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Boutiques in Texas That Accept New Brands

These 54 independent shops in Texas publicly say they accept submissions from brands, makers and artists. 20 take pitches by email and 36 by online form; the most common categories are gifts, art, books. Every card links to a listing with the shop's own instructions, checked on 2026-10-17.

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Austin · 20 shops

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North Loop · Austin

Paloma Consignment

Women's clothing and accessories consignment boutique building a curated collection of goods from local Austin makers and emerging small brands.

Heads up: They prioritize locally rooted Austin brands but consider small brands from anywhere.

EmailWholesale + feesGiftsBeautyJewelry
Allandale · Austin

Parker + Scott

Community-oriented Austin shop of sustainable goods, from children's toys to home cleaning supplies, from local and women-owned brands.

Heads up: Consignors sign a contract; quantity and pricing are set together with the shop.

FormWholesale or consignmentHomeKids & toysGifts
North Austin · Austin

HodgePodge Boutique & Resale

Small North Austin boutique, resale and gift shop where independent vendors rent booths; the shop handles checkout, marketing and POS tracking.

Heads up: Booth-rental model, not a buying shop.

FormPaid rental programGiftsJewelry
Downtown · Austin

APL Shop (Austin Public Library)

Central Library gift shop selling library-branded merchandise, book-themed products and locally sourced gifts; purchases support the library.

EmailLine sheetVendor terms not statedGiftsBooks
Downtown · Austin

BookPeople

Austin's large independent bookstore (since 1970), hosting 300+ author events a year.

Heads up: ADDRESS NOT ON THEIR SITE: the street address comes from outside sources.

EmailIn personConsignment for 6 months + feesBooks
Allandale · Austin

Black Pearl Books

Independent bookstore that buys from local independent authors outright and hosts author events.

Not accepting right now. 'We are not currently accepting book stock requests'; no reopen date given.

FormNot consignmentBooks
East Austin · Austin

Clover + Maven

Always-local, always-handmade East Austin shop in the Springdale General complex, showcasing 100+ women and LGBTQIA+ artisans.

Heads up: Only women and LGBTQIA+ makers are featured.

FormGiftsArt
Downtown · Austin

Bullock Museum Store & Capitol Gift Shops

State Preservation Board retail for the Bullock Texas State History Museum Store and Capitol Gift Shops, favoring educational, Texas-made products.

Heads up: No products promoting universities, pro sports teams or Texas cities/regions other than Austin.

EmailMail samplesWholesaleGiftsBooks
Downtown · Austin

Old Bakery & Emporium Artisan Emporium

City-run shop in an 1876 Congress Avenue building selling handmade work by local Austin artists over 50.

Heads up: Open only to Austin artists aged 50 and over.

EmailConsignmentGiftsJewelryArt
Brentwood · Austin

BookWoman

Small feminist independent bookstore that is asked to consign about 20 books a week.

Heads up: Contact them only by email, at most once a month, for inventory and payment.

FormConsignmentBooksGifts
Bouldin Creek · Austin

Maaribu

South 1st café and gift shop with a sister home and design store on Guadalupe.

Heads up: Exclusivity wanted: lines not already sold elsewhere in Austin.

FormGiftsHome
Brentwood · Austin

Succulent Native (Austin Native & Creative)

Plant shop running a local maker collective where staff sell your products from rented wall shelves.

Heads up: Paid shelf rental plus commission.

FormPaid rental programGiftsArtHome
South Lamar · Austin

Austin Art Garage

South Austin gallery (since 2007) showing affordable original work by local artists without sales pressure.

Heads up: Often at capacity; they don't reply to every submission.

EmailGallery commission (exhibition slot)Art
East Austin · Austin

Dear Diary Coffee

East Austin neighborhood coffee shop and queer safe-space sharing its retail space with local makers.

Not accepting right now. The 2027 residency application closed August 15, 2026.

FormShop takes a 35% commissionArtCeramicsJewelry
Georgetown Square · Georgetown

Handcrafts Unlimited

Volunteer-run nonprofit gift shop on the Georgetown Square since 1983, selling handmade work by local senior artisans.

Heads up: Only for artisans aged 50+ from Williamson or adjoining counties.

In personConsignmentGiftsHome
Downtown Georgetown · Georgetown

Georgetown Art Center Giftshop

City of Georgetown art center with a giftshop featuring member artists, plus monthly exhibits and workshops.

Heads up: Since January 1, 2026 all giftshop artists must hold an active membership (cost not shown on the giftshop page).

FormArtCeramicsGifts
East Austin · Austin

Art For The People Gallery

Springdale Rd gallery and artisan market showcasing Texas artists for over 10 years.

Heads up: Open calls are per exhibition, not ongoing shelf space; check the page for current dates.

FormGallery commission (exhibition slot)ArtGifts
South Congress · Austin

Paper Work

South Congress shop hosting independent print artists and makers, holding space for BIPOC and underrepresented artists alongside long-time Austin artists.

