DFW Small Business Gift Guide | Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington and surrounding local areas
A customer and fellow small biz owner recently asked me if I knew any other small businesses local to DFW to shop at for this holiday season. I had some time on the plane so I put together a local gift guide! I’m sure there are many other amazing small businesses that didn’t make this list, but these are the ones I can vouch for personally. Please take a look at their shops and consider dropping them a follow on Socials (it's free) to support them!
Clarthouse
Clarthouse has unique, one-of-a-kind resin art including Pokemon-inspired keycaps, jewelry, hair clips, and home decor. Perfect for Pokemon fans!
Store: https://clarthouse.com/
Social: https://www.instagram.com/clarthouse/
Crochet and Clay Cat
Arlington, TX
Carolyn makes adorable, Cottagecore crochet and clay gifts. All of her products are handmade
Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CrochetandClayCat
Social: https://www.instagram.com/crochetandclaycat/
The Darlin' Garden
Arlington, TX
Your friendly, neighborhood, natural goods store run by yours truly. I make candles, balms, diffusers, and next year I'll be providing flowers grown in my own garden!
Store: https://thedarlingarden.com/
Social: https://www.instagram.com/thedarlingarden_/
Deanna’s Watercolor
Arlington, TX
Deanna offers watercolor art in her own charming style. Her work includes original paintings, prints, and stickers inspired by nature.
Store: https://deannaswatercolor.myshopify.com/
Social: https://www.instagram.com/deannaswatercolor/
Dessert Folk HQ
Dallas, TX
While I haven’t shopped here yet, I’m waiting for her next pop up so I can smell all her yummy gourmand scents. Her products are clearly high quality and in-demand because she has over 1000 sales in the few months she’s been in business.
Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/dessertfolk/
Social: https://www.instagram.com/dessertfolkhq/
Green Bodega
Hurst, TX
Their teas are delightful and several have healing properties to help naturally treat issues like nausea, indigestion, and cognitive function. They also offer other products such as skincare, crystals, and clothing.
Store: https://green-bodega.square.site/
Social: https://www.instagram.com/greenbodega/
Little Plank Vintage
Hurst, TX
A fun, eclectic shop with vintage clothing and other unique treasures! It’s run by Erica, who gives back to the small business community by running @littleplankpopups
Social: https://www.instagram.com/littleplankvintage/
Rag and Bone Records
Hurst, TX
Neighbors to Little Plank Vintage, this record store is full of records both old and new! If digging through vinyls is your jam, this is definitely the place for you.
Store: http://www.ragandbonerecords.com/
Social: https://www.instagram.com/ragandbonerecords/
Virya Organics
Oak Point, TX
The products from Virya Organics are all natural and high quality. As a long-time eczema sufferer, I struggle to find moisturizers, but her beef tallow butter butter is hydrating without irritating my skin.
Store: https://viryaorganics.com/
Social: https://www.instagram.com/viryaorganics/
With Love From SoCal
Grapevine, TX
Andrea offers a range of gifts from spooky to cute. She has keychains, pouches, ornaments, plushies, and more. You’re bound to find a gift from her shop!
Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WithLoveFromSoCal
Social: https://www.instagram.com/withlovefromsocal_/
Wonder Kind Art
Chrissy is a mixed media artist. She doesn’t have an online store yet, but you can give her a follow on Instagram to support her and see which pop up she’ll be at next.
Social: https://www.instagram.com/wonderkindart/