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The Textile Lover by Leah Duncan {Gift Collective}

Today’s guide comes from one of my favorite illustrators and designers, Leah Duncan.  Her limited edition calendar hangs over the cash wrap at the store and is frequently the topic of conversation and admiration, her tea towels are not only functional but bring a pop of color to our kitchen,...
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Mind & Body by take heart {Gift Collective}

Today’s guide comes from one of my favorite shops and shop-keeps, Nina Gordon of take heart.  Take heart is an adorable store forging the way for retail on Austin’s east side.  Located on E 11th, just a few steps away from Blue Dahlia, it is another go to for thoughtful...
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Amateur Chef by Pate Letelier {Gift Collective}

Today’s guide comes my resident go-to for all things culinary, Jackie Letelier of The Letelier Food Company.  Jackie has put together a list of her favorite and most used kitchen items.  These finds have been tested in her kitchen and are perfect for the amateur chef and food lover in...
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Stone & Honey {New In The Shop}

One of my favorite designers in the shop is Stone & Honey, designed and crafted in Portland Oregon by Teresa Robinson.  Teresa was in town last weekend for Feliz and stopped by our little shop to drop off our latest order.  Let me tell you, these pieces are amazing!  Come...
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Ace&Jig

I am trying to get into the whole fall/winter thing and know it means a wardrobe update.  Blame my Texas roots, but I just cant seem to embrace winter clothing. However, I love the fall/winter 2012 collection from Ace & Jig.  Maybe it is because the fabric is remeniscent of...
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Wallpaper

For someone who tends toward minimalism, I have been really loving color and print lately.  I have no idea what, but I want to wallpaper something in an amazing pattern!  I found Double R Studio this morning via Fab. No time better than a sale to pick some up!  Now,...
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Tourist Trap circa 1970

Off Hwy. 23 N, just outside of Dodgeville WI we were lured to the parking lot of the Don Q Inn by a giant Boeing C-97 in their parking lot.  We had just been to The House on the Rock {another amazing tourist trap in central Wisconsin} and felt compelled...
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Divisadero

I have to say, visiting San Francisco for the past 5 days in July has been pretty amazing.  Leaving the Austin heat for just a little while can really refresh and set your mind right.  Before and after the Renegade Craft Fair we were able to take some time to...
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Barnshelf, Japan

I am so excited that Barnshelf, our first store in Japan is now open!  Tsukasa Komae has spent the last several months remodeling a cow shed, turning it into a cafe and sundries shop.  Check out the lovely images of the renovated shop below and follow the progress of the...
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Take Me There {Morocco}

I have had Morocco on the brain recently, mostly thanks to the Moroccan themed posts coming into my inbox via Remodelista {this one included!}.  My man and I have been talking about planning a trip to Spain and incorporating a jump across to Morocco and this amazing guest villa, Dar...
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Girls Guild

I wanted to tell you all about a pretty amazing project under way here in Austin.  Girls Guild is the brain child of Cheyenne Weaver and Diana Griffin.  Their goal is to create a community for artists, designers and craftswomen to teach their skills, or to find help producing their...
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Futagami

I recently stumbled onto the website for Japanese based metal studio, Futagami.  Although I was unknowling very familiar with the Futagami bottle openers and trivets sold at my favorite gift store, Spartan, I realized there was so much more to the collection.  Their website is in Japanese and not necessarily...
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Off we go

We have been super busy here for the past few weeks and have been a bit quiet! Sorry! We changed the shop hours to close Monday’s and Tuesday’s to allow for a little dedicated studio time and I have definitely put it to good use. I am excited to say...
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Easy Tiger

Austin has a new destination for beer drinking and pretzel eating! I got a chance to check out Easy Tiger last weekend to celebrate a friend’s birthday {and day away from her new baby} and had a really great time. The opening of Easy Tiger was delayed for the past...
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Gift Guide – For Your Special Little One by Abby Try Again

Today’s guide comes from photographer and new mom, Abby Powell Thompson of Abby Try Again.  Although Abby is shuttering the doors on her online Etsy shop to focus on motherhood, I am sure we will see some great new things in the future.  In the mean time, pick up a...
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Gift Collective – The Quirky Guy by Bows+Arrows

Today’s guide comes from a great friend and another amazing store owner, Lauren Wilkins of Bows+Arrows.  Lauren was such a guide and inspiration for me when starting my adventures a little under two years ago and continues to be a fantastic support.  {I like to think that we both help...