Bling Out Loud Apparel and Gifts opened its first location May 14 at 623 S. Mason Road, Katy. The company merges Bling Out Loud and SewGeekAustin, two home-based, women-owned online businesses. The store offers custom apparel with rhinestones and spangles, handmade gifts, screen printing and embroidery. 832-786-1646. www.blingoutloudkaty.com