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Mother’s Day Gift Guide

1. The Shard Studio - Create Mother's Day Artwork 2. Riccio Italy - Pony Hair Clutch 3. Kelly Wade Jewelers - Diamond & Morganite Earrings 4. Susan Shaw Jewelry - Venetian Glass Bee Necklace 5. Invitations, Etc. - Seda France Candle 6. Rooms & Gardens - Floral Arrangement 7. Shetler Fine Jewelers - Gold & Diamond Bangle

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APRIL LOVES | Now more than ever we need to support #localbusinesses. This months 7 loves looks a little different then the rest but that is ok! Our mission to support and advocate for local businesses hasn't changed and we are committed to continue everyday! This months 7 loves includes ways in which you can give back to your community through the fingertips of your own home, try new recipes, and even a new podcast or two. Stay tuned for upcoming stories and posts on how to keep yourselves busy and involved at home. Click our link in bio to see how the TSG community is evolving their businesses with this new norm. 

We want to thank all of the men and women who put themselves at risk every single day during this pandemic. Thank you to all of the nurses, doctors, first responders, doormen and delivery guys, cops, ups drivers, grocery and pharmacy staff.. (the list goes on). Thank you for allowing us the privilege to stay safe at home amid the coronavirus outbreak.  

TSG loves you. 

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Health and wellness:

Joyride

Look Salon

Gibson Orthodontics

Cryofit

Sweat Equity

Good Kind Southtown

Big Give

Blue Star

San Antonio Food Bank

Shop Online:

Balloons Boutique

Belles & Beaux

Citrine Home

Grove Hill

Invitations, Etc.

Julian Gold

Kelly Wade Jewelers

Laurie Saunders

Lisa Kopecky

Los Cazadores

Made by McNamara

Meadow Boutique

Moss Consignment

Mod Bohemian

Riccio Italy

J.S. Satel’s Custom Shirts

Shetler Fine Jewelry

Sporting District

Southpaw Waggery

Sunset Ridge

Sloan Hall

Susan Shaw

Tecovas

Hargrove Fine Wine and Spirits

Decor for Easter

Laurie Saunders

Sunset Ridge

Organization:

M-Interiors

Joyeux Home Decor

Whitney Schones

Frosted Home

Aladdin Cleaners

Big Grass Living

Dado Group

Groceries:

The Pearl Farmers Market

NB Smokehome (Easter)

In This Together

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We’re springing forward this month with the best of local, including a few timeless pieces to help refresh your wardrobe and one of our favorite SA artists to revitalize your home (while commemorating Contemporary Art Month this March)! And whether your tastes lean savory or sweet, don’t forget to treat yourself and the whole family this spring break. Finally, take time to indulge in some sunshine all while supporting small businesses. 

1. Veronica Beard Slide Sandals from Meadow Boutique

2. Tracy Williams “Graffiti Flowers”, 20x20″   

3. Saint Laurent Dress from Moss Designer Consignment 

4. Smoked Cheeses from New Braunfels Smokehouse 

5. Blue Topaz & Diamond Earrings from Kelly Wade Jewelers 

6. Hand-painted Hurricane-shaped Sugar Cookies from Lily’s Cookies 

7. Spring fun at Historic Pearl 

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Whether you’re shopping for your Galentine, your significant other or even yourself, our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide has all the bases covered. Flowers that never wilt, locally handblown glass, live love song dedications, candies crafted in TX since 1885 and more await some very special someones this year!  

1. Blown Glass Flower Petal Heart Bowl from Garcia Art Glass 

2. Pink Champagne, Cupcakes, & Shopping at AnArte Gallery | February 6th - 14th, 11AM - 6PM 

3. Lammes Chocolates Since 1885 from Rooms & Gardens

4. Handmade Double Flower 24K Gold Plated Earrings from Susan Shaw Jewelry

5. Murphy & Daughters Australian-made Bath Salts from Invitations, Etc.

6. Pretty and Smart Ribbon, P.S. I Love You Coin Purse from Joyeux Home Decor

7. Sound Cream Airstream Valentine’s Edition at Historic Pearl | February 14th, 6:30 - 9PM 

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As we take a collective breath from all the holiday hullabaloo of last month, we’re recentering and hitting refresh before diving headfirst into this next decade. No matter what resolutions you may or may not have made, these #scouted January Loves will help you stay (or get!) on track for whatever 2020 has in store with inspiration to revamp your skincare routine, kickstart your fitness goals and, most importantly, to stay hydrated.  Rodeo season is also upon us here in the Alamo City, so be sure you and all your buckaroos are ready to round-up plenty of fun in the next few weeks. Shop local from the top of your hat to the toe of your boots and you’ll be the envy of all your posse! 

