Sugarboo & Co is a cool, unique and eclectic store with everything imaginable. When I was walking…read moreby I saw that they were selling Dubai chocolates. When I inquired more specifically, I learned that those were not "the Dubai chocolates." I appreciate the sales associate's honesty. They have a plethora of wall hangings. It is quite impressive the sayings they have on some of their wall hangings. If you are looking for some unique hearts for Valentine's day, Sugarboo is your go to place. The staff is southern hospitality friendly. They welcome any questions and if you are looking for something specifically, they will let you know exactly where it is in the store. This store is very affordable. Importantly, it has unique items that you will not find in every store you frequent.

Sugarboo & Co is the cutest store in Austin, Texas! They sell clever and fun items to enhance your…read morehome's vibe. From pillows to placemats to notepads to candles to sweaters and shirts and comforters and pet items. Oh my! This store has so many fun products that are great gift giving ideas at reasonable prices. I visited from California on a work trip and super bummed I didn't bring a bigger suitcase because I would've bought so many gifts to give. I believe this store is female owned, and have store locations throughout the south. Their staff is sweet and accommodating, and every gift comes with a beautiful gift wrapping that's complementary. They have plenty of parking as they are part of a mall and there is tons of parking stalls. Can't wait to come back and visit this store on my next work trip. It will definitely be on my list of things to do when I visit Austin, Texas and in the mood for shopping.

Received a $5.00 bonus rewards this week. Today was the last day to use it…read more I love sending cards to my friends out of state, and Hallmark has saved me so much money in doing so. Today I got 5 cards and only cost me $2.14! Huge savings. Cashier was nice and gave me the Gold Crown stickers for the outside envelope. Great savings. Truly grateful I finally signed up for their program.

Scammy service. I went in and made a purchase of a variety of the squishy dumpling things. Turns…read moreout the kids already had them so I went to return them, there were unopened and untouched. No where in their store, receipt, online or during my purchase was I told that the items were final sale. But the employees were crazy rude about me trying to return it. One of the ladies pulled a sign out from a drawer that stated Needohs were final sale.... I didn't buy Needohs. None the less the refused to refund items they sold. 100% would never recommend anyone shopping here due to their shady tactics and poor customer service. Funny to add their motto on their bag is to be kind and they were anything but kind.

Love this place and enjoy popping in when I'm near one. They have such a selection of beautiful…read morewrapping paper, bags, cards and a few fun things. The Lego options were cool along with the puzzles and the 3D small rooms you could build. I could spend hours just looking at everything. Nothing bought this trip just a browse around.

They are located in the domain, near the park area. It's a cute gift shop type place. Greeting…read morecards, mugs, candles, other small gift items. Staff is so nice and helpful. I just needed a birthday card. But since I was there I had a little walk around. So many items to look at. Bath bombs, candies, wrapping paper, all sorts of different gifts.

I'm instantly in love with this place! I've been trying to slowly make the switch from plastic…read moresingle use items to living more sustainably. The refill station at Parker & Scott is probably my new favorite place! They have all kinds of options. One thing I'd never even considered that I saw there...sunscreen! How awesome is that. I just went in this time to get some hand soap, but I will be coming back here for all of our items. I'm hopeful that more people see how great of an option this place is. They also have a lot of fun/unique snacks and beverages. I purchased the hand soap, but also got a thing of dill pickle pistachios...OMG, so good. The clerk was such a lovely human and quite helpful. I will absolutely be back and will be telling all my friends about this place. Great way to shop local! Take your vessels up there and they will tare out the weight on all of them. So cool! Oh, they also have Ridwell, so you can take your batteries, plastic film (grocery bags/zip lock type bags) light bulbs, etc. This place is clearly owned and operated by someone wanting to make a positive impact on their community and world. Love it!!

There's not a lot of options around Austin when it comes to sustainable, climate-friendly products…read morefor your home, surprisingly. I was excited to find Parker and Scott during our transition to trying to make our home plastic-free with refillable soaps/detergents/etc and Earth-friendly cosmetics. I hope to never buy another plastic bottle again! The prices are not super marked up from the online prices of these items. They have a really nice set up for a local small business and have opened several similar stores in the area which is a great additional to the Austin community.

A few years later and I am still a big fan of Slow North and their candle arrangement and…read moreapothecary needs. I've been coming for a few years now and can't rave enough about their candle scents and store layout. The aromas that touch your nose will tingle your senses and have you ready to find that signature scent for whichever room you're looking to scent. From linen sprays to candles and oils, Slow North has you covered. Don't let the pricing be a deterrant as they are definitely well worth the investment. The burning time on their candles is really good and more of a slow burn. Take an opportunity to do a candle making class or participate in their other workshops!

The Hubs and I came for a midday date and we enjoyed every second of candle making. We learned so…read moremuch and were both wowed by the scents we created.

