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.

Great place to find local arts and crafts. Large selection from various local vendors and it is a…read moremust-shop each year at Christmas. Staff is friendly and helpful. Pro tip: go on a Monday or Tuesday evening to avoid the crowds.

Liked this gallery, a variety of works by different artists are on display in their casual…read morelocation. They sells prints, paint on canvas and print on canvas with a big range of prices. We really loved two artists on display here, but also fun to browse the other art. Friendly service and very knowledgeable staff. This gallery is inside a complex with several other vintage stores, if you're interested in home goods / furnishings as well.

The environment is definitely that cool old Austin vibe. It has a great selection of works from…read morelocal artists. A good variety in every price range. Eclectic, contemporary, framed, unframed, original works, prints, canvas, art paper, wood blocks, they have it all. I bought gifts and for myself.

I love this place and the people that work there! The work they do is very interesting and…read moreimpressive! I have to say the Danger Deeby they put on during the East Studio Tour is a must do event! It was cold this year but the complementary cocktails courtesy of Deep Eddy kept us warm and rooting for the race! I am excited for next year!

This is one of my favorite studios, especially during E.A.S.T. (East Austin Studio Tours) and their…read moreAnnual Art Bazaar (this will be their 6th year). You'll find works by regulars such as Rory Skagen (he decked out the walls in Home Slice Pizza and the Alamo Drafthouse South). So, forget the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar this year. Why pay a cover to see mostly cliche arts'n'crafts that you can see for free at the Pecan Street Festival, and just about any outdoor festival in Austin? At the Blue Genie Annual Art Bazaar (December 6th-24th), you can get in for free, get gifts for your family and friends that you can't find elsewhere, and enjoy an open bar and quality catered food. Just go there, and I promise you won't be sorry. p.s. If you find it a bit tough to find them, they're behind the Goodwill and right next to the Blue Theater.

This hidden little shop/apothecary/art collective doesn't seem to belong in the Arboretum, until…read moreyou look at the prices. The art is amazing and I wish I could afford any of it! You should definitely go check it out even if you can't afford to buy it either. If you are looking for high end local art, this is the spot for you! The bathrooms are clean and have such cool sinks! The little shop/apothecary is cute and has lots of options. The staff person was really friendly and helpful. Her conversation was interestingly hilarious. Ask about Britney Spears and see what happens. Really cool spot with a diverse selection of local art plus more!

This was another gallery we checked out over the weekend. Located in the Arboretum, it's…read moreconveniently near Amy's and a tea shop. It's a two-story building. Down below is a gift shop in the front, and to the back is the gallery of artwork. Upstairs is the artist loft area, where artists have their own rooms to work in. This weekend, no artists were working upstairs, and it's a bit stuffy when the air conditioning is off. What I saw I liked, and I even got some cute items from the shop. The artist watching the store was friendly and explained things about the various artists and the gallery. Parking is in the mall.

I love this art fair. We go every year. It's right before Christmas and they have a great variety…read moreof vendors, most of it local. I always find at least one Christmas gift there. This year is was baked good for my Christmas party, one year it was homemade colored and flavored lip balms for my granddaughters, one year it was a garden stake gift for my best friend. This year my best friend found jewelry for herself. And most years I find something I want for myself too, but at Christmas time I try to be frugal so I rarely get myself anything. Parking can be difficult, but go early and you'll have better luck finding a spot.

Please someone stop me! Next year I vow NOT to buy any Christmas gifts before I shop here. I…read morefound something for practically everyone here (well, not my redneck bro-in-law or my uber conservative brother). Some folks I had already bought gifts for are gonna get tons cause I just could not pass up the cuteness and bought more. First, it's FREE to get in and it's huge with a variety of unique things to look at, alot of which is very affordable. I got handmade soaps for all the ladies and cute little bottlecap keychains for my newly driving nieces and a day of the dead necklace for my best girlfriend who misses Austin so much. I also got sugar scrub and a mermaid necklace for me! Some really creative stuff here....jewelry made from buttons and recycled tin cans, sweet little vintage material purses, super soft clothes made from organic material, and of course all the whimsical screen printed baby tees. Wish I had more babies to buy for! They also have a cafeteria that looked to be serving mostly tacos but I didn't partake. Parking and driving in the area can be a bear as it is insanely packed. It's so worth it though! I vowed I would try to buy all locally made gifts for everyone this year and I did. They may not be an XBOX 360, but they are unique and bought with every person's personality in mind. That makes it special!** **that being said, I hope my Abilene kin, who think I'm weird just for living in Austin, can appreciate it. It's better than the Wal-Mart sweater I will get from them for sure!**

The tickets to get in is 14$ per person. When I got in I was a little shocked as there is nothing…read morechristmasy about this bazaar. There are a lot of overpriced vendors selling art. There was a live band which was nice but they did not play for long. Spent an hour max and did not feel like I am getting my money worth.

