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For Her
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Kuhl-Linscomb
This design store in Upper Kirby features a curated selection of home decor, fashion, and lifestyle items, making it an excellent place to find stylish and elegant gifts. Kuhl-Linscomb scours the globe for products, renowned for their distinctive style, refined taste, meticulous curation, diverse product selection, and their commitment to featuring the foremost brands in every category. As a privately owned establishment in Houston, they showcase a broader array of nationally and internationally acclaimed design and lifestyle products than any other store in the city. Check out their extensive list of categories here.
Lindsey Leigh Jewelry
This charming fine jewelry shop just outside of downtown has a beautiful selection from everyday pieces to custom bridal sets. Either way you go, you’re sure to find the perfect gift for the woman who loves to sparkle.
Genara
Genara, located on White Oak Dr. in the Heights, offers hand-picked home goods that elicit a sense of calm and nostalgia. Any gift from Genara is sure to add a touch of peace and elegance to the home.
For Him
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Manready Mercantile
This high-quality shop in the Heights specializes in American-made goods from grooming products to apparel and home decor. It's perfect for the rugged and stylish man.
Reserve Supply Co.
In this retro-chic shop on Washington Avenue, you’ll find men’s clothing, footwear, and accessory brands that have stood the test of time, including brands like Pendleton and RVCA. It’s a vintage look that speaks to the surfer/skateboarder/motorcycle culture of America.
Bering’s Hardware
Bering's has represented one of the most unique retail concepts anywhere. Bering's offers an incredible mixture of quality products, from hard-to-find hardware to exquisite gifts and children's clothing.
Stogie’s World Cigars
Head to Houston’s largest and most beloved cigar lounge and store for the cigar enthusiast in your life. They offer cigars from around the world, including rare and limited edition selections, and accessories to elevate the experience. While you’re there, add a special touch with their engraving services.
For Sports Lovers
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Pitch 25
Give them an experience and take them to Pitch 25. Tons of beer on top, an indoor soccer pitch, and more than 70 TV screens make this place a go-to spot for sports fans.
MSR Houston
Give the thrill seeker a gift they’ll never forget and take them to MSR Houston, a premier road course and karting facility just 35 miles south of Downtown Houston. They boast the largest outdoor karting track in the area!
For Book Lovers
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The Menil Collection Bookstore
The Menil Collection Bookstore allows guests to shop in their charming brick-and-mortar location or online, and is an emporium of art and culture. It offers an extensive selection of art books, exhibition catalogues, and scholarly publications, allowing art enthusiasts and scholars to delve into the world of art history, contemporary art, and cultural exploration. With its curated collection of unique artistic gifts and museum-related merchandise, it provides a virtual window into the Menil Collection's world-class exhibitions and the opportunity to take home a piece of this renowned Houston museum's artistic heritage.
Basket Books & Art
The perfect place for book and art lovers alike, independently-owned Basket Books & Art offers a welcoming space and a variety of genres for your favorite reader. From art, architecture, and even the performing arts, you’ll be able to find the perfect gift.
For Art Lovers
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Space Montrose
This place is a favorite, and for good reason. They offer unique Houston-themed art, handmade jewelry, locally crafted candles, and tons of one-of-a-kind gifts.
All The Feels
This cute little shop is nestled in Midtown and features handmade items like candles, stationery, bags, journals, and charming little trinkets. Shop this eclectic shop, the artistic person in your life, all while supporting local artists and businesses.
Gift Membership to the Museum of Fine Arts
The art lover on your list will love the perks that come with a membership to the Museum of Fine Arts. Gift them a free year of general admission, plus free or discounted tickets to special exhibits, lectures and programs, invitations to exhibition preview parties, and discounted parking.
For Foodies
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Phoenician Specialty Foods
Phoenicia Specialty Foods is renowned for its selection of unique and hard-to-find ingredients from various cuisines, making it an ideal destination for food enthusiasts and those with a taste for international flavors. You can often discover beautifully packaged gift sets or baskets filled with a variety of these specialty items, making them perfect gifts for food lovers, home chefs, or anyone with a palate for the extraordinary. Additionally, you might find kitchen gadgets, cookware, or serving dishes that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing, adding a touch of international flair to any foodie’s kitchen.
Well Done Cooking Class
Give a cooking experience to your favorite foodie lover. Well Done Cooking class offers social and date night experiences and even fundamental and techniques classes for those wanting to hone their cooking skills.
Gift Cards to Some of Houston's Finest
If the foodie in your life is just looking for cash to fund their fine-dining habit and a gift card is the way to go, here are some of Houston's favorite restaurants: Uchi, Liberty Kitchen, Xochi and Taste of Texas.
