Merry Christmas, Lake Travis! Uhm, er, well… it’s not technically Christmas, but you know how the holiday time warp goes after Halloween. Thanks to that weird discontinuity in the flow of time, Thanksgiving is like tomorrow, which means Christmas is in a week. Yikes!
But no need to panic, because the Lake Travis area will be chock-full of shopping & decor options, just in time for the holidays.
Need custom Christmas garlands for your home? Ready for some new Kendra? A sip of whiskey? A gallon of wine? Okay, maybe not a gallon …
Red Ruby Holiday
Remember when we introduced you to a local mom, floral artist, and entrepreneur, Gina Provopulos? Exciting news! Gina is opening a pop-up shop called Red Ruby Holiday in the Hill Country Galleria between Athleta and Cinemark, right next to Toni & Guy. The grand opening is Thursday, November 7th.
Ladies, if you want the most gorgeous, eye-catching holiday decor, this is the place to go. Gina has been wowing the Texas Hill Country with her stunning floral and decor for years. From school functions to private parties to elaborate weddings, Gina P. has been the name to know. Now she’s expanding her business to showcase what’s she’s best known for — holiday decor! Nobody does Thanksgiving and Christmas quite like Gina.
Her shop will carry an assortment of custom holiday décor, including pre-made items you can purchase, or you can visit the customization desk to have holiday wreaths and garlands made specifically for your home. By the way, her garlands will blow your mind.
Kendra’s back at HCG
Kendra Scott, James Avery, and Kate Spade shops are opening in Dillards at HCG on Thursday. Did you see all of the secretive construction in Dillards over the past few weeks? That’s what’s been brewing — a brand new shopping destination within a shopping destination.
On Thursday, November 7th Dillard’s is hosting a celebration starting at noon with all sorts of giveaways and treats:
- The first five customers to make a $200 or more purchase of Kendra Scott jewelry will receive a goody bag of cosmetics
- Enjoy live music and enjoy finger foods as you shop
- A raffle for a $250 giveaway of store merchandise (some exclusions apply)
- Spend $100 on beauty or fragrance products, receive $20 to spend on a future purchase in beauty, also receive a glitzy makeup bag
- An engraver will be available for any fragrance bottle purchased from 3pm-7pm
- Free makeovers/samples and select cosmetic lines will have a special gift available with a purchase
- Raffling off baskets from every cosmetic line
- From 3pm-7pm, Clinique will be offering facials
- Eyebrow wax specialists will be available from 4pm-7pm
Jules Design Bar is hopping
It’s not so much a pop-up shop, but it’s perfect for a pop-in. Jules Design Bar is joining the festivities with a wide array of events happening throughout the month.
Whiskey flights, anyone?
On Thursday, November 7th, they’ll be celebrating with smoked old fashioned featuring whiskey from Balcones Distillery.
On Friday, they’ll have live music with Andrea Marie. They’ve got a full calendar of events like trunk shows and live music to get you through the holiday season.
HCG Holiday Village
Starting on November 23, the Holiday Village at HCG will open through December 24th. It’s a pop-up village, mind you, not just a shop. This is a must-see featuring art jewelry and home goods from local artisans and decorated, winding walkways.
We’ll keep you posted on Santa’s arrival to the Lake Travis area.
What’s your favorite holiday shopping tradition in the Lake Travis area? Let us know on our Facebook page.
