August 31, 2009

Sweet Honey

Honey’s Home + Style is a fabulous store in Waco featuring a Paris Flea Market style and an eclectic mix of vintage finds and antiques. On a recent visit, we snapped some photos of our favorite looks. This luxurious bedding was beautifully styled with a gorgeous velvet head and foot board (look for Pine Cone Hill linens).

We loved this vintage Peter Pan Bread sign. It would look perfect in the kitchen or the hallway as big, over-sized art, bringing in lots of color. The industrial light fixtures are great for a rustic but elegant look (which this store completely embraces).

More items to shop for at Honey’s Home + Style is her large selection of slipcovered furniture, chandeliers and ever-changing assortment of antique beds! This store is a must when visiting Waco.

August 24, 2009

Getaway with your Girlfriends September 11-12

Sign up today for the ultimate girlfriend getaway to Fredericksburg, Texas! An annual Shopping Tournament is held (that’s right shopping…competitively) to raise money for the Texas Hill Country Boys & Girls Club. It’s a philanthropic party that includes a “Tea Off” breakfast, fantastic shopping (with discounts!), a golf-themed scoring system, and a 19th Hole Celebration.

Book a room at the sponsor hotel Inn on Baron’s Creek:

1-866-990-0202

From the Gillespie County Fair parade over the weekend.

August 17, 2009

Handmade From The Heart

Last week, we were in the up-and-coming shopping town of Waco. We shopped till we dropped and we have the photos to prove it (coming soon!). I just want to point out Bloom & Bee Swanky (hi Amy, Debi and Rebekah and all the other incredible staff). If you’re looking for something handmade drive to Waco and shop at Bloom & Bee Swanky. It’s like Etsy, but in person! Read a blog post from their recent Hand made in the 254 party.

August 14, 2009

The Wild West heads to Kerrville

Western Artists of America featured at the Museum of Western Art August 15 – September 26.

Dustin Payne hails from Cody, Wyoming and has been sculpting for 16 years….he is 26 years old. Ed Kucera is a signature member of the Oil Painters of America, and Santa Fe’s Jeff Segler captures the world of cowboys and Indians in the grand landscapes of the American West. Sherry Blanchard Stuart paints with a richness of color that illuminates the intensity of sunlight on her subject matter. Award winning Arizona artist Karen Cooper is related to Jesse James. Rockwall’s Lee Herring’s paintings are recognized by his commitment to historical accuracy, and the works of Jay Hester from Boerne have been featured in Cowboys and Indians and Southern Living Magazine.

These talented artists, part of a group of 27 from across the western part of the U.S., will enthrall lovers of western art during the Western Artists of America exhibition and sale to be held at Kerrville’s Museum of Western Art. The exhibit runs from August 15 – September 26. Meet the artists on August 15 from 1:30-3:00 at the Catalog and Poster signing. The Silent Auction Sale will be that evening from 6:00-8:30. The evening event is open to the public and costs $75.00 per person; $125.00 per couple.

Western Artists of America is dedicated to promoting the talents of professional fine artists specializing in the genre of cowboy, Indian, pioneer, cattle and horse subjects. The group is headquartered in Fountain Hills, AZ and its members include artists from New Mexico, Utah, Missouri, Arizona, Oklahoma and Texas.
The Museum of Western Art is dedicated to the preservation of the Western heritage.

1550 Bandera Highway in Kerrville, TX

open Tuesday – Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 830.896.2553.

August 5, 2009

Summer Sale at Root!

The fabulous store Root, located in Fredericksburg, is having a Summer Sale 20-40% off! Stop by and shop also, congratulate them for being one of the Best 45 Stores in Texas!

August 4, 2009

Calling All Art Lovers: Attend The Fredericksburg Art Walk

What are you doing this weekend?  We must tell you about the First Friday Fredericksburg Art Walk (happening August, 7). The first Friday of every month, ten fine art galleries stay open until 8 pm so you can visit, shop and stroll the various events and exhibitions throughout the day.

The star artists this month is native Texan, Chuck Mauldin. Look for his colorful oil paintings of all sizes including 12 – 6×8 miniatures.

Fredericksburg also boasts some of the Best Retail in a Small town as well as some great wine! Wine bars are located throughout Main Street, stop in a sip some Texas wine.

Click here for more info and a list of the galleries.

August 3, 2009

Barneys Denim Sale

For the month of August, save big on your fall jeans. Bring in a slightly worn pair of jeans into Barneys and recieve 20% off a new pair of jeans. All dontaed denim will be recycled into original Loomstate for Barneys Green Pieces. Start Shopping!

CO-OP HOUSTON
Galleria I
5015 Westheimer, Suite A2420
Houston, TX 77056
Mon – Sat: 10am – 9pm
Sun: 11am – 7pm
TEL: 713.986.5113

CO-OP AUSTIN
The Domain
11601 Century Oaks Terrace
Suite #121
Austin, TX 78758
Mon – Sat: 10am – 8pm
Sun: 12pm – 6pm
TEL: 512.719.3504

Dallas Northpark
8687 North Central Expressway
Suite 1224
Dallas, TX 75225
Mon – Fri: 10am – 9pm
Sat: 10am – 8pm
Sun: 12pm – 6pm
TEL: 469.221.4700

Bat Watching in Austin

Stroll along Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge to see 1.5 million bats swarm over Town Lake at dusk. Or for more comfortable viewing, make dinner reservations on the patio at Shoreline Grill for prime seating. August is the best month for bat watching!

SHORELINE GRILL
98 SAN JACINTO BLVD.
AUSTIN, TX 78701
512.477.3200