Roosting in the hub of the 2nd Street Retail District, Finch retails in home furnishings and accessories. Promoting mostly independent designers, the glassware, dinnerware, vases and linen all have a touch of 'nature' to them. Finch also specializes in hand-crafted gift items, each as unique as its intended recipient. No wonder that Finch is popular for bridal registries.

Nordstrom was founded in 1901 as a shoe store in Seattle. The retail outlet in Barton Creek Square is Nordstrom's 90th full-line store. It has two levels dedicated to shirts, ties, handbags and fragrances, with a quarter of the ground floor dedicated only to women's shoes. Brands like Faconnable and Halogen are exclusive to the outlet. Nordstrom's personal shopping service(at no extra cost) is bound to make you feel like royalty. The Café Bistro and Espresso Bar further help making indulgence a hard habit to break.

Located in Austin's first planned suburb(Hyde Park) is Avenue B Grocery, Austin's oldest grocery store. You know how things were simple back then, when the name of your establishment was simply the street name. The grocery store stocks all your necessary items, but apart from the practical and aesthetic appeal, it has one other attraction. A big sign outside the store says 'home made sandwiches'. Tip toe across the groaning porch and call for a King sandwich. Roast beef and cheese will never taste the same again. The establishment accepts cash and debit cards.

Jean-Marc Fray French Antiques are direct importers of distinctive antiques, decorative arts and fine art since 1995. Their expertise and high sense of style has attracted designers and collectors worldwide. They offer an impressive collection of antique pieces dating from the 18th, 19th and early 20th Centuries, as well as a large selection of mid-Century modern pieces from the Art Deco period up to vintage 50's, 60's and 70's, including several quite stunning Italian Murano glass chandeliers and lamps. Beautiful works by contemporary artist Meredith Pardue are permanently featured in this gallery as well, making this stop a must-see for anyone seeking to decorate their home with one-of-kind, tasteful treasures.

Considered a male paradise, Fry's is a one-stop-shopping electronics retailer that carries over 50,000 hi-tech products. Founded in 1985 in the Silicon Valley, Fry's has stores across the country and provides products that embody the latest technological trends and electronic advances. Each location sells, services, and supports computer hardware and software products, components and accessories, audio, video, and telecommunications products and appliances. Fry's also offers personal electronics, convenience products and general merchandise items. The stores range in size from 50,000 to over 180,000 sq ft. Perfect for both the professional and the novice, Fry's prides itself on employing a friendly and knowledgeable staff who can answer any question you have about the merchandise. You can literally lose yourself in this electronics haven for hours!

Have an itch to redecorate your house? Then Four Hands Home will help you out. A direct importer of furniture from all over the world, this 15,000 square-foot store will offer you discounts and innovation that will make your home as sweet as the idiom.

The Designer Exchange has been selling quality clothes and shoppers will find a large collection of upscale clothes and accessories. Some people have referred to this store as the Neiman Marcus of consignment stores. The store houses an exclusive collection of designer clothing and accessories suitable for all occassions including evening wear and smart casuals. Find everything from classic styles to more bold and experimental ones. If you are shopping in Austin for clothes and want to impress, you cannot miss stopping at the Designer Exchange. The proprietor could not be nicer and often treats clients to her own views from Carl Jung to Sisyphus.

If you have an old classic car that needs the perfect hubcaps, Hubcap Annie is the place to search for that special treasure. New and used hubcaps are available as well as factory stock wheels. Owner Barbara Sanders is a specialist in this field- she can discuss her inventory with you thoroughly. The staff is well trained, offering friendly and helpful service. Trade-ins are welcome and your hubcap purchase will be installed for free.

Cafe Monet Paint Your Own, this bright and pleasant studio allows customers the space and supplies to design unique works of art, while giving their creative energies a boost. Fees are calculated by the time spent painting per hour. There are specials throughout the week such as "Monet by Moonlight" and on weekend nights you can paint all evening. Check out this deal that allows you to take ceramics and supplies off-site to your home or special event for a minimum deposit.

This specialty shop sells everything necessary to set up the ideal massage environment, whether you are a professional or amateur.The store also offers tables, chairs, books, music, silver jewelry, candles, fountains, vitamins, herbs and other natural health items. The knowledgeable staff can custom order hard-to-find products and provide general information. A catalog is available on the company's Web site for online ordering as well.