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Kinfolk Vol. 2

I just got the email, the second volume of Kinfolk will be unveiled next Monday December 12th!  I really enjoyed tabbing through the first volume online this summer.  Not only was the photography amazing but the stories actually made you want to stop and read them!  Going forward, the issues...
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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 – Those Who Get Their Hands Dirty by Loretta Flower

Today’s post comes from a new friend, Mary Karhryn Payneter of Loretta Flower.  Based out of a private South Austin studio, Mary Kathryn crafts arrangements and bouquets for the Austin area, specializing in deliveries, weddings and events.  You may have seen her recently mentioned on our favorite blog – Design*Sponge! ...
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Gift Collective – Gifts for Simple Modernists by 2Modern

I hope everyone had a relaxing, hearty, and healthy Thanksgiving Holiday!  Every year I am more and more thankful for the family and friends I have supporting me and making my life worth living, and this year I am thankful for you as well!  With out you and the others...
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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...
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Gift Collective – For the Bibiliophile by Domy

Today’s installment of the Gift Collective comes from Russell Etchen of Domy Books.  Domy is one of those stores you can spend hours in, thumbing through beautifully put together books and playing with art inspired toys and ephemera.  Domy, along with Big Red Sun and OK Mountain , was one...
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Gift Collective – Gifts for Gathering by Spartan

Today’s guide comes from a good friend and the creative mind behind one of my absolute favorite gift stores, Currie Person of Spartan.  If you haven’t discovered Spartan and its sister store, Bows+Arrows, yet, you need to!  Currie stocks her store with unique pieces for the home and garden, distinctive...
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Gift Collective – For the Stationery Lover by Son of a Sailor

Today’s guide comes from one of my favorite Schatzelein designers and best friend, Jessica Tata.  Jessica is one half of the creative force behind Son of a Sailor,  a weekly contributor for Apartment Therapy, and has a substantial background in photography and design.  She is my personal decor consultant for...
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Golden Ink Collaborative & Edition X

I am not sure how I discovered Golden Ink Collaborative but I love their jewelry and I am always intrigued by their emails and eager to see what they are up to.  Golden Ink is a collaboration between Australian artists Abby Seymour and Katherine Wheeler.  The result is a beautiful...
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Gift Collective – Gifts for Gents by CANOE

Today’s gift guide comes from a good friend and inspiring designer, Natalie Davis.  Natalie is a bit of a jack-of-all-trades, which is putting it mildly.  She designs and manages the brands Miss Natalie and CANOE, was the mastermind of the much talked about Tool & Tack Pop Up Shop, collaborated...
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Gift Collective – The Modern Mom by Schatzelein

Now that it is November, I cant help but look forward to the holiday season with excitement and anticipation {even if it is 80 degrees outside!}.  With Jessica’s and Natalie’s help, we have gathered a pretty fantastic group of friends together to help you {and me} make our holiday shopping...
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Collective Community {Kiel Mead & American Design Club}

One thing I love about Austin is the community of creative, driven, intelligent, supportive, and compassionate individuals that all seem way too happy to help each other out.  It really is an entire philosophy where colleagues and contemporaries are not seen as competition but as friends, collaborators, and contributors to...
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The Boss

It was late last night after a party at Spartan & Bows+Arrows, and a late dinner at Home Slice, that I heard State Trooper coming at me eerily over the radio.  WBEZ’s Sound Opinions was doing its Halloween Special and it was one of Greg Kot’s picks of Scary Songs. ...
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Modern Sewing Patterns

I wanted to do a post about modern and independent sewing patterns and pattern-makers.  It turned out to be A LOT harder than I initially thought! In this DIY world, I assumed there were some youthful, fashion forward, and well designed resources out there.  The only designer-turned-pattern-maker I knew of...
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More inspiration

Oh my goodness, it was below 50 degrees in Austin Texas this morning!  So now is the time I really need to seriously step up my fall wardrobe gathering.  I have a few key pieces and some amazing old man shoes {wearing them now} but its going to be several...
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Embroidered Baby Quilt {DIY}

Is it just me or is it baby time in a major way!  Everyone I know is pregnant or just welcomed their first little one into the world.  I guess its just that time in my life and I have to admit I love it! A few months ago I...