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LIVING THE ROLE OF A LIFETIME
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C R E AT I N G T H E E S S E N C E O F T H E H O L I D AY S
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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
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HOTTEST HAPPENINGS
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RESOURCE INDEX
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LIFESTYLE SAVOR
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ROARING FORK’S FLAVOR
FASHION FORWARD
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GET MELISSA’S & MONICA’S LOOK SEASON MUST-HAVES
EXPERT OPINIONS
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TRANSITIONS: BALANCING THE SPIRITUAL AND THE PRACTICAL SEE GREEN IN THE NEW YEAR
FAMILY MATTERS
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GIFT-GIVING GUIDE HOLIDAY WEEKEND TRIP
HEALTH & BEAUTY
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GALA MAKEUP 7 WAYS TO MAINTAIN YOUR WEIGHT OVER THE HOLIDAYS GIFTS OF HEALTH
SOCIAL GRACES
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A GRACIOUS GRACIAS AND THE AUSTIN LYRIC OPERA PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL & CHAIRMAN’S FORUM WOMEN’S SYMPHONY LEAGUE JEWEL BALL LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA CUP REGATTA DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH GALA
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FESTIVE TABLESCAPES LOCAL FINDS: ALYSON JON LIGHTING UP THE HOUSE STAGING YOUR HOME: TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE HOLIDAYS
HEART OF THE HOME
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ECO-FRIENDLY FACELIFT CLEAR THE CLUTTER
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WARM BEVERAGE MAKERS AND ACCESSORIES
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HUDDLE UP FOR HOLIDAY SPORTS AND MUSCLE FOR YOUR MEDIA ROOM A DIFFERENT KIND OF GAS
OUTDOOR SPACES
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It has been an amazing year for our publication. Your Address Magazine was honored to have many of Austin’s civic leaders on its cover this year including The Oasis owner Beau Theriot and the Board of Directors of The Junior League of Austin. Also featured were the chair and co-chair of this year’s American Cancer Society’s major fundraising event, the Cattle Baron’s Ball. As a major sponsor of the Cattle Baron’s Ball, we had the distinct privilege to be involved in this event throughout the year.
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These opportunities to be involved and connected with our surrounding community gave our staff a great deal of insight into the commitment that our readers make to this wonderful city. Gaining an understanding of our reader’s dedication to actively support philanthropic and charity interests in Austin lead us to embark on a path to hire Deborah Hamilton-Lynne as our Editor. A resident of Austin for the past 17 years, Deborah has been active in many community organizations as well as the arts scene. As a feature writer for many local and national magazines, her debut with our magazine begins with the feature profile of Haythem Dawlett found on page 28.
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Our 2009 theme will be presented in a new look for the magazine which will reflect the beauty and complexities our readers encounter each day in Austin, Texas. This new look and feel for Your Address Magazine will be unveiled to Austinites beginning with the January 2009 issue. Meanwhile, please indulge in this year’s holiday issue, which provides a sneak peek at some of the new features we will be including in 2009. We wish you the happiest of holidays surrounded by those you love and look forward to sharing an exciting and prosperous New Year with you!
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hottest HAPPENINGS November 8-13 25th Annual Christmas at the Caswell House Austin Junior Forum 512.472.0779 www.austinjuniorforum.org
November 19-23 A Christmas Affair “Noel De Paris” The Junior League of Austin 512.467.8982 www.jlaustin.org
November 8 9th Porcelain Art Show & Sale Zilker Botanical Garden 512.477.8672 www.zilkergarden.org
November 20 Big Reds & Bubbles Wine & Food Foundation of Texas Driskill Hotel 512.327.7555 www.winefoodfoundation.org
November 8, 12, 14, 16 Cinderella Austin Lyric Opera The Long Center 512.472.5992 www.austinlyricopera.org
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November 10 - December 3 Coats for Kids Community Coat Drive The Junior League of Austin 512.467.8982 www.jlaustin.org November 13 Rockapella Paramount Theatre 512.472.5470 www.austintheatre.org November 15-16 The Garden Club of Austin Show & Sale Zilker Botanical Garden 512.477.8672 www.zilkergarden.org November 18-23 Tuna Does Vegas Paramount Theatre 512.472.5470 www.austintheatre.org
November 25 H-E-B Feast of Sharing Palmer Events Center 512.421.1000 www.heb.com November 25-30 Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy The Long Center 512.474.5100 www.thelongcenter.org November 28 - December 31 Esther’s Follies Holiday Show 515 East 6th St. 512.320.0553 www.esthersfollies.com November 28 - January 11 The Santaland Diaries Zach Theatre 512.476.0541 www.zachtheatre.org November 29 Chuy’s Children Giving to Children Parade Downtown 888.439.2489 www.chuysparade.com November 29 A Peter White Christmas featuring Rick Braun & Mindi Abair One World Theatre 512.329.6753 www.oneworldtheatre.org
