this place literally has something for everyone, in a compact, gorgeous, welcoming little space!!…read morethe employees are super friendly and helpful and almost always strike up a little conversation. tons of candles, stationary, gag gifts, jewelry, gifts for babies, new parents, bride to be's, and a dedicated section for men!! prices are no worse than those on amazon or walmart, and they have range in price point too (though nothing is incredibly high end). go local!!! also, they go alllllll the way out for christmas. a must check out for those with the spirit!!

A cute little trinket shop. Not exactly the most SFW place, but lots of games, oddities and…read moreknick-knacks for gifts. This place screams weird, strange, and fun, full of unashamed attitude and vulgarity. The world needs more places like this.

Hello Dolly! Howdy Dali!…read more This place is a cool offshoot of the Dolly Python on the other side of town. It's a much smaller than the original one on Haskell, but they still have some of the best vintage clothing, antique housewares, and fun stuff that you never knew that you needed until you saw it. It's smaller and easier to navigate than the original shop, but one of the best shops in the Bishop Arts District. They've got a bunch of the weirdest stuff you've ever seen. They have stacks of vintage records, jewelry, and strange boots. The staff was real friendly when I went, but were cursing the air conditioning, which they'd been tasked with changing the air filters. They didn't like that. Parking is easy, with a bunch of spots up and down Bishop.

Very eclectic shop with lots of various items and a terrible vinyl record section in the back. I…read morekind of dig the overall vibe but found the shop very difficult to navigate and nothing seemed to be organized. Additionally the overwhelming incense smell in the store finally drove me away before my patients did.

Society is a charming candle shop in the Bishop Arts District! They have candles covering every…read morespace available in the shop. This is not a large shop and it was a little tight navigating around the space. The candles smelled very good. The service was good. We had a question for what appeared to be a pack of matches. But, we were enlightened to find out that they were actually incense, so when you lit the match it provided scent in the room. I thought the cost was on the higher side. But, when you are in a small business, you are paying for the artists services. The decor was artsy and mystic. I would definitely go back and check out new candles and their scents.

The candles here smell amazing! I bought several cards here - they are hilarious and clever! Loved…read morethat we found this shop - highly recommend!!

Ah, 1976. The birth of VHS, Apple, inkjets, floppy discs, and Son of Sam murders, plus Ryan…read moreReynolds, Peyton Manning, Reese Witherspoon, Chadwick Boseman, Cillian Murphy, Colin Farrell, Chester from Linkin Park, Blake Shelton, Baby Spice, and Benebatch Cumberdick. So, is it called 1976 because many believe it is the most consequential year in the history of modern China? (It's Chinese-American owned). Or is the birth year of one of the Law family siblings? I'd guess it's bridging old school 1976 analog craftsmanship with the digital revolution-led letterpress and screen printing, since the store is the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and modern design, with a fully operational letterpress studio (they produce their own stationery), housing vintage, antique printing presses. They also curate independent art and host hands-on workshops. So, the name We Are 1976 suggests a collective identity rooted in a specific era, and their tagline "our dear assembly" is likely their way of saying, "This is the group of people, machines, and beautiful objects we have gathered together." Honestly, I just went in looking for a bathroom. They are 1976 but I was #2.

"Loved this spot! The staff was so friendly, and there were tons of cool, eclectic items--great for…read moretreating yourself or finding unique gifts. They even had a cute kids' section and lots of great framed art. Such a fun place to browse I'll admit I grabbed a few neat pieces !!

Unique shopping, dining experience. Really, hand made cigars? Vinyl albums as museum art?…read more Lays new track into the Oak Cliff/ Bishop Arts experience!

