Is there anything more romantic than the thought of finding a message in a bottle? It’s noon on Valentine’s Day, and just when I thought I was all crafted out, this DIY from Style Me Pretty has me feeling a second wind coming on strong. I think I just might have the materials to create […]
Have I mentioned yet that Valentine’s Day is my favorite holiday? And since today’s February 1st, that means we’re officially allowed to start unveiling all the fun V-Day projects we’ve been working on. While I’m a huge fan of celebrating love, my favorite thing about February 14th is that it’s a day filled with handmade gifting. […]
For the final installment of our Embracing Your Best Self series, we’re turning to Annie Tevelin of SkinOwl. As an admitted skincare nut myself (and huge fan of SkinOwl products), I was so thrilled to hear that with the help of photographer Robyn Eden, Maja would be peeking into the life of this seriously inspirational entrepreneur […]
Leading up to today’s style board, I was feeling a little short on inspiration. That is, until I came across that top-left photo of brown butter and rosemary popcorn on covet garden. It was exactly what I was craving at that moment and became the food item that I couldn’t get off my mind for […]
In last week’s 10 Best, we rounded up some of our favorite products and appliances for the makings of a healthy home. Slide 3 pictured a Breville Juice Fountain, and while it totally fit in with the other items we spotlighted, we thought a little more credit was due to the world of juicing. Now, if […]
Ever since we instagramed a photo of Claire’s ever-so-flawless braid several months ago, we’ve received countless requests from all of you asking for a beauty tutorial that covers exactly how to achieve the same look. So while you typically know her from her Transformed series, for this week’s Pretty Simple we thought we’d invite Claire to […]
The older I get, the more I realize what an impact my upbringing had on the person I am today. I can’t begin to tell you how many dramatic tears were wasted on my parents as I begged for drive-thru lunches, just so I could get my hands on a rewarding toy, yet today I couldn’t […]
As we dive into resolutions centered around improving our health this month, we thought it only appropriate to give a little thought to purifying our living spaces, too! For today’s “10 Best,” we’ve hand-picked 10 must-have products for a home that’s spic and span – and lends itself to major serenity. After all, cleanliness is […]
We’re eleven days into 2013, and I’d say now’s a good time to check in with ourselves: how are your resolutions materializing? I’m sure that more than a handful of you vowed to eat more healthfully, maybe even committing to a cleanse or regimented diet. Or if you’re like me, you resolved to just eat at […]
Since we’re taking this month to focus on new beginnings, we thought it fitting to round up some of the spaces that perfectly represent the clean slates we’re trying to embrace. Tidying and reorganizing has somehow become a part of my daily routine, and I found today’s 10 Best to be especially inspiring. With some […]
I’ll never forget the first time I set eyes on an eyelash curler. I was a pre-teen, already confused by the world of beauty that was rapidly being revealed to me, when my sister intro’ed me to the monstrous metal clamp that looked to be straight out of a horror film. Today most girls I […]
Which of you wonderful hostesses has taken on the task of hosting a NYE party this year? Last year we rang in 2012 at the home of two of our dear friends — it was last minute, low key and a relatively small group, and I must say: it was one of the best New […]
I’ve been counting the days ’til we got to unveil this video we collaborated on with talented filmmaker Christian Remde, capturing Top Chef champ and East Side King founder Paul Qui and his super stylish fiancé Deana Saukum hosting a holiday bash at their downtown Austin home. It’s full of sparkle, festivity and (of course) plenty […]
You know that amazingly bouncy look we always see in too-good-to-believe hair commercials? Well, I never thought it’d actually be possible to achieve that on my own, but ever since Martha Lynn showed us how to properly use hot rollers I’ve been singing a slightly different tune. Some of you may already have this styling skill down […]
If you caught last week’s round up or our crafting party at Anthro, you know we’re all about a handmade holiday. I’ve had this particular project in mind for months, so I was super excited to finally get to create it, and then doubly excited when they turned out as well as they did. Why should […]
Ever since we spotted Holly’s fashionably rustic home on Apartment Therapy, we haven’t been able to get over her laid-back, cool aesthetic. And as the DC Editor for Refinery29 and co-founder of Butler & Claypool, it’s no wonder she’s got such an incredible eye for style. We had so much fun reading all about Holly’s holiday traditions, […]
For her second round of printable holiday gift tags, Avalon says she “wanted to celebrate Christmas and make something happy… so I combined bold shapes with hand lettering.” Do you guys love it as much as we do? Either cut out and tied onto twine or ribbon, or printed onto adhesive paper and stuck onto […]
When the owners of one of Austin’s favorite local watering holes invited us over for an exclusive holiday cocktail making class, we immediately jumped at the opportunity. Located just a few blocks from home, Drink.Well has become a personal favorite bar + restaurant of mine… but after our team spent a few hours in a […]
Today’s tutorial is perfect for long-haired ladies who like to keep their hair down, but are looking for a super easy trick that adds interest and volume to your mane. Enter: the braided headband — a “do” that’s so doable, don’t be surprised if you catch me rocking it at more than one holiday party […]
Have any of you gotten started on your holiday gift wrapping? Each year we get giddy just thinking of the different packaging possibilities, and this holiday season we thought we’d reach out to one of our favorite creative ladies to help us lock down our gift wrapping concepts. Avalon Mckenzie, blogger and graphic designer at […]
So how did you all do yesterday? Hopefully you saw successes on all fronts, and that Thanksgiving meal you slaved over turned out just the way you’d planned. As the most gluttonous holiday of the year would have it, our refrigerator is overflowing with leftovers. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t totally see […]
If you’re like me, you go into the Thanksgiving meal feeling like you could eat an entire cow. You’ve starved yourself all morning long and pulled on those stretchy pants in preparation for the most important meal of the year, and then after one trip to the buffet table, you’re stuffed (womp womp). That’s right, […]
When Bon Apetit dubbed an East Austin treasure “the best BBQ in America,” the whole city kind of freaked out a bit. Franklin Barbecue instantly became a household name, and if you hadn’t already had the brisket there, you’d best reevaluate your priorities. Fast forward a year-and-a-half, and the geniuses at KLRU have teamed up […]
Aside from the crisp weather and family time, I think a big part of what makes Thanksgiving (and all holidays, for that matter) so special is the tradition that that gets passed down each year… especially when it comes to the food. Of course it’s hard to argue with time-tested seasonal ingredients, but I love […]
If you’re wondering where you’ve heard the name ‘Antiquaria‘ before, it was probably right here. We are such huge fans of the dynamic design duo & vintage housewares collectors, that we feature their beautiful work nearly every chance we get… so it was only a matter of time before we asked Emma and Bailey to […]
