For the green thumb
1. SowCUTE
- SowCUTE sells small plants and cuttings, including monsteras, epipremnums, syngoniums and hoyas. To start off the holidays, SowCUTE is holding a giveaway offering customers a chance to win a variegated philodendron billietiae. This sale will be held from Nov. 24-Dec. 23, and no purchase is necessary to enter. All plants at the shop will be on sale with an offer to buy one plant and get one free on Nov. 24. The deal is limited to one per person.
- 16718 House & Hahl Road, Ste. J, Cypress
- www.instagram.com/sowcute
- Reach Unlimited is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing work opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Clients create artisan glass items for sale in their gift shop, and plants are for sale in their greenhouse.
- 11832 Mueller Cemetery Road, Cypress
- www.reachunlimited.org/support/gift-shop
3. Kani Kettu
- Kani Kettu offers yarns from Nordic countries as well as all-natural fibers, such as alpaca, wool and a selection of plant fiber yarns, including linen, bamboo and cotton. The shop will be having several promotions for the holidays including a free $25 gift card to knitting beginners who register for a 60-minute crochet class and $5 bonus plus a free sticker for every $50 gift card purchase. A free skein of yarn of equal or lesser value will be included with the purchase of six skeins, and there will also be 25% off patterns bought in-store.
- 10211 Cypresswood Drive, Ste. 600, Houston
- www.kanikettu.com
- Tandy Leather specializes in leather artistry and provides its customers with a variety of tools, leather and equipment to customize their own products. Services offered include leather; tools, such as cutting and measuring tools; kits; supplies and education with its in-store classes. Its Black Friday sales will be available Nov. 17-26 and include stocking stuffers starting at $7.99, designer leather fabric for $49.99-$69.99, and 50% off hand tools.
- 10947 FM 1960, Ste. 100, Houston
- www.tandyleather.com/pages/tandy-leather-houston-133
5. Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii
- The shop sells a variety of Hawaiian coffee, including the Coconut Rum Signature Blend, Signature Blend Volcanic Roast and Kona French Roast. Gift cards and accessories, such as coffee mugs and sweatshirts, are also available.
- 12904 Fry Road, Ste. 400, Cypress
- www.badasscoffee.com
6. Houston Antiques Warehouse
- Houston Antiques Warehouse offers a variety of antiques, including furniture, home decor, collectibles, clothing and jewelry.
- 10854 Jones Road, Houston
- www.facebook.com/p/houston-antiques-warehouse-and-more-for-less-100080360740055
- Lizzy G’s Fine Gifts offers gift options, including art and decor, jewelry, loungewear, stationery and accessories. The gift shop also provides complimentary gift wrapping. Customer favorites include Kendra Scott jewelry, NEST candles, Nora Fleming tableware, Barefoot Dreams loungewear as well as a wide selection of new products for the holidays. The shop will be staying open until 8 p.m. Dec. 23 and will host a last-minute holiday shopping party that evening with complimentary wine, cupcakes and giveaways.
- 126-L Vintage Park Blvd., Houston
- www.lizzygsfinegifts.com
- Houston Traders Village is the largest market in the Texas Gulf Coast and offers a variety of items including tires and tools, electronics, comics, cards, crafts, collectibles, silk plants and flowers, truck accessories, jewelry, furniture, clothing, and garage sale bargains.
- 7979 N. Eldridge Parkway, Houston
- www.tradersvillage.com/houston/shopping
9. Jul’s Boutique
- Jul’s Boutique offers clothes, shoes and accessories in both trendy and timeless styles in-store and online. The boutique will have a Pre-Black Friday Sale on Nov. 22. Jul’s Boutique is also hosting a Small Business Saturday event on Nov. 25 from noon-4 p.m. with several local businesses coming in to showcase their products. A Champagne and Crystal Holiday Open House is planned for Dec. 7, where guests will receive a gift with every $75 in-store purchase.
- 15210 Spring Cypress Road, Cypress
- www.lovejuls.com
- Retail Therapy Resale Boutique provides a unique and affordable selection of women’s apparel sizes XS-4X. The resale shops offer designer clothes, jewelry and shoes online and in-store.
- 10782 Grant Road, Houston
- www.retailtherapyresale.com
11. Kilwins
- Kilwins offers high-quality chocolates and sweet treats for holiday gifting, including gift boxes and tins with caramel corn, brittle and handcrafted chocolates.
- 9945 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress
- www.kilwins.com
- Gulf Coast Bread Pudding is a gourmet bread pudding company that offers flavors including white chocolate, vanilla, pumpkin, coconut and banana pudding. The bread pudding shop also has seasonal flavors on the menu, including apple, pumpkin and sweet potato.
- 17001 FM 529, Houston
- www.gcbreadpudding.com