December 4 First Thursday South Congress Ave. www.firstthursday.info December 5-7, 12-14, 19-21 Holiday Wine Trail Various Wineries 866.621.9463 www.texaswinetrail.com December 5, 12, 19-21 North Pole Flyer Austin Steam Train Association 512.477.8468 www.austinsteamtrain.org December 6 20th Annual Holiday Swing Project Transitions Dell JCC 512.454.8646 www.projecttransitions.org December 6 Pinocchio One World Theatre 512.329.6753 www.oneworldtheatre.org December 6 Coats for Kids Distribution Day The Junior League of Austin Palmer Events Center www.jlaustin.org December 6-23 46th Annual The Nutcracker Ballet Austin The Long Center 512.476.2163 www.balletaustin.org December 7 Dancing with the Stars - Austin Center for Child Protection Hilton Hotel 512.472.1164 www.centerforchildprotection.org December 7 Zilker Tree Lighting Zilker Park 512.974.6700 www.ci.austin.tx.us/tol/tree.htm December 8 The Carillon Gala Conspirare The Long Center 512.476.5775 www.conspirare.org December 9 Handel’s “Messiah” Austin Symphony Riverbend Centre 512.476.6064 www.austinsymphony.org
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January 23 Diane Schuur One World Theatre 512.329.6753 www.oneworldtheatre.org
December 12-24 Armadillo Christmas Bazaar Convention Center 512.447.1605 www.armadillobazaar.com
January 7, 14, 21, 28 Austin Farmers’ Market Triangle Park 512.236.0074 www.austinfarmersmarket.org
January 23-25 Texas Home & Garden Show Convention Center 512.404.4000 www.texashomeandgarden.com
December 12-23 Keep Austin Bizarre Gift Show & Christmas Bazaar Palmer Events Center 512.404.4500 www.keepaustinbizarre.com
January 9-10 Garrick Ohlsson Austin Symphony Michael & Susan Dell Hall 512.476.6064 www.austinsymphony.org
January 24 Children’s Council Gala “For the Children” Convention Center 512.324.0170 www.childrensaustin.org
January 9-11 Austin Spring Home & Garden Show Convention Center 210.408.0998 www.showtechnology.com
January 26-27 City-Wide Garage Sale Palmer Events Center 512.441.2828 www.cwgs.com
January 15-18 Austin Boat Show Convention Center 512.494.1128 www.austinboatshow.com
January 31 Blanton Museum Gala “Essence of Cool” Blanton Museum 512.471.5482 www.blantonmuseum.org
December 13 Golden Dragon Acrobats Paramount Theatre 512.472.5470 www.austintheatre.org December 13-14 Luminations Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 512.232.0100 www.wildflower.org December 15-23 Trail of Lights Zilker Park 512.974.6700 www.ci.austin.tx.us/tol December 16 Christmas Sing-Along Austin Symphony Riverbend Centre 512.476.6064 www.austinsymphony.org December 19 Playhouse Disney Live! UT Frank Erwin Center 512.471.7744 www.uterwincenter.com December 30-31 Radio City Christmas Spectacular World Famous Rockettes UT Frank Erwin Center 512.471.7744 www.uterwincenter.com December 30-31 Holiday Pops featuring The Flying Karamazov Brothers Austin Symphony Palmer Events Center 512.476.6064 www.austinsymphony.org December 31 First Night Austin Downtown 512.391.1551 www.firstnightaustin.org
January 15 - February 21 Leslee Fraser Women & Their Work 512.477.1064 www.womenandtheirwork.org January 16 Richie Havens One World Theatre 512.329.6753 www.oneworldtheatre.org January 16-18 Custom Car & Hot Rod Show Palmer Events Center 830.899.7018 www.austincarshow.com January 21 – February 27 Girl Scout Cookie Sales Various Locations 512.490.2328 www.gsctx.org January 22 Chris Botti Paramount Theatre 512.472.5470 www.austintheatre.org
January 30-31 Ain’t Misbehavin starring Ruben Studdard Paramount Theatre 512.472.5470 www.austintheatre.org January 31 Rigoletto Austin Lyric Opera The Long Center 512.472.5992 www.austinlyricopera.org
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January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Austin Farmers’ Market Republic Square 512.236.0074 www.austinfarmersmarket.org
December 11 Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder One World Theatre 512.329.6753 www.oneworldtheatre.org
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Whether attending a party, staying with family or receiving a gift, thankyou notes are in order this holiday season to show your appreciation to those who extend their generosity. Children and adults can exceed the expectations of their host or gift-giver by following these simple tips from Connie Leas’ The Art of Thank You, which includes dozens of real thank-you notes, including ones from George H. Bush, Bill Clinton and Abe Lincoln. “Thank-you notes not only make us feel appreciated, they also allow us to experience the good feelings we engender by our thoughtful acts,” says Leas. Attended a party or enjoyed a stay at someone’s home? Follow these tips:
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Follow a verbal thank you with a note of gratitude, sent a day or two after a dinner or event; three to five days after an extended stay. The length of the letter should reflect the amount of effort expended by your hosts.
by Kelsey Shimek
When writing thank-you notes many people fail to understand the etiquette of the note itself. Use a card made of heavy paper, and use black ink and cursive (if legible). Write only your name in the top left corner of the envelope and your address in two lines on the back flap. Although now, we feel it is fine to send a quick e-mail to a friend thanking them, it largely depends on the reason you have sent the note. E-mailed thank-you notes pale in comparison to handwritten ones, says Leas: “...In this electronic age, the increasingly rare handwritten note arriving in a real mailbox is sure to elicit greater pleasure than one composed of bits and bytes.” During the season of gift-giving, these tips are important to remember while trying to convey your message of appreciation.
