Right now, thousands of craftspeople and designers across the state are working in their studios—from small ateliers to large workshops run by multigenerational families—with the goal of making beautiful items with soul, purpose, and a unique point of view. In assembling this year’s gift guide, we compiled fifty of our favorite products, the majority of them made in Texas—from custom jeans made on vintage sewing machines and modern geometric earrings that have received national attention to candlesticks created by a star of Fixer Upper. We’ve divided them into five categories: For the TrendsettersFrom colorful handbags and geometric earrings to custom jeans, Texas-made items never go out of style. For the Hard-to-PleaseEveryone has at least one person on their list who, well, is a challenge to shop for.…The post Our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide appeared first on Texas Monthly.