5 Unexpected Gift Shops For Finding The Perfect Gift
It’s always great to find that perfect gift for someone you care about- whether it’s your mom, boyfriend, or even your neighbor down the street. It’s even more amazing when you find something for someone who seems to have “everything” (bonus points when it supports a locally-owned business right here in Midland, Texas).
Here are five local Midland gift shops you should visit the next time you are in need of a gift for the person who has everything, even if that someone just happens to be you.
Check out our Ultimate Gift Guide for Midland, TX.
When you think of Alldredge Gardens, you probably imagine their beautiful selection of plants, flowers, and all things gardening. You may have had the pleasure of dining at their onsite cafe, Cafe at the Gardens. Did you know they’re also a great place to find gifts?
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You’ll find a large selection of unique items throughout this retail store
Find all sizes of decor items for that perfect place in your home or to give a friend.
Be amazed at their selection of terracotta pots and more to help you become the best plant parent around.
Are you familiar with Capri Blue candles? You may recognize their “volcano” scent from shopping at Anthropologie. Rest assured you’ll find a ton of other brands of candles and diffusers here as well.
Do you want to transform your home to be more like you? Look no further! Find help with their interior design services. Their flare for design and all things beautiful is clear from the store’s merchandise selection.
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You may be familiar with Spencer & Company (aka Spirit Creations) and its treasure trove of amazing gifts. Have you explored their unique gift box boutique in the front? This is actually the space reserved for what is known as Bird Box.
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Bird Box specializes in assembling custom gift boxes for all occasions. Let’s say, for example, you got engaged (Congratulations by the way!) and it’s time to ask your best gal pals to be your bridesmaids. You want to be creative in asking them. Guess what? The Bird Box has you covered with all kinds of ideas. Soon they will have you creatively thinking “inside the box” for the perfect way to ask.
The biggest selection of calendars, totes, and other gift items from Rifle Paper Co.
An expansive collection of unique greeting cards
Amazing men’s line of gift items (where else can you find this?!)
Fun things for babies and toddlers
Find uncommon gifts like bath products made from cacti-the smooth parts, of course, for that West Texas flair
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Museums have the best gift shops, the Petroleum Museum confirms it! You can visit their gift shop before or after you visit the museum. You can also make their museum store your only destination as it is located in the lobby.
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You will be amazed at the variety of colors and textures of their rocks and gemstones in their museum and their store. You can buy them in many forms from standalone displays, to jewelry, to works of art.
If you have an inquisitive kid you need to buy for, find a whole slew of science-based children’s books, projects, and toys at the museum. Of course the largest selection is in geology and mineralogy.
Need something totally unique to our area? Choose from a variety of Midland, Odessa, oil, and gas-centric gifts. They have everything from art, books, home and office décor, and like every museum store -- t-shirts.
Want to experience the Permian Basin right? You will need your Crude Coffee Beans and drill bit mug, to boot. A must have!
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A Midland staple since the 1990s, Susie’s South Forty Confections is the go-to place for that perfect “Made in Texas” gift. Fun fact, Susie’s holds the Guinness World Record for making the largest piece of toffee, it just so happens to have been in the shape of Texas. Now you know.
Besides having a special confection for every holiday and year-round caramel apples (made-to-order) there is much to keep you returning regularly.
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Fudge, toffee, Texas Trash, key lime pie bark; the list goes on for delicious sweet treats made right here in Midland!
Find a large variety of Texas-grown nuts and Texas-made sauces that will impress your party guests because they taste that much better made in Texas. Everyone knows that!
Find some unique Midland souvenirs here-from ornaments to the ABC’s of Midland children’s book.
Susie’s has the complete collection of books about Willy Nilly and his friends from local authors Jim Henry and Jimmy Patterson. These are popular stories for kids.
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This gem is tucked away inside another icon in Midland, Carter’s Furniture. The business has been providing Midlanders with their household staples since before online shopping was even conceptualized, dating back to “Carter’s Stop & Swap” in 1951. Now, Carter’s has grown and changed shape over the years, which now includes Pardonne Moi—a unique treasure hiding amidst the sea of sofas and dressers.
For those times you are on the hunt for a new bed, but also want to grab a gift for your interior designer (see Midland’s Ultimate Gift Guide for a list of designers!), look no further! Pardonne Moi has a boutique-style selection of gifts ranging from purses to candles, frames, and much more—also making it an easy one-stop shop for the details belonging on your new dresser.
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The famous Capri Blue candles are here! Volcano, anyone?
Find some unique pillows for the sectional you just bought, or simply purchase a pillow with a message on the front that makes you think of them.
Discover a cute hand bag—or two! Hey—we won’t judge.
Various wall hanging solutions, including decorative crosses and classy picture frames.
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Need a few more shops to check out?
While the list certainly goes on for other great shops around Midland to pick up unique gifts, here are just a few others to explore:
Ally Outdoor - the outdoorsmen in your life will thank you
Perch - home furnishings and staging services
Escents Candle Shop - hand-poured, made-in-Midland candles
Botanical Boutique - plants, floral arrangements, and unique gifts
The Canopy - home goods
La Bebe - baby boutique
Flying Cow Tallow - personal care products and unique gifts
Anthus - maternity, mama, & baby boutique
Found Furnishings - vintage and upcycled goods
Hartley Haus - home furnishings and design services
The Ivy Cottage - a little bit of everything and home goods
Did we miss your favorite local shop? Add it to the comments below and share it with our readers in a future post. Stay tuned for more Midland AF features in local stores including boutiques, vintage, plant nurseries, and more!
Remember, the next time you are in search of a gift-we hope you hold off on the “add to cart” button and walk into one of these great local shops instead. You will be glad you did and something else might catch your eye before you leave the door.
Check out our post on women’s boutiques in Midland, TX.