If the hosts are a married couple, address the note to the wife and include the husband in the note. Mention what a good time you had, complimenting the house or setting, food and specific activities. Thank-you notes for gifts should include the specific name of the present, detailed remarks about its qualities, why you like the gift and how you are going to use it. End the note with a closing sentence including a final thank-you.
Austin Lyric Opera’s season opening celebration for its president’s council and chairman’s forum was held at the J. Kelly & Rhonda Gray estate.
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social GRACES THE WOMEN’S SYMPHONY LEAGUE’S 54TH ANNUAL JEWEL BALL, “LA BELLA NOTTE”, WAS H E L D O N S AT U R D AY, N O V E M B E R 1 AT T H E H I LT O N A U S T I N . T H E E V E N I N G , W H I C H I N C L U D E D A P R E S E N TAT I O N G A L A , S I L E N T A U C T I O N , S E AT E D D I N N E R A N D D A N C I N G , W A S AT T E N D E D B Y O V E R 1 , 2 0 0 G U E S T S . A C C O R D I N G T O D E B B I E N O V E L L I FA R R E L L , J E W E L E V E N T S C H A I R , T H E BALL IS THE LARGEST SINGLE FUNDRAISER FOR THE WOMEN’S SYMPHONY LEAGUE. FOR OVER F I V E D E C A D E S , W O M E N ’ S S Y M P H O N Y L E A G U E V O L U N T E E R S H AV E F O C U S E D T H E I R E F F O R T S O N F U N D R A I S I N G A N D E D U C AT I O N A L S U P P O R T O F T H E A U S T I N S Y M P H O N Y O R C H E S T R A A N D I T S A W A R D - W I N N I N G C H I L D R E N ’ S E D U C AT I O N A L P R O G R A M S . T H E M I S S I O N O F T H E W O M E N ’ S SYMPHONY LEAGUE IS TO PROVIDE SERVICE AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE AUSTIN S Y M P H O N Y O R C H E S T R A B Y O F F E R I N G E D U C AT I O N A L O P P O R T U N I T I E S F O R C H I L D R E N A N D T H E C O M M U N I T Y T O F U R T H E R D E V E L O P A N A P P R E C I AT I O N O F M U S I C . S H O W N H E R E A R E S O M E O F THE COLLEGE-AGED CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN OF WSL MEMBERS WHO WERE HONORED F O R T H E I R FA M I LY ’ S S U P P O R T O F T H E W O M E N ’ S S Y M P H O N Y L E A G U E .
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WOMEN’S SYMPHONY LEAGUE
JEWEL BALL
REBECCA ELAINE BRYANT Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William C. Bryant & Mr. & Mrs. Terrence Irion
Sophomore at Southern Methodist University
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VICTORIA HUFFINES Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James Richard Huffines Sophomore at the University of Texas
CRESTON WARD WHITTINGON
Son of Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Dean Whittington Sophomore at the University of Texas
MACY ANN RILEY
Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Randall Riley Sophomore at Texas Christian University
CAMERON HAYES SHEPHERD Son of Mr. & Mrs. James Richard Huffines Sophomore at Southern Methodist University
EUGENE JOSEPH AUSTIN III
Son of Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Joseph Austin II Sophomore at Southern Methodist University
SHILOH JANE SIBLEY–CUTFORTH
Daughter of Mr. Roger Cutforth and the late Mahala Sibley Cutforth Student at the Art Institute of Austin
JON MACKENZIE MOSCOE Son of Mr. & Mrs. N.D. Moscoe Junior at Texas A & M
PATRICIA JOAN LEEKE Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Steven Leeke Junior at Baylor University
JACK THOMAS HERRIN
Son of Ms. Linda Thomas Senior at St. Edwards
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LA BELLA NOTTE SARAH ELAINE SIBLEY
Daughter of Mrs. Jan Sibley and the late Mr. Dunn Jacobi Sibley II Sophomore at the University of Texas
CHRISTINE LOUISE TIMMERMAN
Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Timmerman Sophomore at Texas A & M
COLIN BLAKE AVANT Son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Earl Avant Sophomore at University of Wyoming
FAITH ELIZABETH ULLOM
Daughter of Drs. J Louise Hemphill and Brian Bennett Ullom Sophomore at Seattle University
BRETON HUGHES NOVELLI
Son of Ms. Deborah Novelli Farrell and Mr. Benjamin Francis Farrell
Sophomore at George Washington University
WILLIAM HOUSTON MCCANN PEWITT
Son of Ms. Shannon McCann and Mr. Bill Pewitt Graduate Student at the University of Arizona
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GALA by Rochelle Rae Founder of Rae Cosmetics www.raecosmetics.com
I just returned from New York Fashion Week where I got a sneak peek at the fabulous clothes we can look forward to wearing next season. As a makeup artist, I found the makeup trends on the runway just as exciting as the fashion. “Less is more” seemed to be the theme throughout. The focus was on clean, flawless skin, a nearly nude look but not shiny like last season. Blush for contour but not obvious. Makeup that looked like it didn’t take two hours to apply, which I think is a fabulous trend, as do most of the women I know. Although the models at the Marc by Marc Jacobs show seemed to be wearing almost no makeup at all, perfect skin, barely there eye makeup and a nude lip, most designers chose to dramatically play up one feature. Vera Wang and Oscar de la Renta chose to focus on the eyes, with smokey metallics in silver, bronze and gunmetal, keeping the lips nude. Michael Kors and Zac Posen played up the perfect pout with dramatic lips, dark red to metallic magenta and minimal shadow. This combination allows you to have a minimal, healthy look and make a bold statement at the same time. When done right, it’s the best of both worlds and is actually easy to achieve.