For $14 per person, I was expecting much more. This would have been an okay experience if it were…read morefree, but overall it felt very underwhelming. The vendors were selling items at very high price points that didn't feel particularly special or unique. No disrespect to the vendors. The products themselves were nice, but many pieces priced at $500+ didn't seem justified. I was mostly disappointed because it was advertised as a Christmas bazaar. I was expecting festive, vibrant, and cozy holiday décor that truly made you feel the Christmas spirit. Instead, it was lightly and mildly decorated and just felt like a large hall with mainly vendors set up inside. Had I known this was the vibe beforehand, I wouldn't have attended.

Wonderful experience. Very beautiful work, he set two stones of mine on artistically designed…read morependants in rose gold. LOVE

Kyle is a true artist. He custom made mine and my husband's wedding bands…read more They turned out EXACTLY how we wanted them and the workmanship is outstanding.

Such a fun store! I got a few magnets and shot cups for memory！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！read more

This is a very unique gift shop as it is basically dozens of vendors under a single roof selling…read moretheir new and used wares. If you're a local artisan, this is a great place to feature your artwork. Most of these consignment booths are just 4 feet wide with a pegboard wall. Prices range from $120-$220 a month which is quite reasonable. And due to these reasonable prices, they may not have any space. For you the customer, this is definitely a great place to find a unique item.

I discovered Feto at the Cedar Park Farmer's Market and adored the owner and her products. The…read moreowner Lisa Chouinard's products are handmade in Austin and the farmer's market display included Shea butter scrubs, honey glycerin soap, bath bombs, lotion bars, lip balms and oil based perfumes. The honey soap has a wonderful scent and is in the shape of honeycomb and bees. She has a 4 for $20 deal and I chose 3 bath bombs and an oil based perfume spray. If you are a fan of Lush bath bombs and consider yourself a lacavore, try Feto's bath bombs. The bath bombs are fizzy, scented but not over bearing and come in natural hues. I bought the lavender, honey oatmeal fizz and birthday cake. I found the scent of the lavender bath bomb very relaxing. The honey oatmeal has a light sweet smell. My favorite however was the birthday cake! It smelled like cake batter and had oils that make for a moisturizing bath. I have allergies and perfumes typically kick off a sneeze-a-thon. The yuzu Japanese citrus spray I purchased is fragrant without making your nose twitch. At the farmer's market she also has a soap making booth perfect for kids. There is a table full of small toys to choose from and Lisa walks them through making their own personalized soap. What better incentive for the kiddos to keep clean than putting a toy in the middle of a soap that they made? There are additional products on her website to include products that would be great as party favors for anything from rubber ducky soaps for baby showers to novelty soaps for a bachelorette party.

Nice, friendly, helpful staff. Fast check out. All the bath bombs smell nice and look cute. My skin…read morefelt great after wards.

Alright, so it took me about six years to return to this place because I had some major PTSD from…read morean employee (who still happens to work here unfortunately). However, this time was a lot different and I was able to find the perfect gifts for my friend's birthday as well as fun items for myself. It seems like the selection has remained the same although Atown is keeping up with current and modern trends. For example, there were a lot of ICE based items tucked away as well as current celebrity crushes who are on everybody's minds. The coolest thing I found was a James Talarico candle but other than that, a lot of the items that were for sale were pretty kitschy and I believe they are the same wholesale items I have seen before. I must shoutout the incredibly helpful service from Audrey who went above and beyond to help me find items for my friend's birthday. She was super sweet, and I would've been wandering around the store aimlessly if it wasn't for her direction. Additionally, she even came up with combination gift ideas which was pretty sick. Atown is lucky to have her! I think my PTSD is no longer because of her assistance. Great store, unfortunately high prices. However, no one does it like Atown!

Shopping local for stocking stuffers for the wife and the former teen. Shana was with me so we…read moreseparated, this place has so much stuff, almost too much, it can be overwhelming and you know you missed things. There are 3 or 4 separate areas you can visit and they have things from locally made earrings and art to coasters, desk plates, rubber ducks of famous people, religious candles with random famous people, funny socks, clothes, and so much more. The staff is friendly and outgoing, they even had a woman at the door greeting you and offering you a hand basket if you wanted or needed one. There were 3 or 4 cashiers and at least one lady walking around greeting you and seeing if they could help. It is pricier then your chain store but the products are cooler, unique, and many times locally made. Things you can't get at other stores or amazon. Like so many places, it's one downside is parking. It is a small lot, if you part in front you basically have to back in to spot blocking traffic or back out into traffic. There is a small side lot that is better but you basically have to 3 point turn out of that spot. Always willing to pay a bit more to support local. We don't get out of our area/comfort zone much but we do love this place. #Supportlocal