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Last minute local gifts from Blue Genie Art Bazaar

Never fear, local gift markets are here.

A shirt reading "Expand your mind" in the foreground and art prints in the background.

Hundreds of makers showcase their work each year.

Photo by Blue Genie Art Bazaar

Be honest, is all your holiday shopping done?

If you’re anything like us, you’ve been spending more time thinking about gift giving than actually buying. You’ve got until 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 24, to grab a gift from Blue Genie Art Bazaar — visit in-person at 6100 Airport Blvd. or shop online.

Here are 12 gift ideas from local makers.

  1. This three-wick eucalyptus rose wooden bowl centerpiece candle, which is guaranteed to make any room a little more cozy, from 7th Street Candle Co. 🪔 | $50
  2. These mixed-medium, beaded fabric studs from jewelry maker ashdel. | $36
  3. A trendy opal necklace in the shape of Texas, available in seven different colors, from Stitch and Stone. | $28
  4. A repurposed cedar and pine birdhouse for your favorite birder from Idler Homes. | $120
  5. A hand-blown glass cowboy hat paper weight — for a little country flair — by Ghost Pepper Glass. | $50
  6. A scientific-looking propagation station with multiple uses by Horseman Co. | $50
  7. A grow-your-own microgreens kit — with your choice of wheatgrass, broccoli and radish, and mustard greens — from Kim’s Farmacy. | $25
  8. This responsibility abacus to track your to-do list from BigHer Impact. 🧮 | $35
  9. The “Texas Musicians Coloring Book,” which is exactly what it sounds like, by Sarah Hickman. | $20
  10. One of Saira Holland’s very southwestern fine art prints. 🏜 | $33
  11. This sweet illustrated map of Austin from Little Wonder Co. 🗺 | $28
  12. Give the gift of Whataburger ketchup with “Team Regular” or “Team Spicy” pieces from Troconis + Zinna. | $60

Click here to find more market options.

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