Adorable little store that both looks and feels like someone's home, if they were exceptionally…read morecrafty and well-organized. It's the perfect place to shop for gifts, with all sorts of trinkets and and toys, unique cards for all occasions, craft supplies for young and old, and generally all sorts of things you never knew you needed until that very moment. They cram a lot into that compact space without making it overwhelming. The real crowning jewels are the authentic, antique printing presses that are a couple hundred years old, and still cranking! It's amazing to see that piece of history in action. Plus, staff are so kind and clearly passionate about what they do. They'll talk to you for hours about printing, if you want. It's the kind of "only in Austin" business that I want to support.

Stumbled across this store on a random day. They had so many different gift ideas and unique items…read moreeven for yourself. From personalized cards, to baby clothes, fun salt n pepper shakers, cook books, and charts on herbs and natural remedies. Price point seems a bit high for some items however I believe there are some limited edition pieces and handmade items.

Something I've been paying attention to especially when shopping at a local business is customer…read moreservice and friendliness. I'm not sure if the gentleman who checked me out was the owner or a regular employee. Regardless, he did not have a friendly disposition when checking me out. (I am a woman of color for reference) he didn't even greet me which is a simple courtesy. I had to ask him "hey, how are you today" to which he didn't respond and just told me the balance I owed. My fellow friend (white male) checked out right after me and he greeted him! He also asked him how he wanted his items wrapped. (We both had the same items) If the store itself wasn't so nice and full of good merchandise/gifts I would've given it an even lower rating. To management: please know and remind your employees that even a simple hello goes a long way Edit: This seems to be a trend going years back (looking at reviews) with this business and their discriminatory practices. There are better local shops with less AI slop to patronize

Fabulous shopping place year round for Christmas, holidays, birthdays or anytime gifts. Original…read moredesign cards, t-shirts, cute or irreverent socks & mugs for yourself & kids of all ages. Lots of Austin-centric goodies, souvenirs and artists' creations. Sweet, salty & sassy options. Interesting selection of new vinyl collections! Fabulous local shopping gem.

Boutique stationary and craft store that you can mindlessly peruse and then find you buy things you…read morehad no idea you wanted. They have interesting classes you can take, too. I try to support small businesses when I can so I try to avoid looking at the price on Amazon, but i did in this instance and it was 30% more inexpensive in store for this particular item. Spending local and with small businesses is a conscious decision, so when you can don't be so price motivated only and think of what keeps a local economy thriving.

absolutely adore this store. i would buy everything if i could. i could spend hours here. i love…read morethat they have a workshop too and a club to join for stationary. 10/10. keep it up!

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.

The owner is super nice and has an eye for great gifts. There are so many things to see while…read moreshopping here. I especially love the stickers that they carry. There are so many packs to choose from. I also like the handbags that are for sale. They are vegan and seem to be of great quality. The owner also stocks great candles - one even has the scent of waffles (or pancakes... I forget). The location is also great because you can shop and then grab lunch or drinks nearby since it's in the prime Mueller neighborhood. Parking is easy because there is street parking and a big parking garage.

Such a cute boutique in the middle of Mueller!! Great jewelry selection and the owner took time to…read morehelp me pick out the right gift for a friend. Super cute toddler accessories too! My little one actually keeps her new hat on. Also - shout out to the bathroom stocked with everything including diapers! I was super grateful for the thought put into making me feel taken care of throughout the shopping experience. Cheers to Renee! Stop by Lick ice cream on your way out!

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've been shopping at Paper Work for years. Yes, I'm a…read morelocal and this is one of, if not the best, local shops to buy "local" from a lot of locals. Over the last several months I've been decorating a shipping container and Paper Work was the first place I thought of for art. My new space looks amazing with all the different pieces I got from here and I feel good knowing I'm supporting locals rather than Target. I give Paper Work 5 stars when I wish I could give them 10. The staff is amazing, the owner is incredible and I always find something for me or for a gift. If you live in Austin, you should come here more often. If you are visiting, this is the place to shop and buy gifts for everybody who couldn't come to Austin with you.

