Some TEXAS MONTHLY Stories on Shopping

Along a seventeen-mile stretch of Interstate 35 sits a theoretical dividing line between red-state and blue-state America. In Austin, the flagship Whole Foods attracts your typical wine-sipping, tree-hugging, Volvo-driving liberals. In Buda, the massive Cabela’s is a magnet for beer-guzzling, gun-toting, flag-waving conservatives. From these consumer preferences, voting habits are born—but appearances, like tofu dogs and duck decoys, can be deceiving.
by S. C. Gwynne [January 2006]

Lip Shtick »

There are countless theories about why Dallas women are so crazy about makeup, but there's something approaching a consensus about the place to buy it. Which is why, against all odds, I found myself at the NorthPark Center Neiman's.
by Pamela Colloff [September 2003]

The Shops Around the Corner »

In these big-city neighborhoods, at these offbeat stores, you'll find the perfect presents—from lava lamps to vintage kimonos—for everyone on your list.
by Suzy Banks [December 2001]

Shelf Help: The Best Store-Bought Brands »

[November 2001]

Tortilla Factories »

[November 2001]

Farmers’ Markets »

by [July 2001]

Happy Trails »

Where to eat, what to do, where to shop: a great weekend in Houston.
by Ginny Henricks [April 2001]

Merry Texas Christmas, You All »

Ten tunes by Texas artists to jingle your bells.
by John Morthland [December 2000]

Fifty Gifts Yule Love »

Attention, holiday shoppers: Time's a-wasting (but help is on the way). This quirky compilation of Texas-made goodies—from mesquite dominoes to mohair throws—should have something for everyone on your list.
by Suzy Banks [December 2000]

The Twelve Months of Christmas »

Kitschy calendars that say "Feliz Navidad."
by Anne Dingus [December 2000]

Garden Variety »

From antique benches to cast-iron planters, a selective guide to the yard art of your dreams.
by Suzy Banks [June 1999]

Shops »

Elegant antebellum furniture in Jefferson, Latin American folk art in Smithville: Where the buys are in two dozen communities.
by Pamela Colloff and Anne Dingus [March 1999]

Tales of the Bazaar »

From First Monday Trade Days in Canton to Market Days in Boerne, our guide to Texas’ best troves of trash and treasure.
by Suzy Banks [October 1998]

The Handmades’ Tale »

These twelve Texas artisans herald the victory of man over machine, carefully crafting wood, metal, or stone into items for your home and hearth that are tomorrow’s heirlooms today.
by Suzy Banks [July 1998]

Lights! Camera! Auction! »

All over Texas, smart shoppers are bidding on everything from antiques to airplanes. Join them before the best buys are going, going, gone.
by Suzy Banks [December 1997]

Store Wars! »

Two luxury retailers: Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. One desirable market: Houston. The fight for the hearts and credit cards of couture clotheshorses like Lynn Wyatt and Carolyn Farb officially begins next month, but already the fur is flying.
by Skip Hollandsworth [August 1997]

45 Years (Sat Nov 22 at 5:28 PM)
Can You Spare Some Change I Can Believe In? (Sat Nov 22 at 4:10 PM)
Even Worse, They're Cutting Back on Monocles (Fri Nov 21 at 8:39 AM)

Some TEXAS MONTHLY Stories on Shopping

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