I stopped in to the Pink Giraffe just to look at their card selection. After no more than 5-10…read moreminutes in the store, the woman who I assumed owned the store, came over to ask if I "was looking for anything" because I was "wandering around." I told her that I was just looking at their selection of cards. She then replied that the cards were "on the shelves to sell." My boyfriend then kindly asked her if she would like us to leave. She looked up at him, gave him an awful glare, then went back to her business without saying a word. I was completely shocked by this horribly rude interaction in the store. What small business owner doesn't want people to look in their store? And who feels the need to be so rude to anyone? I would also like to add that we were dressed fairly nice and were being incredibly careful handling the cards. I make cards and stationary, so I would say I'm far more careful than the average customer. Needless to say, I will never be returning to the Pink Giraffe or recommending it to any friends.

I went into this shop while waiting for the Backstage Event to start. They have some marvelous…read morequirky little items. I found the cutest cat bracelet for a very reasonable price. The sales person was very personable . She chatted amicably and took great care in wrapping my small items. They have some other larger gift items, but yesterday I was limited by the size of my pockets. Sounds like a return trip to me.

I think this is my favorite store at The Pearl! Just walking into the store is a wonderful…read moreexperience, with the fragrances and all the beautiful things on display. It's like I slow down and just soak it all in. I can always count on unique items here. Whenever I need to buy a gift, this is the first place I go, and I always find something beautiful. The special touch of branded pretty tissue paper is a nice extra. On Saturdays, they sell fresh bouquets of flowers, and it's my tradition now of always buying one to enjoy for the week ahead. In a few words: I love this store!

We stumbled upon this cute shop while out walking around the Pearl. I was on the hunt for some cute…read moredrinking glasses and found the perfect ones to match my vibes at home. The selection of different gift options throughout the store makes it an easy one stop shop for everyone (mostly). The glasses I found were of great value for cheap!! As I was shopping and had my hands full, the cashier offered to hold them behind the register. She even asked if it was okay to start wrapping the fragile items ahead of time to help make the checkout quick. Cute store! A must visit!

I love working with Louis and his company! I had misplaced a lovely fountain pen and when I found…read moreit, realized I needed some ink cartridges. The Ink Flow had the best prices on their website compared to any other on-line vendors. Louis responded immediately to my order, explaining that there would be a slight delay in shipping. (These days, the supply chain is bumpy due the pandemic.) He kept me informed about new stock (colors) that I wanted and was very gracious. I'm really looking forward to doing business with Louis and The Ink Flow again! It was a lovely experience.

Unique, handcrafted items that make for great gifts…read more Items are a little pricey but worth it since most items are handmade, plus they have sales from time to time.

When I visit a store like this, it makes the world seem a little smaller. That's because Ten…read moreThousand Villages sells products and goods made my artists all around the world-providing them a venue to make money and support their families. I was impressed with the quality of the items as well, nothing appeared cheap, even though the prices were very reasonable. I'd love to go back and spend more time here and support some not-so-local artists.

We explored the area prior to dinner and found this amazing store! We loved the vibe and so many of…read morethe offerings they had to offer. The music was cool - staff picks the songs/station. During our visit I was grooving to 70s/disco/motown. It was upbeat and certainly set the mood for fun shopping/browsing experience. She seemed to be enjoying the music as well - she was cheerful and friendly. They had locally made products from sauces, to stickers, to textiles to jewelry, candy...so much...definitely recommend checking out their online store if you aren't able to visit in person...They have over 8 pages of products you can browse online. I love their magnets selections as well I purchased a mood ring that had a cat face on it. I was able to find hot sauce for a friend. It was sauce made in Texas too! I got a sassy fun notebook for a friend, stickers. I can't wait to buy more stuff online. If you purchase more than $75 - you can save on shipping. The prices I felt were very reasonable, especially given that a lot is supporting local artists. I highly recommend for a FUN shopping experience.

Super cute selection and the owner(?) was super sweet and helpful. The candle selection was…read morescrumptious!

This shop reminds me of a Texas-themed etsy shop but IRL. I came across it while exploring First…read moreFridays in Southtown with a friend/colleague. The walls are adorned with art for sale, and you'll find displays jam-packed with home decor, stationary items, jewelry, etc. If you're looking for a thoughtful and unique gift, Mockingbird Handprints is a great start. I purchased a martini-themed stationary set that I can't wait to write some handwritten notes - with a martini in hand. :)

I visited this shop a few days ago for the first time, being relatively new to San Antonio. This…read moreshop is full of beautiful, unique items that you will love! there are custom made fabrics, glass art, jewelry, wall art (oils, glass art, etc.), custom furniture and greeting cards of various styles. The fabrics and clothing items are unique and beautiful! The owner is very helpful and knowledgeable, and even designs the fabrics! I will definitely go to Mockingbird when I need something unique to give as a gift! Anne K

I contacted Minuteman Press about a basic, routine book coiling job--the kind of thing any print…read moreshop should be able to handle in their sleep. They confirmed they do book coiling... and then flatly refused to do my project. No explanation. No courtesy. Just a dismissive "no." The clear message? Either my business wasn't worth their time, or they couldn't be bothered to do elementary work. Either way, that's not how professionals operate. I took the exact same job to Kinko's. They completed it in under 20 minutes for less than $20, with zero attitude and zero drama. The staff there were genuinely puzzled as to why anyone would refuse such a simple request. Minuteman Press apparently has the luxury of turning away easy money and treating potential customers like inconveniences. If you value basic competence, transparency, and being treated with respect, take your business elsewhere. Kinko's will actually do the job.

I needed nearly 400 booklets printed with over 60 pages each and a nearly same day turn around time…read moreand Ignacio was such a huge help. Best customer service literally ever!

Feliz Modern POP is located at the Pearl and has quite a lot of what nots. The store has…read moreeye-catching colors and many unique items, which is what drew me in to the store. There are a number of shops at the Pearl, but this appears to be one of the more unique ones. The store feels a bit whimsical and little fantastical. You can find t-shirts, jewelry boxes (not traditional ones but one with Día Dos Muertos faces), stickers, coffee cups, to name just a few items. I almost bought one of those ceramic jewelry boxes, but I talked myself out of it as I have several jewelry boxes without a lot of jewelry. Their prices are very reasonable, so your dollar goes a long ways in this store. The store staff was super friendly and helpful. They can point you to the specific part of the store where you might have an interest in their goods.

A lot of hand made stuffs and so many cute items that attract ladies or girls hearts as mostly…read morethings are girly items! Quality seems to be nice and because of that it's a bit high end. We enjoyed our windowshopping indeed! :)

Avoid this overpriced knick-nack shack. The products are not worth it and the management is rude…read moreand unwelcoming. Take your business elsewhere where they don't push away customers.

it's just a lovely store with a well curated selection of beautiful and useful things to wear,…read morethings to have in your home, and things to give to others. The owner/designers have a unique aesthetic, but they bring in other designers for a good range of choices. You can have original art at an attainable price--it's a really good feeling. Everyone is always helpful when you go in there. I love this place, and I think it's going to be an important part of the way that neighborhood develops.