You’ve heard of tiny homes, but what about tiny shops?
In front of Sign Bar and Lao’d Bar in east Austin, local businesses housed inside four trailers make up The Shops at Sign Bar. One is The Hat and Floral Bar, where customers can design custom hats, shop for handcrafted jewelry, and pick up colorful flower bouquets.
The shops are typically open on weekends only, so you’ll want to follow along on Instagram for hours updates and announcements about special events like steak nights + pop-up markets.
There’s more in store. Here’s what owner KD Parra shared with us about The Hat and Floral Bar in honor of ATXtoday’s Small Business Week.
How would you describe The Hat and Floral Bar?
“Whether you’re designing a custom hat or picking out the perfect dried floral arrangement, our goal is to make the process easy and memorable while curating a piece that will last. Need a little more? Check out our accessory wall featuring 10 local makers from all over Texas.”
What do you recommend for first-timers?
“Just come in! All are welcome and there’s a little something for everyone.”
What’s unique about Austin’s small business scene?
“Everyone is so supportive and willing to collaborate in different ways to support each other. We all know the struggle and know it’s easier when we share our platforms and our ears for each other.”
What other small business in town should everyone know about?
“Parker and Scott. They are so intentional with their shop and the community they’ve created there.”
Stay tuned — we’ll be spreading small business love all month long. You can participate by checking out this interactive map of can’t-miss deals and fun things to experience.
