I Resolve to Have More Fun
If yesterday's tragic bombing in Boston teaches us anything, it is that life is too short. You don't know exactly how much time you have on the planet, and the saddest thing of all is that it could only be [...]
Magazine Monday: Domino | Small Spaces
I'm always psyched when I see the Domino logo on the newsstand. Since the magazine folded ages ago, they've come back with special edition publications. The Spring 2013 issue is titled Small Spaces and has tons of organizational tips delivered [...]
Art Week: Events
Okay, so I've been playing hooky with the blog the past two days. My apologies for "Art Week" turning into such a short stint, but I can at least fill you in on some don't-miss art-related events going on this [...]
Art Week: Room Fu’s Art Installation Services
Art on 5th gallery owner Joe Sigel's living room features a piece by Canadian artist Sacha. Photo by Suzi Q. Varin / Q Weddings. We're going to be focusing on art this week--everything from a current exhibition I'm [...]
Magazine Monday: HGTV Magazine
I couldn't resist picking up the May 2013 issue of HGTV Magazine, since it promised "bright & cheery" rooms and "COLOR COLOR COLOR." I wouldn't say it rocked my world as much as Adore--the Australian online home decor mag I [...]
Spring Fever: Modern Outdoor Planters & Pots
We're capping off a week of spring fever posts with a lineup of supercool modern planters and pots: Succulent in Handmade Neon Concrete Planter via Etsy, $28. Betty the Styracosaurus Planter via Austin's Plaid Pigeon, $30. [...]
Spring Fever: Modern Outdoor Rugs
Man, if blue is your color, the world is your oyster when it comes to selecting a modern-looking outdoor rug for your porch, deck, or patio. We've trolled the Internets and pulled rugs to suit every color palette in the [...]
Spring Fever: Modern Outdoor Pillows
While I'm appreciative that Sunbrella has branched out into more modern fabric patterns, there still seems to be an overabundance of crap like this in the world of outdoor pillows and that makes me want to weep salty tears of [...]
Spring Fever: New Modern Outdoor Furniture
Spring fever has hit in a big way, leaving me jonesing for extra cash to trick out my outdoor spaces. If you're in the market for new patio furniture, you're definitely in luck. Retailers have showered us with amazing and [...]
Best Modern Ceiling Fans Under $200
We love spring, but here in Central Texas, we get about a week or two of it before our high temperatures and drought conditions make it feel like an eight-month summer. Some designers turn their noses up at ceiling fans, [...]