Best New Place to Keep Austin Austin
Moxie and the Compound
Moxie and the Compound is Ye Old House of New Funky. Owner and designer Kayci "Wickedly Hilariously and Supremely Talented" Wheatly has opened a spectacular shop featuring the splendid artistry of at least a few dozen local designers and artists. From wearable art like groovy Clash T-shirts to mosaic lazy Susans and gorgeous journals, the place is full of brightness not only in the line of fab stuff but in the people who serve it up. With a special area for kids to hang out, parents feel welcome, not scowled upon for bringing the family. And there's a stylin', spacious performance barn out back that plays stage to such excellent events as Austinmama.com's Screaming in the Freezer.
Moxie and the Compound
909 W. Mary, 512/441-6699