I love Boomer's!! The bf & I are huge Mavs fans, so we go…read moreto Dallas whenever we can for games... but that's usually all we do. The basketball thing. We decided to poke around in Oak Cliff & Bishop Arts District, and I thought it was strange that no one was walking around... you know, on the sidewalk? .... anywhere. But I guess that's just an Austin thing? Anyway. We wandered in & out of shops & galleries & I am NOT a shopper & I was about to just say, "let's go back to the car so we can go back to the hotel so I can be bored in the hotel room" when I saw a CUTE messenger bag in the window. I walked inside, found a dress (super cute), a scarf (I had no idea I was so into scarves, my goodness!), some cigars (I don't even know if I can smoke them but it seems so fun right now), a few shirts, and .... S#@^. They're out of the messenger bags. Except the one on the display. I'm gonna be that person. There, I did it. The GREATEST thing about this shop is that it's in Dallas. Let me explain: all the things I found here can be found at any number of shops in the Triangle, on South Congress, 2nd Street, all over Austin in hip little boutiques. But most people in Dallas don't dress like most people in Austin. So my awesome messenger bag was only $11. The dress was $19. You get the idea. I'm not saying I will EVER drive to Dallas just to go shopping... but if I'm there again any time soon (I will be, it's basketball season!), I'm going to head back to Boomer's.

Dude...delicious chocolate! I bought some truffles and some…read moremarshmallows that had chocolate bits in them. The marshmallows weren't my favorite but I'm glad I tried it. I can't wait to go back. Street parking and lots of other places to try nearby.

Great little spot to dip into while in the bishop arts district!…read more Such a diverse collection of chocolate treats. Some recipes were a little too out there for me (matcha, quinoa, bread crumbs anyone???) Luckily, you can sample just about anything before you buy it which I appreciated so much! It made for a very unique experience, and I left with a very simple yet delicious "Anybody Want A Peanut Bar" for me and a friend.

I started coming here last year whenever I needed card because of the adorable selection of fun…read morecards for various occasions. The owner and her sweet poodle are so kind and helpful. I came in today looking for a graduation card and gift, and they helped me research options and think of ideas. The environment is welcoming, clothes are size inclusive, and everything there is well made and priced fairly. I highly recommend!

So many good things at All Good Things! It's a small space but oh-so-cute, a little old house…read moreturned boutique. 4-5 rooms of goodies to explore, and I love to browse. Lots of ladies clothes -- some bohemian options, sundresses, and frilly pieces. Adorable baby clothes and toys. Unique and inclusive children's books. Funky handcrafted jewelry and home decor pieces. Really lovely and cutesy stationery & cards. Delicious candles. We bought the one they had lit in the store at the time and we love it. Now it's the signature scent of our home office! 100% soy, clean burning, and in the prettiest glass holder. I also purchased a faded black jumpsuit that's super comfortable and cute, and perfect for pretty much any season. The owner, Kristen, was there working the register at the time of our visit. She was so kind and made great suggestions. Can't wait to come back and buy some gifts for my mom and friends. Looks like they have new holiday candles and decor coming out!

Just a little walk from N Bishop Ave, this bookstore is worth the travel. They have a cute little…read morecafe right outside for you to enjoy your newly-purchased book and meet over avid readers. What I enjoy about this place is that while you browse, the employees provide recommendations. I also really like that they provide notes on spotlighted books. It reminded me of a bookstore I visited in Chicago. The prices will be the same as any other bookstore, but you got for the selection.

What a perfect little store…read more Actually not the store to replace a spine on a book you wish to keep. Not the store that purchases books you've read. Still, what a perfect little store.

This felt like the Portland of Dallas…read more Since everyone else is going to talk about the funky, eclectic, communal and hippie vibe, and the 60 independent businesses, I will mention some history: 1. The neighborhood was nicknamed "The Devil's Back Porch" back in the 1920s. I hope that was not a reference to his butt. 2. This was one of the busiest streetcar stops in all of Dallas in the 1930s, which is the reason the shops are close together. 3. The restaurant Paradiso is L shaped because it was built around century-old trees. 4. Bonnie (of Bonnie and Clyde) worked as a waitress in this area before her crime spree began. Rumor has it she needed money to afford the $8 slices of pie at Emporium Pies. Only three things sucked: 1) Parking is difficult on weekends. 2) Cops are everywhere, so don't jaywalk. 3) The people with clipboards asking you to donate to blue whale abortions or whatever are aggressive.

Absolute vibes walking around BA during the World Cup season. The patios are so lively during this…read moresoccer summer and it's been such a treat seeing how our city has completely shined and opened doors for all to come visit.