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…
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DIY: Beachy Mantel with Painted Driftwood
Operation Beach House is in full swing in my abode in Aspen, Colorado. I realize it might be a contrast to be building a beach house mantel on the mantel that sits over my real, wood-burning fireplace, but I am nothing if not a study in contrasts. Beach pics + driftwood + happy collage =…
Austin: Why does it feel like the master toilet is heated?
I wish United Inspections, www.UnitedInspectionsTexas.com, had been around when my brother and I bought our house! Started by a very close friend of mine, the company is beyond thorough and highly professional. The inspector did our house as a practice run and was able to explain one of the house’s greatest mysteries: why does it…
Perfect Weekend: Fighting,Terror, Dancing, and Football
As usual, fall weekends are jam-packed. Four things I’m most excited about: 1) Mansion of Terror My fave haunted house from last season because it’s sort of scary but has funny twists (Danger: Hellaphant) is opening up this weekend! The Mansion of Terror is currently rated #1 in the country by Lionsgate Films and was…
Allan House Spring Open House (Weddings)
It’s that time of year … Allan House Spring Open House & Bridal Showcase tonight from 5:30-8:30pm Friends and Maids of Honor like me can enjoy delicious cocktails and mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres while the bride checks out some of Austin’s finest wedding vendors. The house and grounds will be set up for a mock ceremony…
Shhhh Secret 70% OFF SALE (Amazing!!)
Designer Clearance House VIP STOREWIDE SALE SNEAK PREVIEW! The sale opens to the public on Friday, but go on Thursday and mention the sale to take advantage of 70% off a day early! Thursday,10am-6pm 70% off entire store inventory Thurday – Sunday ONLY Designer shoes, apparel, handbags and accessories… this is REAL designer stuff, most…
(512) Brewing Spring Open House
As if SXSW didn’t offer enough free booze and tunes, local brewery (512) is having their Spring Open House on Saturday. Taste ALL the (512) Ales plus the latest offering, the (512) ALT from 2-5 pm. Live Music with Danny Fast Fingers 407 Radam, F200 Austin, Texas, 78745, between South 1st & South Congress, 1…
Quickie: 75% Everything at Designer Clearance House
GO! Designer Clearance House Spring Sale = 75% off entire inventory TODAY Friday, February 27th, 10am-6pm Saturday February 28th, 10am-6pm Sunday March 1st, 12:30-4pm 5101 Burnet RD (on the corner of 51st and Burnet) http://designerclearancehouse.com/
Thursday Scion House Party
Frankly, I’m confused about this Scion House Party thing. I know they’re supposed to be the pulse of the U.S. underground dance movement, but this House Party is at Beauty Bar … oh, you mean House like the music? Gah, I’m such a music dummy. Is anyone else going to see Sublime cover band Badfish…
Jo’s Chili Cold Blood Chili Cook-Off
Name? Don’t get it. Related to the band that plays? Whatevs, because Chili Cook Offs in general, I get. And love. [Well, used to, before I only ate free-range meat, which I doubt most chili-makers are employing these days. And I already missed the vegetarian chili cook-off…] Highlights: Local musicians featuring Chili Cold Blood, HoneyBread,…