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Happy New Year! New Year's Resolutions are always popular. I don't mean the ones that are "no shopping." Everyone can always be a a smarter shopper. There are a lot trends articles out predicting what's in and what's out for 2026. People magazine says 2026 is all about natural fibers - and wider leg pants: https://people.com/editors-2026-new-years-shopping-resolutions-11874463 Real Simple highlights bold colors: https://www.realsimple.com/stylist-approved-2026-fashion-trend

With just 5 shopping days until Christmas, here are 5 Austin spots to check out. I admit it, you can't get everything you need from SZF gifts. So here are some other recs- Atown – Austin-favorite quirky gift shop with local art, apparel, accessories, and novelty items (“Keep Austin Weird!” vibe). "Keep Austin Weird" tee is a classic: https://keepatownweird.com/products/stay-cool-keep-austin-weird-tee Small World Goods – Highly rated little gem with global & local artisan go

Most of our orders are for custom clothing (or personal shopping to help find that perfect gift). But in the holiday spririt of treats, we have been fulfilling requests for candy boxes and hand baked goods. Yum! How can we help with your last minute holiday needs? Or thinking ahead to something for Valentine's Day.

Here's a fun gift idea for the Yogi in your life. Custom sweats, in the color of your choice. Don't forget to take care of yourself this holiday season. Take a walk, call a friend, breathe....to keep the stress away.

Here are two great gift ideas available for sale. Who doesn't need a fun piece of new jewelry. The first is a red jade with crystal heart gemstone charm. The second is a multicolor gemstone jade greentree agate rondel beaded necklace with gold metal finish. If you like these, I can customize further with similar materials. Red Jade, $50. Jade Green Tree Agate, $42

This was an inspiring hike around Austin, giving me more ideas of way to celebrate the bright colors and interesting scenes of this city.

Looking up for art and scenery and the sky helps. But I notice that looking down works too. More inspiration for future projects.

Custom cookies are available for any occasion. The inspiration for these was a great pumpkin display. Think ahead to Christmas. Cookies are always a great gift idea!

Custom shirts are available. These are "State of Texas" tees, available in your choice of colors. I added a Texas logo to the back....

These were so much fun. A baby gift. These can be customized to the saying or region of your choice, or we can get creative for you....

I have been getting out more to do some shopping of my own. Here are some great items I saw on South Congress. These are not of my own...

I saw this very fall -like picture today, and around Central Texas I'm starting to see a lot of Halloween items. Still it feels very...

I started making jewelry as a kid. String bracelets first, followed by easy beads. Here's some idea starters if you want to try it...

There's lots of debate over what's most important for a dorm room. Your thoughts?

Welcome to SZF gifts. We're here to make gift selection easy. TBH college gifts can be a pain, so let us do custom sorority, dorm and other gifts for you. Right now we are customizing a lot of sorority initiation gifts like this great candy box and a really sweet bear. What can we make for you?