Where Drinks & Community Collide Words Codi Chen | Photos Baptiste Despois Brought to Austin by longtime friends Kimmie Ly and Vi Nguyen, Terrazzo Tea is a vibrant, inclusive space where culture, connection, and creativity get carried away. Inspired by the late-night boba scene of San Jose, California, where the duo grew up, Terrazzo Tea...
A Meditation on the Resilience of Beauty Words Janine Stankus | Photos Baptiste Despois While bold and expressive, Revi Meicler’s works invite quiet contemplation: beckoning viewers to seek the familiar and surrender to the imagined. Blending multidimensional natural elements, and often unnatural colors, these rich, unraveling tapestries celebrate both the immutability and impermanence of life. ...
Words Kim Andrade Nothing’s quite as refreshing as an ice cold cup of Jamaica, horchata, or whichever agua fresca flavor hits the spot. These delectable drinks originated from Mexico and are made from fruit, flowers, seeds, and of course, water and sugar. Aguas frescas or “fresh waters” are often displayed in giant, clear jarras that...
A Celebration of Sound, Spirit, and Southern Roots Words & Photos Kim Andrade Rain or shine, Georgetown, Texas, is determined to keep the yearly honky-tonk tradition going, and for good reason, it’s always a hit. The Two Step Inn Festival is a Texas tradition that brings together all country-music-lovers to enjoy live music and great...
Terra Cotta, Concrete, Wood, & Light Words Christopher Ferguson, RA | Photos Leonid Furmansky Step inside an architectural gem optimized for tranquility and natural daylight. Just off Springdale Road, two newly-built homes bring an easy, modern charm to their shared, gated lot. Clean lines and a thoughtful mix of materials establish the property’s warm, almost...
The Face of Hair and Beauty Emily Hatfield, Denise Villegas, & Vanessa Villegas At Vain Salon, the belief is that hair should be effortlessly beautiful and sexy. However, achieving a natural ease with your locks comes through education – something the Vain team prides themselves in providing. With a vast knowledge in styling and product selection,...
The Face of Cabinetry and Design Patrice Rios and Manuel Hernandez Patrice Rios and Manuel Hernandez from Troo Designs are more than just designers; they are entrepreneurs with vision. From old spaces that need a refresh to new builds that are a blank slate for creativity, in everything they do, they believe in finding the beauty...
A healthy perspective is often the answer. Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Ashley Haguewood Look up the denotation of the word ‘happy.’ The word is derived from the Middle English word for chance or fortune – think ‘haphazard,’ ‘happenstance,’ and ‘perhaps’ – and it conjures the idea that whatever happiness is, it is something that...
A Creative Gateway to Empowerment Words by Gabby Frasier Photos by Ashley Haguewood The twirls of vibrant skirts, the taps of folklórico shoes, and the claps of a dance instructor permeate the halls of the Metz Recreation Center every Saturday morning. At any given moment, joyful smiles and concentrated grimaces can equally be found on the...
The Face of Fast & Friendly Inspections Mario & Lety Carcamo Every year that pesky state inspection requirement sneaks up, and you realize that you have to put your daily routine on hold, schedule an appointment – that often needs to be rescheduled later – and then wait for hours on end in the hopes that...
The Face of Fast Food Done Right The Flyrite Team When we opened Flyrite, we set out with a mission to provide a convenient, all welcoming, on-the-go, food option that tastes great and makes you feel good about what you are putting in your body! We believe that fast food should be “real food made with...
The Face of Celebrating Austin’s Diversity Through Opera Annie Burridge Named Austin Opera’s General Director & CEO in October 2016, Annie Burridge has been swiftly building the company’s reputation through new partnerships and an institutional focus on workplace culture. Her optimistic insistence on believing in the “inevitability of success” has empowered her team to accomplish programmatic expansion...
Our Event Picks for December & January Words by Alison Bryce Cherrywood Art Fair Dec. 8-9, 10am-5pm Cherrywood Art Fair is back for its 17th year! This two-day event will allow visitors to find the perfect gifts just in time for the holidays! Shoppers will find unique, hand-crafted items made by Texas artists as well...
Art Deco Paradise Words by Mary Bryce Photos Courtesy of Tulsa Convention & Visitors Bureau One of the South’s treasures, Tulsa is a charming and quietly growing city. A boom-town in the 1930s, Tulsa’s nightlife, incredible architecture and great shopping make it a relaxing weekend getaway. Friday After getting into town, make a quick pit...
