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Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

447-1605
www.armadillobazaar.com
Distinctive gifts and live music, founded in 1976 at the Armadillo World Headquarters. Enjoy the very best of holiday shopping—Austin style. December 14-24 at the Palmer Event Center, 900 Barton Springs Road. 11am - 11pm daily. Admission: $5.00 weekdays before 7pm & $8.00 evenings and weekends. Children 12 and under are free. For many years, and through many locations, the Bazaar has kept its distinctive Austin character. Enjoy the very best of Christmas shopping Austin-style with live music and a full bar.
 

Crystal Works

908-A West 12th St. • 472-5597
www.crystalworksaustin.com
For 35 years, Austinites have found Swarovski Crystal Prisms, rocks, gemstone fountains, designer gem specimens, stone carvings, powerstones and jewelry at Crystal Works. It is fun to explore the ancient folklore of gemstones, with many books and helpful staff members to guide you. Open everyday! 10-9 M-Th, 10-10 F & Sat, 11-6 Sun.

 

Forbidden Fruit

108 E. North Loop Blvd. • 453-8090
www.forbiddenfruit.com
Voted Best Naughty Business by Austin Chronicle Readers poll 1996-2009! A woman-owned/operated business devoted to your body’s needs. Our mission: to promote erotic self awareness and improve communication in intimate relationships. Featuring a sexpert staff and bountiful array of high-quality adult products and workshops designed to celebrate sensuality and explore fantasy. Keeping Austin Kinky since 1981.
 

Holy Grounds Cafe

301 E. 8th St. • 610-3550
www.facebook.com/myaustincoffee
Downtown coffee shop and bookstore with a very cozy feel located inside St. David’s Episcopal Church. In addition to food and drinks, we feature sustainable goods and local artists. Looking for a unique gift and a card to match? We've got you covered. A great place to hang out!
 

Navidad Farms Pecans

9914 Hwy. 290 West • 288-1196
www.navidadfarms.com
We are a Texas pecan and gift store known for quality fresh Texas grown pecans. Navidad Farms is the place for Texas gourmet foods, candies and gifts!

 

Oat Willie's

617 W. 29th St. • 482-0630
1931 E. Oltorf St. • 448-3313
9505 Burnet Rd. • 836-6287
www.oatwillies.com
Tobacco, pipes and papers of all kinds, hookahs and shisha, gifts and clothing, unique boxes, silver jewelry, small kitchen and decorative items, incense and incense burners, toys, magazines and books. We always carry the best selection of locally blown glass at the best prices!
 

Paper Place

4001 N. Lamar, Suite 540 • 451-6531
www.paperplaceaustin.com
Paper Place is your destination for stationery, card stock, envelopes, note pads, wrapping paper, gift bags, paper plates and napkins. We have a creative team to help you with all your paper and printing needs. Paper Place also offers a unique selections of gifts.
 

Planet K

1516 S. Lamar Blvd. • 443-2292
11657 Research Blvd. • 502-9323
9407 N. IH 35 • 832-8544
12701 Hwy. 71 W. • 263-9945
727 W. Stassney St. • 707-9069
3111 E. Cesar Chavez St. • 247 - 2222
3700 Guadalupe St. • 371-1920
www.planetktexas.com
planetkWe specialize in a fantastic selection of pipes, cigars, imported cigarettes and herbal tobaccos. We also feature candles, incense and oils to burn that smell fabulous. We have everything hemp—from jewelry to food—underground books and comics, sexy greeting cards, love oils, lingerie and indoor gardening essentials. Open late seven days a week till midnight.
 

Q Toys

6800 Burnet Rd. • 772-1614
www.qtoysaustin.com
Q Toys is Austin's premiere, high-end, LGBTQ-positive, women-friendly, everyone-friendly adult toy store. We are proud to be part of the vibrant Burnet Road area. Q Toys is also dedicated to being good community partners, including: donations to non-profits, selling local products, and being as green as possible.

 

Tears of Joy Hot Sauce Shop

618 E. 6th St. • 499-0766
www.tearsofjoysauces.com
Tears of Joy Hot Sauce Shop is an Austin original. Established in 1988 as O’ Shucks Tamales, this little shop has evolved into a culinary and cultural destination. Browse the hundreds of hot sauces, spices and gifts in this family-owned shop dedicated to the great food culture of Austin.
 

Things Celtic

1806 W. 35th St. • 472-2358
www.thingsceltic.com
Lets you explore the legacy of ancient Celtic culture through original artwork, music, books, and fine traditional crafts. Beautiful wedding rings from Ireland and Scotland. Silver and gold jewelry unlike anything you’ve seen in Texas. Custom kilts from more than 500 tartans or rent a kilt for a wedding or special occasion. We stock a huge supply of American-made utilikilts.

 

Tiny Taiga

1200 E. 11th St., Suite 106 • 200-4703
www.tinytaiga.com
Superfoods, supergreens, healthy delicious snacks, raw chocolate, teas, herbal remedies, natural body care, essential oils, supplements, books, inspired gifts, mind body spirit health, holistic consulting, a cozy place to explore, ask, try and buy.

 

Wild About Music

115 E. 6th St. • 708-1700
www.wildaboutmusic.com
From humble origins in 1991 as a booth in the Bluebonnet Market, Wild About Music has grown to a must-visit downtown destination and great example of uniquely Austin shopping. Everything you can imagine but can’t find anywhere else for musicians and music-lovers: art, apparel, gifts, jewelry, home decor and more. WAM creates and produces goods for wholesale on original Austin themes.
 


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