No matter who is left on holiday shopping lists, the Tomball and Magnolia area has a number of local shops and businesses with gift ideas for people of all interests. This list is not comprehensive.

For a customized gift

Sip Hip Hooray in Tomball offers customers the option to add custom drawings to products, such as sweaters, cups and drink coolers, and engravings on cutting boards, ashtrays and other items.

210 W. Main St., Tomball

713-247-9856


www.siphiphooray.com

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., closed Sun.

For the fashionista

Adelyne’s Boutique specializes in women’s fashion, including a variety of clothing options and jewelry from brands such as Mud Pie and Brighton.


11715 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. E, Tomball

281-205-7421

www.shopadelynes.com

Hours: Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tue.-Thu. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m.


For the host

The Market Home Decor, Gifts and DIY features a variety of products and gifts, ranging from T-shirts and jewelry to Orleans Candles, specialty spices and various home decor.

306 Market St., Tomball

281-650-4099


www.themarkethomedecor.com

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.

For the foodie

Craving Kernels offers 400 flavors of popcorn as well as 15 flavors of housemade fudge, hand-scooped ice cream and cotton candy.


312 Market St., Tomball

281-377-3282

www.facebook.com/popcornintomball

Hours: Sun.-Tue. 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., Wed.-Thu. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Toffee Cellar specializes in toffee with flavors such as milk chocolate pecan and salty cashew as well as other desserts, such as cookies and cupcakes.

32907 Tamina Road, Magnolia

281-789-7390

www.toffeecellar.com

Hours: Tue., Thu. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri. 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; closed Sun. and Wed.

For the hard to shop for

Mercy House Global, an organization that supports women and families across the globe, operates two retail shops selling fair-trade items from artisans around the world, including Christmas candles, handmade ornaments, pillows and other gift items.

832-652-3762

https://mercyhouseglobal.org

5814 FM 1488, Magnolia

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Sat.-Sun.

418 W. Main St., Tomball

Hours: Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., closed Sun.-Mon.

For the new in town

The Silver Strawberry, a small family-owned boutique, offers a variety of clothing and accessories, including plenty of options for T-shirts and hats representing local Tomball ISD and Magnolia ISD schools.

30006 Hwy. 249, Tomball

281-255-6729

www.thesilverstrawberry.com

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m, Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., closed Sun.

For the gamer

Paragon Games specializes in trading cards, such as Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh, as well as a variety of competitive, role-playing and family board games.

11714 Boudreaux Road, Ste. 215, Tomball

832-426-3949

www.paragongamestore.com

Hours: Mon.-Fri. noon-6 p.m., closed Sat.-Sun.

For the bookworm

The Book Attic sells mostly used books, including rare and hard-to-find books, as well as a small selection of new books, audiobooks and handcrafted items, such as journals and minibooks.

310 E. Main St., Tomball

281-255-6050

www.thebookattic.info

Hours: Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Sun.-Mon.

For the kid at heart

Play Backyard Games, a Tomball-based online store, specializes in custom cornhole games but offers a variety of other backyard games, including various giant, ball and frisbee games.

www.playbackyardgames.com

Kid’s Anthem sells a variety of products and gifts geared toward children, such as clothing for kids up to age 16, stuffed animals, puzzles and art supplies.

308 W. Main St., Tomball

832-761-7904

www.kidsanthem.com

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Sun.

For the experience

Tomball Bowl, a local bowling alley, offers several family and party packages to gift, which include bowling lanes, shoes and pizza.

14435 FM 2920, Tomball

281-351-1831

www.tomballbowl.com

Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-midnight, Sat. 10 a.m.-midnight, Sun. 1-10 p.m.

Paint and Bubbles, an art studio in Magnolia, offers gift cards that can be used toward any one of the painting, drawing, crafts or other art classes and workshops the business offers for children and adults.

31311 FM 2978, Ste. 107, Magnolia

346-703-2141

www.paintandbubbles.com

Hours: vary

For the unique

Cloud Chief and Co. offers a variety of Native American artifacts and gifts, such as sterling silver and turquoise jewelry, clocks and natural rocks.

313 W. Main St., Tomball

281-351-1345

www.cloudchiefcompany.com

Hours: Mon.-Thu. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

GoatTastic Skin specializes in handmade soaps and lotions made from goat’s milk, as well as other products and accessories such as beard oil, clothing and jewelry.

309 Market St., Tomball

936-320-7644

www.goatmaddness.com

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.