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Folk Fibers — Store Profile

Kate Legere — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Maura Grace Ambrose founded Folk Fibers with the goal to "share the craft and folklore that prevails around natural dyes and quilting." Each of her quilts is hand quilted in Austin, Texas and is made using 100% natural fibers. More

New York State of Mind: Finding Neighborhood Equivalents Across the Map — The Morning News

Bethany Seawright — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

New York City — if you can make it there, you'll make it anywhere. But what if you made it there, and now you have to move?? Will you ever find a neighborhood in your new city that suits you as well as your NYC one did?

Mary's Maximized & Multifunctional — Small Cool Contest

Nancy Mitchell — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

Like this Small Cool 2013 contest entry? Favorite it below!

Name:: Mary
Location:: Austin, TX
Square Feet:: 300
Division:: Teeny-Tiny
What I Love About My Small Home:: It keeps me from being a pack rat.

Cass & Carla's Elegant, Playful Home — House Tour

Adrienne Breaux — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Name: Architect Cass Cheesar, Carla Umlauf-Cheesar, Sophie 13, Ella, 11, and Maggie (our lab)
Location: Brentwood; Austin, Texas
Size: 2,200 square feet
Years lived in: 8 years; Owned

Architect and builder Cass Cheesar and his wife, Carla Umlauf-Cheesar, a native Austinite and realtor, renovated a 1952 home in the Brentwood neighborhood a few years back. While modern elements were brought in, they also maintained the spirit of the original home, all combined with their impeccable style. The end result is an elegant, playful home with Mid-Century lines, bursting with the personality of a vibrant family.

Prominent Planters: Rustic, Modern & Upcycled Pots — The Tuesday Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:45:00 GMT

These are some honkin' planters, ready to be up front and center in your yard or patio.

Austin, TX: Rustic Metal Planter - $295
Dallas, TX: Zinc Outdoor Planter - $125
Brooklyn, NY: Tin Tub - $165
Los Angeles, CA: Square Planters - $110
Austin, TX: Upcycled Metal Planter - $295

Perfect Patio Sets: Modern Wood, CB2 & Shell Chairs — The Tuesday MORNING Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:45:00 GMT

Warm weather is just around the corner. Do you have your outdoor furniture yet?

Austin, TX: Modern Wood Table - $775
Brooklyn, NY: Bistro Set - $120
New York, NY: CB2 Patio Furniture - $200
Seattle, WA: Patio Set - $150
Brooklyn, NY: White Shell Chairs - $300

A Five Star Vacation in the Lone Star State: 10 Trip Apps For Austin, Texas — Smartphone Travel App Showcase

Jason Rodway — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Within the heart of Texas lies a city which proudly boasts its goal to "keep things weird". And you only need to check out our archive of House Tours from Austin to realize the city lives up to its unique standards, making it a destination for lovers of music, food, art, and crafts. Here's how to get the most from the Live Music Capital of the World while in Austin from the palm of your hands... More

Emily & Ian's Mod and Musical Space — House Tour

Adrienne Breaux — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Name: Emily (co-owner of Prototype Vintage Design) and Ian (awesome musician Orthy) with kitties Monty and Marmie.
Location: Cherrywood Neighborhood; Austin, Texas
Size: 1300 square feet
Years lived in: Rented; Ian 8 years, Emily 3 years

Want to see the home of a couple that's perfectly paired in both romance and style? Vintage clothing store owner Emily and musician Ian both have vibrant personalities and great taste in design, and when they got married and Emily moved into Ian's apartment in East Austin, their styles combined to create one seriously mod and beautiful space.

Mary Lee's Life in 300 Square Feet — House Tour

Chris Perez — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Name: Mary Lee
Location: Austin, Texas
Size: 300 square feet
Years lived in: 8 months

That's not a typo. Mary Lee's Austin studio is only 300 square feet, yet it somehow seems so spacious, so open, and so comfortable. Come on in, take a peek and let Mary Lee show you that living in 300 square feet is not only possible, but it's perhaps all the room you really need.