I'm a big fan of See's and always have been. When I'm in the area, I like to pop in to check out…read morewhat they've currently got on display and let's face it, to buy myself something. See's is a great place to pick up a little something sweet for others as well. I find whenever gifting something from them it's always a big hit. The store is delicious. You can smell that fragrant chocolate as soon as you open the door. It's cute and has a modern twist on the old-fashioned chocolate shop layout and design. They've got a stellar selection and the employees are happy to help if you're indecisive (as I often am).

Whenever I get my nails done, I pop into to See's Candies to get myself a treat. Today, I was on…read morethe look out for candy for my niece. She recently had a major surgery and will be recovering at home for a few weeks. Candy always cheers me up, so hopefully, it will cheer her up as well. See's Candies had the Easter theme going with an assortment of candies.

Great owner. I am excited she is finally opening a shop. I have purchased her soy candles and love…read morethe variety of vintage china she has and then there are the Tea parties yeah!!!

From the owner: Our business specializes in unique (Cadeaux) one of a kind gifts such as vintage tea cups,…read moreporcelain, replacement china and butterflies. We also host children's tea parties.

I love this bookstore so much -- and love the staff too, especially the owner, Abby, who sees me in…read morethe shop at least once a week! The book selection is thoughtfully curated and the displays change often. Something is always a little different each time I come in, which is great! I love perusing the shelves to check out what's new. The shop also puts on tons of events, from storytime for kids to adult book events, including the latest Dungeon Crawler Carl midnight release party. If you end up at Birdhouse, definitely chat with the staff as they are full of great recommendations and are so friendly! Parking is a breeze with the big lot and I love that this shop is in the same strip as Asahi, the Japanese market where you can get onigiri for lunch! I think this shop is a great place to cultivate community and is a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. Go visit!!

This was such a sweet find. Today is Independent Bookstore Day and we were in Austin and decided to…read morecheck out Birdhouse Books. We absolutely loved our time there. My kids and I spent a considerable amount of time in the children's section. I particularly appreciate the book categories they have, from graphic books to books about inclusivity. There is a limited selection of parenting books, which was surprising to me. I half expected a wider range of parenting books considering the selection of children's books they had. And the parenting books were shelved right at the back of the store instead of being closer to the children's section, which I thought was an odd choice. I also particularly appreciate that they have banned books here, and book recommendations. When we went there today, it looks like there was an event going on and from their calendar in the store, it seems that they hosted events every now and then, which is great. Staff are incredibly helpful and welcoming. We plan to come back again. Parking was easy and when you have kids, that is an important factor to consider. And tip: When you are done here, walk to the Japanese grocery store in the same block and get yourself some delicious snack.

Fun store with all sorts of cute items from stuffed animals to wide variety of snacks (candy,…read morecrackers) to household items as well as face make-up. Customers service here is top notch and we had the best first impression visiting the store today. Plenty of parking in Chinatown complex. Surrounded by great Vietnamese eatery and coffee/boba shops.

So many cute Disney, Sanrio items and so much more! Novelties for all ages and for all genders!…read moreThey even have scents and skincare and make up! Not to compare but much better quality items than Daiso.

Are you looking to enrich your knowledge with art ? Do you want a fun evening with cocktails, art…read moreand also meet the artist in person ? Then the Ao5 Gallery in the Arboretum in Austin is your place. The gallery is daily open with a large art exhibition where you can stroll around and admire the art displayed. Free admission for the exhibition. The posted events may ask for a cover charge. One of my favorite events is the evening with cocktails , art and meeting the artist. Ted the manager is a talented entertainer and a must meet personality. The events are thoughtfully curated and make for a blissful experience. Some of the events include live music. If you either visiting Austin or are a resident this place calls for a visit

Have you ever gone some place and felt totally transported to another place in time? That is…read moreexactly how I felt today. The is the one of the coolest art galleries I have ever been to. A05 gallery features work from a variety of artists in so many mediums. Dr. Seuss collection is one of their consistently highlighted pieces. In addition, they also have a Disney section. The key thing I like most about this art gallery is the uniqueness of the pieces - from African inspired pieces to Austin-centric pieces. There are works of art portrait-like to many items that are abstract, my personal favorite pieces of art. Today, I wanted to see if they had any lacquered pieces. The ones on display were of Marilyn Monroe and Madonna. Not sure I want to view these ladies every day... Smile. It was great to see Todd again, the manager of the store. He reminded me that they were open 7 days a week and that they had more pieces online. Todd is always so pleasant to talk to. Another joyful aspect of visiting A05 gallery is that you do not have any high-pressure salespeople putting you in a chokehold trying to sell you something. Some of their art pieces are quite pricey, and some very affordable. Net, net, I love frequenting this gallery.