The Big, Local, Lone Star Holiday Gift Guide
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Texas is known for many things, but for TexasRealFood, the Lone Star State is home to some of the country’s most special producers, creators, and makers.
So for this year’s annual gift guide, we’ve done our best to feature them. To ring in this festive time of year, TexasRealFood shopped, snacked, and sorted through scores of exceptional giftable items made by talented and innovative crafters to find some of the very stellar choices for you to wrap up.
When you choose from this guide, know that you’re supporting local makers and businesses who are an essential part of the Texas economy and help make it one of the best places to shop from!
For the Ethical Fashion Savvy
Turtleneck Tunic, LAUDE The Label
This oversized, cozy turtleneck sweater is crafted from a blend of ethically-sourced baby alpaca & organic Pima cotton. Laude The Label is a local, sustainable brand that promotes female empowerment, fair wages, and sustainability. With nearly all products made from upcycled or organic materials and a unique in-house carbon offset program, Laude The Label ensures gifting doesn’t burden the earth anymore.
Plaid Dora Nightgown, Edith Hour
The Edith Hour nightgown is made for that beloved woman in your life who deserves to relax in luxury. This small-batch, Texas made quality piece spells slowing down and self-care to the T. Psst..you can customize the Ready Robe with the receiver’s name embroidered on it!
Admiral Halsey Robe by Highway Robery
The Admiral Halsey Robe is ideal for an evening to unwind. Austin-based Highway Robery designs kimono-style, unisex robes with high-quality fabrics, ensuring utmost comfort and a suave look.
Adopt Don’t Shop Necklace by Christy Robinson Design
This cute rose quartz pendant cut in the shape of a cat’s head is made by Christy, a one-woman shop from the small town of Hubbard. Christy Robinson’s jewelry designs are made with recycled, sustainable metals. The beautiful vegan creations encourage thoughtful conversations about causes they depict.
100% Cashmere Shawl by Fair and Square Imports
These lush, 100% cashmere shawls offer timeless, affordable elegance. They are handwoven and naturally dyed by artisan weavers in Nepal. Dallas based Fair and Square Imports ensures all their goods are sourced from artisans skilled at centuries-old crafts that have been passed down for generations and help preserve them by creating new, sustainable markets.
Austin-based Suavs’ Ultrasoft Digital Knitted Zilker Shoe is made for ‘going anywhere and doing anything’. These comfortable shoes are made with 100% post-consumer recycled plastics that are breathable and perfect for daily wear. Suavs is also dedicated to being vegan friendly and sustainable in its manufacturing and packaging practices.
Plum Wine Athletic Skort by HTX Sewn Goods
Fancy a game of pickleball during the holidays? Dress for the occasion in this comfortable, locally made skort. HTX Sewn Goods is a brand focusing on innovative, Houston-made products that support the training and empowerment of residents by providing fair wages, upward mobility and a pathway to owning their enterprise.
Made with love by residents of Gulfton, TX, the stretchy and stylish Skort collection is a must-try for all sporty Texans!
For the Adventure Seeker
The Deep Eddy Watch by DufRane
With curved padded leather straps and finely polished accents throughout, the Waterloo compliments a suit as well as it does casuals. Designed and assembled in Austin, it’s ‘a watch by a Texan, for Texans’. Their super stealth creation, the Dark Fume, is not to be missed!
Men’s Horseman Boot, Lucchese Bootmaker
The Ryan boot comes from Lucchese, a shoemaker with 130 years of rich, Texan history. Today, skilled artisans still make Lucchese products in the Lone Star State with great care. The boot is a rugged horseman boot made with shark leather, perfect for the everyday cowboy.
Classic 4 Bi-Fold Raw Tan Wallet by Bexar Goods Co.
A wallet, they say, brings good fortune. Gift luck this year from San Antonio’s Bexar Goods. The brand specializes in sturdy leather items that withstand travel and journeys. The Classic 4 Bi-Fold Raw Tan Wallet was fashioned with convenience and resilience in mind. Hand-stitched, the wallet features compartments to stash cards, travel documents, and your passport.
Personalized Passport Cover by Bear Creek Leather
For those who are frequently airport-hopping, this personalized handmade leather passport cover will be a fine present. A small custom leather shop in the Hill Country, Bear Creek Leather showcases unique handcrafted merchandise designed using exceptional quality leathers, and the passport cover is only one of their many gorgeous products.
Waggoner Hat by Biggar Hat Store
Looking for a gift of a lifetime for your true-blood Texan partner? Get them a hat! The waggoner hat comes from Biggar Hat Store in Wise County. Jeff Biggar is the artisan behind these local, handmade beauties. The best part about Biggar Hat Store is that you can grab a straw or felt hat from any of their retailers here.
Nature lovers will be thankful for a Texas State Parks Pass. Valid for a year, the pass gives entry into more than ninety state parks and offers reductions on some camping sites, park store purchases, and equipment rentals.
