So many incredible, unique, and beautiful treasures are hiding in antique and vintage shops all around Austin. There’s a bit more than 30 within city limits, and that number is continues to grow. While North Austin might take the crown for the most jam-packed neighborhood for vintage shopping, South Austin has cool places of its […]
Heather Wagner Reed Marks 10 Years of Promoting Austin Music Industry
“The creative energy is in my blood,” Heather Wagner Reed pointed out before detailing the abundance of work she’s accomplished over the years.
Native Hostel Goes Beyond Lodging With Restaurant, Co-working, Events
Walking into Native hostel is like entering another world. A world full of hip decor, fantastic beats, and a team of people who look “too cool for school,” but are actually down to earth and friendly. Since its opening in May 2017, Native has quietly climbed the ranks among the coolest places in Austin to […]
Hookah Buzz Trades College Atmosphere for Adult Vibe in North Austin
I’ve been going to hookah lounges in Austin for years, and I love them. From their advent, they’ve offered a casual atmosphere where people can meet to discuss business, politics, or art. That is still the case in Austin. But I think my favorite aspect of local hookah lounges is the fact that I can […]
Everything’s Coming Up Roses for Woman-owned Business, Petals, Ink.
Gretchen O’Neil’s love affair with flowers began as a child, enamored by the confetti-colored tulips that sprawled across her grandfather’s yard. Flower growing became more than just a family pastime for O’Neil in 2002, when she started working on a small farm in the mountains of Vermont. After moving to Austin in 2003, it took […]
The Refinery: Austin’s Downtown Co-working Studio for Creatives
A new co-working space is coming to downtown Austin. This one is different from what you may be used to, though. It isn’t a hub for tech entrepreneurs or Internet startups. The Refinery, which will officially open its doors in fall 2017, is a co-working space and studio for Austin’s artists and other creatives.
Nothing But a Pigeon Turns Crochet Hobby Into Cute Taxidermy
The name, Nothing But A Pigeon, is a reference to a boy who used to tease Taylor Hart back in Ohio. He’d tell her she was a “plain Jane,” and she would amount to “nothing but a pigeon.” If only that young boy had known that Hart would successfully build a hobby into a full-time career.
Vannagram Operates Photo Booth on Wheels Using Vintage VW Bus
Guest article by Rebecca West Nobody attends an event with hopes of not having fun. And today, no party is complete without a prop-filled photo booth. Not only do photo booths keep guests busy, but they’re also a great way to capture memories and create meaningful party favors. Jared and Emily Shrode, founders of Vannagram & Co., […]
There’s an Airstream for That: 6 Local Businesses on Wheels
When you live in a city where technology, creativity and entrepreneurism intersect, I don’t recommend googling “Austin mobile businesses.” You must be more specific. Otherwise, you’ll get mixed results: 50 percent app developers and 50 percent companies operating out of Airstream trailers. These local establishments have all said “no” to traditional brick and mortar in favor of […]
A Day in the Life of a Professional Dog Photographer in Austin
It’s 8 a.m. and I’m in South Austin meeting Krista Allenby of Ruff Adventures for an adventure and photo session with Gary, the Brussels Griffon. I’m awake and functioning much earlier than I’m used to, but Allenby explains that mornings are when she goes on most of her adventures. It’s just one of the steps this Austin dog […]
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