Top Gift Shops

The 10 best Dallas gift shops to find something special for everyone

There’s always at least one person on your gift list who leaves you stumped for ideas. So here we are to the rescue, with Dallas gift shop solutions that solve the peskiest present problems.

The Hostess: Set & Co.
The artisanal kitchen and home décor store, from interior designer Jennifer Littke and her husband, Adam, offers an array of ceramics and cutlery, textiles, Italian terra-cotta cookware, kitschy egg cups, and modern handwoven napkins made in Chiapas, Mexico. Set & Co. has been open inside the 1922 brick mercantile building on the corner of Davis and Tyler streets for a little more than a year-and-a-half, but it still feels fresh.

The Green Lover: Jade & Clover
Just opened in Deep Ellum this past October, Giselle Ruggeberg’s store focuses on healthful living and eco-conscious gifts for women, men, kids, and home. Its primary feature is the succulent bar, but Jade & Clover also sells vegan beauty products from brands like Moon Rivers Naturals; Magic Carpet yoga mats made of phthalate-free, non-latex PVC with sustainable UV-cured inks; and greeting cards made from recycled paper.

The Tabletop Junkie: Forty Five Ten on Main
The new Forty Five Ten on Main is quadruple the size of the original on McKinney Avenue, leaving plenty of room for an expanded selection of home decor and gifts, including china, crystal, silver, and beautiful glassware you likely won’t find anywhere else in Dallas. Co-founder Brian Bolke is particularly proud of the introduction of beautiful pieces by Christofle, Hermès, and Baccarat — make a mental note of that, brides, as there is also a registry — featured on the third floor. Also noteworthy are the coffee table books and home fragrances for which Forty Five Ten has always been known.

The Monogramming Queen: Draper James
Southern belle superstar Reese Witherspoon opened Draper James’ second storefront in Dallas this fall, which means we now have a go-to when shopping for monogramming addicts. Check out the assorted items created in partnership with Savannah, Georgia, store Number Four Eleven for chic home pieces with a signature initial. We love the embroidered “Deck the Halls, Y’all” cocktail napkins too — they make sweet hostess gifts. The store offer monogramming throughout the year.

The New Homeowner: Birchwood
Oversized floor cushions, intriguing sculptures, and lush throws available at Birchwood on Henderson are just some of the one-of-a-kind gift ideas for friends setting up their nest. There’s something for any budget, from Small Gunns all-natural vegetable wax candles to the Arctic Fox Faux Fur throw. Launched earlier this year by Plano native Kellee Bascher, Birchwood’s creative, original offerings also include modern wall clocks, independent artwork from over 50 artists, comfy pillows, and kitchen accessories.

The Kid at Heart: Piranha Vintage
Newly opened in the Casa View Shopping Center in East Dallas, Piranha Vintage sells vintage toys, home accessories, and oddities. Curated collections include everything from a massive assortment of Snoopy memorabilia — some items are decades old — to quirky one-of-a-kind items from who-knows-when. It’s the perfect spot for shopping for the movie or pop culture collector, whether they’re into Star Wars, The Princess Bride, Bruce Lee movies, or James Bond.

The Offbeat Treasure Hunter: Oak Cliff Vintage
Antique dealer friends Shad Kvetko and Joe Ramirez opened Oak Cliff Vintage on West Davis Street this summer after a wildly successful pop-up sale in February 2016. Gifts at every price point can be had, enchantingly displayed by Kvetko’s wife, Leigh. Short wave radios, funky lamps, vintage Italian pottery, mixed media artwork, and more are available at this treasure trove of gifts.

The Hat Lover: Singer & Monk
Old school chic fedoras, derby hats, and an assortment of lids for ladies and gentleman line the shelves at Singer & Monk. The hat shop, located in the Bishop Arts District, just opened in late October 2016, but it is quickly becoming a favorite among Dallasites. Although you won’t find cowboy hats at Singer & Monk, the haberdashery does carry some big names like Brixton and Country Gentleman.

The Dapper Gentleman: Anteks Curated
Select menswear and home accessories make Anteks Curated, owned by Jason Lenox, an essential stop on a shopping trip for that special gentleman in your life. Helle pocket knives, Wetterlings hatchets, and massive Lagos del Mundo barbecue knives are among the manlier items available, while J. Alexander silver boxes and vanity trays are more elegant. Beretta shotgun shell wine coasters are equal parts stylish and manly.

The Hippie Chick: Gypsy Wagon
Gypsy Wagon has just about anything you could think of for that special flower child, offered in an eclectic storefront on Henderson Avenue. Choose from weekender blankets, plaid ponchos, and jewelry like the La Soula Diamond Evil Eye Cuff in gold vermeil.

Forty Five Ten on Main carries beautiful glassware and tabletop accessories you can't find anywhere else in Dallas.

Glassware at Forty Five Ten on Main in Dallas

Photo by Rhi Lee

Forty Five Ten on Main carries beautiful glassware and tabletop accessories you can't find anywhere else in Dallas.

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FALL FÊTE

Dallas luxury boutique and Texas designer team up on new fall fashion line

Photo courtesy of Saint Bernard

Saint Bernard is teaming up with Houston-based designer Lyndsey Zorich for Love Note.

Dallas-born luxury boutique Saint Bernard is getting ready for fall with a new collection created alongside Houston style veteran Lyndsey Zorich. The fashion-forward retailer and the founder/designer of Mason's Daughter have teamed up to launch Love Note by Lyndsey Zorich, a new Saint Bernard-owned brand, that will roll out this fall.

Love Note officially launched on Thursday, September 10 at Saint Bernard stores in Dallas, Southlake, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin, as well as online. Shoppers can expect a feminine collection with a playful take on everyday dressing for women who want to look put together, but not too serious.

Customers will have to be patient, though, because the entire collection won’t debut at once. Instead, the brand will roll out in a series of monthly drops, each with its own seasonal point of view.

Saint Bernard x Lyndsey Zorich Love Note by Lyndsey Zorich is available at Saint Bernard stores across Texas.Photo courtesy of Saint Bernard

The Kick Off is the first drop in September. It's a game day-inspired collection with pieces designed for fall sports and weekend road trips.

In October, The Lean In will debut with more feminine silhouettes, followed by Getting Comfortable, which focuses on the perfect layering pieces for Texas’ warm fall weather.

A longtime Saint Bernard shopper herself, Zorich's unique style and Texas perspective gave her a greater understanding of what Texas customers want. She was involved in everything from the creative direction and textile development to fabrication and production of the brand. The partnership is even more special, as Saint Bernard typically doesn't collaborate with local designers on its branded releases.

“Getting dressed has always been one of my favorite forms of self-expression, and Love Note allowed me to take that idea from concept all the way through the finished product,” said Zorich. "Saint Bernard felt like the right partner, because I genuinely understand and love their customers. Love Note is meant to bring a little more playfulness to getting dressed, pieces that feel personal, special, and bring joy to everyday life.”

According to director of owned brands for Saint Bernard, Ashleigh Goyer, collaborating with Zorich gave Saint Bernard a fresh new way to provide customers with something both recognizable and unexpected.

"She shares her perspective, her lifestyle, and her love of fashion, and she has an incredible ability to make getting dressed feel effortless and personal," said Goyer.

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