TYLER, Texas — If you need some last-minute presents, East Texas is home to several local shops offering unique items that would be great under the Christmas tree.
The Potpourri House is one of the local shops that goes all out this time of year.
"It's always been our vision that anybody that comes through the door can go out with something," said Sandee Chase, manager of the Potpourri House in Tyler.
Chase said it's a one-stop shop for local offerings.
Their number one local seller is the Tyler Candle Company, offering a variety of seasonal fragrances.
"Keeping money in our local community is paramount," Chase said.
That’s why Donna Jones, a shopper and a small business owner herself, shops locally at her favorite store in Kilgore, Everything That Blings.
"I just love to give back, especially in our community and with our small businesses," Jones said.
Jacqueline Henly, owner of Everything That Blings, said this is usually their busiest time of year.
"Most of our customers like to be different. So we do everything we can to make sure that whatever they get is different, unique, and worth the time to drive to Kilgore," Henly said.
They specialize in vintage-style ornaments and customized Christmas earrings.
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