Tag Archives: SoCo

Austin City Lights

Posted on December 16, 2014 by pearlsandprose

Taken at a shop in the SoCo area of Austin on one of our many trips there. It’s not my style of decorating, but I love the colors. Hope your week’s going well so far. I helped my son move … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged Austin, lamps, mirrors, SoCo, Texas | 11 Comments

Hey Cupcake!

Posted on August 9, 2013 by pearlsandprose

When we went to Austin before, there was a long line of food trucks on South Congress with a cupcake trailer at the end. This time, the Hey Cupcake! airstream had moved to its very own space on a corner … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged Austin, food truck, giant cupcake, Gulfstream, Hey Cupcake!, SoCo, Texas | 14 Comments

SoCo Interiors

Posted on March 7, 2012 by pearlsandprose

I was hoping to photograph the inside of more shops in SoCo, but found more than a couple “No Photography” signs. I decided to use my iPhone in the areas that did allow photos. Propietors seems to be more comfortable … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged Allens Boots, Austin, ceramic switchplates, cowboy boots, crucifixes, heart-shaped stones, Mexican arts and crafts, SoCo, Tesoro's, Texas | 16 Comments

SoCo Exteriors

Posted on March 5, 2012 by pearlsandprose

Austin has a cool neighborhood called SoCo, named after South Congress Avenue, where you can get great food and do some shopping for out-of-the-ordinary things. Here are some shots to show how colorful the area is: Part of Fran’s burgers. … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | Tagged Austin, cupcake, Fran's Burgers, metal sculptures, neon green, SoCo, South Congress Avenue, Texas | 4 Comments

More SoCo

Posted on December 1, 2009 by pearlsandprose

As promised, more pics of that fabulous store Uncommon Objects. It’s a good thing I don’t live in Austin, or I’d be broke. Can you believe the blues in this vignette?? Oh la la, I wish I had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Austin, photography, shabby chic | Tagged antiques, SoCo, South Congress St., Texas, vintage, window display | Leave a comment

Shopping in SoCo

Posted on December 1, 2009 by pearlsandprose

My husband and I spent a few days in Austin, Texas, to see my youngest son and did a little shopping in the SoCo (South Congress St.) district. There’s a shop called Uncommon Objects and it’s to … Continue reading →

Posted in Austin, decorating, photography, shabby chic, vintage | Tagged antiques, Austin, blue, pink, SoCo, South Congress St., Texas, Uncommon Objects | Leave a comment