JM Drygoods

On a first time visit while walking in the neighborhood, I was looking forward to shopping at a local business that specializes in unique items for home, office and personal use. Upon entering this store, I was NOT greeted by the sales personnel (a women with blondish hair in kind of a straight medium bob). Another potential customer (much younger than myself) walked into the store simultaneously and was attended to in a very solicitous manner by the aforementioned sales person. After this customer left, I was the sole customer in the store and this sales person NEVER approached me. I actually approached her with some questions about fountain pens (I am a collector) and she reluctantly answered my questions cryptically. To be honest I feel I am the recipient of an ageism bias (I am age 64) by this sales person. A heads up for training your employees in the future, customers in my age group often have more disposable income to spend for the $$$ merchandise in this store and will gladly purchase if given the basic attention and service one comes to expect from this
boutique-​type of business.
P. S. I normally do not write Unilocal reviews, but I was so upset by this experience, my daughter suggested that I send in a review.

Popped into the store while walking down the street. They have a lot of cool finds and I purchased a few things. I’m not sure who was working the store (blonde-​ish female), but she was so incredibly unfriendly. I asked a few questions about their products and received very short responses. Was hoping to maybe get a better understanding of the products I was purchasing, but she seemed uninterested in helping me out. Not sure if she was having an off day, but I would expect better customer service from a place like this!

Gotta say I was disappointed. From the other reviews here I thought that JM Drygoods would be right up my alley but not so much. It seemed sparse, trendy-​boutique style rather than filled with wonderful things to buy. And everything seemed overly expensive. Maybe it has something to do with the move to South Lamar but overwhelmingly meh.

I am in love with JM Drygoods. It is seriously like walking through a portal to Marfa. I checked out the shop for the first time the other day hoping to find something for my home. I scored an amazing golden porcelain bowl. The gal working was really cool and helpful.
They carry beautiful furniture, clothing, and home goods. I just wish they had more clothing for the fellas. Welcome to Austin

I can’t help but love this place. Several reasons why:
— The owner Michelle is hilarious and sweet
— The assortment of «drygoods» is very unique ($$, but unique)
— The location — a rockin’ old house in the middle of doucebag bar heaven — is random but totally off the beaten path
Walking into JM is like getting a little taste of Marfa, minus the eight hour drive. I love the mexican candles, ceramics, and rugs — the orange and white striped one we bought looks awesome in our bedroom.
If you’re in the market for some Marfa aesthetic, or you just want a moment of Marfa on your lunch break — you should definitely check this place out.

If you’ve been hankering for a road trip to scenic and personality-​full Marfa but can’t get out of town, stop by JM Drygoods, it will soothe your desert-​craving soul… Or at least your need for a unique retail experience with beautiful West Texas goods.
JM offers a very well-​curated selection of everything you’d need to add a touch of West Texas, from incense and soaps to cotton hammocks, stylish ponchos (yes, they really are stylish!) and embroidered shirts, handmade leather goods (check out the little pocket books made by the owner’s husband), woven blankets to vintage boots. The highlight for interior junkies may be the stylish Texas-​modern furniture of leather and metal and wood made by a local Marfa artisan, beautifully showcased in the back room.
JM Drygoods is located in a Texas historical marker house, adding to the quirk and charm of the space. The interior has been completely whitewashed from floor to ceiling so the vibrant colors of handmade goods pop in a surprisingly modern style. Each room is like a little gem box of handcrafted items and is really a work of art unto itself.
Owner Michelle is full of personality and product knowledge, and she logs each purchase by hand in a giant ledger book, how cool is that? Michelle rounds out the scene of friendly, laid back West Texas style.