Gift Guide: Where to shop local in and around Colleyville for Christmas gifts and more this holiday season

Many D-FW residents are placing an extra emphasis on shopping local this year, as the community comes together to support small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

We’ve put together a guide to gifts for everyone on your list and all of these gifts are sourced from businesses within the city limits or in the surrounding area.

For that person who can’t stand to cook another meal

Give the exhausted home chef a break with a gift card to a local restaurant, whether they’re getting takeout or dining in. Try a gift card from NAPA Thai Asian Cuisine or The Cajun Market, both of which you can purchase in the restaurant.

For the person with the sweet tooth

Treats from DessertsRx in Colleyville make a great option for a gift, or even for stocking stuffers. The treats are made locally, and comprised of all organic ingredients, meaning they’re free of refined sugars. So, when your friend feels like they should give up sugar as their New Year’s resolution, just display your clever gift and tell them these are a healthier way to embrace their sweet tooth.

DessertsRx is located at 8300 Precinct Line Road Suite 104 in Colleyville, 817-966-6676.

For that one friend who’s still stylish while staying at home

Pandemic style is an art form, and you probably have one friend who has mastered the art of stylish dressing while staying in. Even though they’ve been at home during the pandemic, this person is still looking their best. Visit Shine Unique Boutique in Hurst, TX and peruse their selection of clothing — they have a number of T-shirts and sweatshirts with fun designs, along with other things to spruce up a wardrobe.

Shine Unique Boutique is located at 753 Mid Cities Blvd. in Hurst, 817-849-2999.

For the kiddos who might be getting a little restless

Kids have spent a lot of time at home this year and the resulting restlessness can be helped by a fun new toy or game. Little Orange Fish in Grapevine has a whole host of fun toys, clothing and gifts.

Try this cleaning set, for make-believe but also because we are still in a pandemic and they’ll have to learn sometime. A reusable sticker pad is a great gift that will last, and a massive puzzle makes for a fun activity to do together — this puzzle has a science theme, and this one is all unicorns.

Little Orange Fish is located at 601 S. Main St. Suite 101 in Grapevine, 817-416-7774.

For the parent who really needs some “me time”

Parents have been through a lot this year, whether kids have been home since March or not. Treat the parents in your life to something that inspires them to relax, like the candles or bath products sold at Austin Lorin in Colleyville. The boutique sells clothes for men and women, and other gifts too, if you’re looking for a variety of options.

Austin Lorin is located at 5665 Colleyville Blvd. Suite 100 in Colleyville, 817-656-2500.

For the person you want to keep in touch with

2020 has been a difficult year for friendships, especially if you live in different cities or are limiting gatherings for safety during the pandemic. The Gift Store in Southlake offers customizable stationery in a wide range of designs. Gift them to a friend and tell them it’s your goal to bring back letter writing in 2021, you’ll stay in touch and stay safe.

The Gift Store is located at 2225 W. Southlake Blvd. Suite 403 in Southlake, 817-488-4438.