The AveO Supports Small and Local Business!
We are a small business ourselves, so supporting small and local businesses is a no-brainer for us. This is our chance to highlight some of our favorite vendors.
Clark's Hardwood is where we found the beautiful cedar and mesquite used in renovating The AveO. Any exotic wood you seek can be found at Clark's. Located in the Heights area of Houston, Clark's Hardwood has what you are looking for and they provide the service you deserve.
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A surplus garden led this entrepreneur to creating natura hand-cut soaps. These small-batch soaps contain all natural ingredients. Samples of 'Ruby', a custom bar made from our own grapefruits are available in each suite at The AveO. Click here for more information about this socially responsible small business.
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J Bangle Galleries is another local shop with unique items, many of them historic. This small business is located just up the street at 25th Street & Avenue L. We purchased a piece of wall from Mr. Bangle. When we visited last, the original desk from the Balinese Room was on display. He is always getting in something new and interesting.
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Dorothy May's Gift Shop is just one of those cute little shops you have to stop in every time you're downtown. Many of our cozy throws and playful amenity dishes come from Dorothy May's. They are conveniently located on Strand Street between 21st & 22nd Streets.
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The Jewel Garden is another shop on Strand Street, the main street downtown. It is a must-visit. They have jewelry and watches, unique gifts, and a wide variety of home decor. Their items are truly interesting and unique. Items from this Galveston shop are displayed at The AveO with pride.
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Robert Peterson creates sea animal paintings that appear as though they can leap right off of the canvas. His gallery, Vacation on Canvas, is conveniently located at 22nd & Post Office. An original painting of Robert's is proudly displayed at The AveO.
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Conversation Pieces, at 21st & Strand offers an eclectic collection of interesting home decor, gifts, jewelry, and clothing. A couple of the art pieces seen throughout The AveO were purchased here.
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Island Framed offers professional custom framing, as well as design and preservation services. Their experience can help to preserve your artwork. Some of The AveO's most precious pieces were framed by Island Framed. They are located at 25th & Church Street.
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Lone Star Pianos serving Galveston and surrounding areas with quality piano tunings, repairs, restorations, string replacements and more. Kirk Hale is a highly trained and experienced piano tuner and repair person. He keeps our 1927 baby grand piano sounding great!Email Kirk@lonestarpianos.com or call (512) 922-6920.
The Naked Mermaid at 21st and Post Office downtown has it all: repurposed furniture, home decor, gifts, unique finds, local art, and even jewelry. Visit this fun shop and you may spot a mermaid! Check them out on FaceBook.
Strand Brass & Christmas on The Strand is a fun shop even when it's not the holiday season! Although, don't get me wrong, they have a lot of Christmas items. This is a hard store to enter and leave without finding a must have item. Check them out at 21st & Strand or visit https://strandbrass.com.
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Stewart's Packaging is Polly's favorite place to shop. Our to-go containers, cake boxes, and catering supplies come from Stewart's Packaging. They are located just up 23rd Street at Ave N, across from Bambu Mexican. We stop in to browse after a great lunch.
The Style Co. is Galveston's place for contemporary fashion. You can always find a must have here. The Style Co. is located at 21st and Post Office in downtown Galveston.
Galveston Island Dry Goods Company & Gracie's are just a couple stores down from each other on Strand Street at 22nd. Both of these popular stores are the creation of Genette and Keith Bassett. You can find all kinds of great gift ideas for children and adults at both stores.
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Katie's Seafood Market is our go-to fishery. Fresh catches from that same day are offered here. Katie's is at Pier 19 and Harborside, just on the other side of Katie's Seafood House which is a wonderful restaurant. When you have a Private Dinner at The AveO, your seafood was purchased here!
Step back in time to Maceo Spice & Import Co. Besides an old-time deli, a variety of spices, sauces, meats and cheeses, and pastas can be purchased here. Maceo's is the only place I have been able to find champagne vinegar. You can find them at Market and 27th.
The Admiralty is one of those shops that I go into every time I'm in the neighborhood. They have such cool stuff. Great decorating and gift ideas. The staff is a huge help, too! Located at 22nd and Strand Streets, this is a must stop and shop place to be.
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House of Coffee Beans began in 1973. They roast beans, produced by small, family-owned growers, in small batches using "Madame Hasbean", a pre-WWII German coffee roaster that was bought unassembled from Germany. The store is at 2348 Bissonnet St. in Houston, and you can order online to have freshly roasted beans mailed directly to you.
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Galveston Saltwater Mom's is a great small business offering rides in the Houston and Galveston area. They will bring you straight to The AveO from either airport. They are a lot of fun, too, not like a typical ride-share or taxi. Find them on Facebook, email Lori at bwarren814@att.net, or give her a call at 281-804-5901 to schedule a ride.
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