Great Finds

BAKERTATUM

www.BakerTatum.com

FELIZ MODERN POP

www.FelizModern.com

FROSTED HOME

www.FrostedHomeStyle.com

LAURIE SAUNDERS LTD.

www.LaurieSaunders.com

SUNSET & CO.

www.SunsetAndCo.com

SVELDT VELDT

Instagram.com/svelte_veldt_home

Baker Tatum Feliz Modern

The “Heights” of San Antonio

Shopping By Dawn Robinette

San Antonio’s charm radiates from the heart of downtown through the city, spreading across neighborhoods and niches not on the beaten path. When you are ready to stretch and explore, let the lights of Broadway be your guide. We are not talking about a trip to the Big Apple, but Broadway Avenue, a storied street that starts downtown and runs north through culture, flavor and wonderful shopping. You will ultimately find yourself in Alamo Heights—and the height of fabulous finds.

Sunset & Co

If you would like to start your shopping with the sustenance of amazing muffins, quiche or cupcakes (ahem, muffins with icing!), let the flavors of beloved Bird Bakery lead you to Broadway neighbor Baker Tatum. Known for beautiful orchids, the colorful blooms pop in every corner of the store filled with a rainbow of home goods, glassware, décor, jewelry and gift items. Original artwork dots the walls alongside shelves of unique finds and gifts you will want to keep for yourself and over-the-top customer service pairs with antiques, linens, candles, games and more, making it hard to choose what not to take home. Do not miss their statement jewelry pieces and cute purses, too.

If you had the willpower to avoid a frosted breakfast, reward yourself with a visit to Frosted Home, a curated shopping experience for those who love home décor or seek the perfect gift. A luxury lifestyle store stocked with unique home furnishings that draw in local designers and home décor lovers seeking a custom, not cookie-cutter look, every inch of the store is a treat. Custom upholstery, lighting, fabrics, wallpaper, rugs and accessories give shoppers an extensive selection whether starting from scratch or just adding a new pop to their living space. The guilt-free icing on the cake? Frosted Home showcases a great selection of beautiful designer jewelry, bags and scarves to satisfy a fashionista’s pursuit of a new wardrobe addition or gift. Many items can be drop-shipped home to your door, and you can check out their Instagram for timely tips on decorating and home entertaining.

Another spot to explore home décor is Laurie Saunders Ltd. Specializing in antiques and interiors, you will find a wide array of home furnishings from true antiques to carefully selected reproductions as well as home accessories for any interest— unique decorative objects, tasteful tabletop items, expansive collections of books, blue and white porcelains and seasonal

Laurie Saunders Ltd.

gifts for every occasion. Before starting her company, Laurie enjoyed helping her friends decorate their homes. Her deep appreciation for interiors coupled with her signature style and flair for entertaining have made her stores well-loved landmarks over the years.

There is nothing more fun than a shop with an electic array of the latest trends, fun classics and unexpected finds and Sveldt Veldt fits the bill. Kitschy jewelry, seasonal accessories that will make you stand out and cheeky, colorful décor that will add personality and color to any room? Sveldt Veldt has it all. A visit might include vintage fabric, the latest acrylic décor or a monkey plant stand. Their collection of hostess gifts—or the perfect addition to your own cocktail hours—includes coasters to make everyone laugh and serving pieces that add style to any table. So many of the finds are limited that if you see something you love, snap it up: it will not be there when you go back.

is the place to be. Power tools and jewelry under one roof make sense when you see the amazing displays at what began as a hardware store but has evolved to offer the best of everything you can imagine. This San Antonio institution is a must-shop for deciding on the perfect grill, gift shopping, adding placemats to the dining table, upgrading your kitchenware, birthday presents, decorating your bedroom, enhancing your backyard or landing the cutest planters. The tablescapes are so beautiful you will want to sit down and eat—there are also gourmet food options to help make that happen. Give yourself time to explore and enjoy everything because every corner of the store offers something you will want to take home. And you are just around the corner from the McNay Art Museum, making it a fun addition to exploring the McNay’s masterpieces.

For attitude, laughs and the most unique items, venture from Broadway for a stop at Feliz Modern on nearby West Olmos. The store is light and cheery even before you step through the door, with huge windows that let you peek at the fun inside. But let us be honest: practically every angle of the store is Instaworthy with pops of color that will make your social media feed the envy of everyone you know. Colorful party gear, the perfect card, accessories you will find nowhere else, home goods with so much pizzazz it is hard to believe the shelves can hold it all and pet gear that will up your fur’s game, too? Yep, all of that greets you and makes you want to just stay all day—and buy, buy, buy. And when you head back to Broadway, you can visit their second location at Pearl, and Rancho Diaz, their dedicated home goods destination that makes a great excuse to end your day noshing at Pearl’s wonderful restaurants.

WRITER’S BIO

An award-winning communications expert who enjoys sharing new discoveries and revisiting old favorites in her adopted hometown, Dawn Robinette loves to tell stories. You can read more of her work at Alamo City Moms, San Antonio Woman, San Antonio Magazine and Texas Lifestyle Magazine.

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08/31/22