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Where to shop in Dallas right now: 8 hot stores for gifts and more in December

Move over, Santa, we've got shopping to do. Dallas-area shoppers are big spenders at the holidays, and local stores are ready to deliver the goods. This month's Where to Shop column has holiday pop-ups, new stores, and more to make your gifting season merry and bright. Whether you're checking your list twice or treating yourself, here are eight great shops and events to check out in December.

African American Museum Christmas Marketplace
The African American Museum, Dallas in Fair Park is hosting a unique "shop local" event celebrating Black artists and businesses. Visit the holiday pop-up from 11 am-3 pm Saturday, December 10 to shop for handcrafted jewelry, accessories, and more. Admission is free, and the event will also include performances by North Texas musicians, book signings by local authors, community discussions, art workshops, films, and guided tours.

Galleria Dallas permanent jewelry pop-ups
Nothing says forever like jewelry, and if you (or a gift recipient) are ready to embrace the permanent jewelry trend, pop-ups at Galleria Dallas will help seal that commitment. On December 10, 17, and 18 from 12-7 pm, Pretty Little Links will be at Tommy Bahama. On December 17 and 31 from 11 am-3 pm, Wisely Welded will be at FleaStyle.

Heyday
Gift yourself a holiday glow at Heyday, a one-stop skincare shop offering personalized facial services and products. Its first-in-Texas location opened at 3010 N. Henderson Ave., Ste. 105 on December 8. An introductory price is being offered for first-time facials, and memberships are available with monthly facials and enhancements such as Gua Sha, Microdermabrasion, LED Light Therapy, Professional Peels, Microcurrent, and Hydration Infusion.

Milton & King
Australian wall coverings manufacturer Milton & King has opened its first-ever brick-and-mortar and U.S. flagship showroom in the Dallas Design District, at 900 Dragon St. The store will also serve as the printshop to fulfill all orders domestically. You may have seen their high-end prints on the cover of Elle Decor or Better Homes & Gardens or in pictures of Jonathan Scott and Zooey Dechanel's home.

Shinola Detroit
The Detroit-born brand known for leather goods, watches, jewelry, and more is hosting a personalization event at its NorthPark Center store, 12-4 pm Saturday, December 10. Texas artist Andrew Manning will offer custom, hand-painted personalization and Maddy’s Kocktails will pour custom sips. Customers will be able to get watch boxes and small leather items decorated, and there will be additional opportunities for monogramming and engraving.

Teressa Foglia
Celebrity hatmaker Teressa Foglia has opened her first-ever brick-and-mortar pop-up storefront at Highland Park Village just in time for both the holidays and rodeo season. During the special six week pop-up, November 21-January 5, attendees can expect on-site custom hat making by Foglia and her team, along with an exclusive collection just for Dallas. Find it at 43 Highland Park Village.

Unbranded
After a multi-year hiatus, the Unbranded pop-up store has reopened for the season in downtown's historic Dallas Power & Light Building. This is the place for holiday gift shopping with Dallas brands including Ora et Labora (OETL Co.), Good Cycle Dallas, Good Things Vintage, P.B.N World, Crescente Patricio, and East on Rodeo. Hours are 11 am-8 pm Wednesday-Saturday, and 12-8 pm Sunday at 1511 Main St.

West Elm
The newest DFW location of the modern home decor and design services retailer is now open in Southlake Park Village. Located at 1001 E. Southlake Blvd., the 11,500-square-foot store offers furniture and home accessories for the living room, bedroom, bathroom, home office, outdoor, and more. Hours ours are 10 am-8 pm Monday-Saturday and 12-pm Sunday.

Courtesy of Teressa Foglia

Hatmaker Teressa Foglia has a brick-and-mortar pop-up at Highland Park Village.

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Charleston jewelry boutique Hart makes Texas debut on Dallas' Knox St.

Photo by Kathy Tran

The new HART Dallas boutique at 3212 Knox St.

Charleston-based personalized jewelry brand Hart is debuting its first Texas boutique in Dallas, and it couldn't have picked a better spot than the bustling Knox Street district.

The boutique will open Saturday, August 29 at 3212 Knox St., marking the company's fifth retail location nationwide, after stores in Charleston, New York, Nashville, and Nantucket.

According to a release, the Dallas shop will offer Hart's (officially styled HART) popular collection of talismans, chains, cords, bezel jewelry, earrings, and gemstone strands, designed to be mixed and layered. The brand is particularly known for personalized jewelry, with shoppers able to work one-on-one with a member of the Hart team to select symbols and talismans for a custom piece.

The Dallas location will also carry a collection of pieces created specifically for the Texas market, the owners say.

HART Exclusive Dallas charms at Hart.Photo by Kathy Tran

For the store's design, Hart worked with Dallas firm Burkle Creative, which specializes in residential, hospitality, and retail interiors.

"Hart has built a brand around meaningful pieces that tell a story, so our approach was to create a retail environment that feels equally personal," says Javier Burkle, Burkle Creative principal and creative director, in the release. "We wanted the Dallas store to honor Hart's Charleston heritage while embracing the spirit of Texas, blending their unique character and a sense of discovery throughout the space.

"The result is a store that feels like stepping into the home of a well-traveled collector, where every detail invites customers to explore and connect with the brand."

The Dallas opening follows Hart's move into a permanent New York flagship on Bleecker Street in the West Village.

"Dallas has one of the most stylish, confident, and individualistic customer bases in the country," says Hart Hagerty, Hart chief creative officer. "We've been inspired by the Dallas woman for years, her boldness, her sense of self, her commitment to dressing with intention. We are so excited to finally be here."

Curry Hagerty, Hart's CEO, said Dallas has been a hot market for the brand online and through local wholesale partners Clover and St. Bernard. Now they're bringing everything directly to Dallas shoppers.

"Dallas has consistently been one of our top markets for online sales," Hagerty says. "We also have strong wholesale relationships already in the market through Clover and St. Bernard, so we know this customer and she knows us. Opening in Dallas was less a question of if and more a question of when."

HART Dallas Hart joints the bustling Knox St. shopping and dining district.Photo by Kathy Tran

Hart's new store will be part of the Knox Street shopping and dining district, near the Katy Trail and surrounded by more than 70 shops and restaurants.

A grand opening event will take place Saturday, August 29 beginning at 10 am. The first 50 people will receive a custom Hart Dallas tote, custom bandana, and $50 gift card. A latte art cart will be on site to supply sustenance.

Once fully open, the Dallas boutique will be open 10 am-7 pm Monday-Saturday and 10 am-6 pm Sunday.

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