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MAKE UP So how do we translate that into makeup for the real world? Easy; pick your best feature and play it up. Here’s how: as I said, the one constant seemed to be fresh, natural-looking skin. Start by applying a lightweight tinted moisturizer, ideal for evening out skin tone and hiding imperfections without appearing heavy. Choose a water-based formula like Rae Cosmetics Climate Control Mineral Sheer Tint. Oil free and infused with moisturizers, vitamins and mineral pigment, this is a foundation that looks more natural and lasts longer than heavy, oil-based products. If your lips are the focus, first line the lips and fill in completely, then apply the lipstick on top. Lightly blot with a tissue, then re-apply lipstick to just the center of the lips. With a small brush, lightly apply powder to the outside edge of lip line. This will help prevent the lip color from bleeding, which can be bad when wearing a dramatic color. Rae Cosmetics Bombshell Lip Lust is a beautiful, easy- to-wear shade of red that looks great on many skin tones. Following these easy steps will give you a fresh, natural look and allow you to dramatically direct attention to your best feature.
7 ways to maintain your
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weight over the Holidays by Elizabeth Sherman, owner of Total Health
1. Don’t arrive hungry: Of course the first rule to keeping
weight off is to not overeat. One of the easiest ways to not overeat is to not let your hunger get to the point where your eating is out of control. Make sure that you eat something small every three to four hours, even if you know you’re going to a party or event. Chances are that the calories you eat before will more than make up for the calories you don’t eat when you’re famished.
2. Alternate alcohol with water: Not only does alcohol
contain a lot of calories, but mixers are often high in calories, too. Did you know that tonic contains just as many calories as a non-diet soda? If you do choose to drink alcoholic beverages, a great idea is to alternate your alcoholic beverages with water. Since water is a diuretic, not only will it slow you down, but it may just minimize the hangover that you wake up with the next morning! 21 YOUR ADDRESS MAGAZINE
3. You don’t have to be polite: Do not feel like you need to overeat in order to prove your love for your family. Yes, your grandmother means well when she puts a second helping of stuffing on your plate, but you’re the one who is going to have to go out and purchase another pair of pants because you can no longer fit in the ones you own!
4. Homemade only: During the holidays, there are tons of sweets and desserts around: Aunt Molly’s special pecan pie or your sister’s mouth-watering gingerbread cookies. Those are the foods that truly make the holidays special—not a factory-made pumpkin pie, or cookies that you purchased at the store. Be discriminating in your calories. Set a rule and stick to it. 5. Don’t just sit there: The calories that you burn just by
moving about during the day could equal or exceed the number of calories that you burn at the gym, but you have to get off of the couch to do it. Moderate movement all day long, especially after meals, will keep your metabolism running high and aid in digesting some of those mashed potatoes you had for dinner.
6. Strength train: If you are going to gain weight during the
holidays, wouldn’t you at least like some of it to be muscle? Since muscle is more metabolically active than fat, meaning that it will help you burn off that extra serving of grandma’s stuffing, come January, if you train with weights during the holidays, some of that extra weight may not end up over your belt.
7. Don’t stress out: Studies have proven that when we’re
stressed out, we often reach for foods that aren’t the best for our waistline; we mostly crave sweet, salty or high-fat foods. So take some time to manage your stress. Take a few deep breaths instead of reaching for a cookie after your brother tells you that he’s invited four additional guests to your dinner party.
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Honey-Avocado Masque For normal to dry skin
Honey and avocado are a scrumptious blend for nourishing skin. Avocado is a gorgeous emollient that’s rich in oils, vitamins and minerals, and honey is packed with antioxidants and enzymes. Lemon juice is a natural source of alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), which renews skin. Together, they yield velvety skin. Ingredients 1 avocado 1 ! tablespoons raw honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice Method: Mash the avocado meat and blend it with the honey and lemon juice until smooth in a small food processor or blender. Cleanse your face, then steam your pores open over a pot of hot water for two to five minutes or by drenching a washcloth with steaming hot water, wringing it out, letting it cool until it’s comfortable to the touch and draping it over your clean face for two minutes. Apply the avocado and honey mixture evenly over your face. Let it stand for 15 minutes. Wash it off with warm water, then follow with a cool water rinse. Apply toner or face spray and moisturizer. Variations: Exfoliation for dry skin: Mix two tablespoons rice flour thoroughly with the avocado and honey. Apply to the face as directed above. Wash off the mixture gently with warm water and a cloth, being mindful not to rub too hard and follow with a cool water rinse. Exfoliation for oily skin: Mix two tablespoons ground oatmeal thoroughly with the avocado and honey. Apply to the face as directed above. Wash off the mixture gently with warm water and a cloth, being mindful not to rub too hard and follow with a cool water rinse. Copyright (c) 2008, Easy Green Living by Renee Loux, Rodale Inc., New York City, New York.
