Would you look at that? Yet another pending draft that's been sitting waiting to be finished…read more I come to Jerry's on a regular basis for both work and personal purchases. With a degree and background in interior design and freelance photography, I've always got a project going on. Jerry's has everything I need from Prismacolor pencils to vellum, ink, paint, canvas, and more. I love that they also offer custom framing. They do a swell job too. Anything and everything I've ever needed, I've been able to find here. Service is primo. If you need something not in stock or something a little more rare, they're happy to assist with getting it ordered in. Folks here know their stuff and that's really important for artists shopping for tools and supplies. A+

I'm so grateful for this store's continued existence. I'm no artist but when the spirit moves me,…read moreI'm happy to know I can come here and find what I'm looking for, regardless of the price level I can commit to. There are many affordable options as well as higher level options if needed. I've yet to not find the thing I'm looking for and can usually find things I hadn't even thought of. Lastly, the service is so friendly and warm. I always leave a little happier than I was when I went in. May this always be open.

Absolutely love it here and what they are doing with sustainability and recycling/upcycling…read more It is such a fantastic place for me to come and browse (and SHOP) for supplies to use for personal projects as well as work-related projects. Whether you are looking for fabric, canvas, paint, paper, ink, etc. it's likely they will have it. It's like a resting place for art supplies that are just waiting for the next person to finish using them. Everything is neatly organized and easy to rummage through to find what you're looking for. Folks working are very helpful too. Before you buy new, check them out!

Also another slice of Heaven. Scrapbooks from 1965 for $3?…read more Umm. Yes. Please. I did have to use archival spray for the acid pages, but I also found that in the store for $2. They gift their proceeds to local schools. Love this place!

If you need a break from the digital world you can browse around Kinokuniya and pick up a hobby…read more They have unique stationery, books, music, and toys you wouldn't find at Michaels, Target, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart. Originally we were just going visit just 99 Ranch. We didn't know they had a Kinokuniya in Austin so we checked it out. It's located in a strip mall with a bunch of other Asian businesses. I like Austin's layout better than their Portland, Oregon location. The Austin store is less chaotic than the Seattle location. That's partly because the Seattle Kinokuniya is near a public transit hub.

Kinokuniya Books is one of the coolest bookstores I have ever visited in Austin. Calling it a…read morebookstore is almost a misnomer...it is so much more. In addition to an incredible selection of Japanese and English-language books, the store is filled with stationery, art supplies, anime merchandise, pens, unique gifts, charms, and all kinds of fun gadgets. Wow, wow, wow! I was completely overwhelmed...in the best possible way. There was so much to see that I had to take three deep breaths, slow down, and explore one aisle at a time. Everywhere I turned, I discovered something new and interesting. I found myself just as captivated by the beautifully displayed merchandise as I was by the books. As soon as I walked in, a friendly staff member greeted me and asked if I was looking for anything in particular. When I replied, "No, I'm just browsing," she smiled and pointed out the store's main sections, making it easy to begin my adventure. Everything I looked at was reasonably priced. Fun, eclectic, non-standard bookstore...

This is the most quiet and relaxed my brain has been in a while…read more Fuzz Lab has a good selection of projects to choose from. I originally wanted to do a rug, but didn't have 3 hours to spare. Everyone was so kind and helpful. I love the selection of charms available to decorate the different projects. I chose to do the drip bear. You choose three colors. One color is your base. You can't take the bear home the same day, you have to come back in 4 days so it can dry fully. I enjoyed my time here. I like this location because it has better parking than the last location and you can easily grab lunch or dinner after you are finished.. Happy creating my beautiful people. Please get Google Pixel phone cases .

My kids love this place but it's a little expensive for what it is. They had a blast decorating…read morefrom hundreds of little charms. They chose a hairbrush and a magnet to decorate which came out decent enough. Not sure how the sewing part works but people seemed to enjoy it as well. Would recommend a visit at least once.

Nice that they have Daiso in Austin. Makes sense since newly built housing developments have…read morelimited square footage plus there are plenty of students attending UT Austin. Austin is an affordable city and lucky for people living here they have access to a discount store that sells quality merch. Daiso stores are clean, bright, and organized. It's definitely a step up from Dollar Tree. Free abundant parking in this strip mall as this city is car dependent. With comparison to the Daiso's in the Puget Sound region, this store is larger than the one in Southcenter Mall but smaller than the one in Federal Way. A good thing about shopping in TX is that sales tax is less here than WA.

