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By Kayla Roberts
Fort Worth wouldn't be Funky Town without its offbeat shops. So, avoid the crowded malls and get your friends and family (and maybe even yourself) some one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays while also supporting local businesses.
Here are five gifts at local shops in Fort Worth to check out.
Tassel Earrings from Beehive
Beehive offers an array of vintage-style women's clothing and accessories, and its tassel earrings make for great stocking stuffers. These trendy accessories are available at $38.
Where: 4808 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Puppy Mugs from Earth Bones
The quirkiest of gifts can be found at Earth Bones, from Mona Lisa socks to unicorn lip balm. You can even check off the dog lover on your list with its popular puppy mugs featuring eight breeds from dachshund to pug.
Where: 308 Main St.
Terrariums from The Flower Market
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If you have crafty people on your list, check out The Flower Market's DIY air plant terrariums. The shop offers hanging terrariums in different sizes, unique air plants and sands and stones in a variety of colors. The best part is, these plants are hard to kill.
Where: 2733 West 7th St.
Texas Jewelry from Retro Cowboy
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Retro Cowboy is known for its Texas jewelry, offering earrings, necklaces and bracelets in a variety of colors including burnt orange and maroon (sorry, Frog fans — no purple). Each pendant outlines major cities including Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Houston and San Antonio.
Where: 406 Houston St.
Ties from The Squire Shop
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We didn't forget the guys on your list. The Squire Shop's ties are the classiest of stocking stuffers — and the shop can wrap them up for you for free.
Where: 5416 Hartwood Drive