Matt's Modern Minimalist Austin Retreat — House Tour

Katie Gard — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Name: Matt Short
Location: Austin, Texas
Size: 1,864 square feet
Years lived in: 7 years; Owned

Just a guy, his dog, and their one-of-a-kind home in the country. Does it get any more idyllic than that? How about if we throw in a really cool kitchen table, soaring vaulted ceilings, and an outdoor stone fireplace for fun?

Sam & Anne's Cozy Modern Blend — House Tour

Adrienne Breaux — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Name: Sam, Anne, new baby Tesla and Pup Indiana
Location: South Austin, Texas
Size: 2200 square feet
Years lived in: Owned; 8 months

Sam and Anne never intended to make this house in South Austin their home. They had been living in a gorgeous modern home we featured on Apartment Therapy last year, and purchased this 1927 bungalow with the intention of flipping it. But once this creative couple starting adding their signature style (and some exciting modern additions) to the house, its unique charms won them over.

The Weekend Guide: February 22, 2013 — National, Local & Online Sales and Events Calendar

Jason Loper — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:00:00 GMT

As retailers clear out their merchandise to make room for spring arrivals, we're seeing a lot more winter and warehouse sales in our weekly sales roundup. If you're not in the shopping mood, there are some fun special events too - including an exhibit of Hurrell photos and Swap-O-Rama-Rama. Check out all the sales and events in the Weekend Guide, pass it on and be sure to send us your own sale or event for future editions of the Guide.

Caroline & Jose's Remarkable Nest — House Tour

Chris Perez — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Name: Caroline and Jose Vasquez-Corbalan of Paloma's Nest
Location: Austin Texas
Size: 1,000 square feet plus 600 square feet of studio/office space in the back.
Years lived in: 10 years

Caroline and Jose embody the true spirit of creativity. They spent their first date drawing furniture design ideas on the back of their dinner napkins — after realizing they both shared the same dream of wanting to make things for a living. Years later, Caroline and Jose are still creating, most recently building two incredible outdoor studio spaces for themselves and by themselves. Come take a look inside a home and workspace built by heart and hand.

Kate Payne's Warm East Austin Home — House Tour

Adrienne Breaux — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Name: Kate Payne, educator and author of "The Hip Girl's Guide to Homemaking", her documentary photographer wife Jo Ann Santangelo, pup Isobel (and the occasional Airbnb guest, including Husky Ada).
Location: East Austin, Texas
Size: 1100 square feet
Years lived in: Rented almost 1 year

We first took note of Kate Payne's hypnotizing and down-to-earth brand of home style when we covered her cheery and colorful kitchen last year. One look at the warm and welcoming home she shares with her wife and it's obvious Kate loves the lost of art of homemaking (and luckily for everyone, she teaches those skills as an author and educator).

Austin Modern Home Tour This Weekend — Events

Chris Perez — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:45:00 GMT

What: Austin Modern Home Tour
When: Saturday, February 2nd, from 11:00am - 6:00pm

Get your design fix before Super Bowl Sunday by checking out the 6th Annual Austin Modern Home Tour on Saturday. Fifteen inspiring homes will be on the tour, with a special focus on sustainable design. It's also your chance to see (in person!) a couple of homes we've featured right here on Apartment Therapy. More

Good Clean Fun: String Art, Piggy Bank & Sheet Tent — The Friday MORNING Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:45:00 GMT

Today's Scavenger is all about fun finds for families and chasing the winter blahs away. These are cheerful and guaranteed to brighten up a dull day indoors.

• Chicago, IL: Butterfly String Art - $45
• New York, NY: Giraffe Rocker - $50
• Brooklyn, NY: Balloon Dog Bank - $50
• Austin, TX: Sheet Tent - $145
• Chicago, IL: Orange Locker - $375
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Oddities: Delightfully Bizarre Ceramic Animals by Debra Broz

Nancy Mitchell — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:00:00 GMT

I've never seen a bunny-satyr in the wild, but I was instantly charmed by this ceramic one. Austin artist Debra Broz uses her skills in china restoration to meld kitschy thrift-store finds into creatures that are delightfully bizarre (and perhaps a little disturbing). More

Laurel & Margot's Celebration of Craft — House Tour

Chris Perez — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Name: Laurel Kinney (& Margot Wolf)
Location: Austin, Texas
Size: 1700 square feet
Years lived in: 2.5 years

In a quaint home on the edge of East Austin reside two very talented women. Laurel Kinney, owner of her own personal styling business (Trophy Boutique), and roommate Margot Wolf, jewelry maker and designer (Margot Wolf Jewelry), are helping to shape the city's style and individuality. As you may have imagined, the home which houses these creative talents is brimming with inspiration.

