If you’re an Austinite, Uchiko needs no explanation — the centrally located Japanese farmhouse dining & sushi restaurant is legendary around these parts, and happens to be my personal go-to spot for just about any special occasion (It’s President’s Day, you say? Guess we have to celebrate at Uchiko!) Both Uchi and Uchiko have been… read more
Pulling it Off :: Girl in a Tux
In case you haven’t noticed, I’m really feeling the boy-meets-girl vibe for fall and winter this year. Last month we took a look at the boyfriend sweater, but this month I wanted to dress up the trend with a feminine take on the classic tuxedo. I adore this playful, unexpected style for cocktail parties and… read more
10 best :: Ankle Booties
As I type this, I’m donning my all-time favorite pair of winter boots — classic black leather riding boots that hit just below the knee. I think they’ve earned their title, seeing as this is my sixth winter with them (impressive, right?), but there’s always room for a new pair or two come November. Since there’s been… read more
On My Nightstand
After letting 2 months slip by between editions of On My Nightstand, I’m dying to share so many reading ideas that it’s tough to narrow them down to just four. Still, I’m forcing myself to choose only a well-edited selection in the hopes that you guys will check out every single one and let me know what… read more
The Super Foodie :: Tomato Vegetable Soup with Pesto
These days, there’s nothing I’d rather have for lunch than a hearty bowl of soup… I can’t get enough! But I also want that soup to be easy to throw together, packed full of nutrition and of course, majorly satisfying. This tomato, vegetable and bean version is topped with homemade pesto and perfectly fits the… read more
Tastemakers :: Multicultural Community Cooking
Fair warning: if you’ve been dreaming about taking a leap towards work that’s deeply meaningful, this story might be just the push you’re looking for. In 2007, Meg Erskine met Johnson Doe and Paul Tiah, Liberian refugees who had recently landed in Austin, and in a moment, her life was changed. Drawn into their stories… read more
The Thanksgiving Table :: House of Earnest
This time last year, we kicked off the holiday season by asking our favorite floral designers to create a gorgeous arrangement to take center-stage on their Thanksgiving table. This year, we’re reigniting the series with a twist: we reached out to the craftiest of crafters to create a Thanksgiving tabletop DIY project to share with us…… read more
Editors’ Essentials :: Jen
Would you believe me if I told you that each and every time Jen submits an edition of her My Life, Styled series everyone in the office drops what they’re doing to gather around Camille’s computer? The squeals of delight that inevitably follow would surely convince you Jen Pinkston is our absolute favorite fashionista! Her… read more
A Cheese-Lover’s Guide to Holiday Appetizers
Last night I kicked off a little menu planning for some holiday gatherings that are already popping up on my calendar: an open-house style party, family celebrations and of course our team’s annual holiday fête. When it comes to this crazy festive time of year, I require a lot from my hors d’oeuvres: they need… read more
Snowed-In with West Elm
When West Elm asks you to design your dream holiday get-together inspired by one of their new collections… well, you don’t really think twice. A few weeks ago, we gathered items from their sparkly “Snow Drift” collection to design a dinner party that proves that shades of white can still be warm & cozy. Blame it… read more
