PARTS & LABOUR

Sunday snackin'!

2012-01-28T00:00:00.000-06:00

This Sunday, 1-29-12

you're invited to meet the vendors whose creativity and cleverness has kept P&L stocked chock-full of great local goodness.

Thanks to the generous folks at Central Market who sponsored yummy pastries, coffee, and OJ!

Breakfast/brunchin' and munchin' commences at 11am.

Higher learning

2012-01-26T12:00:00.000-06:00

This place is too good to be true!

STITCHLAB

Classes for all kinds of crafts.

Do-it-your-dang-self and be stoked!

My apologies.

2012-01-20T17:00:00.000-06:00

The days of free-shopping-bag entitlement are over.

There's no good explanation why our stores are contributing to this mess,

but I promise to quit it.

Until we run out of what we've got on hand, if customers want a shopping bag,

we'll be accepting ten cent donations per shopping bag to Partners in Health - effective immediately.

Speaking of perfect weather...

2012-01-19T17:06:00.000-06:00

The adorable and adjustable open-backed CurryBeth Cabana dress

Several fabrics and patterns to choose from.

$68

Mary's Picks - and she's got a sweet tooth.

2012-01-18T16:10:00.000-06:00

Let them eat cake.

$26

Giant vintage pendant by Quiet Forest

$46

Gathered strapless dress by Material

$68

[Mary's own belt]

THIS JUST IN: Freshly cast Rachel Salome

2012-01-17T10:00:00.003-06:00

Warm and modern.

Over 60 new pieces in the shop.

Visit them.

[All cast sterling silver and semiprecious stones]

Have an awesome day!

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2012-01-13T18:00:00.000-06:00

V-necks by Charmed Fox

The city never looked so good.

printed on premium bamboo rayon, organic cotton, and spandex blend shirts

$36

Happy Accidents

2012-01-13T00:36:00.002-06:00

Thank you Travis Smith,

for making wrong look right.

Cait's Picks

2012-01-11T17:19:00.002-06:00

Check out these super fantastique items in P&L's poster shop: Shark Attack Posters and Prints

Original Gangsters (Card)-Reproduction of handmade woodcut

print by artist Oliver Caesar

King Crab (Print)

by Tim Doyle

Cooler-headed and collected thanks to...

2012-01-04T22:27:00.000-06:00

Javier

One of the dozens of cuties at

Austin Pets Alive

Thanks to our kind customers, 

we managed to raise over $487

 by taking 50 cent donations for every gift box we provided.

And that was just in December!

Great work everyone!

p.s. I got special love for Diamond

WHERE IS THE LOVE?!

2011-12-26T17:00:00.001-06:00

Not even before the snow dust settled from Santa's blazin' trail,

the real Christmas spirit appeared in the faces of dissatisfied customers...

Exclamations like,"No returns?!...Exchanges only?!..."

Defense arguments, "You never told me."

and "People don't read signs." 

(This one was awesome-)"Most stores allow refunds, like, Forever 21."

And retorts like, "I'll never shop here again!" and "That's cool, I'll just get on 'Yelp!' and write a bad review." 

[You don't say.]

And the least logical, "But I've been shopping here for years."

The testimonials read like literary gold!

Understand we're merely a vessel through which local people can sell their crafts and such. Be nice to us and we'll be nice back. No promises beyond that. 


Love us. Hate us. I'll make it easy for you:
Yelp*

16 shopping days...

2011-12-09T11:00:00.000-06:00

FOR HER...
she likes her cat(s)

16 shopping days...

2011-12-09T10:00:00.000-06:00

GIFTS FOR HIM

and by "HIM" we mean the one all the girls like -
or the one who thinks all girls like -
or the one who likes himself a lot.
tees by OneKolor

20 shopping days...

2011-12-05T11:00:00.005-06:00

For the rest of the month we're gonna try and help with gift ideas...

FOR HIM
FOR HER
FOR HALF-PINT
FOR HOME
AND FOR THE HARD-TO-PLEASE

Stay tuned.