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Styling Lotion Available at Viva Day Spa, 1811 W. 35th St. $23
BodyBugg (Calorie Expenditure Monitor)
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Skinceuticals Age Interrupter Available at Aziz Salon and Day Spa, 710 West 7th St. $150
Marini Lash
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expert OPINIONS TRANSITIONS: Balancing the Spirtual and the Practical by Ann Daly, Ph.D.
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“I’m having a hard time balancing the spiritual wisdom of letting go of expectations and letting my life unfold one day at a time with the practical idea that I need to strategize, plan and prioritize so that I can accomplish my goals and create the life I want. How do I do both?”
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You’re having a hard time because the poise that you describe (so eloquently) is a hard thing to accomplish. Most of us are much better at one side of the equation than the other, either at pushing or yielding.
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Creating a life requires both skills. You can push all you want, but life happens. And yielding will only get you so far. The temptation is to go with what you’re better at. Instead, remember that pushing and yielding are two sides of the same coin. This sounds counter-intuitive, but they will support each other rather than cancel each other out. Let me offer you a physical image. Consider how you literally move from here to there. If you control and tense your legs so hard that you lock your knees, you ain’t going nowhere. Conversely, if you’re too loosey-goosey, you’ll fall right on your butt. We move forward with the most ease when we are both grounded and flexible: when we’re committed to our goals and we’re open to new opportunities for achieving them. For sage advice, I go to Kerry Tate. As owner of public relations and public affairs agency TateAustin for 16 years, she’s been creating a conscious life for a long time. Most recently, she has chosen to transition out of that intense workaday world to something new, allowing her necessary time for the increasing demand of family and health issues and allowing the firm a smooth transition to the next generation of leadership. She sold TateAustin last year and is in year two of her projected four-year transition. When I visited with Kerry at her office
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several months ago, I was moved by the grace she brings to the process: she is focusing on the life she wants and she is open to unexpected opportunities. She describes the process as “a journey to find a slow, gentle departure from one stage into another.” I wondered, what’s behind that grace? For one thing, Kerry planned ahead. About three years ago, she enrolled in Seton Cove’s Leadership Pilgrimage, where she began to give intentional thought to her work life. “My goal,” she says, “was to remain open to all of the ideas and opportunities that presented themselves.” She allowed time for this process, so that it wouldn’t feel forced. In the meantime, Kerry designed a “career landing pad” to financially support herself, to give herself time for family demands and the design/build of a new home and to buy the time she needs to discover what’s next. She envisions that “landing pad,” Civic Interest LLP, as a “base camp for civicminded people and projects.” Even with all that planning and preparation, some degree of anxiety is inevitable. “What’s been centering to me, and helps with impatience, is learning a new spiritual practice. That includes good writers and poetry and meditation. And finding some fellow pilgrims who are outside of my usual sphere of colleagues and friends.” Like most women in transition, Kerry’s greatest challenge is financial security. It was difficult, she explains, to give up the decades-old struggle to find that holy grail—the “right number” to assure financial freedom in retirement. “It was important to me to get a number that was, and is, simply ‘enough.’ The challenge is then to not revisit it. To just decide what is enough and live without worrying about it, so there is peace of mind.” Another familiar challenge: to separate yourself from your job. “It’s easy to think that who I am is about what I do. So if I’m not doing that any longer, then who am I? That’s why the internal work is so important. It teaches me that who I am is not about
what I do, not about a role, not about a job.” Any surprises so far? “The surprise is that I enjoy solitude more than I knew and how utterly restorative nature is to me.” Kerry’s parting advice, dear reader: “Be unafraid to look inside. It is not a scary place, and it is easier than we think to find our way there. There are some interesting people taking the same pilgrimage, so it doesn’t demand isolation. It does, however, require some stillness—some quieting of the spirit.”
In brief: 1. Know your goals 2. Prepare yourself 3. Give yourself a generous time horizon 4. Design an interim “launching/ landing pad” 5. Cultivate practices that calm your anxiety 6. Commit to what is financially enough 7. Be still and look inside
Ann Daly, Ph.D., is a life coach, speaker and author of Clarity: How to Accomplish What Matters Most. She helps women in transition get clear about what they want and how to get it. Write to Dr. Daly at: transitions@anndaly.com www.anndaly.com
Gift Giving Guide This holiday season, we’ve found the hottest products for your husband, wife, kids and even your dog. Surprise your teenage daughter with a Smart Car or fill up your own stocking with the sleek LG CU920 VU. With these gifts, even Fido will be begging for more.
