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The basic ingredients of all homes may be the same; what sets them apart is how they are thoughtfully put together. Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Casey Dunn When a house becomes a home, it’s both an evolution and a return to basics. Doors, windows, frames, and materials have all existed for generations, but...

Feature Homes Issue 2019

Village Farm

Katie Sullivan As the simple living movement grows, Katie Sullivan, General Manager of Village Farm Tiny Home Community, stays busy finding the perfect tiny home for those pursuing a minimalist lifestyle. Offering the perfect balance between sustainable living and modern conveniences, Village Farm is a unique housing solution in Austin. Developed as a contemporary agrihood,...

Homes Issue 2019 Residential Pros To Know 2019

Exotic East Austin

Three homes that are uniquely East Words by Jess Hagemann Photos by Ryan Michael, Paul Bardagjy, & Andrea Calo Architect Thomas Bercy (of Bercy Chen Studio) was just 11 years old when he signed up for his first art class in Brussels and fell head over heels for design. He recalls an instant and abiding...

April/May 2019 Home+Away Homes

Promoting Kindness through a Mural

CARY’s Community Mural Words by Alison Bryce Photos courtesy of CARY4kids Celebrating 20 years of helping children, CARY (Council on At Risk Youth) is organizing more events than ever before to continue their mission to empower at-risk youth with the skills to avoid crime and violence. On March 30, CARYKids joined CARY Youth Advisor, Daniella...

Art + Entertainment

Going with the Flo

From Niche to National Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Shelby Bella Founded in 2006 by brothers, Mark and Martin Floreani, FloSports was born out of a personal desire to see more coverage of nontraditional sports. It was this desire that drove FloSports to become the innovator in sports media. As track and wrestling athletes,...

April/May 2019 Art + Entertainment

Serving Happiness

A colorful approach to healthy eating Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Shelby Bella At Nancy’s Sky Garden, freshness abounds through vivid plates of food, refreshing greenery throughout the restaurant, and the bright demeanor of Nancy herself. Should one be lucky enough to run into her, a meal at Nancy’s promises a healthy serving of...

April/May 2019 Sip+Taste

A Colorful Narrative

Capturing history in a mural Words and Photos by Alison Bryce A new mural embracing the diversity of the East Austin community is being created on the east wing of Blackshear Elementary Fine Arts Academy. The mural is an extension of a larger project that started in 2016 when Blackshear PTA and Blackshear Bridge renamed...

Art + Entertainment Black History Month

Planting the seeds for your child’s success

Upon entering The Rise School of Austin, you are greeted by a beautiful mural of a sprawling tree with flying doves displaying the quote, “There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to leave our children… one is roots and the other is wings.” Established in 2003, the mission of Rise is to provide...

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April & May Calendar

Our Event Picks for April & May Words by Alison Bryce Lonestar Round Up April 12-13 The 18th annual Lonestar Round Up will feature miles of vintage vehicles and custom cars driven into Austin from around the country. This festival brings together cars, history, art, culture, and music that the whole family can enjoy. Admission is...

April/May 2019 Art + Entertainment Go+Do

Fungi to the rescue!

The Myco Alliance teaches the benefits of fungus. Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Eric Morales Unobtrusively situated at the end of a dirt path in the Montopolis neighborhood is a lean-to shed surrounded by thousands of gallons of water cisterns, a bric-a-brac greenhouse, and haphazardly placed pockets of what appears to be sawdust. Myco Alliance...

April/May 2019 Go+Do

A Weekend in {Brenham}

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International Women’s Day

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