Heart of the Home Gifts and More, a gift shop specializing in Catholic religious items, is now open in San Marcos.

The gift shop is locally owned by Irene Brazeal, and her husband, Mike Brazeal. Irene Brazeal said they decided to open a Catholic gift shop because they saw a need.

Heart of the Home Gifts and More sells crucifixes, rosaries, religious statues, journals, stickers, lace holy cards and doilies and more.

"We're excited to be in the San Marcos community, they've welcomed us with open arms," Irene Brazeal said.