With over 5 million square feet of shopping in Allen, there is no shortage of places to plan a shopping day trip. And with the holiday season fast approaching, we’re sharing some of the best spots to shop for all your fall and holiday home decor needs!
Kicking off our list with a wonderland of home and holiday decor must-haves is Lone Star Mercantile. The season comes alive as you walk through the doors of this local favorite. Hand-painted signs, holiday farmhouse decor, seasonal crafts, vintage decor, and so much more. With more than 250 vendor booths to explore, be sure to carve out a few hours. You’ll need it! Before you go, take a peek at their seasonal collections here!
The Village at Allen is a great place to spend the day (or more!) shopping for seasonal decor. With more than a dozen stores that cater to home decor fanatics this time of year, you might need to bring an extra car on this shopping trip! Start by popping into T.J. Maxx & Home Goods. This retail combo delivers on all your favorite home decor collections like the popular fall and holiday Rae Dunn home decor collection and housewares for every room in your home. Find holiday tableware, seasonal wreaths, delightfully smelling candles, and you’ll have a great start to making your home cozy for the holidays.
Next stop is Macy’s Backstage. With 19,400 square feet of retail shopping space, we’re excited to see the home decor and housewares collection this season. You’ll find luxury items from men’s and women’s clothing and accessories to toys and seasonal homeware at fantastic prices.
Other stores that are a must-shop this season at The Village at Allen include Kirkland’s, always a favorite among holiday decor enthusiasts this time of year. Burlington rounds out the best places to stop in and spend some of your holiday decor budget.
No holiday decor shopping trip is complete with a stop into Birds and Words {a Home Boutique} at Watters Creek Village. This local family-owned boutique transforms from floor to ceiling each season featuring hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind decor that will inspire your very own rustic seasonal flare. From handcrafted furniture to custom engraved wood decor, this is the perfect place to create a piece that will fit into your home decor collection for years to come.
Another great Watters Creek Village stop is Hindy House, a bespoke home decor shop with a mix of quirky, unique and classy pieces that will bring interest to any holiday table. They also have great gifts for friends and family that are hosting the big holiday events this year.
Another favorite this time of year is Hobby Lobby. The perfect place to find fall essentials and holiday themed necessities. The store transforms for every season, but the aisles and aisles of indoor and outdoor decor. You’ll not only find home decor here but you’ll find all your holiday season crafting supplies for you and the kids. From pumpkin carving to stocking decorating, this store is your holiday crafts and more must. Michael’s is another perfect stop for any seasonal craft, decor, and art supplies. You’ll find the Michaels store in Allen located at Watters Creek Village, the perfect spot to enjoy a nice relaxing afternoon after a day of home decor shopping!
For our avid seasonal shoppers, make a weekend out of your next shopping trip to Allen and stay close to these local retail favorites by booking a night or two at our Allen hotels! Each shopping center is steps away from a hotel. Hampton Inn and Suites is walkable to Allen Premium Outlets, Courtyard by Marriott at Allen Event Center is walkable to The Village at Allen, and Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Watters Creek Convention Center is directly across from Watters Creek Village.