1. The Jamie Calfskin Boot in Desert from Tecovas 

2. Cellular Oil Skin Revival Serum from Julian Gold 

3. Sweat Equity Infrared Sauna Studio Opening at 809 S St. Mary's Street  

4. Fresh Workout Gear from Joyride Texas 

5. Shop Denim at Grove Hill, Ltd.

6. 71st Annual San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Cowboy Breakfast Jan. 24th | Western Heritage Parade Feb.1st | Rodeo Feb. 6th - 23rd

7. Resolutions are hard, but drinking water doesn’t have to be. Don’t be a drip, just take a sip! 

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"Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time."

–Laura Ingalls Wilder

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Sometimes you’ve got that extra-special someone on your shopping list and for them, we have gifts as sublimely unique as they are!

1. 7 Stone Turquoise Bracelet from Made by McNamara 

2. Handblown Glass Vase from Garcia Art Glass

3. “Sound of Light” 41”x41” mixed media on panel by Roberta Buckles from Anarte Gallery

4. Sally Ring Lizard Handbag from Barfield Collection 

5. Gift Certificate for Custom Clothing from J.S. Satel’s Custom Clothing

6. Custom Couture Beading & Embroidery from Creviax et Cie

7. Earrings from Riccio Italy

8. Lebanon Luxe Bag from Mod Bohemian 

9. New Smile from Gibson Orthodontics

10. Restyled Vintage Jewelry Piece from Holland Billups Designs

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For all the foodies and various connoisseurs in your life, look no farther than this gift guide good for food lovers and lovers alike.   

1. Selection from Hargrove’s Fine Wine & Spirits 

2. New Braunfels Smoke House Gift Club Subscription

3. Gift Certificate to Maverick Texas Brasserie 

4. “Sous Vide at Home: The Modern Technique for Perfectly Cooked Meals [A Cookbook]” from Joyeux Home Decor

5. Classes from the Culinary Institute of America at Pearl 

6. Spirits distilled by Maverick Whiskey 

7. Gift Card to Chris Madrid’s   8. Paloma Blanca

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Regardless of your idea of adventure, from big to small, from backyards to backcountry our local roundup has got you covered. 

1. “San Antonio Man Tells Tall Tale” from Laurie Saunders, Ltd. 

2. Pop Up from Hitch Photo Trailer 

3. Oventure Key Ring from Grove Hill, Ltd.

4. Membership to Blue Star Contemporary 

5. RuffWare Trail Bowl, Loyal Canine, Co. Paw Protector & Bug Blocker From Southpaw Waggery 

6. Cave Exploring & Spelunking with Ox Ranch 

7. Enamel-coated Steel Campfire Mug from Tecovas

8. AMO Denim Army Jacket in Camo Twill from Meadow Boutique 

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We’ve got body, mind, spirit and pretty much everything else in between with our Health + Wellness guide! With giving that starts from the inside out you can never go wrong. 

1. Green Stone Sitting Buddha from Big Grass Living

2. Kevin Murphy Speaking Volumes Set from Look the Salon

3. Fortuny Silk Sleeping Mask from Splendor Collections   

4. Fresh Cold Pressed Juices from The Goodkind Southtown

5. Rosa Relax Bath Salts from Sloan/Hall 

6. Rifle Paper, Co. 2020 17-Month Calendar from Invitations, Etc. 

7. IV Vitamin Therapy from Cryofit Alamo Heights

8. Classes from Joyride Cycling + Fitness

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Have a favorite host or dinner party partner-in-crime? Any one of our selections for the entertainer is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! 

1. Rug Stocking from Aladdin Rugs 

2. Antique Rice Tray from Big Grass Living

3. Raspberry Kringle from New Braunfels Smoke House

4. Dolce Utopia Table Piece from Nave Coyote Pop Up at Pearl

5. Malibu Luxxe Pom Pom Throw from Sunset Ridge Home and Hardware  

6. Nickel Finish Antler Bucket from Citrine Home 

7. Signature Home Fragrance from Splendor Collections available at Frosted Home

8. “Abstract Bamboo II” 48 x 60” by Tracy Williams

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Whomever she may be on your list, she’s worth it! Sparkle, delight, indulge and ignite with any one of these locally #scouted gifts specially selected for the most cherished women in your life. 