New BROhemia is having a PARTY!

2011-11-30T17:15:00.003-06:00

Beer, men's vintange clothing goodness, music and prizes this FRIDAY. Pull on your fancy party pants and ride your horse, scooter, bike, etc. to New Bro for a hell of a good time!

Where are my manners?!

2011-11-28T09:00:00.000-06:00

Meet Mr. Bunny, Mr. Bear, and Mr. Deer.

I'm terrible at remembering names, too.
I hope I got them right.

Adorably embroidered necklace pendants...

by adult hands...in America...under appropriate working conditions.
Thank you Poppy and Fern!

Fresh stock

2011-11-26T10:00:00.001-06:00

Just off the Dowdy trailor:

Four perfect stacks of Dowdy Studio tees,
including the new guitar tree!

Deja vu: part 2!

2011-11-25T09:00:00.000-06:00

Dudes can't get enough!

Tre left with a stack of tees including One Kolor's Unisection.
Thanks for the love Green Day!

CLOSED THANKSGIVING DAY

2011-11-24T01:00:00.003-06:00

Today, do your part: over eat then over sleep.
See you Friday, 10am.

Curry's picks: part 2

2011-11-23T09:30:00.000-06:00

Key and tribal charm necklace
by Ornamental Things

MC's pick

2011-11-22T09:00:00.001-06:00

New to the shop: paper goods by Feb10 Designs

Cute kitchen,

and cuddly creature themed calendars

make great gifts - for people who love food...or animals!

Browse these great calendars and other giggle-inducing greeting cards by Feb10 Designs.

Curry's picks: part 1

2011-11-20T10:00:00.003-06:00

An example of the simplest form of recycling:

True, turning bottles into drinking glasses is a craft that spans generations.
However, now that Topo Chico has replaced the screen printed logo with a sticker label, making drinking glasses from the bottles is no longer possible.
So, once they're gone, they're gone.
Keep a tiny piece of history for $9, or 2 for $15

Glorious glass

2011-11-17T19:00:00.000-06:00

This just in:

A fresh batch of fused glass jewelry by Lindsay Designs

Choose from minimal pallets, or color-packed pendants.
Really, choose.

There is no wrong answer.

I chose all of the above. A+

Pardon my French, but "deja vu"!

2011-11-17T09:00:00.000-06:00

Billy Joe
liked several pieces from the men's section enough to take with him -
from P&L this time!!!
Noice!

Spotted...at New Bohemia

2011-11-16T09:00:00.000-06:00

Green Day
browsing for gifts for their ladies - may have found goodies for themselves.
Just sayin', sometimes those things happen in a shop with primo men's vintage.

Riots and Renegades = shopping anarchy!

2011-11-14T09:00:00.000-06:00

Here's another way to shop indie:
boycott box stores, and cut out corporate chains
by any means necessary.

They're inciting a riot - of sorts

2011-11-12T09:00:00.001-06:00

Crafting pals of P&L and more join sources to create a great shopping event!
Learn more here

They're fine. They're southern. They're gentlemen.

2011-11-11T09:00:00.000-06:00

Some of the latest and greatest design work by Fine Southern Gentleman
printed on American Apparel tees, $24 each

Make ATX

2011-11-10T16:59:00.004-06:00

Make any room a room with a view.
Deluxe quad-fold laser cut card by Make ATX $30

Nuo and Chloe Dao

2011-11-07T09:30:00.001-06:00

The cute from Cloe is back at P&L

Houston designer Chloe Dao designs for Austin based Nuo Tech

Load your laptop in this: lovely and leather-free

H I R I N G

2011-11-07T09:00:00.001-06:00

Parts & Labour is hiring

MINIMUM 1 YEAR RETAIL EXPERIENCE

SUPERB CUSTOMER SERVICE

GREAT ORGANIZATION SKILLS

PUNCTUAL

FAST LEARNER

GREAT HANDWRITING

EYE FOR DETAIL

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE

WILLINGNESS TO DO REPETITIOUS TASKS

ADAPTABLE TO DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES

FULL TIME

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME AND REFERENCES,

AND INCLUDE AVAILABILITY:

partsandlabourtx@gmail.com

1117 S. Congress Ave.

Almost "fox-in-the-box"

