I love that our city makes filling time on the weekends effortless, but sometimes we all need to hit the pause button. An escape from the hustle and bustle is a must if we want to keep up with all Austin has to offer. But since leaving the city on I-35 can take a whole day, we need […]
Best Places in Austin to Outfit Your Fall Garden
You’d have to be buried under a rock not to notice the shift in temperature this week. The cool morning air and luminous afternoon light has arrived in Austin, making this the perfect time to dig into fall rituals. In addition to breezy scarves and pumpkin-flavored everything, this is my favorite time to head outdoors, trowel in […]
Cele Store: Where Horror, BBQ and Hollywood Mingle
What do Michael Caine, Clint Eastwood and Leatherface have in common? They’ve all wandered into an old general store 23 miles outside of Austin, called Cele Store. This location has been the backdrop for several movies, including Secondhand Lions, A Perfect World and Texas Chainsaw Massacre I, II and III. So if you’re into Hollywood, horror and/or smoking […]
3 Delightfully Walkable Neighborhoods in Austin
As undeniably charming as Austin is, it’s difficult to get a feel for our town without jumping in a car. Like it or not, a vehicle is standard issue here in the heart of Texas. But while you can’t trek the entire city on foot, Austin boasts several neighborhood enclaves that are full of great […]
What’s Up With the ‘Live a Great Story’ Messages Around Austin?
Ask Live a Great Story founder Zach Horvath if he collects anything, and his answer is short and sweet: experiences. “Whether it’s traveling, meeting people or taking a back road in a home town, the more experiences I collect, the better and more well rounded I can make myself.” The mantra-creator speaks in that relaxed, but eager tone many native […]
The Best Places to Work Remotely in Austin
Step aside, Starbucks. I know you think you’re cool because you supposedly started the whole “blogger at a coffee shop” movement, but we’re in Austin, bucko. We’ve been laptopping with lattes since before you even thought it was a thing. Busted.
How to Have a Perfect Day in La Grange, Texas
You might already be familiar with La Grange, Texas—the cozy town just one hour southeast of Austin—from the ZZ Top song “La Grange” that mentions the infamous Chicken Ranch brothel, now defunct. Despite what these rockers have to say about the town, La Grange is one of my favorite spots to kick back and soak in […]
Success for Benjamin Soap Co. Is So Fresh, So Clean
Could you create a successful business with funds found in your closet? How about turn the laundry room into a production facility? What about solve a child’s health problem and find your passion all in one bubbling pot?
Our Austin Blog, The Austinot, Celebrates 1,000 Articles
When my husband and I started The Austinot in our living room at the end of 2011, we had no idea what it would become. The last thing I expected is that I’d be celebrating 1,000 articles after three and a half years, written by an extraordinary collection of volunteer Austinites who caught our vision. […]
SHED Barbershop Gives Classic Service in Modern Setting
In case you haven’t seen me lately (or ever), I’m about 16 months deep into growing my hair out, which has increasingly become a pointless and comical experiment gone wrong. You know when your hair gets longer and goes through “awkward stages”? Well, it has pretty much been awkward every step of the way for […]
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