To Market, To Market

Shop ‘til you drop in the North Central Texas town of Granbury

By AMANDA OGLE

Texas boasts 254 courthouses, most built on squares full of history and charm. But few quite compare to Granbury’s courthouse square, which was the first in Texas to be listed as a historic district and added to the National Register of Historic Places. Built along the Brazos River, Granbury prospered as a trading hub and, ever since the river was dammed in 1969 to form Lake Granbury, visitors from near and far have traveled to the area for lazy lake days and time spent shopping and relaxing on the square. When seeking home furniture or décor, these one-of-a-kind shops offer something to suit every style.

Home Sweet Home

An interior decorator’s dream, Home Sweet Home is the place to shop when your home needs a well-deserved refresh. In a kaleidoscope of colors, an entire wall is dedicated to displays of quilted bedding, while tablescapes throughout the store show off placemat, napkin and table runner combos. Choose from a variety of cozy bedding accessories like shams, dust ruffles and decorative pillows, and don’t miss the large wall hangings with inspirational quotes and whitewashed bed frames and headboards. For a housewarming gift, grab some farmhouse-chic vases or create a personalized blanket or throw.
130 N. Houston St., Granbury
817-579-9970
HSHHomeFashions.com

The Wagon Yard

Men—fear not—there is a shop for you in Granbury, too. Originally constructed in 1906, the building that houses the Wagon Yard has been family owned and operated for 42 years and offers almost 9,000 square feet of awesome. The spot is popular with women, too, but men often head to this store for its wide array of recliners, rustic furniture and nostalgic memorabilia, like record players, vintage sports signs, rocking chairs and model airplanes. Take your time meandering through, as there are treasures to be found from floor to ceiling, literally.
213 N. Crockett St., Granbury
817-573-5321
WagonYard.com

Here’s To You

About a five-minute walk from the square, Here’s To You is a must for fun gifts, clothing and décor. The selection of hilarious tea towels pairs well with a jar of homemade chow chow, and the greeting card section is a laugh riot as well. Don’t miss the selection of candles with comical names like “Midlife Crisis,” which “smells like a trip to the French countryside and a boob job,” and wall art sporting sayings like “Be nice or leave. That’s all.” The shop also has a bountiful flower design station where you can make custom artificial-flower arrangements.
440 E. Pearl St., Granbury
817-800-3319
Facebook.com/HeresToYouBoutique/

D’Vine Wine

Round off your day with a glass of wine from D’Vine Wine. Their wines are made in the building, fermented in stainless-steel vats with oak chips. There are 23 varieties to choose from that pair wonderfully with a Meat and Cheese Board or their delectable Spinach and Artichoke Dip. Open since 2005, the winery is a staple on the square, making about 25,000 bottles a year. To avoid the rush, go before 4pm when locals get off work. (“It’s Granbury, nobody works until five o’clock,” jokes co-owner Josh Winters.) And don’t forget to take a glass to-go to sip while you stroll around the square. Bonus points for trying one of the Fossil Rim wines, sales of which support conservation efforts at the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center.
107 E. Bridge St., Granbury
817-573-7200
DvineWineGranbury.com