2011-11-01T09:00:00.001-05:00

...but more snuggle-y than a box,

probably softer than the real thing,

and certainly less cologne-doused than the real thing.
Everyone wins.
By Bolsa Bonita $58 each

Gettin' nippy out

2011-10-31T09:00:00.001-05:00

These should help you stay warm:

Chia hats

It's an instant "adorable" party, and everyone's invited!

Available in 4 sizes, and several colors.
$50-$60

We've got about a dozen in the shop right now, or
Order EXACTLY what you want at ChiaHats
Orders placed by November 10th will arrive before Christmas, orders placed after November 10th : no promises.

S U C C E S S !

2011-10-27T19:49:00.003-05:00

What a night!
Thanks for coming out and making it a huge success!
Thanks to these guys for a surprise that provided the
bottomless Moscow Mule and other delicious concoctions!

You and I, we're going places.

2011-10-26T09:00:00.003-05:00

We're going here, too:

SHARK ATTACK

http://www.sharkattacktx.blogspot.com/

And here:

Parts & Labour Facebook fan page

- but only if you're a fan.

Maybe you heard about a party...

2011-10-25T10:00:00.001-05:00

See, I sensed, that YOU sensed something was missing,
so the awesome Jon of Best Wurst hooked us up!

What better way to chase that Thirsty Goat Amber, than with a
Best Wurst Brat?!

TOMORROW, 10/26, 7-10PM at the shop!

Spotted...

2011-10-25T01:13:00.003-05:00

Yes! We watched him bypass Parts & Labour
with his sights set on the boot shop across the street.
No pricey boutique boots here - but do they have key chains made from resin-filled bottle caps??? Hmmmm??? Your loss, Mr. Malkovich.

Party favors...more like party flavors!

2011-10-24T10:00:00.002-05:00

Bubbles, blueberries, butter cream, and beats by Bigface!
This Wednesday 7-10pm at Shark Attack

We're so proud of these guys!

2011-10-21T10:00:00.000-05:00

http://www.austinpetsalive.org/

They're making moves to Take over Town Lake Animal Shelter, too!

Party, party, pass it on!

2011-10-19T20:38:00.001-05:00

Late in the year, late in the month, and a little late notice. See you then, don't be late!

50 PIECES BY KRISTIN LAING

2011-10-15T10:00:00.000-05:00

Pick your jaw up off the floor and see for yourself.

Sterling silver, quartz, pink quartz, and more.

featured items priced $118-$138
[full line ranges $34-$148]

Skills-with-a-"Z"

2011-10-09T10:00:00.000-05:00

Meet Cornelius and Jabar and other Monsterami.
One likes beer and the other might be a liar.

They're not toys. They're amazing.
[Personalities and prices vary]

How will we carry our pumpkins home?

2011-10-05T09:30:00.000-05:00

"Got any other brain-busters?" as someone likes to say.

Tote bags by Studio Erico

Didn't you know today is a holiday?!

2011-10-03T09:00:00.000-05:00

It's ... National ...uh ...Our Lady of ... uhh ...
Just blame it on one of these guys, its their birthday.
We will be closed today,Monday 10/3,
and reopening for regular business hours Tuesday 10/4 at 11am.

No, we don't carry these - but we should

2011-10-01T09:30:00.000-05:00

I know you know about Keep shoes,
I'm just "reminding" you.

This L.A. based company has too many killer choices...
deciding was a real brain breaker.

Your feet told me to tell you that you need these.

Made in China, Brazil and Vietnam in factories audited by
a third-party, international non-profit that monitors
ethical working conditions.
Keep

Run Run Run Run Runnnnn.....

