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Shop Local This Year With The Austinot Gift Guide 2019

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Brittany Ballard

Austin Gift Guide 2019

This year has flown by, and it’s already time to start planning what gifts to give our loved ones this year. Fortunately, Austin never fails to have a splendid selection of local options to choose from. Know a jewelry lover? Someone who practically has coffee running through their veins? Anyone who religiously follows the El Arroyo sign on social media?

Whatever style of Austin weird you need to accommodate, keep reading to learn about our favorite Austin gifts to consider for the 2019 holiday season.

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Filed Under: Discoveries, Local Business Tagged With: christmas, gift guide

Huge List of Gift Ideas That Are 100 Percent Austin Local

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Joleen Jernigan

Specialty cookies by Briks and Scorpion Bakehouse
Art-is-on cookies by Briks and Scorpion Bakehouse

Why does it always feel like the holidays sneak up on us? If you’re a procrastinator like me, then never fear! Austin has no shortage of wonderful and unique gifts sure to make your loved ones happy. Shop small; shop local; and support Austin makers!

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Filed Under: Discoveries, Local Business Tagged With: christmas, gift guide

Shop Local This Year With The Austinot Gift Guide 2017

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Vi Chetan

Local Austin Gift Guide 2017

Once Thanksgiving turkey and the last bit of pumpkin pie have been eaten, it’s time to put your shopping prowess to work and get cracking on presents! Here at The Austinot, we work hard to put together a local gift guide like none other, with an emphasis on local businesses you may not visit often. Have a foodie in your life? We have that covered. How about furry family members? We’ve got something for them, too!

So let’s get to it, shall we? [Read more…]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Local Business Tagged With: christmas, gift guide

11 Uniquely Austin Gifts to Level Up Your Local Shopping Game

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Joleen Jernigan

Drazah Texas State Capitol Night Photograph

Local photographer Drazah’s close-up night shot of the Texas State Capitol would delight a history buff or devoted Austinite (Credit: Drazah Photography)

Scratching your head looking for that perfect gift? Searching for a memorable souvenir for out-of-town guests? Our guide to the city’s creative minds will help you find the Austin gifts you need to keep it local. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Local Business Tagged With: christmas, gift guide

The Ultimate Local Austin Gift Guide

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Eliza Weeks

Ultimate Local Austin Gift Guide

Credit: Charlie Aguirrie

When it comes to giving gifts, my favorite part is the hunt for the perfect one. This joyous obsession may very well lead me to bankruptcy some day. But let’s not go there, yet.

If you have a list of names and an unsettled feeling in your stomach–because all you hear is crickets when it comes to knowing what gifts to give–this Austin gift guide is for you!

We’ve compiled hyperlocal suggestions to make your holiday gift-giving experience as simple as possible. Unfortunately, we can’t do the actual shopping for you. You’ll have to brave the hoards yourself. But fortunately, this ultimate guide will only lead you to local Austin treasures. No big box shopping nightmares from us. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Discoveries, Local Business Tagged With: christmas, gift guide

Austin Gift Guide: Austinot Blogger Edition

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Brittany Highland

We have an amazing family of bloggers at the Austinot. Each writer has a unique perspective on our city’s hidden treasures, and isn’t selfish about keeping them secret. To that end, we’ve rallied together to produce our very own Austin Gift Guide for the 2013 holiday season.

Enjoy gifting your Austin-loving loved ones with these locally-oriented ideas!

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Rocket Electrics Bike Rental Austin

Recommended for anyone with a spirit of adventure who knows how to ride a normal bicycle. Definitely something to do to entertain out of town guests and show them our city in a unique way. [Read more…]

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