Looking for a gift that did not come from a big-box store? Dallas has a strong set of independent gift and home shops, and several sit within walking distance of each other. Here are six worth a stop, grouped by neighborhood. Details come from each shop's own website; hours change, so check before you go.
Bishop Arts / Oak Cliff
Three of these shops are a few blocks apart, so you can easily do them in one afternoon.
We Are 1976
313 N Bishop Ave, Dallas, TX 75208 · weare1976.com
A small independent shop that stocks cards, art prints, ceramics, notebooks, pens, and stationery, much of it from artists the owners know personally. Good for a gift with a story behind it, like a print from a featured artist or a design book.
All Good Things
404 W 8th St, Dallas, TX 75208 · allgoodthings.store
A curated shop with letterpress greeting cards, gifts, home decor, apparel, accessories, and planners. A solid pick when you need a card and a gift in one stop.
Davis Street Mercantile
710 W Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208 · davisstreetmercantile.com
A family-run "modern general store," open since 2017, at the corner of Van Buren and West Davis. It carries home decor, gourmet foods, everyday essentials, wine and beer, candy, and gifts, and it pours its own candles. The shop also runs candle-making workshops on many Saturdays, according to its website.
Lower Greenville
Favor the Kind
3024 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206 · joyvilleinc.com
A home, gift, and apparel boutique that has been around since 2007, when it opened under its old name, The Gypsy Wagon. It focuses on goods made by people and companies that give back or produce things sustainably. According to the shop, staff will check inventory and send photos if you message them on Instagram, and you can book a one-on-one shopping appointment.
Deep Ellum
Everything Ellum
2715 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226 · everythingellum.com
Artist-made apparel and accessories, including Deep Ellum shirts designed by local artists, plus small items like stickers. A good stop for a Dallas gift with some local character.
Design District
KD Biel
1316 Slocum St, Dallas, TX 75207 · kdbiel.com
A home and gift shop founded by Kurt Bielawski, with design-focused pieces for living, dining, kitchen, and garden, sourced from around the world. This is the place for a nicer hostess or housewarming gift. The shop's site also lists a second location on Knox Street.
Before you go
- Check hours first. Small shops sometimes close early for events or holidays. Each shop's website lists its current hours.
- Make a loop. In Bishop Arts, We Are 1976, All Good Things, and Davis Street Mercantile are close enough to walk between.
- Ask ahead. If you want something specific, call or message the shop first to see if it's in stock.
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