Thrift With Me in Austin Texas! | AUSTIN DIARIES

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As someone who grew up in a small town, it is absolutely wild to hear a YouTuber I've followed for years talk about their visit to the town I've lived in for many years. Knowing each of these places and vividly imagining your visit to each is new to me. So welcome to Texas. I hope you enjoyed your time here!

Here's a few recommendations I'd offer that you haven't mentioned in case you ever return or if anyone is interested:
*book stores*
- First Light Book Shop || beautiful small bookshop in a cozy neighborhood with good coffee and plenty of relaxing seating
- Book People || if you visit Austin and don't make it here, you didn't do Austin right. This is the biggest independent book store in Texas and it is absolutely incredible. Two floors of knowledge and imagination for your perusal. They also have a small cafe inside so you can order a coffee and pastry and look through your finds.
- Austin Public Library || Not necessarily a store, but this place is magical! Get food and coffee from the cafe downstairs, wander around the small gift shop, or even grab some board games to play on the rooftop while overlooking downtown and the river. This place is one my favorite places in town.
(Can you tell we love our coffee here? Lol)

*thrifting*
- Austin Pets Alive || this is one of the most recommended thrift stores in town. They also have a great mission of keeping animals off the streets and finding them loving homes.

*misc. local shops*
- Clover & Maven || This lovely little shop is actually just around the corner from Roommate Collective and The Paper + Craft Pantry. It's another collective that's run by a few local female artists that host the work of other local artists! They change our their supply every few months so there's almost always something new and the people running the store are absolutely delightful.

[aprilstanaland]

What a wonderful job you did documenting your stay in Austin, Texas. Thanks so much for embracing the uniqueness of our city and we’d love to have you back anytime!

[nathaliepalladino]

Put your fabric flat in a pillow case and take in on board as a pillow! People do this with clothes 🧵

[kaileydeluca]

Welcome to Texas! One of my favorite Austin thrift spots is Austin Pets Alive! They support animals in need and seem to always have great finds.

If you can, I'd encourage you to make your way down to San Antonio (about 1 hour's drive) or spend a weekend exploring the Hill Country to see more of what Texas has to offer! Enjoy as much barbeque, tex-mex, and cajun food as you can!

[Sewingistherapy]

Thrift with me videos are so much fun. Glad you got to go with Matt, I know that was so nice!

[jalieeen]

My daughter lives in Austin near the University of Texas. Austin has the best coffee shops and thrift stores. Welcome to Texas! Love your channel. Made my first potholders from your videos. You came here at the hottest time of the year including hurricane season. Glad you are having fun.

[bajaboolie]

I love to hear the reactions and experiences of the US from people’s first visit. It is a new lens to see from, and it makes me think of how things are different in other countries. Subtle culture shock, like a 20” pizza being unusual is funny to me. These small differences delight and intrigue me. I’m so glad you had a good time here. We can get a bad rap in the world (sometimes justifiably), but there are some wonderful people and experiences here, and we welcome you any time! ❤️

[Shelbizleee]

OMG I'm so happy you were able to go to ACR! Hope you're having fun in ATX, it's honestly a really mild July so that's a positive!!

[katemoore]

As a born and raised Texan, I'm glad you enjoyed your visit to our capital city!!
Texas is a great state and people are generally friendly.

[LRWdesign]

So glad you got to visit AustIn. 🥰 It’s a really quirky fun place. I wish you would do more mini embroideries of your travels. That one you did when in Japan was so gorgeous.

[dancan]

I have loved your Austin series! I’m in Houston and have watched you for so long. It’s surreal seeing you go to like Joann’s and coffee shops in Austin

[sharonbrinders]

You certainly look like you having a ball in Texas, enjoy 🎉
Thanks for sharing this video❤

[judyreynolds]

Welcome to Texas! So sorry it’s SO hot here! I use to live in Fort Worth/ Dallas area and that is where there are loads of 1/2 price Book stores! Loved it, but moved back to Abilene and do not have a half price book store here! Goodwill use to be great, but now they are so expensive, used good same price as new items at Walmart!! Just Ridiculous those prices now days!

[kimmysue]

Welcome to the US! 😊 Thanks for sharing. You truly inspire me to sew and travel.

[MsSmalone]

I grew up in Texas. So fun to see you in my world.

[everausten]

This was so lovely! Thanks for the vicarious holiday and shopping ✨

[SharonLippincott]

I'm sure we met maybe three weeks ago in the Goodwill in Oak Hill in the dressing room line. Who would imagine finding you here on YouTube, especially so soon! Thanks for the links to shops up north (I live way down in South Austin). I just subscribed to your channel.

[jellums]

i really enjoyed the reading/book parts of the vlog! would be really interested to hear you talk more about the books you're reading! 🥰📚 been really wanting to read butter very soon!

[debishaw]

I love that you gave the names of a few of the thrift stores in Austin. We live 30 minutes away and I feel like I just have to see them now. Thank You

[kckazcoll]

Austin looks like such a cool part of Texas, I'd like to go there one day. Thanks for sharing! It is a long way from me in Sydney, though :)