2011-09-30T09:00:00.001-05:00

Run away from this leftover summer heat! Run towards fall!
Run somewhere!
Runnurs come in 3 sizes. Learn more at gorunnur.com $37

THIS SATURDAY STARTS...

2011-09-29T09:00:00.000-05:00

October is a few days away,
and this 10th month of the year, we've got a few treats for you!
Save 10% on all items priced over $10
between 10 and 11am every Friday and Saturday,
just mention you saw this blog post.

That's right, we'll be opening an hour early every Friday and Saturday in October!
There's a holiday coming up.
This may be an opportunity to get a head start. [Just sayin']

Beautiful and New at SHARK ATTACK

2011-09-28T08:30:00.000-05:00

Octopus Project poster
on 140lb. French paper
by Daniel Aranda, $35

Cocktails, mingling, and such

2011-09-25T08:00:00.002-05:00

It's on!
Thanks to our sponsors, King Liquor (on 5310 Burnett)
for plenty of Pacifico and Victoria beer and wine,
and Mariam Parker of Luna Bar for the yummy treats!

Monday night 5-8pm

Don't forget the Tribeza's Style Week Boutique Crawl
on South Congress and P&L is one of the stops along with:
Y and I / Maya Star / Kendra Scott / Impeccable Pig

Punch cards are involved, as are $50 gift cards to each store -
IF you're lucky.

An AUSTIN shirt for him

2011-09-24T09:00:00.000-05:00

"This is the perfect shirt for..."

Soft on the eyes, soft to the touch.
Printed on 50/50 t-shirts. $24

New from Gretchen Von Eberstein

2011-09-23T09:00:00.001-05:00

Cast skull ring in bronze or sterling silver $68-$128

cast bronze anchor necklace

rings made from fused copper and sterling silver $42-$48

candy colored enamel pendants
come with copper chain in your choice of length
$40 - $60

TRIBEZA STYLE WEEK BOUTIQUE CRAWL

2011-09-22T08:00:00.001-05:00

This is what I imagine when I hear the words,
"FASHION" and "BOUTIQUE" and "STYLE" in the same sentence:

Can you tell we're rookies?
P&L may not be as much a "fashion boutique" but more a "local shop"

Whatever you call us
we were lucky to be invited to participate in this year's

TRIBEZA STYLE WEEK BOUTIQUE CRAWL
monday 9/26 from 5-8pm

Enjoy complimentary cocktails, browse the week's newest goodies, and meet a few of the local designers and artists
who make this store great. 

Three days and a double-wide

2011-09-21T08:00:00.001-05:00

ACL Festival

Our first rain in weeks, a visit from my bro and his lady,

a Stevie Wonder sound check, and grass still on the ground on Sunday!

Oh, and we sold a few things, too. Not too shabby.

Can I see some ID?

2011-09-14T09:00:00.000-05:00

Track your travels. Doodle your daydreams. Imprint you "idears".

The perfect sized notebook by Roam $9

Need something orange and white for game day?

2011-09-13T09:00:00.001-05:00

New Bohemia has got the perfect thing.
"Find your very own personal..."
pair of Garfield oven mitts.
Open until 10 pm, 7 days.

Pride doesn't have to be tacky

2011-09-12T09:00:00.000-05:00

Cast from reclaimed sterling silver by Isabella Dean
approximately 5/8" on sterling chain $58

Some of you might like to know

2011-09-09T11:59:00.003-05:00

Neko Case spotted at P&L.
(She likes our jewelry enough - just sayin')

Oh, grow up!

2011-09-09T09:00:00.001-05:00

But just enough so you can hold a crayon pretty well...

And maybe grow up a little more so you can control a colored pencil -
and roll these up and tie them shut...

Then, you can quit growing up.

Handy pencil and crayon rolls preloaded with essential colors.
Made with cotton and felt,(several fabric choices)
priced from $18
by Babybolt

U.G.L.Y.! Those walls ain't got no alibi!

