The holiday season is here, and 'shopping small' is the name of the game! Supporting local businesses is a great way to make a major impact while scoring some unique finds at the same time. Whether you’re heading out to shop til you drop, or knocking out your gift list online, Houston has some excellent LGBTQ+ owned and friendly businesses worth shopping at this holiday season!
Knick knacks for your home, decor that wows, art that makes a statement, and so much more awaits at Bespoke By GJCD on 11th Street in the Heights! The white house adorned with Pride flags on the porch specializes in interiors, gifts, and design and makes for a perfect stop this holiday season. Head in and find some truly unique gifts that will stand out from the rest or pick up some items to spruce up your place for holiday gatherings. You won’t leave empty handed at this shop that has it all!
Bloom Handcrafted Beauty Products
Since 2018, Bloom Handcrafted Beauty Products has developed a community of clientele who value transformative skin care products, elevated candle scents, bath bombs and soaps that take self-care to the next level, and so much more! If you’re looking for the perfect gifts for the friends or family members in your life that enjoy treating themselves to locally made goods that will have them feeling renewed and refreshed, then Bloom is the perfect shop to visit this holiday season—be sure to say hi to co-founders Jaime and Joseph when you stop in!
Showing love to your four-legged friends, or your friend’s pooches, is always a special way to go the extra mile with gift giving! BAKEDBONES uses the sales of their wellness recipes to improve the quality of life for your dog at home and dogs without a home. Your purchase of these hemp infused baked bones will automatically make a lasting impact, as 10% of all BAKEDBONES profits are donated to their no-kill rescue partners, including Houston Pets Alive, Friends For Life, and more. Whether you’re looking for a bite-sized treat for calming, mobility, balance, or just a tasty treat, BAKEDBONES has something for every dog. They ship nationwide!
Showing your H-Town and Texan pride has never been easier or more stylish! Established in 2017, Sam & Davy is the definitive online shop for Houstonians that features shirts, beanies, hats, jerseys, sweaters, crop tops, bags, aprons and more. Comfortable, good looking, and unique, the items that Sam & Davy sells are truly one-of-a-kind and perfect gifts for the Houstonian in your life. Keep an eye on the website and social media accounts for the shop! They host pop-up events throughout the year and drop Pride merch every year as well. Get to shopping and show everyone that “Houston is Everything!”
The Feisty Collective, the shop located at 1901 Lawrence St., showcases queer artists and makers in the Heights! All while also providing resources, support, and community for the LGBTQIA+ community, the shop sells tarot cards, books, drinkware, accessories, clothing, jewelry and more. Looking specifically for stocking stuffers? Feisty Collective curates a “Faves Under $10” and features enamel pins, stickers, keychains, and more. Make the yuletide gay by shopping at The Feisty Collective this holiday season, and keep the vibes immaculate all year round by supporting this local business.
Space Montrose is the place to go when shopping for unique gift items! The shop on Westheimer right next to Common Bond, features an eclectic mix of one-of-a-kind funky items made in the USA. If you’re looking for candles, apparel, jewelry, humorous or artful greeting cards, prints, home goods, baby gifts, and more, this is the shop for you. The small Montrose shop is packed with quirky and aesthetically pleasing items that speak to all types of people, so gift giving is made easy at this haven for interesting finds. Come check out the Space and leave with holiday shopping to-dos knocked off your list!
Shopping for someone that identifies as edgy, playful, sassy? Then Offensive But Cute is the local small business for you! Founded in an effort to disrupt the typical rainbow emblazoned corporate Pride-themed apparel and accessories, this shop is not for the prudish in your life. With shirts that feature the C-word, “Holigay” themed shirts, and hoodies (they even have one that says “Naughty” in a holiday themed design), these aren’t your mama’s Christmas gifts. Shock and delight your friends and family this year by snagging some Offensive But Cute gifts online and have your camera ready to capture the look on their faces when they open their gift bag of crass creations!
Looking for the gift that keeps on giving? MANBUNS designs underwear and socks that are fun, unique, and different from the typical products on the market. The high-performance pairs deliver comfort, versatility and quirky style while adding a playful element to your day with colorful and vibrant men's underwear and unisex socks fashioned for flexible wear. Undies with eggs and bacon, donuts, peaches, rainbows, and rubber ducks are just a few of the designs that await when you shop MANBUNS online. Everyone loves socks and pairs with lightning bolts, mini astronauts, sharks and more make them all the better. Get cozy and stylish this holiday season and give the gift of comfy undies at the same time!
One building, several shops, cool vibes and all the options you need to find gifts for loved ones! Ironworks Houston is a business hub of offices, studios, shops & cafes in East End Houston. Stop into this hip Houston hot spot and shop all they have to offer. Vintage clothing and jewelry, handmade goods, dog treats and accessories, chic clothing, and more line the space making this a truly one stop shop for holiday gift buying. Grab a smoothie or coffee before you start shopping if you so choose and peruse racks of clothing treasures, handmade goods, and more!
Now that you’ve knocked out your shopping list, enjoy the holiday season with all of the events Houston has to offer, and check out Houston Holiday Lights and Libations.
