Best of Hutto Spotlight: Your Hometown Hub for Hutto Hippo Swag – Inside the Crafty Boutique Making Spirit Wear Personal

If you’re looking for one-of-a-kind Hutto spirit wear, creative designs, and a hands-on shopping experience, you’ll want to stop by this charming local gem. Known for her personalized T-shirts, custom apparel, and signature Hutto Hippo Swag, Kim Whitman has built more than just a boutique, she’s created a crafty, creative space where customers can truly make it their own.

“My shop is part workspace, part retail, and all heart,” Kim shares. “I like to call it a crafty boutique, a place where people can pick their apparel and personalize it right here in-store. It’s not just shopping, it’s an experience!”

Tell us a little about your business. What do you offer, and what makes it unique?

My shop is what I call a crafty boutique. It is my workspace as well as a retail shop. Although I have made many things over the years, I am mostly known for T-shirts and Spirit wear. Your place for Hutto Hippo Swag! I offer more of an experience to make things your own by putting designs on apparel of your choice while you are in store!

How did your journey as a business owner begin? What inspired you to get started?

I started by making things for my friends and family. Next, I moved to selling items so that I could fund my hobby! The more demand I saw from the community, my hobby became a business.

How long have you been in business, and why did you choose Hutto as your home base?

My hobby began at home about 6 years ago while a stay-at-home mom. Later, I started selling at markets and online. I was able to open my brick-and-mortar just under a year and a half ago!  Hutto is my family's home and has been for 20 years. I have so much hometown pride :)

What’s been one of your most memorable moments as a business owner?

The love and support from my customers through the years, but especially when I was able to open my shop!

What do you think makes the Hutto community special?

The Hippo pride! The mascot is part of our city as a whole and is unique. That spirit is like no other!

What advice would you give to someone just starting a business here?

Business doesn't come without challenges. Keep working towards each goal. Be real, Transparency goes a long way with your clientele :)

When you're not working, where can we find you around town? (Favorite coffee, food, or hangout spots?)

No matter where, I am likely to be with my family :)

Anything exciting coming up you'd like the community to know about?

Keep watching! I'm always working on new stuff! Looking forward to new designs next football season and branching out!

Contact Info:

Procraftination | 623 W Front Street Suite 1900 | 512-363-7583 | Facebook