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In Austin we are constantly in awe of our big skies and even bigger vistas. The sky at this time of year is particularly spectacular, with an atmospheric phenomenon known locally as the ‘Violet Crown’ bathing the city in a...

Read anything good lately? Finding comfort in the pages of our favorite books, we’ve put together a reading list for you featuring books that feel right, for right now – inspired by our love of art, nature and our travels...

“I hope visitors will experience Austin as a place of calm and light…go there and rest your eyes, rest your mind.” ~ Ellsworth Kelly (1923 – 2015) Located in our hometown, Ellsworth Kelly’s ‘Austin’ is the artist’s final work and...

Gemstones have been in our lexicon for at least 10,000 years. Truly wondrous, the earliest specimens were shrouded in mystery and worn as amulets and talismans – carried by doctors, spiritualists, and clairvoyants, long before they became the subject of...

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. The first Earth Day in 1970 celebrated the intrinsic connections between human and planetary health and 50 years on, these dual crises are more important than ever. On April 22nd, the...

Following on from our first Made in Austin post, we’re proud to bring you more of our local favorites. This week we’re focusing on self-care with a spotlight on our neighborhood spa, bookstore, and wine shop. Find out all about...