saturday stakeout
December 17, 2005for my favorite local houston gift stores, this three shops are just more than just stores for me. they are my haven for gift-giving search due to their vast supply of endless hodgepodge of novelty items and gifts.
* KUHL-LINSCOMB : not just one flagship store but 5 stores all in one block, showcasing an array of home accessories, bed and bath gifts, music, antiques, garden and jewelry lines. with the owners extensive shopping trips from europe and asia, they brought home to houston a one-of-a-kind, unique store fit to satisfy the pickiest houstonian ever. with one step across the street on to the next, kuhl-linscomb has brought you a lifestyle massive store that completes a shopping trip!
* SLOAN/HALL : owned by two of houston’s stylish men, sloan and hall was one of the first lifestyle stores that opened many years back catering to the few who prefer pampering and personal service in search for the perennial gift. far from a tiny corner shop now, it currently carries rare jewelry and watch lines, european home and personal scents, fancy cards and paper accessories and finally, even clothing and shoe lines from up and coming talented young designers. not too far from kuhl-linscomb, you usually end up visiting both stores!
* LONGORIA : entering into longoria is like stepping into a dream. with it’s white fluffy pillows and silky sheets on antique brass beds, glistening candles and shimmering chandeliers - there is a dreamy serious look to this luxurious home store. my personal favorite for home scents, beddings and bath accessories - this shop carries brands like frette, nancy koltes, peacock alley, tocca, cucina and shabby chic queen, rachel ashwell - to name a few. i never leave the store without an irresistable purchase however minimal it would be!
with just a few days left before christmas, i still need to make a quick stop-over to these stores to complete my gift list! have a great weekend everyone!
I hope Fort Worth carries the same yummy local stores. I’ll be tagging along my hubby next year for his numerous scheduled trip to Fort Worth.
From my family to yours — Have a Blessed Christmas and a Bountiful 2006!
Comment by Ina — December 22, 2005 @ 7:48 am