Many don’t know it, but Walton’s Fancy and Staple has been around the Austin area in some form or fashion for 45 years now. It began in 1969 with a focus purely on flowers and plants, as Walton’s Florist and Nursery in the neighboring city of West Lake Hills. In 2009, the owners of Bess […]
Lemonade Day Austin Mixes Business Skills and Fun
Several months ago, I was journeying with my fiancé on my neighborhood’s hike and bike trails. The trails led us to our neighborhood duck pond, where we came across a young girl selling cups of lemonade with the help of her mom. The day was warm and it looked like business was good for her. […]
Old, Quirky Treasures Fill the Shelves at Austin’s Uncommon Objects
Are you looking for some alabaster eagle bookends? How about a meat puzzle or some vintage typography? Whatever tickles your fancy, you’ll most likely be able to find something of interest at Uncommon Objects. It’s best to go without a particular item in mind and see where you end up. The shop offers you a […]
Austin B-cycle Brings Bikesharing to Austin
Ah, springtime in Austin. It’s a magical time of year. Lady Bird Lake is overflowing with all manner of water craft, bar and restaurant patios all around the city have a one-hour wait, and bikes reclaim their status as a viable form of transport around town. About five weeks later, the brutal heat starts smoldering […]
SXSW Cares: Fighting Tragedy With Charity
When I think of our city, I tend to look at it as a person transitioning from childhood to adulthood. It’s called puberty, folks. Austin is still transitioning from a small college city to a bustling metropolis. And as our city grows, we will experience hardships and trying times. How we react to these situations […]
Just Friends or Something More, Best Places to Relax in Gruene, TX
Gruene, Texas… you can’t get lost, but you can vanish for a few hours. It makes for one of the best day dates and is located only about an hour from Austin. Make a lasting impression with your weekend sweetheart by taking the short drive and checking in on a few of the following digs.
Austin Business Brings Extravagant Vegas-Style Entertainment to Austin
Austin is no stranger to jaw-dropping events. From the ever-evolving South by Southwest parties – equipped with celebrity artists, out of this world design and unforgettable performances – to ACL’s two-weekend spread, to the never-ending list of Austin-based festivals. We all know Austin is home to great events, where, really, anything goes. With the help […]
Austin Helicopter Tours: Fresh Perspective Without the Traffic
With over 138 people moving to our fair city every day, a guy has to wonder, what’s the best way to see our city and the surrounding area? Surely being jammed between a diesel 4×4 truck and a Prius isn’t the most desirable option. Have no fear, loyal reader, Austin has helicopter tours. How It […]
SpiritCape Fans Unfurl Their Patriotism in Austin and Worldwide
This guest blog article is by Daja Gegen. For Thomas Marriott and Will Kelleher, co-founders of SpiritCape, there are two rules: always be caping and always be hustling. For a couple guys who just smashed their Kickstarter goal by 55%, took a crew of ambassadors to the Winter X-Games where their capes were rocked around […]
Texas Olive Festival Beckons Visitors to Beautiful Day in Hill Country
One of my favorite day trips I’ve taken from Austin was a short 45-minute drive to Texas Hill Country Olive Co. in Dripping Springs. On a gorgeous, sunny Saturday afternoon, I enjoyed wine tasting, delicious cuisine from the bistro, live acoustic music, a tour of the olive orchard and the laid back relaxation we all […]
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