2011-09-07T09:00:00.000-05:00

Does this sound like you?
"This wall needs a new outfit!"

or
"Does this poster make my wall look fat?"

Son of a Sailor limited edition prints.

Priced from $20

No offense but your walls are UGLY

2011-09-06T10:50:00.004-05:00

Featured prints and more by Jacob Borshard
$16-$30

business as usual

2011-09-05T09:00:00.000-05:00

At Parts & Labour, "Labor Day" means we work while you play.
Enjoy a day off and stroll South Congress.
We'll be open til 9.

Mallory's pick

2011-09-02T09:00:00.001-05:00

A little...

goes a long way.

leather, nylon, embroidery floss,

brass and paint

for him, for her, for them, for us.

Featured pieces and more by Jessica and William of
Son of a Sailor

New - again

2011-09-01T09:00:00.001-05:00

Nostalgic. Saucy. Sweet.

reconstructedrecycledreworkedrevampedreclaimedrenewed

Everything we wish all clothes were and more.

by Material Clothing
$38-$72

Dark Eyes Clothing

2011-08-31T09:00:00.001-05:00

Its hot out. Dress "appropriately".

Tees, tanks, yoga gear, and more

Select Dark Eyes Clothing pieces on sale
starting at $20

DEALS ... BARGAINS ... JUST PLAIN CHEAP

2011-08-26T11:20:00.003-05:00

Parts & Labour will be in attendance for the first time.

This Saturday and Sunday

[Click here to see other boutiques trying to throw you a deal]

Speaking of MAN-CESSORIES...

2011-08-25T09:00:00.001-05:00

Don't have a cow, man! These are from our sister shop, New Bohemia!

Brass belt buckles featured $16-$36.50.

Find more, much more at New Bohemia
1604 S. Congress Ave. Open from noon to ten, daily.

MAN-CESSORIES

2011-08-24T09:00:00.001-05:00

Mick Linares leather accessories:

Cut, dyed, sewn, waxed, and aged by hand.

Wallets and cuffs crafted to last forever.

Have you ever wondered...

2011-08-23T09:00:00.001-05:00

what sound a whale would make if you tickled its ivories...

...or how much faster you'd go if your bike had sails?
Me neither - not until now.

Other figments of the imagination and Foxy fox by Dowdy Studio
(mens and ladies sizes)
$28-$36

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

2011-08-23T07:00:00.000-05:00

Classic Curry

2011-08-22T09:00:00.001-05:00

The Cabana dress

Cha cha top and skirt

CurryBeth pieces from $38-$78

A friendly reminder:

2011-08-21T10:00:00.001-05:00

Posters and prints by Shyama Golden $20-$30

Colorful clutches and snappy coin purses

2011-08-20T09:00:00.001-05:00

Keep your colored pencils corralled...

your cosmetics clean...

and your cash crisp.

Accessories by KailoChic
(fabric choices may vary)

TAX FREE WEEKEND!

2011-08-19T20:06:00.003-05:00

"Save" that 8.25% all weekend when you buy all clothing items.
Yay, a break from Uncle Sam, but lookout for the West Lake moms shopping for back-to-school -
I hear they've got a mean left hook!

It's still summer

2011-08-17T09:30:00.002-05:00

There's plenty of lounge time...

...and plenty of sun soakin' time.

Find the sweetest, vintage, water-worthy wares

at our sister shop, New Bohemia,

1604 S. Congress Ave.

L'il bit rough and tumble

2011-08-16T20:30:00.000-05:00

Gold plated pendant on goldfill chain
necklace by Amanda Deer $32

Have you ever "seen" a whisper?

2011-08-16T18:53:00.004-05:00

10mm silver toned clouds with sterling silver posts
by Amanda Deer $26

TEST ONE

2011-08-16T14:14:00.002-05:00

Eccentric. Electric. Geometric.