Daiso is a Japanese home goods store. They carry Japanese-inspired household items like dishes and…read moreglassware, bedding, cleaning products, window treatments, stationary, party items, and more. Think TJ Maxx meets Dollar General. The selection is pretty large with everyday household needs to toys and snacks as well. The store is organized and the aisles have signage to let you know what department you're in (ie bathroom). Very clean. Great place to pop in and grab those everyday needs. Fair pricing and affordable. Friendly cashiers.

I completely adore this company! They were a vendor at Grapefest over the weekend in Grapevine. Fun…read morephotos of iconic restaurants and landmarks in Texas and they put them on coasters and even cutting boards! This would make an excellent gift for friends and family. What a creative way of capturing well loved spots all over Texas! Joe T Garcias, Deep Ellum, South by Southwest, Katy Trail in Dallas just to name a few! I can't wait to order a few coasters off of the website! Beautiful work! Just wanted to share the love!

What an Austin gem. I met Robert Plant in here, really. That does not influence my rating....much…read more; ) My house is filled with cool art in funky frames, thanks to South Austin Gallery. They had the novel idea of finding used and old frames and matting and framing art for relatively cheap. I once paid $200+ to frame a piece of art at Michael's - NEVER AGAIN! You supply the art, they work with you to pick out an awesome used frame and then you pick it up in a week or two. They have taken on specialty work, framing a huge piece of art for us that now hangs in our bedroom. The owners are young, creative and very friendly. For an average sized poster frame, you can walk out here for under $40. You are welcome.

i LOVE it here, the vibes are so cozy. the workers are VERY…read morekind, i recommend this business a lot! i'm just sad that im only here for a week , if i were to live in austin, id come here EVERYDAY. ‍

Kpop Tori is the cutest little shop ever, and it instantly became one of my favorite stops in…read moreAustin. It's a small business and the whole place is basically a love letter to Kpop, anime, and anything kawaii. The shop is small, but it is packed with super cute and unique merch! I visited a few anime shops and this one was my favorite! Tons of options and variety! Also... the claw machines!! You can buy tokens and play, and I'm not kidding when I say I wish I could come back every day just to do that. It was ridiculous kawaii fun. The girl at the register made me feel SO welcome and actually engaged with me, which makes such a difference in a small shop like this. If you're into Kpop, anime, or cute collectible stuff, this place is a must. I'll be back!

I've been going for over 10 years and love it!…read more Service: always so friendly! Selection: usually over 100 different Texas vendors which is really cool! Constantly restocking during the week!! Value: worth it for cool, local art!!

I can't believe this was my first time here! I've been meaning to come here for the last two years…read morebut I usually work this week and this year I'm on PTO! Ugh, everything is so good. I think it's really hard not to leave with something. Parking was a b!tch, not gonna lie but after we circled the block, we got one. The place is huge and I was actually really impressed with each artist's area. The bazaar does a really special job of merchandising the wares in a way that makes them stand out and feel special. The place was packed and while I didn't need anything, I'm planning on going back on Christmas Eve to get some Austin keepsakes since this is my last year in the state. I am on a no buy this year but I would easily find all my gifts here and some for myself too. I bought some nail polish since I'm a nail technician but was introduced to some amazing brands that I can buy any time.

Super gift shop with all things kawaii. It sits in a plaza with several other Asian-owned/themed…read moreshops and restaurants. The entire plaza is just wonderful. They've even got a little arcade in the back of the shop (I sucked at the games). I like this store because it's well organized and clean with a really great group of employees. They sell imported snacks and candies, plushies, and all sorts of other collectibles, gifts, stationary items, etc. They've got a really nice selection of Korean and Japanese skincare products and cosmetics. This is where I buy all of my facial masks. Lots of great things to look at. Coming here makes me smile. I like buying things for myself as well as gifts for others. Reasonable prices.

Claw machines felt pretty scammy. Close to $2 a play and the claws are tuned just right to release…read moreanything picked up. The Kirby one in this picture is literally impossible to get because even with perfect plays it does not grip enough to even pretend to budge. Other than that the store is fine. They have a good selection of random and fun products.

A locally owned and founded brand, Frankie Jean offers some great apparel to show of Texas and…read moreAustin pride. From children sets, caps, flags, and even koozies, the wide arrange of items they feature is quite grand. I enjoy gifting their koozies to friends and the quality of their apparel is great. You'll find them around town with pop-up shops, but they also have a brick and mortar location and website. Prices are super fair and you get quality products without it breaking the wallet.