Steals and Deals: Crate & Barrel
I've been lusting after these pillows for ages, so I'm psyched the price has dropped so low! Love the colors in this rug and happy mix of masculine lines and feminine shades. The photo of this [...]
Creating a Great Guest Room
When clients ask for consultations on their guest rooms they usually say, "I want them to be comfortable...but not too comfortable." Now that the holidays are upon us, here are some great ways to keep everyone happy: Starting with decor, [...]
Tag, You’re It!
If you're hitting the resorts or airports this holiday season, here are some cute luggage tags to separate your bags from the pack: All above are $14 each. Noticed locally at Terra Toys. [...]
2009 Holiday Gift Guide-ish
The thing about holiday gift guides is that they tend to be generic, since the people putting the lists together don't know much about your Aunt Gertrude or your precious little Mackenzie Grace. In putting together my own guide, I [...]
E.A.S.T.: The Recap, Part 1
I missed out on the first weekend of the East Austin Studio Tour, so this weekend I'm determined to hit all of the studios on my wish list. At the risk of sounding like a total dork, I felt caffeinated [...]
E.A.S.T. Picks
Here's a rundown of the studios I hope to hit during the East Austin Studio Tour (E.A.S.T.), which starts Saturday (numbers in parentheses correspond to the handy-dandy tour map): Susannah Blanton (#68) Bay 6 Studios 5305 Bolm Road #6 Clarke [...]
Jason Champion Gets Crafty for Kiddos
I have not one shred of interest in craft projects per se, but isn't Design Star finalist Jason Champion the most darling on-air guest? You can tell this local news personality wants to eat him up during this segment on [...]
Horchow on the Cheap
Everything at Horchow.com is on sale 25-30% off right now, with the promo code "ALLSALE". Some fab finds: Sale ends November 10th at 6:00 a.m., CST.
Fab Finds: Brrrr, Start a Fire
Even in Austin, Texas it's cold enough for a fire tonight. If you have an outdated fireplace, why not rip out that old brass box and set one of these affordable screens on your hearth. A great little improvement project [...]
Austin Locals: Steals and Deals
I came across some great little inexpensive finds yesterday. At Design it With Consignment: At Four Hands Home: