Where to Shop Small in Dallas This Holiday Season
From vintage gems to luxury finds, Dallas shops will help you find the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your list.
Soon all your free time will be spent decorating, baking, partying and shopping. Tons of shopping. Lucky for you, local Dallas shops are eager to help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Here is a list of just some of the fantastic local stores in neighborhoods across Dallas to start (and finish) your holiday shopping.
Updated Nov. 2023
Toy's Unique!
Park Cities
Have a child or two on your shopping list? Head to Toy's Unique! in Park Cities. A local family has owned the toy store for the better part of 40 years, making them time-tested experts on what kids love. Aisles are stocked with everything from classic games to specialty toys to do-it-yourself craft kits. Don't know what to get? The knowledgeable staff will help you find the perfect toy. They also offer complimentary gift wrapping which comes in handy when you are buying for several kiddos.
M'Antiques
Bishop Arts
Have a man on your list that is hard to shop for? If so, M'Antiques in Bishop Arts might be your lifesaver. The eclectic antiques 'man cave' sells vintage tools, furniture, toys and accessories. Every visit offers a new opportunity for different unique gifts. From vintage motorcycle lanterns to cast iron animal bottle openers to antique Coca-Cola signs, this place is a wonderland for anyone who loves vintage Americana items.
Scardello
Oak Lawn
For the cheese lover on your shopping list, boogie on over to the cheese lover's daydream formally known as Scardello. Don't worry if you are not a cheese-whiz yourself. The knowledgeable staff of this quaint cheese shop can walk you through the selection of cheese from around the world, or simply grab one of their pre-packaged gift boxes like the Chocolate, Cheese and Bubble box. If possibly picking out the wrong cheese for someone is too much pressure for you, grab a gift card which can be used on items in the shop or on one of the shop's classes like America's Favorite Cookies and Cheese or How to Build a Cheeseboard.
Jade & Clover
Deep Ellum
Jade & Clover is the perfect store to stop by for those co-workers, teachers or neighbors that you have no idea what to get. The lifestyle boutique has a sand-filled succulent bar where you can build your own planters and terrariums. It is like Build-a-Bear but for plants. If you do not trust your terrarium-making skills, the shop sells tons of cute succulents that make a perfect gift for anyone who likes low-maintenance plants. Money clips engraved with fun statements like 'Cash Like Johnny', trendy jewelry and onesies with 'You Grow Girl' embroidered on it could make great White Elephant gifts. If all else fails, grab a candle or funky colorful socks covered in tacos. Everyone loves candles and socks.
La Vie Style House
Highland Park
Looking for a bubblegum pink caftan for your favorite lady Texan? How about matching mommy-daughter tie-dye pink and yellow dusters? If so, you are in luck. La Vie Style House specializes in luxury designer women's caftans, kimonos, shifts, wraps and dusters. The vintage-meets-modern dresses and headbands are the perfect gift for the fashionista on your list.
Lucky Dog Barkery
University Park
Don't forget Fido this holiday season. Anyone with a dog knows we love them just as much (if not more) than any other member of the family. Stop by the Lucky Dog Barkery to spoil your furry friend with a new toy, gourmet treat or a stylish dog sweater for early morning walks in the cold.
Blue Print Store
Uptown
Remember to treat yourself this holiday season too! From furniture to decor, big to small, Blue Print Store has what you need this holiday season to change up the fung shui and give a spark of life to an old room. The boutique furniture store offers a wide arrary of high-end antiques, modern light fixtures, art and more to make your space truly one-of-a-kind.
Commerce Good + Supply
Downtown
When did hotel gift shops between cool? Probably when the curation of hard-to-find available goods came to Downtown Dallas from the eye of Christine Visneau, the mind behind Commerce Goods + Supply. The one-stop shop has the "perfect mix of artisan goods and elevated essentials" and provides the perfect downtown Dallas escape just inside the historic Adolphus Hotel.
Sneaker Politics
Deep Ellum
Sneakerheads rejoice! One of the country's premier sneaker & fashion boutiques calls Deep Ellum home. With its laidback style, rustic wood shelves and premium leather seating, Sneaker Politics if the perfect spot to shop for the sneaker collector in your life. From unique brand collaborations to the latest can't-get releases, this local shop has to be on your list.