We have an awesome shop here in Austin called IF+D (Innovation, Flooring and Design), and I just had to write a little blog about them because I love them. Their owner’s name is Kristen and she is truly hilarious. She is one of those people that you walk in and immediately feel like you have known her for years - and then she makes you burst out laughing with her fantastically blunt and sarcastic humor. Its just great. And to my recent surprise, it doesn’t end there…
I went online to get their phone number (I recently ordered something from them) and burst out laughing when I read the homepage - here’s a glimpse:
If you are at all like us, you spend your time manipulating the energy market in California and moving large sums of cash through a complex maze of shell companies and offshore bank accounts. It’s so confusing that even our accountants get messed up. But don’t worry any longer: for a limited time only, IF+D is pleased to present actual Enron memo pads to help you keep your to-do lists (both legal and illegal) organized.
And we should note that, with what can only be described as a giant freaking explosion of irony, the tagline across the bottom reads “Respect | Integrity | Communication | Excellence”. price: $3.00, or whatever the market will bear.
The rest of the site is just like this. So random and hilarious. Plus they have Really awesome stuff from Blue Dot…So I called them to check on my order and she says:
“oh yeah, we’re supposed to get those in, like tomorrow, I ordered one and then they were out and now they say its on its way, so I should be calling you tomorrow”
“That’s cool I’m not in a huge hurry, whenever”
“You’re not like freaking out on me or anything are you? You’re not one of those customers?”
“No, no, I’m not freaking out or anything - call me whenever - I’ll talk to you when I talk to you”
“Ok cool, bye”
“Bye”
Hahaha. She cracks me up. I should say that we found out last time I was in the store that we have a mutual friend, so I’m sure she isn’t this cool to everyone - you might want to run in there and make friends right away so you too can laugh on your lunch break.
I love people who are unapologetically themselves.
Omg. and I just saw that their email link reads “spamtrap@ifdaustin.com”. P-e-r-s-o-n-a-l-i-t-y. Ha.
