In September of this year, I went on the Weird Homes Tour to explore some of the residences that make Austin living so unique. Nestled between 1st and South Congress in 78704 sits FlamingO Ranch, a home owned and curated by Stefanie Distefano where she teaches art classes and exhibits her talents as a ceramic and […]
You Wanna Be Crafty? Better Do What You Can and Bead It!
Show how funky strong your style is at Bead It. Baskets and bowls of beads cover table after table, while strings of jewelry hang on the wall like sparkling tapestries. Everything is arranged by color or grouped with like items to inspire and create a beautiful house of delicate trinkets. Visit this South Austin shop […]
The Story of Umlauf Sculpture Garden’s Beloved Artist
“You don’t have to know. It’s just beautiful,” a man said while shrugging, after his friend seemed confused about a piece at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum. It’s true; visiting the Umlauf can be enjoyable with little or no knowledge about Charles Umlauf (1910-1994) or his artwork. The grounds feature nice gravel paths, lush native […]
Have You Seen This Colorful Surprise on UT’s Rooftop?
The Experience When a bird flew inches above our oval cutout, some of us gasped and then laughed at our response. Our slowly changing focal point had shifted suddenly and shot us out of a relaxed, contemplative state and back to the reality that we were staring at something ever-changing, yet accessible: the sky. If […]
Find Serenity and Peacocks at Mayfield Park
eeeeYAH eeeYAH eeeeYAH! That’s the best way I can describe the peacock chorus greeting I received when I walked into Mayfield Park. This gorgeous estate located in West Austin features these beautiful birds, trail systems, gardens, and a historical home. Purchased in 1909 by Texas Secretary of State and Texas Railroad Commission chairman Allison Mayfield, […]
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