Take Heart

Austin, United States

4.8

Closed now

20 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 512-520-9664
Website:
www.takeheartshop.com
Address:
1111 E 11th St Ste 100, Austin, TX, 78702
East Austin
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.5 miPlaza Saltillo
0.5 mi619 15th/Brackenridge
0.5 mi600 East 15th/IH-35
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Dogs Allowed
Yes

Today

Today 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Austin) 17:25 Sunday, 22 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Take Heart is a boutique in the heart of East Austin offering a

thoughtfully edited selection of home décor, accessories, gifts, and art.

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20 reviews of Take Heart

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Place rating: 5
Cleveland, OH
I only have great things to say about Take Heart! I found a print I just loved on Instagram and contacted them to buy it. They were very prompt with their response and then were able to ship me the wall art print all the way to Ohio… from Texas! Talk about customer service! I wish they were in the area so I could shop here regularly! All I can hope for is that they open up an online store soon! I highly recommend this place and the customer service that comes along with it!
Place rating: 3
Dallas, TX
Nice combination of local and imported products! You can definitely see that there was a lot of thought given to the content curation of the store. But while there’s a variety of great products, the prices aren’t justified, in my opinion.
Candles, bowls, utensils, notebooks, stationary… Lots of interesting things for you to window-​shop. But spending $ 40 on a small ceramic bowl? Not an everyday purchase for sure.
Parking can be a bit difficult since there’s only a couple of spaces next to the store that’s for the customers. Otherwise, it’s street-​parking where you can find it.
Place rating: 5
Austin, TX
Take Heart is an adorable store with thoughtfully selected finds. They carry woodwork, pottery and jewelry from local artists. My favorite pieces however are their beautiful Japanese pottery. They carry beautiful cards, quality body products an so much more.
Melinda who works there part time is an absolutely joy to chat with. She is one of those people that after having a conversation with you feel like you are in a better place. She showed me some of her favorite products an I ended up purchasing a card for a dear friend and a book written by Marie Kondo on the Japanese art of decluttering and organizing.
There are several restaurants, boutiques and food trailers within a block or two. I recommend spending a couple hours exploring this part of east Austin.
Place rating: 5
Round Rock, TX
I feel like she really earns all 5 stars because I went past here with a friend a week ago after another person told me to check it out.
I was in a hurry and will go back when I can actually buy something and spend more time there.
It is a wonderful set up. Very clean. WONDERFUL gifts!
I wish this business major success and following!
Place rating: 5
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA
I was visting Austin a month ago and stumbled upon this shop and I was so glad I did. It is a gem of a place. There are so many wonderful things to buy, look at, gift people. I could have spent an hour in there. So special and wonderful, I hope to go back someday.
Place rating: 5
Dallas, TX
Wow! A truly special gem of a store. The kind of place that invites you to slow down, pick up and examine almost every single thing. Nina has a wonderful eye for handmade items with integrity. After three visits to Austin, we finally made tracks over there and will be spreading the good word to our friends back in Dallas.
Place rating: 5
Austin, TX
I love this place! My go to for gift giving. I could go here and find something special for anyone and I usually get a little something for me:) Good cards and a well curated selection of home décor.
Place rating: 5
Austin, TX
Hands down one of the best shops in Austin! Outstanding jewelry, stationary plus amazing smelling perfumes, oils, soaps all unique and in cute packaging. I found a purse there that is now one of my favorite accessories. Shop owner Nina always takes time to talk and engage-​adorable!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Stopped in while visiting from out of town. I loved their selection ceramics and found them to be affordable, especially for being handmade. Lovely owner and staff. Cutest shop dogs in the world. i wanted to buy everything they had.
Place rating: 3
Austin, TX
Hello expensive gift store.
It’s «unique“ish. It has some «cute» $ 54 stuffed toys.
It’s on the East side. That’s cool. Right? I didn’t buy anything, but if you have the money and want to, by all means you should!
It definitely smells nice and is a relaxing shopping experience. I think as long as whatever you buy comes with a card that has the name and location on it, someone might appreciate the experience you had while shopping for it.
