Fort Worth Shopping

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The Candy Barrel shop is like a paradise of sweets, it's a mix of rainbow,- melon,- lemon,- strawberries colored and smelling store. If I could have moved in, I would have done, and live there by now. Happily ever after. Eventually I yet left there. With a bag full of a dream of candies. And a black sticker saying I LOVE TEXAS. And yes, I do love Texas.

Sometimes, when you are looking for the perfect gift for that spouse or loved one, you overlook the gift of live animals. A cute puppy, or a baby kitten can sometimes be the perfect gift. Others look for the smaller creatures for a child like a fish, or a pet snake. I on the other hand prefer to give 800 pound longhorns to the people I love.

If you are the type that likes to give divine bovine to those on your loved ones list, then the Fort Worth Stock Exchange is place to get some of the best. This place has been around for over a century (not all 100 years in this location), and at one time could ship out 5 million head of livestock. That is no small feet, so you know they are well equipped to Git Er Done.

Anyway, if you want that special gift, this is the place.

What to buy: Bovine and Bovine accessories.

What to pay: $4 or $5 dollars a pound.

Leddy's Ranch is where you may want to go if you're looking for 'dressing up' your Western look. You'll find Lucchese Boots, fine men and women's clothing, snap shirts, many styles of leather belts, cool cowboy hats, comfy blue jeans and great jewelry all trimmed or decked out in Western style...but elegantly.

I like to browse through this shop to look at all the trendy clothing! I'm drawn to the Western boots each time I visit--but I'm stalled by the price. However, these boots look so well made that I'm sure they'd last a decade or more!

There is also a Leddy's Ranch at the Stockyard District in a more casual setting. In any event, there may just be something waiting here for you at either store.

Hours are Mon.-Thurs. 10am-7pm; Fri. & Sat. 10am-8pm; Sun. 12N-5pm.

What to pay: Fairly pricey

We went into several shops in the Stockyard Station. This is a big store which has artworks (paintings and prints, both original and copies, and bronze statutes) plus collectables

Collectables include:

Books
Shadow Boxes & Cases - to hold collectables
Hand Painted Gourd Vases
Ironwood Carvings
Replica Pistols and Guns
Unique Rope Baskets & Rope Angel
Original Iron and Metal Art New
Lone Star Flag Picture
Western decals

Home Furnishings

Leather & Brass Hand Tooled Hat & Coat Racks
Longhorn Skull/Horns
Stained Glass Pictures and Wall Hangings New
Western Lamps
Original Hames Mirror
Texas Red Granite Table

What to pay: It was all too expensive for me. You can look at the prices on their website.

The Fort Worth Rail Market is located in the old Santa Fe Freight House. There are around 20 permanent venders selling a wide variety of market goods from produce to crafts to entertainment in this old 40,000 sqft converted warehouse.

The Farmers' Market is held on Fridays and Saturdays under large canopies next door at the totalling over 23,000 square feet on Saturdays and Sundays at the Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) house. You can find produce, plants, herbs, baked goods, honey and other specialty items. There is free parking in front of the Rail Market on Jones Street and behind the Market accessed at 12th Street. Farmer's Market is open on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Public Market open : Monday - Saturday 10 am to 6 pm

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THIS IS A PRETTY COOL STORE for those who want to get organized. There are lots of ways to do that, and the Container Store knows them all.

Container stores can also be found in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Washington D.C. and Washington.

What to buy: a huge selection of boxes, bins, suitcase organizers, shelves, trash containers, closet organizers, pantry organizers, shoe racks, etc etc etc

BE SURE TO CLICK THE PHOTO TO BRING UP ALL MY PHOTOS TAKEN INSIDE THE STORE. This will give you more of an idea about what kind of products they have.

What to pay: its reasonable

Oh if you love quality beautiful jewelry then you must venture inside the Rodeo Plaza and you will find this wonderful little jewelry store. Vice nice and the sales people are very friendly, helpful, and a joy to chat with. So don't pass up this place!

Hrs
Tues - Thrus 11-5pm
Fri - Sat 11-7pm
Sun 12-5pm

I was told that alot of vistors don't know about this place, because it is not obvious from the street. Well it is right next door to the Stockyards Rodeo Cowtown Coliseum. Make sure you go inside. Theres lots of wonderful little shops, galleries and a restaurant in the back. Oh some really cool wall murals are located along the top of the walls. Just beautiful. Dont' miss this!

What to buy: Well there are kinds of items to look for in here. Beautiful handmand jewelry, T-shirts, all types of clothes, a art gallery and a restaurant is in the back part of the plaza.

What to pay: Prices are very reasonable!