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Pamper your paramour with GiftingMap-approved Valentine's Day presents

Even if your wallet is still recovering from the holidays, it's an unspoken rule that February 14 means purchasing at least a trinket for your love one.

But instead of falling for the typical flowers and chocolates, GiftingMap dares you to think outside the candy box this year and secure a Valentine's Day present he or she will truly treasure.

Jewelry
Sure, you know Baccarat as the esteemed maker of crystal and barware, but did you know they also have a fabulous jewelry line? From dainty, heart-shaped earrings to shimmering modern rings, the vermeil and crystal pieces make an elegant statement no matter the time of year.

Vases
Flowers are a must for Valentine's Day, but make sure that part of your gift lasts long after the bouquet disappears. Golden embellishments decorate the stainless steel Juliska serveware collection, which includes a pitcher, bowl, and julep cup that doubles as an adorable vase.

Candles
Lux fragrances are exactly that: handmade by artisans in Arkansas with a 15 percent oil content, meaning that each prettily packaged candle smells as lush as it looks (there's even one that's scented like a dozen long-stemmed roses). Even the wicks are handmade in these premium wax blends, which burn for 10-12 hours per ounce.

Scarves
Baccarat surprises again here, turning out beautiful silk twill scarves in patterns that recall the cut of its crystal and first jewelry collection, which was designed by the company's iconic artistic director, Georges Chevalier. Available in red, green, pink, purple, and blue, the scarf can be worn as a headband or around the neck, bringing elegance to any outfit.

Champagne
Ok, so we can't legally sell you the bubbly but we can set you up with something chic to pour it in. A set of stemless Champagne flutes from Slant Collections is sprinkled with colorful confetti dots, making them festive and fun all year-round.

Underthings
If you think lingerie is trite for V-Day, mix it up by gifting loungewear, boxer shorts, and robes from Royal Highnies instead. The cheeky brand only uses 400-thread-count pima cotton to make its classic clothes, all of which are embroidered with the distinctive navy logo.

You can never go wrong with jewelry.

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You can never go wrong with jewelry.

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Where to shop in Dallas right now: 7 zany new stores to check out

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With the holidays on the horizon, shopping is on the rise. This November edition of Where to Shop, CultureMap's monthly roundup of new shops, sales, and alternative shopping, has five unique new openings, ranging from fashion to skin care to sports apparel.

The roundup also includes two non-traditional entries, including a new benefits program at an area mall, and a place to get your passport — in case you're planning on shopping abroad.

Here's where to shop in Dallas for November:

Baseballism
Baseball camp that transformed into an off-field baseball clothing brand is now open at Allen Premium Outlets. The store offers baseball-themed clothing, hats, and accessories. Their collection features collaborations with several big league names, including MLB, Babe Ruth, Vin Scully and Field of Dreams. Caps and hoodies are especially popular items, such as the Junior's Silhouette for $36 or the short Sleeve Yankees hoodie for $79.

Firewheel Town Center
Garland shopping center is in the giving spirit with its latest Shop, Dine & Save program. Visitors can shop or dine at select stores, including Buckle, DSW, and Razzoo's, Ferah Tex-Med Kitchen, and receive a $25 Simon giftcard when they spend $150 or more. To get the giftcard, receipts have to be shown at the mall management office and include at least one shop and one restaurant from the same day. The special lasts through November 27.

Hill House
Originally a bedding company that launched in 2016, Hill House has extended their collection to offer home, accessories, baby & kids, bridal, and apparel. They opened a location in NorthPark Center at the end of October — their first in Texas and only their fifth store. Hill House is best known for the "Nap Dress," a flowing dress made for day or night wear. There's also a short version of the dress, such as the Scarlett Long Sleeve Mini, a plaid dress for $188. Just in time for season, they've launched holiday pajamas, featuring pajama sets, robes, and children's sets.

Glossier
Skincare, beauty, and fragrance concept just opened a 1,000 square-foot store at NorthPark Center, featuring its trademark whimsical displays that one might mistake for an art supply or paint store. They sell fragrances, scented skin creams, balms, cleansers, moisturizers, makeup, eyelash curlers, and other beauty products, a little on the pricey side, but they make the shopping experience fun with an immersive shopping experience. That stuff doesn't come for free. This is their 12 location in the U.S., joining Atlanta, Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago, DC, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, NYC, Philadelphia, and Seattle.

Rally House
Sports apparel chain opened a location at Rockwall Crossing Shopping Center in Rockwall, with merchandise — headwear, accessories, collectibles — dedicated to Dallas-area teams including Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars, and college teams like the Texas Longhorns, Texas Tech Red Raiders, and Texas A&M Aggies. They also offer locally-themed apparel and accessories that celebrate Dallas destinations and landmarks, such as an Uscape Pom Mens Knit Hat with a graphic of the Dallas skyline for $30 or a long sleeve Dallas sweatshirt for $42. This is the 22nd location in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Thrifted Threads
Houston-based vintage clothing reseller just made its debut in Deep Ellum at 2646 Main St. #620, next to Vidorra. Thrifted Threads was founded by Laith Awad, who began reselling clothes in 2017, initially as an online store until he opened a location in 2022 in Houston's Montrose District when he was only 18. He opened a second store in College Station in 2023. Deep Ellum is the third. They're known vintage apparel from jerseys to sweatshirts and hats, as well as collections of color-sorted clothes from the 70s to the 2000s. It's more than a store, with arcade games that don't require coins to play, a motorcycle display, and ice cream.

Collin County Passport Office
If you're "shopping" for a passport, a passport office just reopened in the Collin County Courthouse at 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney. The new passport acceptance office will initially be appointment only, with bookings available through the District Clerk's website. Plans are underway to introduce same-day and walkup services in the near future.

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