sorority gear, the same old school candy that I bought here as a child, and so much more! I will return to this beloved little store that so beautifully has served this community for many many years! read more

Smith's Variety - Entrance, 2/18/26 - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

There was very nice employees and the wrapping was excellent. They had some nice stuff but mostly just signs and some toys. There was pretty good prices. read more

Have you ever obsessed over something until it just drives you bonkers? Well, I do! My latest obsession is cellophane gift bags sized 14.75 inches tall x 7 inches wide x 4 inches deep. Iridescent or clear - either "finish" is excellent. Okay, one would think a big box craft store (you know Hobby Lobby, Michael's) or even Party City would have these, right? ...nope. Moving along, certainly Amazon has them - they have *every*thing! ...nope. After searching for more than a month, I texted my long time best friend who lives in B'ham because she was my inspiration for this obsession. Here's the deal: (per Karen's M.O.) you get this size bag, put 1-2 pieces of tissue paper inside, add any given gift (well almost any), tie it with a bow and voila! You have an all purpose, all occasion gift wrap solution!!!! BF Karen turned me on to Smith Variety, where she sources her magical bags. (Thanks Karen!) Although they do not have a web site, they are so quick to respond to Facebook messages, it's really more convenient than shopping online or in store (although I do plan to visit in person sometime!) The owner Brad (and his wife, I believe her name is Amy) helped me find a slightly larger clear cello bag and I ordered 2 dozen and asked them to please ship. They promised to do so a week ago Monday. A few days passed and I hadn't received them and I FB messaged them again and Brad provided the FedEx tracking # and estimated delivery date. Long story short, FedEx delivered the bags ~ 3 days past the promised delivery date, and in the interim, Brad priority USPSd me a second set of bags, which I offered to pay for. He refused to charge me for them and now I can enjoy effortless wrapping and move on to my next obsession! Thanks, Brad, Amy, and Smith's Variety for your kindness and for helping me simplify my (dreaded) gift wrapping chore -- and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas! read more

For my first few years of living in Birmingham, I was not sure what Smith's Variety was all about. I tend to avoid stores that you cross your fingers that they may just have what you want. While Smith's falls in the category, they have come through for me every time. And it was all when I started asking for random things at work. "I need this very specific size card in this specific color". Go to Smith's. "I need a random, fun toy for a kids birthday last minute". Go to Smith's. "I need a confetti cannon right this minute". Go to Smith's. The staff is always so friendly and they are so well organized. A store I never would have found myself in, was thrown on me through suggestion. I even enjoy just walking around and checking out everything they have. Great spot. read more

We have been going to Smith's for over 20 years now. This store has everything and then some. But the best part is all the unique and quirky toys. The kids, well we all do actually, go from bin to bin picking up something new and saying "ooh, I have to have this!" You never realy know what you will get there (kind of like a box of chocolates) because they go on a couple of buying trips a year and find new things. Lots of fun and we never leave without spending 3 figures. We buy a lot Christmas and birthday presents there because know they won't get them from anyone else. read more

Smith's Variety - Cards & Stationery Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

Staff is always so warm and helpful, even when the place is busy. Support your community and small businesses and shop here!!!!

I love shopping at Smith's. I always find the perfect gift and the staff are always so helpful. I'm especially grateful for their gift wrapping. I always walk out with a gorgeous package. read more

My husband and I came into your store on 11/16/19 at 4:26pm order #217440. I have shopped at Smith's Variety for over 20 years and never have had a bad experience except for this particular day. I had won a $25 gift certificate and was so excited to use it! We decided to buy a few trinkets for our youngest two daughter's stocking stuffers. I went to the register to pay and the woman who rang me up did not even acknowledge me and was very rude. I watched her as she rang up the lady behind me and she was as sweet as pie to her. I don't know if it was because I had a gift certificate or not but I will think twice about shopping here again. Very disappointed, as it had been a tradition to shop here since our oldest was a baby and she's now 21 years old! read more

Such a cute business with so many fun knick knacks and fun items. They're great at monnagramming too!!!

Has a lot of stuff (hence variety) but I felt most things were overpriced. I found a nice picture frame but was disappointed there were no photo albums available. Staff were very friendly. read more

Smith Variety reminds me of the 5 and dime stores my older family members told me use to exist. They have a little bit of everything but not a huge variety like the huge chain drugstores but you can get what you need. I felt like family as I was greeted with a friendly and authentic smile as I entered. I enjoyed wondering around the store and checking out their hodgepodge assortment of holiday decorations, toys, handkerchiefs and 3 isles of cards; they had a selection that could rival Hallmark. All and all not a bad place to putt around for awhile. read more

Nice little local shop. You can find great gifts at reasonable prices. They monogram and are super friendly! They even do invites and stationary! I highly recommend this place to buy a gift for just about anyone read more