Good Gifts Grown Here

Holiday Gift Guide for Shopping Local: From Texas, with Love

Shop small, shop Southern. Our editors rounded up the best Texas-made gifts for food lovers, coffee nerds, and artsy homebodies.

12/10/2025 By Erica Cheng, Meredith Nudo, and Houstonia Staff

Bayougraphy

Meet Jennifer Ford, Game-Changing Sneaker Retailer

Houston-based Premium Goods, the only Black woman–owned sneaker retailer in the country, turned 20 this year.

12/10/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

'Tis the Season

Houstonia’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide to Shopping Local

Holiday shopping can be a hassle. But don't worry—we’ve got your back with a some of our local faves.

11/11/2024 By Uvie Bikomo and Meredith Nudo

Made in Houston

A New Wave of Local Makers Has Arrived in Houston

There’s never been a better time to support local.

12/01/2023 Edited by Emma Balter

Slow Fashion

This Houston Fashion Designer Wants Your Clothes to Actually Last

Bobbie Johnson’s Béyu brand is all about sustainability.

11/28/2023 By Uvie Bikomo

Supernatural

Houston’s Best Witchy Shops Are Full of Magic

Embrace your inner witch by diving into the spellbinding world of these local metaphysical stores.

10/04/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Small Biz

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.

09/20/2023 By Geneva Diaz

LOVE, HOUSTONIA

Houstonia’s Ultimate 2023 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

From beauty sets and candles to tasty treats and beverages, your loved ones are about to get spoiled!

01/31/2023 By Rosemary Akpan

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

10 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Beauty Guru

You can never have too many scrunchies.

12/08/2022 By Rosemary Akpan and Alexia Partouche

Gift Local

Great Father's Day Gifts from Local Shops

Shop from Houston favorites like STAG Provisions and Reserve Supply Co.

06/13/2022 By Danielle Wright

SHOP LOCAL

Support Houston Makers at Mala Market in Montrose

This female-owned nonprofit has everything from home décor and eco-friendly cleaning supplies to clothes and upcycled accessories.

06/08/2022 By Geneva Diaz

VISUAL ART

Here’s Where to Buy Art Supplies in Houston

Visit our favorite shops to start your next big project.

06/02/2022 By Amarie Gipson

SHOPPING WITH PURPOSE

This Eco-Conscious Market Is Changing the Way People Shop

The Asch Building has everything, from home goods and clothing to fresh coffee and community classes.

06/01/2022 By Geneva Diaz

It’s Electric

Here's Where To Shop For Electronics

These Houston shops have the best in tech.

04/29/2022 By Danielle Wright

Shop Local

18 Local Black-Owned Businesses To Support

From makeup to decor and a curated book store, support these black-owned businesses in Houston.

01/31/2022 By Danielle Wright Edited by Shelby Stewart

Hou Beauty

5 Houston Beauty Brands To Support This Year

Select favorites include My Minimo, Earth's Nectar and Makeup By Mari.

01/26/2022 By Danielle Wright

V-Day Gifts

Best Valentine’s Day Gifts From Local Boutiques

It's the pre-season of love.

01/18/2022 By Danielle Wright

Spring Into Spring

6 Dresses To Shop From Fox Holt's Spring Collection

The sustainable marketplace released their latest line of dresses for the upcoming season.

01/12/2022 By Danielle Wright

Holiday Gifts

10 Local Boutiques To Shop Last-Minute Gifts

Wrap up the holidays at these Houston shops.

12/22/2021 By Danielle Wright

Work Out In Style

Local Brand Introduces New Partnership With DICK’S Sporting Goods

The Black-owned label is now available to purchase online.

12/15/2021 By Danielle Wright