Ballad of the Bird Dog

Located halfway between Houston and Austin, we are a modern, design-forward general goods store with high-quality, small batch products in historic Downtown Brenham. Ballad of the Bird Dog has a passion for supporting and reinvigorating American-made, handcrafted products. If you are looking for an independent shop with unique and hard-to-find goods in a historic downtown setting, it doesn’t get any better. Come see the small town revival in Brenham and explore all this top small Texas town has to offer.
Hermann Emporium
At Hermann Emporium, you will find a wide variety of Texas-made gourmet foods and unique gifts for everyone in your life. Shop a unique selection of children’s clothing newborn to 6X. Our boutique features a lovely selection of baby gifts, toys, bows, christening and baptismal gowns. At Hermann’s Children Boutique, you will find the best quality fashion and accessories Brenham has to offer. The Hermann Emporium Craft Mall is full of hand-crafted items by Texas artists, including crafts made by residents at the State Supported Living Center here in Brenham.
Wild Ones Baby Boutique
Baby & Children’s Clothing & Goods
Tres Chic Boutique
Tres Chic has evolved into a fun fashion destination for all to enjoy. This boutique fits the fashion savvy shopper that loves specialty clothing, footwear, jewelry and accessories.
The Flamingo Ranch Boutique

The Flamingo Ranch started with a mom and daughter’s wild heart and gypsy spirit. We love fun, funky clothes, accessories and anything that makes people happy! We carry all sizes XS to 3X!!
Peter Emerson, Silversmith

Peter Emerson earned his Bachelor of Fine Art in Sculpture from the University of Mississippi in 1992 and Master of Fine Arts in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design from Indiana University in 1996. Emerson has studied art and jewelry making throughout the US, and exhibited his work for the Worship Company of Goldsmiths Exhibition in London, England. Peter has continued to study and teach at a lengthy list of university workshops on jewelry and design, watch making, sculpture, blacksmithing and 3D design. Emerson is constantly expanding his artistic talents into new endeavors including wood engraving, guitar making and fine watch design.