The Hana Highway

Words by Ashley Bowling There’s no better time than the present to visit Maui Arguably one of the most epic adventures, and definitely the best drive in the Hawaiian islands, Highway to Hana is about the journey, not the destination. First things first, rent a convertible, and then hit the road in a bikini top...

The Dream Shop {Marcela Homrich}

An Ever-Changing, Welcoming Space Words Abby L. Johnson | Photos Eric Morales Vivid imagery, a medley of textures, and a dash of whimsical all contribute to the meticulous mise-en-place of artist Marcela Homrich’s storefront. The varied array of colorful tapestries, multi-media collages, embroidery, jewelry, and paper goods are artfully arranged in her cozy gift shop...

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Love Where You Live

Holding on to the roots of East Austin Words by Chris Ferguson & Janine Stankus| Photos by Eric Morales & Baptiste Despois Dive into the rich history of East Austin’s beloved landmarks and witness their adaptation over the years, all while staying true to their original mission of fostering communal spaces. Then join in on...

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Love Where You Live – Serving up Local Spirit

Honoring a Neighborhood Legacy Many years ago, a quaint building at the corner of East 11th Street and Rosewood Avenue caught the eye of local restaurateurs Jade Pace-Matthews and Greg Matthews. To their chagrin, the space was already being courted as a sports bar. But when providence intervened and the liquor application disappeared from the...

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Love Where You Live – Saltillo Rises

On the Bones of Austin’s Industrial Past. Words by Chris Ferguson & Janine Stankus| Photos by Eric Morales & Baptiste Despois In the early 1900s, the six-block stretch between 4th and 5th streets, just east of I-35, became an industrial shipping hub that ignited Austin’s economic growth. Today, the last-standing remnants of the city’s first...

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Love Where You Live – Mulling Mueller

Tarmacs and Town Homes Words by Chris Ferguson & Janine Stankus Decades after going all-in on new urbanism, East Austin’s largest planned neighborhood has finally landed. In May 1961, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson was in town to visit Austin Mayor Lester Palmer to officially unveil a soaring new terminal and control tower at Robert...

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Love Where You Live – Soul Purpose

The Revival of Uptown Sports Club Words by Chris Ferguson & Janine Stankus| Photos by Eric Morales & Baptiste Despois Gumbo and po’ boys lead a rich menu with casual, all-day service in an historic and thoughtfully revitalized building on the corner of East 6th and Waller streets. “We were all preservation nerds who have...

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12 Things We Love in December & January

ZACH Theatre Shows| Now- December 31 Prepare to sing along during ZACH Theatre’s two special shows this winter. Now through December 31, catch ZACH’s adaptation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. This musical is a sleigh ride through rhythm and time, great for the whole family. Next, beginning on December 8, grab a ticket for Pop!,...

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The Faces of Cosmetic Dentistry

Welcome to Austin Dental Spa | Mark Sweeney, DDS; Krista DeCoursin, DDS; Kirsten Thouvenot, DDS For more than 40 years, Austin Dental Spa has been changing smiles and bringing cutting-edge dentistry to Austin. Dr. Mark Sweeney, award-winning dentist and founder of Austin Dental Spa and a University of Texas alumni, was born in Wharton, Texas,...

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The Face of Easy Button Mortgages

Welcome to First United Mortgage Group | Tiffany Hentrup Tiffany has been a mortgage loan officer since 2006 and was in the financial services industry prior so she has experienced challenging times in the economy before. Although we find ourselves in another unprecedented year, don’t assume it’s not the time for you to purchase a...

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