Turtlebox started as a collaboration among four Texans and today has grown into an international business. Turtlebox speakers are waterproof, dust-proof, and impact-resistant-and are a terrific option for clear outdoor sound anywhere. Needless to say, it is the perfect companion for those on the go.
For the Self Care Enthusiast
Art of the Bath Set by Milk + Honey (how long does honey last?)
Gift the Holiday spa day set by Milk + Honey to a friend who needs to kick back and revel this season. The salon has locations in Austin, Bee Cave, Houston, and Fort Worth, and the gift set includes its best products like the milk bath packet, soothing body cream and more!
The Library by Circle 21 Candles
For an avid reader, the fragrance of a room full of books can be nothing short of heavenly. So gift this soft scent of smokey wood resin with hints of bergamot, citron, and neroli that will hit all the nostalgic notes of sitting in a library. Handcrafted in Texas, Circle 21 candles are mindfully designed with 100% premium soy wax and poured into recycled wine bottles to create a high-quality, natural candle enjoyed by all.
Supergoop! x Gray Malin Everyday Getaway Kit by Supergoop
Supergoop!, the universally coveted skincare line born out of San Antonio, has made it its mission to create top-shelf SPF products that go beyond simple sunscreen. The new Everyday Getaway Kit protects the skin on all fronts—the various SPF skincare items come packed in a reusable, water-resistant pouch that’s made from recycled materials and features Gray Malin’s iconic image of an East Hampton beach.
Frankincense Honey Mask by Sabia Apothecary
What can spell self-care better than a luxuriating wildflower honey mask that exudes a musky aroma of frankincense? Add to it a soothing soak of sea salts and magnesium flakes, and you have an unbeatable Christmas gift!
Organic Foot Ritual by Spa Habitat
Tension, stress & fatigue will melt away as feet soak in a copper bowl filled with organic healing oils and aromas, followed by a beautiful foot massage with warm basalt stones. This restorative treatment at Spa Habitat reduces foot pain, increases circulation, and refreshes the skin. Gift it to a new parent, and they will be forever thankful.
For the Hobbyist Gardener
Texas Bluebonnet Garden Seed Grow Kit by Nature Favors
Want to give a lasting present that keeps giving? This heart-warming Texas-shaped soil comes with bluebonnet flower seeds and all the nutrients they need to start growing. What’s more, the blooms can be enjoyed over and over again.
Anthurium Crystallinum by Tillery Street Plants
Anthuriums are low maintenance plants that flourish with the right indoor temperature. In addition, these plants thrive in humid conditions and produce beautiful flowers periodically throughout the year, making them a perfect gift for a plant lover.
Terrazzo Plantable Candle by Esker
This year, we continue to be blown away by innovative, eco-friendly techniques local makers are turning towards in an effort to reduce the impact on the earth. This unique soy candle comes with a handmade paper
embedded with lemon balm seeds AND a compressed soil pod! No prizes for guessing what happens next! Add water and watch the soil disc magically expand into a home for your brand new lemon balm plant.
Other Fabulous Gift Options!
For the Décor Obsessed
Texas State Wall Hanging by Hemlock & Heather
This Texas-shaped wall hanging is handcrafted in-state, can be color-customized for your preference, and is perfect for spacious living rooms.
Add a burst of color and delicate texture to any space with the Red Plaid handwoven pillow by Kufri. A leader in handloom weaving, Kufri textiles are loved for their earthy hues, imperfectly perfect textures and sublime artisanry. Designed in Dallas and handwoven in India, this brand champions the craft of handloom weaving and promotes a conscious, sustainable life.
For the Beach Mom
Personalized Cherry Blossom Mint/Pink Beach Bag by Sarah Janes Oilcloth
This brightly-hued floral beach bag caught our attention for all the right reasons. The cherry blossom mint/pink beach bag is made from Sarah Janes Oilcloth, primarily heavy-duty laminated cotton or vinyl. Perfect for outdoor trips and families with kids, the bag has a zipper closure, interior pockets, and a plush interior.
Sarah Janes is a Texan family owned and operated business fashion and lifestyle brand with a flair for personalization.
For the Eclectic Souls
Bandana Dress by Psychic Outlaw
Know somebody obsessed with quirky and trend-bending fashion? Gift them this bandana dress by Austin-based fashion house, Psychic Outlaw. The funky part about this dress is that you can create it using your own collection of bandanas! Or pick one from the colorful, stylish collection that the brand offers!
For the Green Family
Rainbow Stainless Steel Tumbler Cups by Green Steel
Gift this set of stainless-steel pint cups to a friend who has recently turned to more environmentally-viable options. This 16 oz tumbler set is free from BPA, phthalates, lead, chemicals, and all other toxins-making it completely recyclable and nature friendly!
Have you made your pick yet? Drop us a line and let us know how you feel about our Texas-made Gift Guide 2021!
P.S: This isn't the only gift guide we have for you. Check out our latest kitchen gifts 2021 guide here and The Ultimate Gift Guide for Every foodie here!
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