Tis the season for holiday shopping. Be sure to check your list twice and make your way through Collin County for unique and charming businesses.
Here’s Local Profile’s curated selection of holiday shopping locations:
Holiday Warehouse
2819 W. 15th St., Plano
The 30,000-square-foot showroom continues to be the go-to for thousands of stylish decorative gems you won’t find anywhere else (well, at least not in the Dallas area). Toymaker Brian Kidwell, known for making gifts for Bill Gates and the Japanese Royal Family, creates an exclusive line of one-of-a-kind, high-end Santa collectibles for the shop. Need to brush up on your decorating skills? Hands-on classes in bow- and wreath-making are available, plus Christmas tree and garland demonstrations. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays noon to 6 p.m.
Frisco Mercantile
8980 Preston Road, Frisco
Host to over 250 vendors, Frisco Mercantile is a must-stop location for gift shopping. Here, you can find a menagerie of items, from clothing to kitchenware and soaps to vinyl.
Holidaze & Gifts
3400 Preston Road, Suite 200, Plano
The decoration selection in this family-owned gift shop can feel a bit random at times, but that randomness also feels special when browsing through quirky Santa figurines, stockings and handcrafted Hanukkah ornaments. Open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m and Sunday 12 to 5 p.m.
Spice and Tea Merchants
110 S. Tennessee St., McKinney
Taste sugared honey, smell loose-leaf tea and sample a premium selection of cooking oils. This shop is one of the best in McKinney for cooks just starting out or seasoned cooks looking for some fresh inspiration.
Paper Source
1900 Preston Road, Suite 211, Plano
You might not find a larger selection of craft paper, journals, wedding invitations, gift wrap, wax and seals, and personalized paper goods than at Paper Source.
Frisco Craft Studio
15222 King Road, Suite 702, Frisco
Frisco Craft Studio uses vinyl, sublimation and laser printing to make quality products such as stickers, shirts, tier trays and more.
Flea Style
6765 Winning Drive, Suite 830, Frisco
Flea Style offers a curated collection of vintage and unique items that blend old and new styles. The store features a diverse selection of home decor, fashion and a popular hat bar, alongside its culinary venture, Heirloom Haul.
Holiday Mercatino
Eataly Dallas | 8687 N. Central Expressway, Suite 2172, Dallas
Each year, Eataly Dallas opens an Italian holiday mercatino for those looking for delicate culinary gifts. The curated selection of themed, customizable gift baskets is sure to captivate even the most selective of palates. Whether you like sweet chocolate truffles or you’re a pesto sauce fan, check out the full collection and find whatever your belly desires.
Wooden Spoon
1617 K Ave., Plano
Down the road from downtown Plano, Wooden Spoon features European imports such as cookies, cheeses, candy and housewares.
Tumbleweed TexStyles
7511 Main St., Suite A120, Frisco
Started by two teachers in Frisco, what began as a small passion project has turned into collaborations with nationally known brands, such as Whataburger and Dr Pepper, as well as a brick-and-mortar store in downtown Frisco.
The Feathered Nest
1018 E. 15th St., Plano
This charming boutique carries whimsical duds, decor and jewelry.
Lyla’s Clothing and More
1024 E. 15th St., Plano
Named after the owner’s grandmothers, Lydia and Laura, this boutique is the perfect stop for girly gifts.
Heart’s Desire
4760 Preston Road, Suite 200, Frisco
With over 4,000 products and nearly 100 vendors, Heart’s Desire has tons of options for your gifting needs this year. Its most popular products are its dishes, platters, silverware and other kitchen and dining essentials.
Personalized Touch
351 E. Louisiana St., Suite B, McKinney
Emblazoned tumblers, T-shirts, mugs, name tags, signs, cards … These are only a few of the things the team at Personalized Touch can make.
Habitat Plants + Coffee
214 N. Kentucky St., Suite A, McKinney
This shop boasts more than just a large selection of home plants: it also carries plant accessories, watering cans, propagation stations, pots, macrame hangers, gift cards, coasters and T-shirts.
Paper Affair
6959 Lebanon Road, Suite 117, Frisco
From beautiful custom-made cards and stationeries to one-of-a-kind embroidered gifts, here, you’ll find everything paper you could possibly need for the holidays, with a personalized touch. You can find their Frisco location in The Shops at Starwood.
Read Between the Lines
7500 Windrose Ave., Suite B160, Plano
Stop by Read Between the Lines at Legacy West. The store has the perfect seasonal, birthday and special event cards, plus the staff is extremely helpful and friendly.
Cute Crush
9292 Warren Parkway, Suite 220, Frisco
Is there a person on your list obsessed with Korean and Japanese culture, goods and art? Cute Crush has imported goods, stationery, plushies and accessories.
Fair and Square
219 E. Louisiana St., McKinney
Fair and Square features fair trade and ethically handmade products from over forty countries. Its mission is to break cycles of poverty for vulnerable families and empower people from many walks of life.
Odin Leather Goods + Provisions
5768 Grandscape Blvd., Suite 115, The Colony
Step into Odin Leather Goods + Provisions and smell the handcrafted, specially-made wallets, bags, belts, luggage tags, key chains and much more. Besides its handmade goods, Odin also curates a selection of American wares, such as cocktail mixers, men’s body care, shave soaps and perfumes.
Bricks and Minifigs
7224 Independence Parkway, Suite 332, Plano
LEGO is the quintessential Christmas gift for all ages. Whether you’re adding to a collector’s hoard, gifting to a Star Wars fan or feeding a Frozen obsession, Bricks and Minifigs has your buildable-plastic-brick gifting needs covered.
Madness Games & Comics
3000 Custer Road, Suite 310, Plano
Have someone in your life who is obsessed with tabletop role-play and board games, or just someone who’s really into movies and books? This is the place to grab collectibles, dice, cards, games and a large selection of posters, trade paperbacks, Funko Pop! characters and superhero figurines.
Hollywood Feed
1350 N. Preston Road, Suite 50, Prosper
Can’t forget the furry family members! Head to Hollywood Feed for squeaky toys, cat toys, rope toys, bully sticks, premium dog and cat food, collars, bandannas and more.
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This guide was featured in Local Profile’s Best of the Best issue. For more holiday excitement, visit the link here.
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