Chico Bags, $6 Reusable bags ideal for grocery shopping, yet small enough to fit in your purse. Available at Sur La Table in The Domain
Chic Shopper Totes, $15 Eco-friendly bags that are glamorous enough for shopping. Available at Francesca’s Collections in The Hill Country Galleria
LG CU920 VU, $129.99 with a 2-year contract A sleek phone that features a touch screen. Available at AT&T retailers
Fido Fashions by Kevin Heady, $120-$240 Made from alligator skin and can be adorned with sterling silver charms. Available locally at www.fidofashions.com
Didj Custom Gaming System, $89.99 A game where kids create and parents customize the learning. Available at Toys “R” Us
Smart Car, $11,990-$16,990 With a mpg of 33/41, this car is smart in price and fuel economy. Available at Smart Car Round Rock, 2132 N Mays, Ste. 950
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Front Row, L-R: Kristin Belt, Suzie Loonam, Gracie Guajardo-Diehl and Whitney Musitano Back Row: L-R Bob Smith, Brian Falbo, Capt. Chris James and Kevin Phillips, photo courtesy of fieldphotography.com
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Capt. Chris James, Jeff Baker and son Russell, leukemia honored hero, photo courtesy of fieldphotography.com
SOCIETY’S THIRD ANNUAL CUP REGATTA
The third annual Leukemia Cup Regatta was held October 3-5, 2008, at the Austin Yacht Club on Lake Travis. More than 90 teams participated and over 300 people attended the weekend’s festivities. Participants raised $61,000 to fund important research and education to fight leukemia, lymphoma and other blood cancers. More than $4,400 of the $61,000 was raised in the silent auction which included a leather love seat, handmade patchwork sailing themed quilt, 2005 Texas Longhorn Rose Bowl championship framed print, boating excursions and more.
Gary Molina and his son, leukemia honored hero Thomas Molina, photo courtesy of Edie Surtees
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Young leukemia patients Thomas Molina, 12, and Sean Gingras, 15, shared their stories and helped present awards. The first place fundraiser was Tasha Barlow of Texas Sailing who raised $6,245. Barlow also served as the event chair. Second place went to Bob Goldsmith, Commodore of the Yacht Club and partner at Goldsmith & Bogisch LLP, and third place was awarded to Johannes Brinkmann who raised $4,125. Local sponsors of the event were Your Address Magazine, the Austin Yacht Club, Texas Sailing, Goldsmith & Bogisch LLP, McCoys Building Supply and PlainsCapital Bank. National sponsors included West Marine, North Sails, Mount Gay Rum, Sailing World, Ken Gardiner Model Maker, John Mecray Limited Editions and Jobson Sailing.
L-R Courtney Clark of Planet Cancer and Sanaz Khanbolooki, photo courtesy of fieldphotography.com
Ask The Diamond Experts
M AT T & S H E L D O N , J E W E L R Y O B V I O U S LY I S A V E R Y P O P U L A R I T E M F O R H O L I D AY GIFTS, HOWEVER, THERE ARE SO MANY OPTIONS AND SO MANY PLACES. CAN YOU P R O V I D E S O M E S H O P P I N G T I P S F O R T H E H O L I D AY R U S H ?
The most common means to go about purchasing jewelry for the holidays is to go to the malls, grab the catalogs from all the big retail jewelry stores, flip through the pages and pick something out that’s on sale. Sometimes you will find exactly what is on your list, and sometimes not. This is a very common trap that most people get caught in, especially during the holidays. It is common knowledge that the retail jewelry stores have outrageous markups on their jewelry. When items are “on sale” during their busy season, in many cases, the prices are the exact same as they have been all year. You will never walk into a retail jewelry store and not see a sales catalog sitting in their store. They simply change the look of the catalogs to make you think you are getting a wonderful deal. Don’t be fooled!
If you truly want to find a piece of jewelry for a reasonable price, and in most cases, get a nicer piece for less (in addition to avoiding the crowds, traffic and parking spot issues), then avoid the mall stores and the big name jewelry stores you see all over town. Get in your car and make a trip to a diamond broker, independent jewelry store or a family-owned store. These stores and shops have much less overhead than the mall stores, which means you pay less (and you support the local economy as well!) They sometimes even have access to more jewelry than the retailer stores. The difference is they may not have everything in stock or in showcases to sell you. However, if there is something specific you want, you may find that they will hand-deliver it to you in time for the holidays if they do not have it in stock. The independent jewelry stores in the Austin area are a very rare breed. Any of them can be a great resource and option when looking for a great selection and quality jewelry at a reasonable price. Just remember, the lesser the overhead, the lesser the price. Never judge a book by its cover. The office or store does not have to look extravagant in order to have beautiful jewelry. For more information, please call 512.458.4367, or visit www. austindiamonddistrict.com.
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With the holiday season upon us, the mad rush for gift shopping is a popular concern. Many people have learned to shop early to avoid the crowds, while others enjoy being among the thousands of people on a quest for the “perfect” gifts. If jewelry is on the list this year, you will have many options as to how, where and what you buy. Not only do you have to think about what to purchase, but where will you get the best buys, when will you be able to get the lowest price and who you can trust?
HAYTHEM DAWLETT Haythem Dawlett is unlike any developer you will ever meet. Most developers are all business with an eye on the bottom line and cost overruns. All developments begin with plans‌blueprints, marketing and compliance to local ordinances. What sets Haythem Dawlett apart is the plans for his developments begin with his creative vision and focus on his commitment to creating community among his residents. His creative vision began in an unlikely place for a successful businessman and developer—his vision began in the theater.
