GIFT GUIDE

a plano gift guide

It’s easy to envision Texas snow now that Christmastime is a mere blink away. Neighborhood merchants are stocked and ready to guide shoppers to creative giftgiving in price points suiting all pocketbooks. Take a peek at some Plano Magazine discoveries and act fast — the early bird gets the best worm.

Pictured: Tiffany HardWare wrap necklace in 18 karat gold. Worth $17,900

story Sally Wamre | photos Jessica Turner

Fancy pet yummies. Animals are people, too: Select from three varieties of dried treats and an assortment of fresh-baked donuts, cakes, cannoli and pies, grain-free and peanut butter-based. Frostings are a mix of dry yogurt and tapioca starch. The discriminating pooch will want to chase the goodies with chicken, vegetable or pork brothbased Good Boy Dog Beer or Good Girl Dog Beer. Costs vary: $2 single treat up to $45 for a cake. Beer is $7 single can, $24 for a four-pack. Fur Babies Bakery 1012 E. 15th Street 214-945-1890 Furbabiesbakery.com

The first round’s on me. Young or old, guy or gal, the golfer you love will double-love a gift card to the links. Golf rounds range on this public site from $36$60, depending on the day of play. The Courses at Watters Creek 7201 Chase Oaks Boulevard 214-509-GOLF (4653) Watterscreekgolf.com

Swiss Army Knife. Made by Victorinox, the high-quality product line dates to 1891. Select from new colors and designs, ranging from a basic key-chain composition to more sophisticated versions. Various blades, tweezers, can openers, scissors and more are all housed in one handy unit. A good idea for men, women, campers and everyday uses. Knives come with a life-time guarantee. $20-$300. Cutlery Collection The Shops at Willow Bend 6121 West Park, Suite C106A 469-366-4496 Cutlerycollection.net

Tiffany and Tiffany-inspired lamps. The Art Nouveau movement retains popularity when it comes to these extravagant art pieces. The small pieces of glass soldered together into iconic designs are any room’s focal point. Prices range depending upon size and authenticity, $299-$1,299. High Street Antiques & Design 800 N. Central Expressway 972-509-7878 highstreetDFW.com

Custom snack baskets and tins. Choose a decorative container, and fill with artisan-crafted popcorn, cocoas, cordials and other treats. Perfect stocking stuffers. Prices start at $10. Crave Popcorn Co. Lakeside Market 4021 Preston Road, Suite 619 972-608-9900 Cravepopcornco.com

Tea for you. Shoo away winter’s chill with packages of flavorful loose-leaf teas. Select from six varieties of caffeinefree, 2-ounce pouches: roasted almond, revive, Earl Grey, southwest sunrise, mango bay and decadent. $11.99 a pack. Chocolate Angel 800 N. Central Expressway 972-904-9597 Chocolateangel.com

Chanel findings. For out-of-the box thinkers: These one-of-a-kind items are authentic vintage designer buttons or charms originally part of a Chanel product and now fashioned into head-turning earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Prices range from $89.99 to $379.99. La Foofaraw 1008 E. 15th Street 972-423-0001 Lafoofaraw.com