Happy New Year's!

We will close at 4pm on New Year's Eve and be closed New Year's Day. Normal hours resume on Friday.

Wishing you a fantastic new year from Zanzibar!

3 Left!

One of the most surprisingly popular items this holiday season at Zanzibar was the Buddha Board.

We had no idea how popular this item would be! After the mad rush of Christmas, we have 3 left in the store. Be the envy of your New Years Eve party and impress your friends with water painting art.

Get them while they last!

Open and ready!

Zanzibar is open till 7pm tonight for any last minute shoppers. Tomorrow, we are open till 4pm.

Don't worry, we can handle any gift crisis with ease!


JUST IN - Nouvelle Candle urns and Aquiesse candles!!

These metallic stretchy bracelets make great stocking stuffers.

Wine glasses are boxed up and pre-wrapped. Just grab em and go!

Start off the year with a Peace cake. Impress your friends. Amaze your mate!

Turkish bowls and plates. We can't keep these in stock. They are amazingly beautiful to see.

Hand-crafted bronze doorbells. Choose between cowboy boot, celtic knot, dragonfly, gecko, ginko leaf and many, many more.

If we don't see you, Happy Holidays to you and your family!!

WE ARE ON THE NEWS!!

KXAN came to the store yesterday and interviewed Trey and Judith about the holidays. Check it out:



Even though the mood of the piece is somber, we are working hard at Zanzibar to keep our loyal customers happy and returning. Spirits are high and it has been a pleasure to assist every single person that walks inside our door, regardless of making a purchase. Even in these tough times, you can depend on our smiles and service and support for years to come.

Treasure your photos in our frames...

Once you put a picture in our frames, you will never change it.

"Don We Now Our Sparkling Jewelry" - On Sale!

City of Austin Proclamation: "Buy Local For The Holidays" Dec. 18-31st

City Council Member Laura Morrison, on behalf of the City of Austin, will present AIBA with a proclamation declaring December 18 - 31 "Buy Local for the Holidays" on Thursday, December 18, at 5:30 p.m. at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second Street.

WHY SHOP LOCAL?
KEEP DOLLARS IN AUSTIN’S ECONOMY
Modest changes in consumer spending habits can generate substantial local economic impact. For every $100 in customer spending at a national chain, the total local economic impact is only $13. The same amount spent with a local merchant yields $45, more than three times the local economic impact.

HAVE MORE CHOICES
A marketplace of thousands of small businesses helps to ensure more innovation and competition, and lower prices over the long term. Independent businesses, choosing products based on what their local customers need and desire, not a national sales plan, guarantees a more diverse range of product and service choices.

PREVENT AUSTIN FROM BECOMING “ANYWHERE, USA”
Each year brings more national chains displacing locally owned businesses. AIBA aims to reverse the trend of losing locally owned independent businesses by organizing collaborative efforts among members and creating a stronger bond between local businesses and the community.

Candles to give and get!

Who doesn't love getting a candle? What's better than getting a fabulous candle? Buying one or two for yourself of course! You need them, we got them!



This is our brand new line of candles just picked up from market. We haven't had much luck keeping them in the store. They keep flying off the shelves. But don't fret. We are getting a reorder in this week.


Our favorite candle line ever, Nouvelle. They keep coming out with new scents every year. We are carrying 2 of the Nouvelle lines....we love them that much!


Don't forget the perfect add-on to your candle gift...decorative matches. They go together like peanut butter and jelly!


Carolina Jasmine, Honeysuckle Nectarine, New Orleans, Pear Tea and Rosewood Amber to name a few....



Zents candles!



The Wise Owl thanks you for reading our blog!

The Pillow Post

There's nothing like a cold day in Austin to get you thinking about pillows. They can add a flair of color to your room or create a bold statement on your sofa.

We love our pillows. Take a peek. We hope you get inspired.



Exquisite pillows from Tibet! Hand-knotted from homespun pure Tibetan wool, which is high in lanolin and therefore naturally stain resistant. It's the perfect adult teddy bear!


Talk about a fabulous butterfly! The turquoise color looks amazing in person.

Kids, kids, kids!

Soft, cuddly and flat, this bear is a unique product used as a baby’s toy and comforter.


Non-stop fun with this unique set of building blocks! Children can erect a 10-story skyscraper one floor at a time.


Canvas growth chart for boys and girls. Currently on sale for 25% off!



This guy is our favorite one! Who can resist the monkeys?

Need a little help this season?

We want to help you out via email! Once a week until Christmas, we will be sending out an email with our favorite items and store specials. Spend your time with your family and shop our blog/emails.

Not on our email list? Come in and sign up or leave a comment and we will get you on it!

Gifts for that special man in your life

Being on time never looked so good!


Being a player doesn't have to be a bad thing when you give this exquisite backgammon game.





The finishing touch for your night out.



Techies need fun too. Keep time on your own Japanese robot.



Our most popular men's gift: an old New York subway token wallet and authentic Buffalo Nickel wallet. They will be gone by Christmas!





New York token, Indian penny, Franc, and Israeli coin cufflinks. Tres Chic!



A writer's dream: inks, styluses, nibs, seal wax, sealing tools, brass and wood seals. All nestled inside a French finish box.

Unique Christmas ornaments.....We have it covered!

These beauties are reverse hand-painted glass ornaments. The painting technique has been used for centuries.



This shows the stages of work an ornament goes through. Very interesting stuff!




Fantastic gift to give or start a collection of keepsake ornaments for your family.

Party Pics!

We had a fabulous time at our Holiday Party. It was great seeing customers old and new last night. The food and drinks were flowing, the specials were everywhere, the sales were non-stop and the store was jam-packed! If you didn't have a chance to stop by, there is always next year!



Pecan pie tartlets and mini chocolate tortes with fresh berries provided by Kurant Events.


Trey, Gavin and Judith


Our awesome bartender, Steve, our darling Jamie and Randall from Kurant Events






Looks like a camera battle!





Seasons Greetings from Zanzibar (Trey, Joni, Joe, Dawn, Sara, Judith, Jamie, Erik and Mark)