Ask an Expert {OM Organizing}

Spruce up your space with these spring-cleaning tips. Words by Sam Lauron Spring has officially sprung, and with the new season comes the opportunity to give your home a much needed refresh. To provide some guidance through the cleaning process, professional home organizer and stylist, Karie Winfree of OM Organizing, shares her best tips on...

Simple Life

One Juice at a Time Words by Sam Lauron Photos By Will Bowling If someone had asked Veronica Torres 10 years ago if she would be working in a restaurant today, the answer would have been no. But as life would have it, she has found herself back in the industry she grew up in...

2020 Reason to Love the EASTside April/May 2019 Sip+Taste

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

6 Best {Creative Co-Working Spots}

Park your laptop at one of these collaborative spaces. Words by Sam Lauron East Austin is a hotbed for creative workers. Whether a freelancer, solopreneur, remote employee or executive, everyone needs an accessible workspace that can be collaborative and enjoyable. east side collective Founded by three design businesses, east side collective is a coworking space for...

Go+Do

Where to shop for boots in Austin

Get Your Kicks Words by Sam Lauron Photo by Tecovas A good pair of boots can be worn year-round, and with spring just around the corner, it’s time to dust off the old kicks and snag a trusty pair of boots to add to the collection. Austin offers plenty of places to shop for this...

Style+Beauty

A Weekend in {Brenham}

A small town full of adventure Words by Alison Bryce Located nearly half-way between Austin and Houston, Brenham’s rich history shines in the walls of restaurants, shops, and parks. Although one of the most common attractions, Blue Bell Factory, is not open on weekends, Brenham has plenty of other activities to keep visitors busy on...

Home+Away Near Travel

5 Best {Music Drinks}

Rhythm & Booze Words by Sam Lauron Photo by The Cavalier In the Live Music Capital of the World, music extends to every part of town, even in the cocktails. Dance the night away with one of these five music-inspired cocktails. Born On the BaijiuAh Sing Den A play on Creedence Clearwater Revival’s, Born on the...

6 Best Sip+Taste

International Women’s Day

Making a difference one woman at a time Words by Alison Bryce Women have been making an impact on East Austin for years. For International Women’s Day, here’s a look at just six of the many local women impacting the community around them. Colette BurnetteHuston-Tilloston UniversityDr. Colette Burnette has persevered through the social current to...

LifeStyle Local + Native Knowledge

Self-Care from Head to Toe

These six local spots offer the best in beauty and wellness. Words by Sam Lauron Self-care comes in many forms, whether it be indulging in a delicious dinner, cozying up with a good book, or simply retreating alone. Enjoying the luxury of a beauty treatment can also play a major role in self-care, and these...

Style+Beauty

Carrie Rodriguez {Singer-Songwriters}

Singer-Songwriters Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Eric Morales At 40 years old, Carrie Rodriguez has had more adventures than most people can dream about in a lifetime. Currently an East Austin resident, Carrie grew up in Austin and traveled the world playing a menu of musical genres in an effort to understand herself and...

Art + Entertainment Feature February/March 2019 Music