This holiday season, it’s easier than ever to support local businesses in our neighborhood while giving perfect gifts to your loved ones with our annual gift guide. From clothing and accessories to wine and pancakes, these spots have gifts for them all.
For the scent obsessed
Society by Jackson Vaughn
This hand-poured artisan soy wax-blend candle features a natural cotton wick, available in nine or 16 ounce jars for a 40-60 hour burn time. The Oak Cliff candle is infused with spiced bourbon, Mexican vanilla and smokey amber.
403 N Bishop Ave.
16 ounce – $38, Nine ounce – $28
For the little ones
DLM Tots
These sweaters are just a couple among a wide selection of holiday clothing for the little ones at DLM Tots. Vests, socks, bows, jackets and hats also stock the shelves just in time for the holiday season.
413 W Eighth St.
Top sweater – $40 Bottom sweater – $48
For the accessorizer
Bella & Brawn
Owned by the mother-daughter duo of Aimee and Ashtynn Hughes in the heart of the Bishop Arts District, Bella & Brawn has a variety of jewelry perfect for holiday festivities.
413 N Bishop Ave.
Emerald Leaf Ring – $49.95
Flower Ring – $59.95
Bracelet – $58.95
For the Holiday tree
Advocate Media
The limited-edition ornaments were made with the ancient tradition of reverse painting. Each locally-painted ornament features either the Dallas skyline or White Rock Lake.
6301 Gaston Ave.
$85+ donation to Advocate Media
For the wine connoisseur
Vinito
Occupying just a 330-square-foot space, Vinito is one of Texas’ first Mexican wine shops, and offers over 100 labels while spreading a widely unknown aspect of Hispanic culture. Some of the red wines have notes of hibiscus, some have hints of chile de árbol, and some are spicy. There are also natural wines and native Mexican grapes, such as Rosa del Peru.
939 W Jefferson Blvd Suite 125
$40
For the plant lover
Oasis Plant Shop
Oasis Plant Shop truly is an oasis for the plant lover in your life. The shop offers a boutique feel and hands-on customer service to find the perfect plant for your space.
416 W Eighth St.
Plant + Pot Price – $74
For the coffee table
Whose Books
Framing Oak Cliff: A Visual Diary of a Dallas Neighborhood features a stunning collection of black and white photographs by photographer Richard Doherty. Doherty takes a visual deep dive into Oak Cliff, creating an experience fit for any Oak Cliff native.
512 W Davis St.
$45
For the brunch enthusiast
Encina
After their brunch special had the restaurant packed every Sunday, Encina decided to package their blue corn butterscotch pancake mix for customers to make in their own kitchen. It was so good in fact, it won third place in H-E-B’s Quest For Texas Best competition.
614 W Davis St.
$12.99
