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The chicest holiday gifts await at Dallas' Plaza at Preston Center

Holiday shopping hits different at The Plaza at Preston Center, where locally loved boutiques, chef-driven restaurants, and specialty stores sit just steps apart in one of Dallas’ most walkable, jewel-box shopping districts. It’s the rare place where you can find luxury skincare, a designer handbag, a custom cake, and a perfectly wrapped hostess gift, all without ever moving your car.

Personal service is the norm here: shop owners remember your name, experts help you pick the right piece or shade, and many stores offer beautiful gift wrap that turns even last-minute shopping into something thoughtful.

Whether you're hunting for something indulgent, practical, or delightfully unexpected, The Plaza at Preston Center makes holiday gifting feel effortless — and more than a little bit magical. View the full Holiday Edit gift guide online, and sneak a peek below:

Apples to Zinnias
Holiday floral arrangement
A thoughtfully designed floral arrangement that makes every gesture feel special. It also makes the perfect gift or centerpiece for your holiday gatherings.

The Plaza at Preston Center Apples to Zinnias flowers Apples to Zinnias has florals for every occasion.Photo courtesy of The Plaza at Preston Center

Bachendorf’s
Diamond and ruby collection
There’s something unforgettable about the pairing of rubies and diamonds. At Bachendorf’s, that classic combination is reimagined to create pieces that feel both heirloom-worthy and of-the-moment.

Carla Martinengo
Mary Katrantzou Thalia coat
This truly special coat dazzles with its ombré gradient and couture detail, making it the ultimate holiday indulgence.

Cos Bar
Dr. Barbara Sturm advent calendar 2025, Creed Women's 3x10 Set, La Mer Soothing and Strengthening Ritual
A group of favorites to help with that holiday glow, whether it’s for yourself or someone you love. Cos Bar brings together Dr. Barbara Sturm’s special advent calendar, La Mer’s restorative essentials, and Creed’s signature scents.

The Plaza at Preston Center Cos Bar Cos Bar has all your skincare favorites.Photo courtesy of The Plaza at Preston Center

Frances Valentine
Katherine red bag, black cuff leather gloves, and Corfu stacked bracelet
Lean into rich texture and bold accents this holiday season. The Katherine red bag makes a merry statement, the black cuff leather gloves bring sleek sophistication, and the Corfu stacked bracelet catches the light with subtle sparkle.

Frenchie
Gift cards
For the friend who has everything, except a reservation at Frenchie! Treat them to good food, better company, and that signature Frenchie atmosphere that turns any day into an occasion.

Lucky Dog Barkery
Fluff & Tuff, Foggy Bone toy, and Huggle Hounds toys and accessories
Deck the paws with cute and durable gifts that bring festive fun to every pup’s holiday.

Maman
Holiday Collection collaboration with Martha Stewart
The newly opened Maman — and the first location in Texas — teams up with Martha Stewart for a holiday collection that blends cozy charm with polished, thoughtful design. From beautifully packaged treats to pieces made for sipping and gifting, it’s a festive lineup that feels effortless and elevated.

Pockets
Gabo sport coat, Emanuel Maffies shirt, Zegna tie and sweater, 6 East trousers, Vera Pelle belt, Di Bianco suede loafers
Pockets combines timeless pieces for a look that feels sharp, understated, and undeniably seasonal, so he can look perfectly put together without trying too hard.

Jackson Vaughn
Kinfolk candle, Folklore candle, Tradition candle
The Kinfolk, Folklore, and Tradition candles from Jackson Vaughn fill the home with everything you love about this time of year. It's the holiday season, captured in three timeless scents.

The Plaza at Preston Center Jackson Vaughn candles Stock up on host gifts at Jackson Vaughn.Photo courtesy of The Plaza at Preston Center

Sprinkles
Gift cards, Chocolate Peppermint cake, JOY Gingerbread cupcakes
Sprinkles knows that the sweetest gifts are the ones that bring people together. Celebrate someone special or a moment worth savoring with a personal layer cake or a festive box of cupcakes.

Swoozie’s
Tortoise Print cocktail shaker, bar tools + glasses
Help someone celebrate the final toast of the year with curated bar cart pieces in sophisticated tortoiseshell and polished gold. The unmistakable glow of this Champagne sets the perfect scene for midnight.

And this is just the beginning. Every corner of The Plaza at Preston Center holds another find, flavor, or surprise. Visit soon to explore even more gifts, treats, and holiday magic waiting just beyond the list.

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New giant Quge-tip from Dallas-based Q-tip sells out in 24 hours

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Q-tip's Quge-tip

A giant version of an everyday product has sold out in 24 hours: Called the Quge-tip, it's a 6-foot version of the iconic Q-tip, the beauty staple that's been around for more than a century.

Measuring nearly six feet from tip to tip, Quge-tips feature enlarged swabs and a sturdy stick modeled after the original Q-tips swabs design.

The Quge-tip was released on December 9 and sold exclusively online in limited quantities for $35. Alas, according to a spokesperson for Dallas-based Elida Beauty, the parent company of Q-tip, the product flew off the virtual shelf.

"Now that they’re sold out, Q-tips is surprising fans with social giveaways," the spokesperson says.

The Quge-tip is one of two products just released by Dallas companies — both of which feel like they could be April Fools Day jokes — except that both are for real.

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Dave & Buster's Claw Purse
The Dallas-based eatertainment chain is leveling up holiday gifting with the debut of the Claw Purse, a limited-edition purse designed by Chain. The Claw Purse is inspired by one of the brand's most iconic games — the claw machine — and according to a release, is "the season's most unexpected fashion statement" for anyone who loves bold style, nostalgia, and a little bit of play.

To mark a milestone for the brand, the Claw Purse launches alongside the expansion of Dave & Buster's Human Crane, a viral, full-body game experience that turns guests into the claw — where they are lowered down into a bin of huge prizes to grab whatever they choose.

Beginning in December 2025, the Human Crane will appear in over 112 Dave & Buster's locations with additional stores rolling out nationwide throughout the season.

But back to the purse: It made its debut at Chain's Holiday House, an event at the company's HQ in L.A., where "it quickly became a crowd favorite among creators, stylists, and culture icons," or so says the release. Which also calls this "the first creative collaboration" between Dave & Buster's and Chain, bringing together Dave & Buster's beloved gameplay with Chain's signature culture-forward point of view. So maybe there will be more collaborations in the future.

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Q-tips Quge-tips
The Quge-tip is a nearly six-foot supersized version of the "iconic" Q-tip cotton swab, first invented in 1923 and the go-to for beauty, baby care, first aid, cleaning, and everyday moments that call for a gentle, precise touch.

The six-foot Quge-tip features enlarged swabs and a sturdy stick modeled after the original Q-tips swabs design — offering a new way to experience an iconic tool at a dramatically large scale, designed as a playful, oversized tribute.

The release nots that Quge-tips tap into a rising trend of consumers using Q-tips swabs for alternative tasks, which now make up a meaningful share of cotton swab use: From dusting high shelves and cleaning hard-to-reach corners to large-scale art projects.

The six-foot Quge-tip features enlarged swabs and a sturdy stick modeled after the original Q-tips swabs design — offering a new way to experience an iconic tool at a dramatically large scale.

The company insists it's a real thing — they do a very funny video mocking late-night ads for cheap products — and that after debuting at qugetips.com on December 9, they sold out of their initial run. One note: They do not reveal how many Quge-tips were sold. It could just be, like 10 that were for sale.

There's a chance they'll be doing another issue, and they encourage interested shoppers to diligently follow their social media.

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