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The mother and daughter behind this cute spot manage to appeal to shoppers from both of their demographics, who flock here for funky Lucite clutches, printed jackets, and classic silk scarves. Read more...
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Lankford has upgraded her studio into a full-blown boutique, where she sells her own modern, minimalist designs alongside local and undiscovered brands like Fiele fragrances, Hatton Henry leather goods, and Anvil Cards. No one else in town makes crosses look quite as cool as she does, and if you’re in the market for a slightly offbeat engagement ring, you’ll want Read more...
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Walking up the narrow stairwell, you quickly realize owner Suzy Smith takes the name of her shop quite seriously. This teeny, tucked-away spot boasts an impressive supply of hand-picked finds like vintage cameos from the U.K. and France, strung with modern-day accents like pearls, in collections named for Jane Austen and Princess Diana. Read more...
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This shop is all about jewelry as wearable art, offering pieces by independent artists and craftsmen that are more likely to be covered in beads than baguettes—think braided-leather earrings, steel-mesh necklaces, vintage pins, and matte-rubber cuff bracelets. Read more...
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This store’s new location—in a converted house on the corner of a leafy residential street—has a casual, cozy vibe. Owner Cathy Negrete Lopez, who also owns a local ad agency with her husband, offers crystal objects from Lalique and L’Objet, stationery, tabletop goods, jewelry, and textiles, in addition to gifts for men, babies, and pets. Read more...
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A rare local shop among a sea of brand-name stores in The Woodlands’s Market Street development, Maggie’s stands out with gift-worthy home goods and other necessary indulgences tailored perfectly to the local clientele, including hammered silver jewelry by Simon Sebbag, relaxed threads from Johnny Was, apothecary favorites from Antica Farmacista and Jack Black, and home accessories from Michael Aram. Read more...
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With a history in Houston that dates back to the 1930s, Joseph specializes in luxury shoes and handbags in addition to designer jewelry and women’s clothing. Read more...
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Known for its eclectic selection of antiques—everything from medical instruments to nativity scenes—this store is a haven for seekers of unexpected and offbeat gifts, packed with books, paper goods, and jewelry, plus the fascinating and macabre assemblage work of Galveston artist Robert Dampier. Keep an eye out for a three-legged cat, which has been known to nap on the historic Read more...
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Leila and Carlos Peraza have created a haven for creative types, filling their shop with quirky-cute, highly giftable goods from local makers. Grab a croissant from Common Bond next door, then stop in to browse the pottery, paper goods, original art, soaps, baby cuteness, Houston tees, and dizzying array of jewelry, with new artists added to the shelves constantly. Read more...