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Find a gift for everyone

Check out our fabulous gift suggestions that will have you prepared for the pickiest of gift receivers

Article by Mandy Calvin, Sally Crocker

Photography by Provided by individual vendors

Originally published in Southlake City Lifestyle

The holiday season is upon us, and finding the perfect gift for your loved ones can be a delightful yet challenging task. Don't worry though, we're here to help! Southlake is filled with a variety of incredible businesses that make finding gifts for everyone on your list a cinch! We've compiled a holiday gift guide catering to all types of recipients - from techies to foodies, fashionistas to bookworms, and everyone in between. Get ready to be inspired by our hand-picked selection of gift ideas that are sure to bring joy and excitement to everyone on your list!

1.Techies: For the gadget lovers in your life, explore the latest tech trends like smart home devices, doorbells and cutting-edge headphones.

2. Foodies and Culinary Connoisseurs: Indulge the taste buds of your food-loving friends with a Calabrese (817-251-8798) gift basket. Filled with homemade sauces, spreads and gourmet seasonings created by Chef Luciano himself, these delectable goodies will make any foodie's heart skip a beat. Check out Roots and Water Southlake (469-556-2640) for the best wine to compliment your holiday feast. They carry many labels that can't be found anywhere else.

3. Fashionistas and Trendsetters: Give the gift of style and elegance from XAR (817-586-6005). XAR features a gorgeous selection of women's jewelry, scarves and handbags, as well as XAR's famous pocket squares, cuff links and flower pins that can elevate any suit to another level for the fellas. Dapper doesn't even cover it. For home fashion, look no further than Manor Home Furnishings (817-329-0098). They offer an extensive inventory of candles and small home items, as well as incredible designer throw pillows, paintings and art for that one-of-a-kind collector. One of your fashionista friends bored with the current look? Check out Texas Blonde Society (817-341-9424), the experts in hair extensions and color, their team of expert stylists are all about unleashing jaw-dropping hair and extensions that transform the game.  Southlake Dermatology (817-251-6500) can also help with a gentle refresh for your new look too!

4. Physical Fitness/Wellness Enthusiast: Your CBD Store (817-240-3332) has veggie supplements and gummies to help curb appetite naturally, as well as additional CBD products for general wellness and specific ailments. Kickstart a year of health for someone with a Jazzercise Southlake (817-456-2821) membership. Grab a gift card for a therapeutic self healing massage from All 'Bout Balance (682-651-5309) to help with any aches and pains from getting into a new fitness routine.

A gift card to Southlake Dermatology (817-251-6500) can make you look as good on the outside as you feel on the inside.  Helping someone be the best version of themselves is the best gift we can give. 

5. Kiddos: Gymboree Southlake (817-421-9300) has a variety of different classes for your preschooler to enjoy and learn at the same time! It is never too early to start teaching kids about money and investing. Key City Capital (817-912-1569) specializes in strategic alternative investments and can help kids of all ages learn about the importance of putting money into investments fir the future.

6. Furry Family: Let's not forget about our furry family members! Creekside Pet Care (817-420-7659) offers all services needed for a furry friend to stay healthy! Boarding, bathing, check-ups and more are available.

7. The Whole Family: For those looking for something the whole family can enjoy Broken Branch Properties (www.broken-branch-properties.com) has you covered.  Their cabins are just a quick drive into Oklahoma for a serene natural environment that invites family bonding and sharing. Choose from several different cabins for a quick weekend jaunt or longer stay for your immediate or extended family! Take a moment to save some of the memories you and your family are making. Christina Oakley Photography (972-207-7544) and Kendra Swalls Photography (817-201-9924) can capture your 2023 family holiday memories!

8. Need a more permanent change of scenery for the family than a vacation? Troy and Lucy of George and Noonan Real Estate Group (817-308-4170) can show you the plethora of different amazing options in the metroplex and beyond. Whether you are upsizing, downsizing, or looking for a vacation property to use or rent for investment purposes, Troy and Lucy can show you the way home. Need financing for the new family castle? Mark Goodwin at First National Bank (817366-8666) is the best in the business; Mark is the Number #1 Mortgage Lender in Texas and can make your dream home a reality! After closing on your new dream home reach out to Vic McLane at State Farm (817-428-4000) and he will make sure your new place is fully insured and ready for the crazy weather Texas spring brings! If the crazy Texas weather has already gotten your roof this fall with hail, gift the family a new roof from SPS Roofing (972-929-9944) and protect your family from the spring storms. 

For those looking to design and build a new home to suit your family's current needs, Southlake is blessed to be home to some of the most talented builders around. Check out SCH Homes (817-329-0207, schhomes.com), they specialize in bespoke builds adding touches that make their homes uniquely special. Check out their newest project, Stony Brook, a fabulous 60-acre luxury community conveniently located right off Southlake Boulevard.

DeCavitte Properties (817-946-0346, www.decavitte.com) also builds luxurious, world class custom homes. Their current offering, The Estates of Pemberton, features 1/4 to 3/4 acre homesites, a few of the lone remaining buildable lots in all of Southlake. 

10. Time: Last but not least, gift your loved one the gift of free time by having the experts keep your pool and yard clean and ready to enjoy. Claffey Pools (www.claffeypools.com) not only builds new pools and renovates existing pools but also can manage all of your pool's chemicals, cleaning and maintenance freeing up your time to actually enjoy the pool. Backyard Butler (817-888-8439) allows you to enjoy your outdoor living space anytime by keeping your home's exterior as clean as the interior.

  • Give the gift of a sweet smelling home with Manor Home Interiors candles ($15-$35)
  • A Simitri clutch and luxurious shawl from XAR
  • Cufflinks from XAR ($185-$225)
  • An ornament "Starter Set" from Manor ($25-$125)
  • Fabulous Simitri clutch with show-stopping drop earrings from XAR ($195-$495)
  • A Calabrese gift basket ($70-$160)
  • A new "do by Texas Blonde Society
  • Gift Card for All "Bout Balance"
  • Your CBD Store has many gift options to help your loved one relax
  • Your CBD Store has many gift options to help your loved one relax
  • Your CBD Store carries gifts for your furry family too!
  • Broken Branch Properties Cabin
  • Just one of the fabulous classes at Gymboree
  • Roots and Water has the wines for the pickiest of palletes