Love Austin: Arthouse

February 8, 2012 by

 Our Austiny Kate. Where has she been? Busy. Photo shoots, mission trips, nesting in a new office on the east side. You name it. But she’s back with a little arty insight.

While I was waiting for a photo shoot downtown, I stared at this building wishing I could just open the glass doors and follow the lines leading me in …

I love how Austin loves art and artists. I love these spaces. And I’d love to check out this exhibition.

{AMOA-Arthouse originates and presents year-round a schedule of contemporary art exhibitions featuring emerging and mid-career artists from across the globe.}

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Favorites Friday :: Straws & Roses

February 3, 2012 by

My parents were green when green wasn’t cool. My dad is a tree hugger from way back. He planted trees all over Austin without permission in the 70′s … including a baby cottonwood in front of Murchison that ended up being part of a big ole God story for me. More on that later.

And my mom, why she had these coolio sterling straws for us growing up. The eco-kind Oprah likes. I don’t know where my mom got them. Probably in Acapulco. That was a fun thing to do in the 60′s and 70′s.  All I do know is that they are a serious favorite of mine. So much so that I have a whole collection of faux sterling straws. (Stainless straws.) Not nearly as neat as the Acapulco sterling straws.

I had originally planned on talking about my favorite roses. [Read more...]

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Love Austin: docks & bridges

January 5, 2012 by

One of the reasons I love Kate is that she is completely addicted to the sunshine in Austin. So of course, I can count on her to find all the hidden outdoor arty parts of the city.

I love the random docks you can find in Austin. I stumble on a new one all the time.

And the bridges, too. All over the place. This particular bridge on Town Lake has the most charming blue feet stamped across it. [Read more...]

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Love Austin: Rock Island

December 27, 2011 by

One of the great things about Austin is the weather. Here we are in the dead of winter, still sitting outside and enjoying the weather. I love that about Austin. So does Kate …

This is one of my favorite spots in Austin to sit and watch and think and read and stare at clouds. I love the grass – such a deep green and such a contrast to the sandy skyline in view.

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Good News Austin: JLA’s The Magic of Christmas

November 18, 2011 by

When clever women gather, they come up with all kinds of fabulous. And this year’s fabulous is: The Junior League of Austin’s:  The Magic of Christmas. [Read more...]

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Love Austin: Autumn

November 16, 2011 by

Autumn in Austin equals afternoons that are perfect for picnics ~ and Kate captured it. This just makes me want to kick my shoes off and head outside to savor the beauty of fall in the city I love.

While most parts of the country are starting to experience that stay-in-doors kind of weather (not my favorite), I am so happy to live in Austin and still be able to get outside.

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Love Austin: Barton Creek Greenbelt

October 18, 2011 by

Cool, little Kate really knows the greenbelt ~ it’s in her backyard. So she has the perfect voice and eye to capture it’s Austin awesomeness.

Ropes and Nalgenes and climbing shoes.

Rock formations that blow your mind… how exactly do all those little holes in the rocks form and make such an amazing pattern? [Read more...]

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Love Austin: Lake Austin

October 4, 2011 by

I can’t help it. When Kate captures Austin through her lens … I fall in love with this town all over again.

Lake Austin. No words needed.

This place is a staple of all Austin outdoor life and love of water. I love even the way it smells — is that weird? [Read more...]

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Good News Austin: Breakfast Dives & Weekend Fun

September 22, 2011 by

One of my favorite things to do when the kids were little was to load them up in the car on a Saturday morning ~ still in their pj’s ~ and head out to get hot delicious donuts at ‘historic’ Round Rock Donuts. Click & listen:

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Love Austin: Frank

September 10, 2011 by

Have you had a chance to ‘meet the team?‘ Kate is posting images of Austin: The people, places and locales that just say, ‘Austin.’  This week, it’s Frank/ATX

I stumbled up on this beautiful sign on my way to a happy hour with friends and the word ‘coffee’ immediately caught my eye. I love the type and colors– white brick and creamy orange.

Maybe make it next week’s dinner or coffee stop? I’m okay with combining waffle fries and coffee.

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