2011-08-16T07:00:00.000-05:00

Amazonite, lemon chrysoprase, sterling silver
Necklace by SusuJane $50

Fabricated brass, goldfill
by Rebekah Vineyard $50

Hand woven horse hair, brass, sterling silver
earrings by Teresa Basa $50 - $60

THIS WEEKEND'S STELLAR SELLERS!

2011-08-15T08:00:00.002-05:00

Yes, Narwhals are real. And yes, they ride scooters and segways.
Would we lie to you?

by Squid Ink Kollective
(unisex sizes xs-xxl)

OZZY SAID IT BEST...

2011-08-14T16:14:00.003-05:00

Changes.

With the departure of one our oldest vendors (Maneki collection) and a pair of great ladies who helped take care of P&L's sales floor and its' consignors for the last six months, we're onto a new phase. The shop's got a new look, S. Congress has reverse angle parking, and the vegan is eating eggs! 2011, what have you done?!

Keep an eye on us if you dare.

lizelle's pick!

2011-08-12T14:03:00.000-05:00

limited edition pee-wee print
by obsolete industries
$100

raising arizona print
from tim doyle
$30

little sundresses for girls

2011-08-11T14:02:00.001-05:00

little girl dresses, $52

t-shirt sale: time's running out!

2011-08-10T12:44:00.000-05:00

tees for men and women, $18 or less
sale ends at the end of august
GET ON THAT

tiny sterling necklaces from kristin laing

2011-08-09T12:20:00.000-05:00

great for layering
$52-62

sarah's pick!

2011-08-08T14:00:00.002-05:00

"shoes" card from leah duncan, $5

earrings from meow jewelry, $90

new from presse dufour

2011-08-05T11:39:00.000-05:00

new designs in stock from presse dufour
single cards and boxed sets
$3-18.50

p&l at le garage sale!

2011-08-04T11:44:00.000-05:00

We're going to be at Le Garage Sale this year! Get some of your favorite P&L goodies at bargain prices.

when:
Saturday, August 27, 11-6
Sunday, August 28, 12-5

where:
Palmer Events Center

what:
sale items from local designers and boutiques

admission is $10 at the door.

colorful necklaces from gretchen von eberstien

2011-08-03T12:21:00.000-05:00

$42-48

cool and refreshing

2011-08-02T13:58:00.001-05:00

"slacker" tee, bearded lady, $24
austin pepsi postcard, kailo chic, $1.50
dr. pepper austin tee, emma b, $25

512 local

2011-08-01T13:57:00.001-05:00

$26

loofah bars!

2011-07-29T12:48:00.000-05:00

Soap bars with loofah inside!
$10 each.
from south austin people

what to wear...to the next cat club meeting

2011-07-28T13:55:00.002-05:00

kids' tee from cats & robbers, $25

women's tee from futureman graphics, $26

nakatomi tee, $25

earrings from rebekah vinyard

2011-07-27T12:53:00.000-05:00

brass earrings from rebekah vinyard, $50 per pair

new styles from leah duncan

2011-07-26T11:53:00.000-05:00

screenprinted designs from leah duncan, $58 ea.

sterling charms from metalsgirl

2011-07-25T12:33:00.000-05:00

sterling silver charms stamped with letters, words, and tiny images
$12 ea.

meow meow woof

2011-07-23T11:49:00.000-05:00

new pet items in stock from lizzie bees, $5-18

make all your cat's kitty dreams come true with catnip fish.

"all my kitty dreams are coming true!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cf3qkLVmI1g&feature=related

new in the shop: wesley harvey ceramics

2011-07-22T11:18:00.006-05:00

ceramic housewares, $30-75

new in the shop: teresa basa jewelry

2011-07-21T12:01:00.000-05:00

woven horsehair and sterling silver designs from teresa basa
$50 each
more designs in the shop

announcement!

2011-07-20T14:07:00.000-05:00

Maneki designer Sarah Eastep is moving to NYC! This means that maneki jewelry will only be carried in the store for a limited time. If there is a piece you've had your eye on, come get it!