The Sekrit is Out

Sekrit Theater will become a tiny home community. Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Shelby Bella If anything, the word that comes to mind wandering down the well-trodden paths at Sekrit Theater is ‘wonderland.’ Filled with school busses that have been repurposed as lounges, chairs strewn about as if to manifest a spontaneous conversation, and...

Art + Entertainment Homes Issue 2019

World Interiors

Established in 2005, World Interiors is an Austin-based, locally-owned furniture store that offers handmade solid wood and specialty iron products. Our sustainable, low VOC, and eco-friendly pieces often feature recycled or reclaimed materials that portray design elements inspired by industrial, contemporary, and classic vibes. For those who desire to craft a truly unique piece, we...

Homes Issue 2019 Residential Pros To Know 2019

Budget Blinds

Kristin Schumann, Brian Quick, and Team Although the modern aesthetic of high, clean windows is in vogue, there is no reason that you can’t stylishly and effectively cover those big beautiful openings. Particularly in a climate where sixty percent of our days are filled with sunshine, window coverings are a pragmatic home accent that help...

Residential Pros To Know 2019

Hatching Big Ideas

Using locally sourced materials to hone their craft Words by Taylor Dutch photos by Shelby Bella On Tillery Street, in the heart of East Austin, sits a workshop where craftspeople create everything from furniture for the home to restaurant installations and even public benches for local trails. Hatch is tucked behind the Flitch Coffee trailer,...

Art + Entertainment Homes Issue 2019

Side Angle Side

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

What’s in a Name?

The History Behind East Austin Streets Words by Sam Lauron The monotonous routine of a daily commute makes it easy to overlook the simple things one may see while driving down the same roads day after day. But with East Austin’s rich history, it comes as no surprise that there’s a story lingering on every...

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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

Enthralled in Art

Demystifying the Artistic Process Words by Taylor Dutch Photos by Eric Morales When Justin Balleza stands in front of his students in the classroom at Atelier Dojo, he instructs them in the practice of cast drawing. But while the students listen intently to the influential direction of their teacher, Balleza is just as impacted by...

April/May 2019 Art + Entertainment

Delicious, Healthy, & Quick Breakfast

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