Place rating: 5
Austin, TX
A really lovely spot.
Nina, who I believe is the owner, was so kind. I told her I found out about Take Heart after searching «stationary,» and she was elated to hear it! I, too, was quite glad to find out about this spot.
I stopped by to purchase a card (the selection is great), but I spent about 10 – 15 minutes looking through the store. Like others have already stated, this is a great choice to find a present, card, craft, décor, etc. Highly recommend! There’s a lot of Japanese items as well, so it’s worth the look if that’s what you’re seeking. I will return when I’m looking for something a more unique!
P. S. There’s a small parking lot right next to Take Heart, but there’s plenty of street parking in the area.
Place rating: 5
Austin, TX
I love this place. It sells items from artists in Austin and they are so carefully chosen. The proprietor/​owner is very nice and helpful.
Place rating: 5
Austin, TX
Sweet, thoughtful, unique little shop. I’ve bought gifts for friends like jewelry, pottery, baby gifts and cards and gifts for my little ol’ self like a lamp made from a tree branch and a handmade wood vase. It smells good, it feels special and is well-​curated.
Place rating: 5
Austin, TX
I absolutely adore this store. I like to take walks from East Austin to Downtown and every time I like to come check out the store. Even if you’ve been 10 times, there is always something you have missed! Everyone who works here is helpful and so sweet. Also they have really cute *free* pins at the counter that you can take that say «take heart» on them. Any time you need a gift, a card, a baby present, home décor, or just want to look at some local artists’ crafts, stop by take heart. The environment is also super calming and relaxing.
Place rating: 5
Austin, TX
One of the best gift shops I’ve seen in my life. From the outside, noticing the store items on wooden shelves through the big glass windows already catches my eye. Walking into the store, I was stunned by all the unique gifts.
From Japanese scented candles, to tree log plant pots, to beautiful gift cards, Take Heart will leave you wanting everything in the store. In the words of Harry Potter on the Hogwarts Express «We’ll take the lot!»
Place rating: 5
Austin, TX
I take myself shopping at Take Heart more than any other gift shop in town. Why? Well, yes, it’s handy that it’s in my neighborhood, and close to some of my favorite brunch spots — but it’s more than that, really. Every single time I go in, I feel calm, serene and am always pleased to find something I want to buy — a card for someone I love, a book, some incense, a japanese vase. I buy gifts for myself here when I feel blue, I buy birthday presents here, and even useful things, like a baggu llama foldable tote, or a little jar of matches! I don’t think I’ve ever come in and not bought something! Plus, the owner Nina is so sweet — and she has a very nice mom who works there on some days, and the sweetest little doggie! I love Willie! I heart Take Heart — to the max!
Place rating: 4
Austin, TX
This is truly a little treasure on on the east side. I discovered this little store whilst (yeah, I went there) walking off the BBQ hangover I accumulated at Franklin’s down the street.
I love her card selection, sweet packaged gifts, and little odds and ends. The owner is also delightful. I’m looking forward to going back to see how her collection has evolved!
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
This is the third time I have been into Take Heart. Each time I go in there I find something just right. Dolls for my little nieces, essential oil air-​freshener for a sick relative, and beautiful greeting cards. The store has a minimal aesthetic that appeals to me and it always smells so good in there.
Place rating: 5
Austin, TX
Fantastic place to find that «special something» gift if you know people who are hard to buy for!!!
It seems like Take Heart is a gift shop with local, handmade items that have a Japanese twist. In here you can find hand-​sewn dolls, candles, unusual ceramics and vases along with other decorative items. They also have a few gift books and a beautiful selection of gift cards.
Prices are also reasonable for the quality. This is definitely a place to keep in mind if you want something unusual and beautiful.
Place rating: 5
Austin, TX
…Attention to detail.
…Cute things in small packages.
…all things Japanese.
If you like or love any of these things, then Take Heart is for you.
For many months I walked by this store, noting its existence, but not actually taking the time to go inside. I was always on my way to yoga (East Side Yoga) or from brunch (Blue Dahlia), or just driving by, but last week I went inside. And I am so glad I did!
I wasn’t looking for anything in particular but I liked almost everything they had — hearts, paper stars, stationery, jewelry, dishes, and much more. Basically this store is full of gifts — for you or someone else. Do I need any of these things? Nope. Do I want them all? Yes.