Knoxy Knox's Inviting, Modern Home — House Tour

Adrienne Breaux — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Name: Knoxy Knox, owner and photographer at Knox Photographics, and her sweet little pup Edie.
Location: Austin, Texas
Size: 650 square feet
Years lived in: Rented; 3 years

It's hard not to be jealous of Knoxy as soon as you walk into her impeccably decorated house, catch a glimpse of her adorable outfit and taste her waffles and homemade whipped cream. But the wonderful thing about Knoxy is that though you'd have every right to be dripping with envy around her, she's created such a warm and inviting home and is so nice and welcoming that you're left with no choice but to ask to move in/be her best friend.

Pint-Size Vintage Fun: School Chair, Play Tent & Circus Print — The Friday MORNING Scavenger

Dabney Frake — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:45:00 GMT

When it comes to the holidays, turn to vintage gifts for your little ones. Just think of all those stores you can avoid in the process.

• Bethany, OK: Heywood Wakefield Chair - $100
• Los Angeles, CA: Vintage Circus Print - $200
• Austin, TX: Upcycled Play Tent - $145
• Chicago, IL: Owl Latch Hook - $26
• Chicago, IL: Mid Century Pull Toy - $38
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Levi & Evette's Simple, Approachable Style — House Tour

Chris Perez — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Name: Levi Dugat and Evette Richards
Location: Austin, Texas
Size: 864 square feet
Years lived in: 5 years, but they've owned it for almost 8 years (Levi and Evette moved down to the coast for 3 years and came back).

An artist and craftsman, Levi has not only drawn, painted and built most of this home's decorative elements, but he's also found a way to make it all blend into a cohesive and unique showcase for works from several artists in the community. Come stroll through this beautiful gallery of local talent and practical DIYs, before Evette and Levi say farewell to their labor of love and hello to a new home and life with their first child.

Love Your State: Texas Edition

Nancy Mitchell — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:00:00 GMT

A few weeks ago we featured a roundup of state-centric gifts for anyone who loves where they live. And as anyone who's ever lived in Texas can attest, nobody loves their state quite like Texans love Texas. More

Glenn and Paula's New Life Farmhouse — House Tour

Chris Perez — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Name: Glenn and Paula Foore
Location: Springdale Farm, Austin, Texas
Size: 1,700 square feet
Years lived in: 1.5 years

In life one thing often leads to another. One day the kids get old enough to move out and you find yourself with extra free time. Maybe, you think, now is the right time to build the house you've always wanted. Perhaps, it's also time to start that small community garden project you've been thinking about. Then before you even know it, you're not only living in a new traditional take on the farmhouse, you're living on an actual farm! That's precisely how suddenly and unexpected it all happened for Glenn and Paula Foore of Springdale Farms. Come take a tour of the house that started it all.

Christi's Creative & Crafty Austin Apartment — House Tour

Adrienne Breaux — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Name: Christi Finley and her pup Lilly and a roommate (not pictured)
Location: Bouldin Creek, Austin, Texas
Size: 675 square feet
Years lived in: Rented, 1.5 years

Living in a small space doesn't mean it has to be boring, as evidenced by the home of creative and crafty apartment dweller Christi. The South Austin home she shares with her roommate and her incredibly photogenic pup Lilly is packed with color, pattern, texture and style.

Amy's One Smart Pop Tart Writing Space — Workspace Tour

Chris Perez — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Name: Amy Lynch
Location: Austin, Texas
Size: 800 square feet total; 400 square foot workspace / living room
Years lived in: 1.5 years

Meet Amy Lynch, an Austin-based freelancer doing exactly what she's wanted to do since she was a child. Write. But you don't even have to meet Amy to know this. All you have to do is take a tour of her workspace. Inspirational, functional, modern — it's a delightful space you have to see.