Cute, eclectic shop off of Congress for your Austin chachkis. We wandered in here a few times, and…read moreended up getting an iron on patch and sticker. This shop is narrow, but long... there's a lot to see! Anything and everything related to Austin and Texas- jewelry, clothing, artwork, soaps, you name it! Fun shop to check out when visiting !

Hannah at Enlightened Baby is unbelievably knowledgeable about all things baby safety. As a Child…read morePassenger Safety Technician (CPST), she truly knows her stuff! She spent nearly three hours with us, answering our questions and helping us find the right car seat and stroller/bassinet combination for our family's needs. When we decided on a car seat model that wasn't even listed on their website yet, Hannah went above and beyond by creating a custom order so we could get it as soon as it became available. My wife has arthritis, so we had done a tremendous amount of research beforehand. Being able to actually see, touch, and test the different products in person made all the difference. There is simply no substitute for hands-on experience when making such an important purchase. We ultimately chose the Cybex Callisto T 360 car seat and the Silver Cross Cove 2 stroller with bassinet, and we couldn't be happier with our decision. We also realized that Enlightened Baby carried many of the items on our baby registry. We ended up switching our registry purchases from major retailers to this wonderful small business. They offer delivery, warranties, and, most importantly, exceptional customer service. Supporting a local business while receiving such personalized care made the entire experience even more special. I can't recommend Enlightened Baby enough, especially if you're a first-time parent or want expert guidance on choosing the safest products for your family.

I am extremely frustrated and disappointed with how Enlightened Baby has handled an issue with my…read morechair purchase. I placed my order for a chair on 7/4/2026 for $974.24. The chair was on backorder, and I was told the estimated arrival would be 4-6 weeks. I never received any notification about its arrival. On 8/11/2026, I called the store for an update and was told that an email had supposedly been sent two weeks earlier saying my chair was ready for pickup. I searched my inbox, spam, junk, and trash and found nothing. I was then told my email may have been entered incorrectly. I provided my correct email address, and within five minutes, I received the email to schedule my pickup. Before ordering, I had specifically called the store to ask about having the chair shipped to Enlightened Baby's warehouse versus directly to my home. The manager I spoke with told me that if I shipped it to the warehouse, a quality check would be performed before pickup. Since I live in Austin, I chose this option specifically because I wanted to make sure everything was correct before bringing the chair home. I finally picked up the chair on 8/15/2026 and brought it home. When I opened the box, I discovered that the power cord was missing, making the chair completely non-functional. I immediately called the store. During that conversation, I was asked whether my chair was "still under warranty" and whether I was "in a hurry" to receive the missing part. These were incredibly frustrating questions to hear after spending nearly $1,000, waiting weeks for a backordered item, and specifically choosing warehouse pickup because I was told the chair would be quality-checked. I explained that the chair had left their warehouse only about 30 minutes earlier and was already missing a critical component needed to make it functional. I was then told to respond to my original order confirmation email to address the issue. I was also specifically told not to send another email within 48 hours, because additional emails would cause my request to go to the bottom of the list. At that point, I was extremely frustrated. I purchased the chair from Enlightened Baby, picked it up from their warehouse, and was now being told that it was essentially my responsibility to track down a missing part through a generic email address and hope someone responded. No one responded within the 48 hours. I sent a follow-up email and have repeatedly called the store asking to speak with managers and requesting an update. Every manager I have spoken with has told me that the issue is "being worked on." I have simply asked for an email confirming that the issue is being handled so I have some written documentation. Still, not one email has been sent to me. I have been told that Katie is the person handling the issue, yet I have not heard a single word from Katie. As of 8/20/2026, I have received zero communication or updates, and I still have a completely non-functional chair sitting in my nursery. I understand that mistakes happen. What is most disappointing is the lack of communication and accountability. I would have been completely understanding if someone had simply apologized, explained what happened, and provided a clear plan and timeline for getting the missing part to me. For a $974.24 chair, I expected significantly better customer service. I should not have to repeatedly call, follow up, and chase down information about an issue that should have been caught during the quality check I was specifically told would happen. I sincerely hope Enlightened Baby addresses this situation and improves its communication with customers when something goes wrong. Right now, I am left with a very expensive, unusable chair in my nursery and still no answers or timeline for when I will receive the missing power cord.