The Front Market Gift Guide (2022)
It’s that time of year. With The Front Market’s Fall Season in full-swing, we’ve got you covered on gifts. Keep scrolling to browse every category in our official 2022 Gift Guide—and enjoy a few of our own special selections.
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NO. 1 — ACCESSORIES
Featured Vendor:
Durable, heirloom hair accessories by Karst Essentials
Designed by Vanessa Martinez, Karst's mission is to make timeless pieces that are made to love for years to come.
Martinez adopted a strong personal association with jewelry as a young girl from her two grandmothers, who spent their time together sharing stories behind the pieces they wore and cherished. Her maternal grandmother loved collecting intricate hairbrushes, hair clips, and headbands and was never spotted without a beautiful piece in her hair; while her paternal grandmother proudly wore her heirloom jewelry full of stories and history.
“The clips that hold our hair each day, or the earrings we reach for every morning, undeniably become a coveted part of our uniform and daily ritual. Our mission is to make (not-so-boring) heirloom-grade accessories that are made to love and last for years to come.”
Featured Gift:
Karst Claw Clips ($15 to $30)
NO. 2 — ART
Featured Vendor:
Prints and homeware by Keiko Hayner Illustrations
Keiko Hayner is a freelance illustrator, located in Austin, Texas. Originally from Osaka, Japan, her work explores colorful, whimsical figurers and scenes using primarily watercolor, digital art and block printing. Her illustrations are inspired by people's stories, interesting events, mundane objects and her own imagination.
She got her start painting with watercolor in 2019 as a hobby, selling some prints to friends and family. She officially opened as Keiko Hayner Illustrations in 2020.
Featured Gift:
Keiko Hayner Prints ($18)
NO. 3 — APPAREL
Featured Vendor:
Hand-dyed silks by Soul Studio
Soul Studio produces nature-inspired goods that encourage sustainability and conscious consumptive practices.
Utilizing organic sources and non-toxic processing, their plant-dyed and botanically enriched products strengthen the connection between goods and their origins.
Featuring slow designs by the brand’s founder Melissa Hargus, each each piece of clothing is an original work of art.
Featured Gift:
Soul Studio Silk Tops ($125 to $325)
NO. 4 — Ceramics
Featured Vendor:
Ceramics by Corrie Pocta
Corrie Pocta is a ceramicist and leather designer based in Dallas, Texas.
With seven years experience as a public high school art teacher, she has extended her passion for art education through the founding of Trade Oak Cliff, an artist co-op studio, shop, and educational space. From Trade, she also teaches private and group ceramics classes.
Featured Gift:
Corrie Pocta Vases ($75 to $95)
NO. 5 — HOME GOODS
Featured Vendor:
Rugs and home decor by Molave
Created by Arnelle and Gianna, Molave is an exploration of textures and textiles. The brand’s collection is inspired by the people, places and cultures its founders encounter on travels—born out of a desire to cultivate a worldly, well-traveled home.
“Molave is a sun-loving tree native to the Philippines and known for its strength, durability, beauty and ornamental potential. That's why the Molave tree spoke to us when we were creating this brand. Those qualities are inherent in all of our products, but also in everyone in our community—our artisans, our artists, and you. Our roots connect us to our heritage and the Earth, while our branches spread far to connect us all.”
Featured Gift:
Molave Textiles ($65 to $860)
Featured Vendor:
Textiles and wall hangings by TAWA Threads
Rooted in sentimental value, TAWA Threads’ collections feature designs that promote and envision a world where diverse groups feel supported, empowered and welcomed in the outdoors.
Founded by designer Tabria Williford, each product gives back to organizations who implement immersive programs centered around culturally mindful exploration, healing spaces and leadership development.
Featured Gift:
TAWA Threads Bandanas and Runners ($20 to $65)
NO. 5 — JEWELRY
Featured Vendor:
Earrings and statement pieces by YEAR 901
Founder of YEAR 901, Benh Pham makes jewelry with a fun and light-hearted twist. YEAR 901 uses traditional metalsmithing techniques including wire wrapping, hand forging and lost wax casting.
YEAR 901’s jewelry is inspired by bright colors, organic shapes, and playful details that are often overlooked in everyday life. With a focus on sustainability, the boutique jewelry shop takes pride in crafting each piece by hand with locally sourced items and recycled metals & materials as much as possible.
Featured Gift:
YEAR 901 Rings and Earrings ($25 to $350)
NO. 6 — SELF-CARE
Featured Vendor:
Journals and guided workbooks by Me-Est Me
Created by Shana Rehwald, The Me-est Me Journal is a guided workbook filled with self-discovery journal prompts and exercises to help you reconnect with yourself.
Perfect for anyone in a transition or ready to do the inner work. This journal is a pathway towards self-reflection, shedding old parts of yourself, and embracing your true self.
Featured Gift:
Me-Est Me Journal ($29)
NO. 7 — FOODS & SIPS
Featured Vendor:
Vegan cheeses by Peace Cheese
Created by Shana Rehwald, The Me-est Me Journal is a guided workbook filled with self-discovery journal prompts and exercises to help you reconnect with yourself.
Perfect for anyone in a transition or ready to do the inner work. This journal is a pathway towards self-reflection, shedding old parts of yourself, and embracing your true self.
Featured Gift:
Peace Cheese Mozz Moon ($6)
Featured Vendor:
Natural wines by US Natural Wine x Ani’s Day & Night
US Natural Wine is an Austin-based virtual bottle shop, delivering the most unique domestic wines and a few international favorites right to your door.
Popping up and partnering with Ani’s Day & Night on regular occasion, the brand features wine for everyone, or Wine for Y'all, as they like to say. We love buying domestic as often as possible, and believe you should too!
Their rotating inventory comes courtesy of partnerships with local distributors and their ability to buy direct from winemakers. This ensures the wines we offer are affordable, unique and pretty damn good.
Featured Gift:
Us Natural Wine Greek Wine Collection ($13.50 to $33)
NO. 7 — PETS, PLANTS & PAPER GOODS
Featured Vendor:
Sustainable pet goods by True Pup
Handmade in Austin, every product at True Pup is created with the planet in mind. From repurposing clothes and linens to stuffing beds with scraps and shreds, every dog bed, toy and collar features recycled goods.
True Pup’s treats are also made with 100% fresh ingredients & materials to ensure your pup has clean products going into their mouth.