Shopping

Shopping in the Lake Travis Area and Beyond

One cannot live by spectacular outdoor recreation and fantastic food alone. Sometimes, you've got to shop. Fortunately, the Lake Travis area has plenty of options for you in the shopping category as well.

Whether you're looking for a unique gift or a thrift shop find, you're covered. From the familiar and specialty shops of Hill Country Galleria in Bee Cave to a day spent visiting the main street shops of that small town in the Hill Country — there is no shortage of shopping in the Lake Travis area and beyond.

As with eateries in the Lake Travis area, new shopping venues are always on the horizon. Check back often with LakeTravisLifestyle.com for the latest in shopping.

Live Local by Shopping Local in Lake Travis for the Holidays

Written by Mandy Spivey | November 25, 2015

It can start right after you clean the Thanksgiving dishes. Christmas shopping!

The stores try to suck you into the shopping frenzy with deals on Black Friday. From now until Christmas you’ll be bombarded with advertising to remind you how many days you have left to shop.

And it’s easy to sit in the comfort of your home and go shopping. You can find almost everything you need and have it delivered to your door. A membership to Amazon Prime will have selected items delivered to you in a day!

But what if you’re looking from something more unique? Something that you can’t find online. And a gift that supports Live Local in Lake Travis.

Affordable Art in Lake Travis: Adams Galleries of Austin

Written by Mandy Spivey | September 23, 2015

New families come to the Lake Travis area everyday. When the movers leave and the furniture is all squared away, it’s time to decorate those bare walls.

The art gallery scene in Austin and the Hill Country is pretty spectacular. But what impresses some will price others out of a store, which is why Adams Galleries of Austin has stepped up to the challenge. Starting from the premise of offering hand-painted originals at affordable prices, Ryan Adams is following in his family’s tradition one client at a time.

A second generation art dealer, Adams is always ready to help you source the art of your dreams. Large spaces that need a pop of color, or smaller rooms like closets that can use a touch of style all become fun projects for the energetic art man, from choosing a piece to deciding the size and custom framing.

Born to Shop! Finding Good Deals in the Lake Travis Area

Written by Alicia Autrey | September 16, 2015

People often ask me, since I shop for a living, where do you find good deals in the Lake Travis area?

The short answer is everywhere. You never know what treasure is waiting to be found and what you may save.

Depending on what it is that you are looking for, here are some of my regular Lake Travis stops. Many of these you have probably shopped already, but what you may not know is some of the secrets each hold.

FIND is Breathing New Life Into Antique Furnishings in Lake Travis

Written by Cathy Hale | July 23, 2015

FIND just celebrated its soft opening last weekend, but the Texas Hill Country is already buzzing about this new store. Why? Well, it’s an eclectic mix of traditional antiques and reupholstered, modernized antiques, as well as decor with a vintage feel and replicas with a wow factor.

“It’s the ultimate in recycling,” explains co-owner Kim Neal. “I love antique furnishings and decor because they have their own history and stories to tell. At FIND, we’re just giving these things a new life with a new look!”

Kim attributes her love of antiques and vintage finds to her father who is an antique dealer. “It’s in my DNA!” she laughs. Kim has lived in the Lake Travis area for 15 years and all three of her kiddos are graduates of LTHS! “LT is my home,” she smiles. “I love the attitude, the resort lifestyle, the beauty and the people. We have everything at our fingertips!”

When Kim Neal met fellow LT resident and antique aficionado Brent Charlet, owner of Adorn Boutique in Lakeway, the entrepreneurial duo realized they had a lot in common.

Groovers' Paradise at the Oasis: A Vinyl Resurgence on Lake Travis

Written by Mandy Spivey | May 18, 2015

It’s no secret that Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World.

Since 1991 it was established that Austin, Texas has more music venues per capita than anywhere else in the nation. Even more music-themed events are held here including South by Southwest, Austin City Limits Music Festival, Fun Fun Fun Fest and Psych Fest, to name a few.

Needless to say, this town loves its music.

So many audiophiles live in and around Austin that even the vinyl resurgence has made an appearance here. To see the evidence, look squarely at the numerous up-and-coming record shops that have made Austin home. Just when it seemed like analog music was going to disappear forever in the wake of digital technology, a community of collectors and records sellers sprang up to the vinyl challenge.

Shopping

Shopping in the Lake Travis Area and Beyond

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