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LIVING THE ROLE OF A LIFETIME by Deborah Hamilton-Lynne
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“Just like theater, good development requires creativity and artistry. I love that part of it—creating something you can leave behind that will go way beyond your time.”
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Growing up a shy young man in Asheville, North Carolina, Dawlett was “not big enough” to participate in most of the athletic programs so he channeled his desire to succeed in drama, excelling in acting and eventually taking the podium to speak at his high school graduation. “Theater was a different avenue for me. Realizing that I was not suited to football, baseball or basketball, I found myself in a low spot, but throughout my life, I have somehow started in a low spot and eventually made the best of it.” Dawlett’s passion for theater led him to Austin and St. Edward’s University where as a freshman he won the coveted lead in a production of A Yard of Sun, directed by Noel Harrison, son of legendary actor Rex Harrison. As fate would have it, Tony Barr, an executive producer for the television series Dallas, was in town to film an Austin sequence and caught the play. With Barr’s encouragement and mentorship, Dawlett headed for California, transferring to Pepperdine, intending to begin an acting career. Fate would interfere when Dawlett was forced to drop out of school due to the sudden death of his father, killed tragically in a plane crash. Knowing nothing about development, Dawlett took what he thought would be a short-term job offered by a friend, and five years later found himself quite successful with a passion for building. “I came in not knowing much about the business, but they allowed me the freedom to dream and create. I had a passion for it. Just like theater, good development requires creativity and artistry. It starts with a grand plan—an overall vision. It is not just units or lots. No one lives in a unit or a lot. People live in homes. And the people who live in them create communities. I love that part of it—creating something you can leave behind that will go way beyond your time.” As in any human drama, the road to success was not entirely smooth. He began by developing typical master planned communities with an enticing entry feature and row upon row of houses and eventually left to form his own real estate development company in the central coast of California, building exclusive golf course developments.
“I am a fanatic for landscaping I use a lot of indigenous stone and native plants. Combine the landscaping with the home design and it is all about the aesthetics. “
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Haythem’s vision and planning extends to all aspects of the property and focuses on a natural setting for each home. “I am a fanatic for landscaping—I use a lot of indigenous stone and native plants. Combine the landscaping with the home design and it is all about the aesthetics. I want everything to look like it fits the topography, but in an elegant, understated way.” Plans for Rough Hollow also include the Highlands of Rough Hollow, a master planned community across the cove which will include everything from its own elementary school to a community and fitness center, and waterfront hotel. Among the upcoming projects for Dawlett, none may be more important on a personal level than Tuscan Village, a 42-acre, age-qualified (55+) resort-style community. Designed with Lakeway’s retired and preretired citizens in mind, it will deliver a maintenance-free lifestyle with abundant amenities and opportunities for recreation, wellness and leisure. “I am very excited about Tuscan Village,” Dawlett said. “We’re planning it for active adults who want to enjoy a close-knit, peer group community.
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My vision is a neighborhood of elegant, right-sized homes built around a clubhouse with a restaurant, fitness center and pool where friends can gather. There’ll be shops, physician’s offices and parks, all connected by walking trails. And, as a bonus, they’ll have membership in the Yacht Club at Rough Hollow through their HOA.” He enthusiastically added, “We believe the majority of residents will come from the Lakeway area—people who have contributed so much to the character of Lakeway and who deserve the opportunity to remain here.” Dawlett has pledged 1.5 acres of land and infrastructure on the Tuscan Village site to the City of Lakeway for a state-of-the-art public library—a gift valued at $1 million. “No matter how successful we are in our development efforts, there will never be a more important responsibility than giving back to the community.”
“As the family gathers for their photograph, Haythem looks very much at ease knowing that his creative vision and passion have led him to the happiest stage and most satisfying role of his life.”
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As a principal in Legend Communities, Haythem leads all acquisition and development as well as overseeing construction management. With the strong demand for private, first-class marinas and yacht clubs, plans are in the works for expansion in both lakefront and coastal maritime and club operations. The Cove Harbor Marina is one such project—located in Rockport, Texas. Haythem’s lifelong interest in aviation has also led to the development of a private 24,000 square foot FBO at the Georgetown, Texas Municipal Airport with plans to add an additional hangar twice the size on the same site. Dawlett waxes poetically about his current pride and joy—a new Pilatus PC-12, single engine turbo prop—as well as plans for providing first-class amenities demanded by his fellow aviation enthusiasts and professional businessmen who use the facility. Looking to the future Haythem is searching for “the next Rough Hollow”, that perfect property which will stir his creative vision, perhaps in Florida, perhaps in California, perhaps in North Carolina. While Haythem Dawlett expounds enthusiastically about the various projects he has underway, he reaches to pet his German Shepard, Cruz, and interrupts his thoughts to discuss the outfits for the family photo shoot with son, Pierce. Grant swoops through with a neighbor, reminding Dad of the Lake Travis Cavalier football game that evening. When wife Melissa appears in a stunning green gown he pronounces her “gorgeous” before hustling off to dress himself. As the family gathers for their photograph, Haythem looks very much at ease knowing that his creative vision and passion have led him to the happiest stage and most satisfying role of his life. To learn more about Rough Hollow, visit www.Roughhollowlakeway.com; to learn more about Tuscan Village, log on to www.Tuscanvillage. com; and for more information on Dawlett’s company, Legend Communities Inc., visit www.legendcommunitiesinc.com.