EmailConsignmentArtPrintsGifts
East Austin (Merrie Lynn Ave) · Austin

The Herb Bar

Herbal apothecary stocking 100+ organic and wildcrafted herbs, roots and resins plus house-made blends, with classes and events; recently moved to Austin.

Heads up: Email first; don't drop off samples.

EmailLine sheetWellnessGifts
Downtown Pflugerville (W Pecan St) · Pflugerville

The Merc

'A Texas Goods Exchange': a historic house just north of Austin hosting Texas retail artists, makers and curators.

Heads up: Texas-made only: they highlight vendors with authentic Texas roots.

FormGiftsHomeApparel

Houston · 16 shops

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West Houston (Memorial Drive at Dairy Ashford) · Houston

Blue Willow Bookshop

West Houston's neighborhood bookshop, at the corner of Memorial and Dairy Ashford since 1996 (a bookshop on that site since 1973).

Heads up: Paid program: $25 administrative fee. Greater Houston authors only.

EmailConsignment + feesBooks
Upper Kirby / Rice Village area (Bissonnet Street) · Houston

Brazos Bookstore

Independent literary bookstore in Houston since 1974, owned by a group of Houstonians; strong in literature, art and architecture, and children's books.

Heads up: The 2026 consignment window has closed (it reopens in late spring/early summer). Stocking requests for distributed books stay open.

EmailConsignment (annual review) + wholesaleBooks
Third Ward (Elgin Street, Eldorado Ballroom building) · Houston

Kindred Stories

Third Ward bookstore centering the voices of Black people and people of color.

Heads up: Priority goes to Houston-based authors and to Black and POC voices.

FormWholesale via Ingram (40%+ discount)Books
Rice Village area (Bissonnet Street) · Houston

Murder by the Book

Mystery and crime-fiction bookstore near Rice Village.

Heads up: Not currently accepting books on consignment.

FormWholesale via Ingram (no consignment)Books
Montrose (Westheimer Road) · Houston

Space Montrose

Montrose shop featuring 200+ independent brands, highlighting artists and creators who live and craft in the USA.

Heads up: No terms are published, and they can't promise everyone a response.

FormEmailGiftsArt
S. Mason Road · Katy

All Inspired ART Studio & Boutique

Art studio plus boutique with 45+ local vendors' handmade goods, classes and Meet the Maker events.

Heads up: Paid program: monthly booth rent (amount not published).

FormPaid rental programGiftsArtJewelry
N. Post Oak Road · Houston

Source Vitál Apothecary + Beauty Market

Clean-beauty apothecary and market carrying indie brands alongside its in-house Source Vitál line.

Heads up: Clean, sustainable, small-batch beauty and wellness only, ideally not sold at big-box retailers.

FormBeautyWellnessFragrance
Downtown Conroe (N San Jacinto St) · Conroe

Clover House Antiques

Vintage, antique and handmade multi-vendor shop in downtown Conroe.

Not accepting right now. Currently full: the form adds you to the vendor waitlist.

FormPaid rental programHomeGifts
Northwest Freeway (US-290) · Cypress

X&O Books

Cypress's romance-only independent bookstore and drink parlor.

Heads up: Romance only: adult contemporary, romantasy, western and sports romance.

FormBooks
Kirby Drive · Houston

Chardé Jewelers

Houston jewelry store since 1987 carrying 100+ designers, from fashion to fine jewelry, including local designers.

Heads up: The only process is an invitation to email designer suggestions; no terms are published.

EmailJewelry
Woodland Square Blvd · Conroe

The Adventure Begins

Game and hobby store that hosts original art by local artists on its walls and shelves.

EmailIn-store consignmentArtGifts
Woodlands Parkway · The Woodlands

Village Books

Indie bookshop in The Woodlands with events and a nonprofit, Reading Is Revolutionary.

Heads up: No spiral-bound books and nothing with AI-generated stories, art or illustrations.

FormIngram titles are ordered normally. ConsignmentBooksGifts
Broadway Street · Pearland

LIT Java Coffee & Books

Coffee shop and bookstore in Pearland with book clubs and author events.

Heads up: Mailed books are not returned.

FormMail samplesBooks
Houston Heights (W 18th Street) · Houston

The Whimsy Artisan Boutique

Small Heights boutique of handmade art and gifts by artists and artisan crafters.

Heads up: The storefront is small, so not everyone can be accepted.

FormArtJewelryApparel
Fifth Ward (Lyons Avenue) · Houston

SisStore Joy Christian Bookstore

Christian bookstore celebrating Black women authors and artisans.

Heads up: Paid program: $49.99 a month plus 20% of sales.

EmailMonthly membership + feesBooksGifts
FM 1463 · Katy

The Artisan Craft Boutique

Katy craft boutique showcasing local artisans (fine art, wood, glass and metal work, jewelry, self-care), with classes and monthly outdoor markets.

Heads up: Paid booth rental; prices aren't published (given on request).

FormPhonePaid rental programArtJewelryGifts

Dallas–Fort Worth · 18 shops

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Downtown Denton (W Oak St) · Denton

The Plot Twist Bookbar

Denton's independent romance-only bookstore and bar, with signings, Q&As and themed cocktails.

