Summer 2008

Best Sellers in Austin, TX By Lyssa Myska Allen

Personally Yours

Susan Parker’s bright, energetic store is filled with personalized gifts of every shape and color. She sells a lot of invitations, stationery, and customized bags, totes, and glassware. Parker believes in selling what shoppers will always need. She notes that milestone events don’t change with the economy. “People buy baby gifts, children and friends graduate high school and college, people get married, and kids will always go to summer camp,” she says.

Parker has a knack for identifying products that resonate with her shoppers, and she doesn’t waste her time with goods that are impractical. Parker believes there’s no better way to say “I picked this just for you” than to put the recipient’s name or initials on it. Celebrating thirty years this fall, the store is definitely a go-to spot for shoppers with someone to impress.

Best Sellers
Overall: Jon Hart personalized totes and travel accessories
Baby: 3 Marthas, Little Giraffe
Garden: The Round Top Collection
Stationery: Bella Adorna
Wedding: Simple Elegance invitations, William Arthur stationery
Graduation: Tervis tumblers
Monogramming: HeartStrings gifts like totes and umbrellas

Susan Parker, Owner
512.454.7534
PYAustin.com

Lyssa Myska Allen

Lyssa Myska Allen is a writer based in Austin, TX. Her work has appeared in a variety of regional and national magazines including Texas Home & Living, HOUSTON Modern Luxury, and Concrete Homes.