Austin's Best Gifts and Stationery

West End card shop for those looking for that extra oomph that chains just don’t have

Reviews:

• “Best Cards and Local Gifts in Austin FO SHO”
• “Best Austin Gift Shop… Hands Down!”
• “Hip and Eclectic and Fun”
• “GREAT CARDS & FRIENDLY SERVICE!!!”
• “Great customer service”

Tips: Sparks also has a selection of alternative cards that appeal to the gay and lesbian community.

Sparks Cards and Gifts or email Sparks Cards and Gifts

This funky little boutique filled with gifts and furniture adds a splash of color to the hip SoCo shopping strip.

Reviews:

• “Best clothes and jewelry on South Congress”

Tips: Interested in one of the larger items? Speak to a sales associate, as many are available through special order.

Maya Star or email Maya Star

Haven Gallery and Fine Gifts offers an array of unique items for home decorating such as art pieces, ceramics and glass sculptures, as well as jewelry items.

Reviews:

• “Best glass and sculpture in town!”
• “love your store”
• “So many beautiful things”
• “Creative, one-of-a-kind gallery with exceptional customer service”

Haven Gallery and Fine Gifts or email Haven Gallery and Fine Gifts

Head here for Japanimation T-shirts, Hello Kitty-wear (and wares), Pokemon items and a cup of tea.

Reviews:

• “Great Gifts!!”
• “This place is fantastic!”
• “Gotta try the NEW stuff ~”
• “it is great~”
• “BEST TEA EVER!”

Tips: The store also sells hip girl’s clothing.

Momoko

Since May 2005, offering kitchenware and cookware including platters, dishes, glasses and utensils; cookbooks, gardening books and seasonal plants available.

Reviews:

• “Unique items, friendly service”
• “Charming Store, Great for Gifts”
• “I love Phlox!”
• “Adorable House w/ Unique Gift Items”
• “Unique Items, Great Prices”

Tips: This location carries Thymes Gardener lotions and other skin-care products.

Phlox

The Angel Store or email The Angel Store

Stocking a little bit of the best of everything, this Capital City mainstay is the place to happily browse for the perfect gift.

Reviews:

• “cute boutique”

Tips: The permanent sales rack is on the right side in the back. Find sale shoes, accessories, clothing, and more.

The Cadeau

This urban home decor shop strives to provide organic contemporary furnishings that are both fully functional and environmentally responsible.

Tips: Don’t feed the meter unless you’re in a hurry. City Hall, just west of Loft, offers complimentary garage parking. Enter between Cesar Chavez and Second Street on Lavaca.

Loft

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