Shop Local This Holiday Season

It’s important to shop locally when buying holiday gifts, and you can double your impact when you support women-owned businesses.

Whether you’re shopping for a spouse, boss, bestie, or even yourself, you can find the perfect gift for everyone who made it on your “nice” list right here in Fort Worth. When you shop local, and support small, women-owned businesses, you are giving a gift with purpose.

Courtesy of Brooke Wright Designs

Brooke Wright Designs

3986 West Vickery Blvd.

Designer Brooke Wright turned her love of classic, clean lines into a wildly successful apparel company called Brooke Wright Designs. Her dresses and kimonos will inspire dreams of prosecco on the beach and are all available in-store and online. If you love accessories as much as I do, you need to swing by her adorable brick-and-mortar location on West Vickery Boulevard. Her shop features vintage quilt capes and a top-notch headband bar. Shop for the perfect stocking stuffers for your gal pals, including earrings, sparkly clutches, and hats perfect for the rodeo.

Gifted ftw

Website: www.giftedftw.com

Leaving a successful career at Dickies, Esther Miller forged a new path, opening a brick-and-mortar location on Carroll Street in the Foundry District. This beautifully curated store showcased independent makers, enchanting lifestyle goods lovers looking for the perfect gift for family and friends. As a gift and lifestyle shop, Esther struggled to keep the store open during the pandemic, ultimately pivoting to a pop-up model and closing the shop. During the holiday season, support local, female-owned makers by shopping at Gifted ftw. Her website features candles, jewelry, and so much more. Additionally, Esther and her team provide gift wrapping services and shipping supplies, for gifts purchased from her online store.

Hale House

4900 Camp Bowie Blvd.

Believe it or not, Hale House got its start out of Bekah Pollock’s vintage Airstream, where she sold vintage jewelry and home goods. A few short years later, she outgrew the Airstream and opened a brick-and-mortar location, now located on the bricks of Camp Bowie Boulevard. Offering a thoughtfully curated selection of apparel, jewelry, home goods, and gifts in a fun and inviting environment, Hale House is a well-known hot spot for sipping on champagne while indulging in some delightful retail therapy. Hale House features stylish collections for every season, adding glitz and glamor matched with high-quality style for any home or wardrobe. If you’re searching for a jaw-dropping holiday dress, you’ll find it here, along with festive earrings and sparkly boots to match. Swing by the store to find fun items you won’t find anywhere else, or shop 24/7 on her website.

Stayin’ Alive Succulents

3400 Bernie Anderson Ave.

My favorite plant shop in Fort Worth with all the cool vibes is Stayin’ Alive Succulents. A former self-proclaimed “black thumb,” Jayme learned to care for succulents and found joy in sharing her knowledge with others. For beautiful arrangements in cute, quirky, modern planters, you can shop online or in her location in The Market at Ridglea. A few of my favorite planters include the tiny typewriters, the skate shoe, and the llama. Of course, you can’t go wrong with the disco ball or macrame with bling. Whether for at home or for the office, these adorable succulents make great gifts.

Studio 74 Vintage photo – courtesy of Laura Simmons

Studio 74 Vintage

5926 Curzon Ave.

After retiring as a police officer, Laura Simmons opened a vintage clothing store, Studio 74 Vintage. Recently relocated to Curzon Avenue, Studio 74 Vintage is the place to find your vintage vibe. A self-proclaimed “old soul” Laura offers customers a whimsical blend of vintage finds from the 1950s to the 1980s, for men, women, and even children. Every piece has a story, and Laura is giving these gorgeous vintage items new life. Her store is a blast from the past, with unique pieces found at estate and private sales. For the nostalgic friend who adores everything old school and retro, I can’t think of a better place to find a complete collection of timeless products they will absolutely love. Laura curates a fabulous time capsule with an expansive and ever-changing inventory. Whether you’re in the market for a vintage leather fringe vest, mod mini-dresses, or vintage western boots, support local by shopping in-store or visiting Laura’s website.

Happy shopping and remember to support local!