Heads up: Romance only (fiction with strong romantic elements).

FormWholesale (Ingram or ~40% off retail)Books
Preston Hollow (Royal Lane) · Dallas

Bird's Bookstore

Dallas bookstore and café ('Bookstore and Arthouse') with a monthly book club and author events.

Heads up: They can't stock self-published titles, and they don't accept unsolicited review copies, ARCs or promo materials.

FormBooks
Downtown Plano (E 15th St) · Plano

Bibliobar

Downtown Plano bookstore and bar with in-store stock, events and off-site book sales.

Heads up: Use only the Author Google Form; inquiries sent through the contact form are ignored.

FormBooks
Bishop Arts (W 8th St) · Dallas

Blush Bookstore

Independent bookstore on W 8th St in Bishop Arts.

Heads up: Terms aren't published.

FormBooks
East Fort Worth (Meadowbrook Dr) · Fort Worth

The Dock Bookshop

East Fort Worth bookshop whose Lighthouse program connects readers with local and self-published authors; also runs book festivals and Africa & African Diaspora programming.

Heads up: Paid program: an annual Lighthouse fee ($25-$300) is required for placement.

FormEmailPhonePaid consignment tiers ($25–$300/yr)Books
Downtown Denton (E McKinney St) · Denton

The DIME Store

Downtown Denton gift shop and workshop space for handmade, small-batch and independently designed goods since 2013, carrying 50+ local and Texas-regional makers.

Not accepting right now. Maker submissions are closed for 2026 and reopen in early 2027.

FormWholesaleGiftsStationeryHome
Bishop Arts / Dallas Farmers Market · Dallas

Mosaic Makers Collective

Collective of Texas women makers selling handmade goods in Bishop Arts and at the Dallas Farmers Market.

Heads up: Female artisans only.

FormGiftsHomeJewelry
Camp Bowie · Fort Worth

The Mercantile

Fort Worth dealer mall of 200+ booths for home decor, antiques, fashion, collectibles, jewelry and furniture.

Heads up: Paid program: booth rent (amount not published) plus a 10% commission and a work-hours requirement.

EmailPaid rental programHomeApparelJewelry
Race Street (Riverside) · Fort Worth

Green Thistle

Sustainability-minded Race Street shop of handcrafted and upcycled goods from mostly local artists.

Heads up: The only process is an invitation to get in touch; no terms are published.

FormEmailApparelHomeGifts
Cultural District (Camp Bowie Blvd) · Fort Worth

Amon Carter Museum Shop

Shop of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, with art-inspired products, artisan-made items, prints, books and toys.

Heads up: Because of high volume, they can't respond to every submission.

EmailWholesaleArtGiftsBooks
Bryan Street · Denton

Bewitched Denton

Denton's first brick-and-mortar Pagan, witchy and metaphysical shop, welcoming BIPOC and LGBTQ+ seekers.

Heads up: Highly selective with limited space.

EmailGiftsWellnessJewelry
W McDermott Dr · Allen

Lone Star Mercantile

Family-owned 30,000+ sq ft vendor marketplace in Allen with staffed checkout, events and a free classroom.

Heads up: Paid program: monthly booth rent (amounts on their application page) plus an 8% commission.

FormPaid rental programHomeGiftsApparel
Ridglea (Camp Bowie West) · Fort Worth

The Market at Ridglea

Cooperative boutique retail space in Fort Worth's Ridglea area (sister markets in Roanoke and Aledo).

Not accepting right now. Waitlisted: all locations are currently fully leased.

FormPaid rental programApparelGiftsHome
Downtown Arlington (N West St) · Arlington

The Mosaic Market

Downtown Arlington collective for local artists, makers and small businesses, opened March 2024.

Heads up: Vendors are responsible for insuring their own inventory.

FormCommission only, no rent and no minimum product requirementHomeArtGifts
Grapevine Highway · North Richland Hills

NRH Hive Collective

Locally owned, curated maker and boutique collective on Grapevine Highway, with workshops, seasonal markets and a tea room.

Heads up: Paid program: booth rent, quoted after application review.

EmailPaid rental programHomeJewelryArt
Historic Downtown McKinney · McKinney

LAST Art Gallery

Artist-run cooperative gallery in McKinney's Historic Downtown Cultural District for over ten years, also selling wearables.

Heads up: Membership co-op: juried, with two gallery shifts a month plus volunteer work.

FormJuried co-op membership + feesArt
Near Southside (6th Ave) · Fort Worth

Gifted

Near Southside lifestyle shop of design-conscious home and personal gifts, many from local makers and small businesses.

Heads up: The only process is an invitation on their contact page to send wholesale inquiries; no terms are published.

FormGiftsHomeJewelry
Downtown Denton (W Oak St) · Denton

HereAfter

Downtown Denton oddities and curiosities shop beneath a tattoo studio, for makers and collectors of the strange, rare and beautifully bizarre.

Heads up: Oddities niche; antiques and collectibles are also sold.

FormConsignment, split 70/30ArtGiftsHome

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