Happy holidays, readers. To help you navigate giving season, we’ve compiled some of our best stories about local makers and shops we love. You’re bound to find the perfect gift for your loved one (or just yourself).
Our Favorite Independent Shops in Houston to Support Local Makers
There’s a new wave of community-minded small boutiques in town where you can feel good about spending your dollars.
Houston’s Best Holiday Markets for Gift-Giving
Houston’s holiday markets serve up local makers, festive bites, Santa sightings, and unexpected finds for every name on your list.
A New Wave of Local Makers Has Arrived in Houston
There’s never been a better time to support local.
Where to Spend a Fun Day of Shopping in Houston
From historic streets to new shopping centers, here's where to go for retail therapy.
Our Favorite Locally Owned Toy Stores in Houston
Shop for the newest toy trend or something more nostalgic.
Write Your Holiday Cards on a Houston-Made Creation This Season
Spread the love, one locally designed card at a time.
Lori Muñoz Turned Her Lockdown into a Thriving Ceramics Brand
The colorful, nostalgic Houston brand Lorita Makes was born after Muñoz's restaurant job slowed during the pandemic.
Houston’s Resin Artists Are Preserving Beautiful Memories
These locally made goods showcase everything from flowers to Taylor Swift concert tickets.
How Houston’s Rubén Isaza Became a Fashion Designer to the Stars
Just a few years ago, he was a dishwasher at a restaurant. Now he dresses celebrities like Lizzo.
Making Art from Concrete Is a Family Tradition for This Houstonian
Before cementing herself as an expert in all things concrete art, local artist Myrna Hagelsieb spent her childhood learning from her father in Mexico.
These Pandemic ‘Pivot’ Foods Are Still Being Made Today
Once a lifeline during COVID-19 restaurant shutdowns, these packaged goods became so popular that Houston chefs continued selling them.
This Houston Fashion Designer Wants Your Clothes to Actually Last
Bobbie Johnson’s Béyu brand is all about sustainability.
These Houston Makers’ Goods Are All about Self-Care
From scented candles to cosmetics, we love these locally crafted products.
Visit These Local Farms to Pick Your Own Christmas Tree
No better way to really feel the joy of the season.
Find Your Next Vintage Item at These Houston-Area Antique Shops
Hunting for second-hand gems never gets old.
Casa Ramirez’s Ode to Latino Culture Is as Vibrant as Ever
More than three years after Macario Ramirez’s passing, the Mexican folk art store in the Heights is a testament to the enduring power of art, love, community, and his wife, Chrissie Dickerson Ramirez.
Houston’s Best Witchy Shops Are Full of Magic
Embrace your inner witch by diving into the spellbinding world of these local metaphysical stores.
How Momma’s Tamales Handles the Holiday Crunch
Inspired by her mother’s recipes, Ana Soria turned the Bellaire tamale shop into a beloved business that grinds nonstop around Christmas.
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