Paper Work — Local services in Austin

I’ve been waiting to find some art for my guest bedroom, but I didn’t want to just go to Home Goods and buy basic stuff by anonymous artists. Thanks to the Insta algorithm, I came across this gem just before my trip to Austin! So much fun stuff in the store and I was pleased to find great prints by local artists that were exactly what I was looking for (and really reasonably priced). On top of that, they framed it all, too! So now my guest room looks stylish and not like a white box - all without breaking the bank.

Everyone I interacted with was friendly and happy to help make recommendations or answer questions. Upon returning home (a couple of hours away), I did find that I’d been incorrectly charged, but a quick phone call got everything sorted out quickly with no headache. What a relief!!

Definitely worth a pop in if you’re in the area. There’s definitely something for everyone and just about every...

Like so many Austinites, I was sad to see Parts & Labour move on. Yesterday I had a chance to stop into Paper Work for the first time since they took over the space, and I think anyone who had a fondness for Parts & Labour will love what Paper Work has created.

Not only have they preserved much of the unique style & product categories that were available at P&L, in my opinion they've taken it to the next level. Imagine a "next level" of Parts & Labour, but even more Austin-and-independent-artist focused, and I'm not sure you can really feel sad anymore.

Austin didn't lose a gem, it gained a new one. Stop in next time you're perusing SoCo — I think you'll be...

Walked in at 6:58pm knowing the exact item I wanted. I was immediately blocked by some girl working there saying they were closed (even though there were still people customers walking around inside). I told her I knew the exact print and frame I wanted. She asked what that was. I told her and pointed to it in the display window. She says “Yeah, we just can’t do a print this late. You can come back tomorrow.” Meaning she can’t grab the print, put it in the frame, and take nearly $200 from me at 6:58pm, and assumed that I would have the time to drive all the way back down there tomorrow. I definitely won’t ever be coming back...