Shop Local, Shop Waco: 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
‘Tis the season to spread joy, and what better way to do that than by supporting local businesses? Remember the holiday rush of years past, the endless scrolling through online marketplaces, and the anxiety of wondering if your gifts would arrive on time? Well, this year, let’s ditch the shipping stress and embrace the charm of local shopping.
The Creative Waco team is back with our curated 2024 local holiday gift guide, packed with unique finds from local artisans, makers, and small businesses. From handcrafted jewelry to gourmet treats, there’s something for everyone on your list. So, let’s beat the shipping games and make this holiday season extra special by shopping local!
Your 2024 Waco Holiday Gift Guide
curated by the Creative Waco Team
Bri
- Give the give of holiday cheer and a New Years glow with Divine Glow Body Icing by Movement Empress .
- Holiday season can be a busy time. Relax and renew with a soothing facial from Cherish Beauty Aesthetics.
- Make this year special with a one-of-one custom wrap jewelry from Lucid Genes.
- Sip, savor, and celebrate the season with Brez Lemon Elderflower Seltzer from Willie’s CBD.
Eric
1. Top off your western wardrobe with this stylish Black Sendero Cowboy Hat. PS: they just opened their Flagship Store at the Hotel Herringbone so you can shop IRL!
2. Start your day right with a rich and flavorful cup of East Huaco Coffee Beans and experience the magic of Tres Manos Coffee right at home.
3. Elevate your fall drinks with Loyal Hood’s warm and cozy Fall Spice Syrup.
4. …and we’ve got the grooviest, 70’s Mug from Pinewood to make the experience right.
Fiona
- Unleash your inner artist and Blow your own glass Christmas ornaments to give or keep with Jordan Stanton at Stanton Studios.
- Gift the gift of creativity with a voucher for a class or workshop at the Performing Arts Community Center “PACC”.
- Treat a loved one to a night of live theater with season tickets to the Waco Civic Theatre or a “Ticket Trio” from the Waco Symphony.
- Keep your furry friend close with you forever by commissioning a pet portrait from Jolee French.
Katie
- If you’re looking for a sweet and thoughtful gift: a custom portrait from Ema Sweetz.
- Cozy + Stylish = Loretta Quilted Jacket from Sendero. Need we say more?
- For the bold host with the most. The Godinger Blue Claro Shaker from Gather will become their favorite party trick!
- Hexagon hoop earrings from Ramble and Co are the perfect stocking stuffer that can elevate any look.
Kennedy
1. Cozy up with the warm glow and delightful scents of a Symphony Candle Co seasonal candle. We love year-round gift options!
2. It’s Soup Season! The Folded Ramen Bowl by Black Oak Art is the perfect gift for your favorite soup lover.
3. For THE Wacoan. They can rock their city wherever they go with the Waco, TX hat by Rock My Style.
4. Whether they’re an art enthusiast, history buff, or simply looking for a stylish decor piece, Washington Gallery‘s coffee table book is 100% CW Digest approved.
Sol
- Boba tea bliss and Taiwanese treats await with a Cha Community gift card.
- Wine, dine, and unwind in the vineyards with a Road Trip to Valley Mills Vineyards.
- It’s a Shell-ebration of flavor at Opal’s Oysters. Surprise your loved ones with a gift card to Opal’s Oysters. It’s the perfect gift for seafood lovers, foodies, and anyone who appreciates a good time.
- Treat your favorites to and evening savoring the taste of Spain with tapas and fine wine at Segovia Wine Bar.
Tneyah
- Spice up their life with a taste of the tropics with a gift card from Tru Jamaica!
- Dazzle them with one-of-a-kind jewelry from Uniquely by Blondelle.
- Beautiful skin is the gift that keeps on giving. Treat your loved one to a facial by Pretty Aesthetics
- Brew up some holiday cheer with locally roasted coffee from Thrst Coffee Shop.
Happy shopping this holiday season, Wacotown!