2018 Holiday Gift Guide

 

For The Photographer 
Choose Houston Camera Exchange for the best selection of cameras, lenses, lighting, and more. Our knowledgeable staff will help you pick the right gear for any level of photographer! Houston Camera Exchange, 5900 Richmond Ave., Houston, Texas 77057, 713.789.6901, www.hcehouston.com

 

Melange Eye Candy 
Melange: French for a mixture, medley, assortment. Shop with us and find fashion-forward, affordable luxe apparel and accessories such as these robes and designer-inspired duffles. Bring this Buzz ad and receive 20 percent off any item through Dec. 22! Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mon.-Sat., Dec. 10-22. Melange Eye Candy, 9055 Gaylord Drive, Suite 118, Houston, Texas 77024, 713.647.0947, www.melangeeyecandy.com

 

A Houston Tradition 
Everyone knows JCI is home to Houston’s favorite hotdogs and chili, but the legacy doesn’t stop there! With gourmet hot dogs, Nolan Ryan all-beef burgers, salads and now draft and bottled beer, JCI has something for everyone on your gift list. Give the gift of a Houston tradition with a JCI gift card this season. Buy $30 in gift cards and get $10 FREE to gift to yourself. www.coneyman.com   

 

Give Juice, Get Juice 
It's the season of giving at Nekter Juice Bar! Receive a FREE $5 bonus card with purchase of a $25 gift card, a FREE $10 bonus card when purchasing a $50 gift card, or a FREE $20 bonus card with purchase of a $100 gift card. Share the joy or treat yourself with Nekter! Nekter Juice Bar, 6700 Ferris St., Bellaire, Texas 77401; 304 Gray Street, Houston, Texas 77002; 3800 Southwest Fwy., Houston, Texas 77027, www.nekterjuicebar.com

 

A Gift Basket They'll Want
A gift basket is only as good as the gifts it holds. Nobody has a huge selection of goodies like Spec’s! Create your own or go with ready-made baskets to grab-and-go. Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods, 888.526.8787, specsonline.com 

 

Silver Linings 
Store closing end of December. Everything must go and is marked down up to 85 percent off. Mention this ad and receive an extra 5 percent off after the discount when you spend $50 or more. Argenta, 716 Meyerland Plaza Mall, Houston, Texas 77096, 713.662.0005, www.argentasilver.com

 

Snuggle Up This Season 
Style meets softness with Barefoot Dreams wraps, cardigans, socks and throws. Machine-washable and oh-so versatile, they’re the perfect holiday gift! Wraps and cardigans start at $117 and are available in sizes S-XL. Magpies Gifts, 5000 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire, Texas 77401, 713.661.9777, magpiesgifts.com

 

Sparkles Made in Bellaire
Give her the gift that she really wants this year! MJ Jewelers of Bellaire is your neighborhood jeweler, featuring a beautiful selection of handcrafted fine jewelry and custom designs. Mention this ad and receive 10 percent off one item. Offer expires Dec. 31, 2018. Hours: Mon.-Sat.,10 a.m.-6 p.m. MJ Jewelers of Bellaire, 5208 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire, Texas 77401, 713.360.7351, www.MJJewelersofBellaire.com

 

Holiday Joe
Houston’s premier coffee roaster has just made gift giving easier than ever! Simply order any of our popular single origin micro-lot coffees or our perennial holiday favorite, “Christmas Morning Blend,” via our website, and we’ll mail it the day it’s roasted. Now that’s good cheer! Java Pura Coffee Roasters, 5250 Gulfton, Suite 4G, Houston, Texas 77081, 713.523.JAVA, www.javapura.com

 

Wheel Exciting
Surprise someone special with a set of wheels and tires to dress up their ride. We also specialize in suspension lifts, off-road accessories and leather. We are your one-stop automotive shop! Mention The Buzz and receive 10 percent off your purchase. American Wheel & Tire, 11350 Northwest Freeway, Houston Texas 77092, 713.682.1085,  www.americanwheelandtire.com 

 

