Our favorite design blog (ahem, second only to Chronique), Design Sponge, just published the Austin Design Guide, with help from local artist Alyson Fox. They’ve compiled a list of stylish shops and select places to eat, with the disclaimer that it’s not a guide to all good design-y things in town. They’re off to a good start, though. Read down to the comments section, as readers have already begun helping them fill in the gaps. And be sure to check out the other Design Sponge city guides.

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