1. Jimmy Choo Floral Parfum from Julian Gold

2. Paris, TX Snakeskin Booties from Meadow Boutique 

3. Gift Card from Moss Consignment 

4. Layered Coin Necklace from Susan Shaw

5. Metallic Leather Jacket from Grove Hill, Ltd.

6. Yes Way Rosé: A Guide to the Pink Wine State of Mind from Laurie Saunders, Ltd.

7. Jude Frances Mixed Metal & Turquoise Stacked Bangles from Shetler Fine Jewelers 8. Louis Sherry Premium Chocolates from Frosted Home

9. Boun Boun Bag from Meadow Boutique  

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Whether he’s a reader, hunter, or art appreciator (or maybe even a bit of everything!), there’s something for everyone in this local roundup for him. From a pair of boots to last a lifetime to the adventure of a lifetime, check out this guide for all the guys in your life! 

1. Legacy Shaving Cream w/ Evolution Brush Applicator & Aftershave Balm from Sloan/Hall

2. Yeti Hopper Flip from Los Cazadores

3. Choose Your Own Adventure Gift Card from Ox Ranch 

4. “Nopales 4”, paint, paper and beeswax on board 34.5" x 82.5" by Douglas Galloway from Hausmann Millworks 

5. Black and Gold Enamel Stud Set from Kelly Wade Jewelers 

6. The Wyatt Ostrich Boots by Tecovas 

7. Pearl: A History of San Antonio’s Iconic Beer from The Sporting District

8. Amber Bone Pocket Knife from Los Cazadores

9. Jack Mason Aviator Watch from The Sporting District

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We’re kicking off our 12 Days of Giving with a guide for the real stars of the season- the little ones! No matter what the tiny humans in your life are interested in, you're sure to find something they’ll cherish finding under the tree in this roundup of favorite local finds.

1. Reindeer Crunch Hand-crafted Popcorn from Sunset Ridge Home & Hardware 

2. Children/Toddler Ugg Boots from Julian Gold 

3. Christmas Pajamas from Belles & Beaux

4. Maileg Princess & the Pea from Invitations, Etc. 

5. Seasonal Treats from Lily’s Cookies 

6. Indoor Snowballs Set from Joyeux Home Decor

7. Acrylic Tic Tac Toe Set from Citrine Home

8. Reversible Shop & Cafe from Belles & Beaux

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"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow."  --Melody Beattie

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Be the host (or guest!) with the most using these #scouted November Loves! With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s easy to let ourselves get overwhelmed with all the hullabaloo that tends to accompany this busy time of year. But some sensible, simple preparation (like a stocked gift closet and bar!) is all you need to ensure your time is spent where it counts- with loved ones enjoying all the bounty and blessings this season has to offer!

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-Wire Starburst Ornament from Joyeux Home Decor  -Parisa Wang Enchanted Top Handle/Wristlet/Cross-body Bag from Julian Gold  -Personalized Family Gift Tags from Invitations, Etc. -Glass Emerald Petite Decanter from Citrine Home -Rose Gold Mule Slide Heels from Meadow Boutique  -Reusable Artisan Cheese Picks from Belle & Union, Co.  -Raymond Reserve Selection from Hargrove’s Fine Wine & Spirits  -Pecan Pie Bars from Lily’s Cookies

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Crisp morning breezes and cozier evenings are hopefully here to stay, but in the meantime, we’ve put together our #scouted October Loves to help inspire and invigorate your ideal autumn.  There’s already plenty taking place this museum month, but the crown jewel of the city’s celebrations will undoubtedly be the opening of San Antonio’s newest contemporary art center, Ruby City. Designed by world-renowned architect Sir David Adjaye OBE, this space will house the phenomenal collection of the late collector, philanthropist, and artist, Linda Pace. Don’t miss the Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening happening Sunday, October 13th from 11AM - 6PM! 

October also means it’s National Emotional Wellness Month, so we figured what better way to practice some self-care than to treat yourself to a visit to Twirl Salon for an extra-long facial? And pick up a porcelain diffuser from Frosted Home to bring that sense (scent?) of serenity back home with you! Then snuggle up with your latest read in style and comfort in a chair all your own from Joyeux Home Decor.

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80-minute Facial from Twirl Salon 

Jacklyn Club Chair from Joyeux Home Decor

Dream Porcelain Flower Diffuser from Frosted Home 

Ruby City Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening October 13th  

Man in the Moon Drop Earrings by Penny Preville from Shetler Fine Jewelers 

Sherpa Denim Jacket from Esther Penn

Locally Handcrafted Beer from Sam Maverick Brewing Company