Moscow Mule the Easy Way 
Show up with the perfect gift for the holidays! Mule 2.0 pre-mixed Moscow Mule! 8 percent ABV. Natural ginger and lemon-lime flavors. Gluten-free. Extra special is the 4-pack gift with a copper mug. Available at Spec's, Total Wine, Goody Goody and more. Founder and owner resides in Houston. www.mule20.com

 

Knockout Your Gift 
Savarese Fight Fit West U and The Athletic Room are teaming up to make you the best gift giver of the season. Gift certificate for one boxing class, 20 percent discount on workout gear, cryotherapy and special treats beautifully packaged and ready to go! Visit Savarese Fight Fit or The Athletic Room to purchase. Savarese Fight Fit West U, 4215 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, Texas 77025, [email protected], 713.389.5557

 

Make a Statement! 
Scout & Molly’s West U Boutique is where today’s woman goes to find that special little something. Our boutique is home to your favorite designers and unique finds that are sure to produce both confidence and compliments. Scout & Molly’s Boutique, 3311 Westpark Drive, Houston, Texas 77005, 832.831.0092, scoutandmollys.com/westu

 

Accentuate Yourself 
From fun and fabulous to delicate and elegant, you’ll discover a wonderful array of vintage costume jewelry for every taste and budget. Our hand-selected collection is unlike any other in Houston. Voss Vintage Chic inside Rummel Creek Village Antiques (next to T.J. Maxx), 13190 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77079, 713.461.4601, vossvintagechic.com

 

Sparkling Again 
Stop racking your brains for a gift for the man who has everything. We do BBQ grill cleaning. Our products are bio-degradable, eco-friendly, odorless and effective. Mention this ad for $20 off. Sir Sizzle BBQ Cleaning, 281.203.0880, www.SirSizzleBBQcleaning.com

 

Houston’s Best Steaks 
Give gourmet, perfectly aged steaks from the Taste of Texas’ Grill-At-Home store this holiday season. Also, don’t miss the Gift Card Special – buy $100 in gift cards, and get $25 free until Christmas Eve. Taste of Texas, 10505 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77024, 832.973.7171, www.tasteoftexas.com

 

Bamboo Soft Clothing & More 
Haven’t tried bamboo yet? What are you waiting for? It's only the softest, most comfortable fabric on earth! Surprise someone on your gift list with a new sheet set, towels or clothing made of bamboo. Soft, cool and green. Come see us at Cariloha Bamboo in Rice Village and feel the difference bamboo makes. Cariloha Bamboo (located in Rice Village), 2446 Times Blvd., Houston, Texas 77005, 832.968.3870

 

Ho Ho Ho 
’Tis the season for holiday decorations and gifts for family and friends. Unique furnishings and interior-design services for your home are available at Monaco Interiors. Featured: Santa cookie jar with reindeer shakers and tree cookie plates, $225. Monaco Interiors, 2522 Bissonnet St., Houston, Texas 77005, 832.409.6599, monacointeriors.design

 

Can’t Believe It’s Cake! 
The Village Bakery makes custom cakes, cookies, breads and pies, from intricately detailed and custom-designed wedding cakes to that perfect cake for the company party. With mention of this ad, enjoy 10 percent off on custom cakes (minimum two weeks’ notice; expires Jan. 15, 2019). The Village Bakery, 4509 Kelvin, Houston, Texas 77005, 713.524.5264, www.thevillagebakeryhouston.com   

 

Accessories to Swoon Over 
This holiday season, we are all about the ladies! Able bags are handmade, with gorgeous leather, by young women working to end generational poverty. Sarah Briggs is a woman-owned business – she and her team design and hand-make beautiful jewelry here in Texas. Both would be the perfect gift for any of the ladies in your life. SWOON Apparel + Accessories, 5886 San Felipe, Houston, Texas 77057, 713.781.7966, swoontx.com  

 

Travel in Style
The Axis Collection from Barrington Gifts makes the perfect gift this season. These travel pieces are durable, water resistant and super stylish. They make the perfect holiday gift for your best friend, spouse, sister and anyone else on your list. Don’t forget to add personalization! The Monogram Shop, 5860 San Felipe #H, Houston, Texas 77057, 832.251.8771, monogramshophouston.com