Dumpster rescue. The perfect skinny entryway piece, with drawers. A repository for keys, dog treats and poop bags, purses, with bins for backpacks and shopping bags underneath. I found it outside my new apartment almost a year ago, and it took me about 7 months to get around to redoing it, but boy was I…
Decoupage (or découpage) is the art of decorating an object by gluing colored paper cutouts onto it in combination with special paint effects, gold leaf and so on. Commonly an object like a small box or an item of furniture is covered by cutouts from magazines or from purpose-manufactured papers. Each layer is sealed with varnishes (often multiple coats) until the “stuck on” appearance disappears and the result looks like painting or inlay work. The…
I have rearranged my home office and living room a few times since I moved into this apartment, and I finally feel like I’ve got it in a good place with the addition of this wine rack I’m using as a TV stand. I wanted something tall so I could store purses underneath, but airy…
Isn’t she a beaute? We finally got two barstools, after ordering what we thought was a set but was really just a table back in OCTOBER (remember me talking about wanting a fab bar-height table?). Better late than never, right? A downside to living in Aspen, garage-saleing isn’t what it is in Austin. We ended…
Like many things in these mountain towns, this garage sale continues to puzzle me. They have awesome professional fliers up all over town advertising this big Garage Sale of all furniture, housewares, bikes, and summer sporting goods (all things the Vermonster and I need), but THERE IS NO TIME ON THE FLIER. I googled the…
Aviary Décor Introduces a Hip Wine Bar with Modern Sophistication South Austin haute home décor shop Aviary is now making its mark as a hip sip-and-shop wine lounge offering a fresh new twist on a “night out” with a chic home-like setting. After three and a half years as one of Austin’s hottest home décor…
Ligne Roset just opened their concept showroom on Second Street, and perhaps antithetically they’re celebrating by clearing out merch. 30-80% off French-fantastic modern furniture is a total steal. Sale goes through the weekend, but you’re VIP if you head down there today.
It’s almost like the commercials for My Bloody Valentine (The Perfect date movie: fun, sex, terror), minus any terror. Collectic Home is hosting an art unveiling tomorrow night, so check it out if you’re into that sort of thing (details after I marvel over Aces Lounge’s new offerings below) … So who knew Aces Lounge…
Michael Hsu is just all over the place. From a new P. Terry’s (by my house! at 32nd & Lamar) to this Guadalupe 5 condo-type building, Uchi & Olivia’s architect is one busy man. Celebrate modern architecture, design, and art at the Michael Hsu-designed Guadalupe 5 at 502 West 55th Street. The event will also…
The new Second Street store (albeit on the OTHER side … that is, other side of the site of the W) known for mod homewares is hosting its first annual Holiday Party. Party favors include bevvies–Scotch and champagne–and a giveaway of any product in the store under $250, winner’s choice. Don’t miss it! 6-8pm, Kirk,…