social GRACES A World For Children is a non-profit, Christian, foster care agency that takes children that have been removed by the state for abuse or neglect, and places them in loving, safe foster homes. Our area is in a crisis right now and the number of child abuse cases is at an all-time high. As many as 200 children a month are being removed from their homes and there simply are not enough foster homes or money to support these children. In one month alone, over 40 children had to sleep in CPS offices because there were no shelters or homes for them to go to. With the growing demand for foster parents and the increase in costs, A World For Children hosted its second annual black tie gala this fall to raise awareness about this epidemic as well as raise funds for the children in care. The gala, Diamonds in the Rough, was held at the Four Seasons in Austin on September 27th. Every penny of the $250,000 raised that night will go directly to the 946 children that A World For Children are currently caring for. Those funds go to support a program called Bridging the Gap. Bridging the Gap was designed to make foster children feel as normal as any other child by showing them a life they may have never seen before. This program encompasses many areas including clothing, Christmas and summer recreation.
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Bill Russell, Katerina Russell, Joseph Russell, Kelley Hutcheson and Grace Russell
CLOTHING A World for Children got a 3-year-old in custody recently wearing only a men’s dirty undershirt—no shoes, no underwear—just an oversized men’s undershirt. Every time we get a new child from the state, we give the foster family $150 to go and purchase clothing, car seats, diapers or whatever the immediate need of that particular child may be. Another way Bridging the Gap helps with clothing is that we give each foster child $100 every August to go and buy some new clothes for school. These children are well aware that they are foster children but we don’t want them looking or feeling less than any other child walking through those school doors on the first day of school.
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Tomas Estebes, Grace Ann May, Mary Friedli and Riley Estebes de Silva
CHRISTMAS Every Christmas we let each child fill out a wish list that has three blanks for their top three wishes for Christmas. Once we get those wish lists back, we go and purchase those items and throw a huge Christmas party for all of the children. One year I will never forget—I was in Toys “R” Us flipping through the lists and one little 7-year-old boy had as his number one wish—“to go home to my mom and dad”. It truly broke my heart, and while we can not always make their number one wish come true, we try to show them the spirit of Christmas in many other ways that they can take with them wherever they may go.
SUMMER RECREATION Every year, we give each foster child $100 to be able to do something really fun that they may not have had the chance to experience before—like Schlitterbahn, Fiesta Texas, camps or maybe just going to visit some of their biological relatives. This year, we had a really special story where a 3-year-old boy from San Antonio used his summer recreaction money to go to Schlitterbahn in late June. He came into our San Antonio office to visit his case manager almost two months later and he still had his plastic Schlitterbahn admission bracelet on which had been taped and stapled together. When his case manager asked the foster mom about this, she told him that the boy continued to say that going to Schlitterbahn was the best day of his life and he was not taking the bracelet off. So every time it wore thin, they would re-tape it or staple it to keep it on.
This story is exactly the reason we have a gala. Yes, it is fun to get dressed up, bid on auction items and dance to great music—but the real reason we are there is to raise awareness and raise money for the over 200 children per month that are removed in Austin alone. Yes, we can still put a roof over their head; yes, we can still provide food for each one of them, but with the number of children we receive each month—it became nearly impossible to continue providing the level of care that we think are essentials for these children. Because of the generosity of the Austin community, for the second year in a row, we will be able to Bridge the Gap and give these children a brighter future. Written by Monica Burcham, chair of the Diamonds in the Rought Gala.
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ROUGH GALA
Elaine Patten, Victoria Rowell and Sharon Willis
Ricky Guitierrez, Ryan Phipps and James Wood
Travis County Sheriff Greg Hamilton and Maize Hamilton
Jim Holcomb, Dwight Kemnitz, Monica Burcham, Haythem Dawlett, Mark Williamson and Melissa Dawlett
Milton Doolittle and Jim Bob McMillan
Nina and Frank Seely
Lauren and Tracey Springer
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See Green in the New Year Are you thinking about how to translate your interest in ecological sustainability into a new career? This article will help you explore how you can align your talents and find a satisfying professional career in tune with improving the planet.
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Making a Living While Making a Difference, Revised Edition: Conscious Careers in an Era of Independence. It is an informative guide about green enterprises and technologies, socially responsible business, innovative nonprofit work and reinventing government. This book may give you some ideas to help you tap into your unique “creative edge” with work that allows you to make an impact close to home and around the globe. Try a career that interests you, take stock of your talents and reframe your resume within the context of a green agenda. Speak the Language It is beneficial to get basic information so you can walk the talk. A super resource is the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, which is
There are currently 8.5 million U.S. jobs in renewable-energy and energy-efficiency industries. By 2030, as many as 40 million new jobs could be created, according to a November report commissioned by the American Solar Energy Society. Global warming, biodiversity, water and energy conservation, renewable energy, transportation alternatives, affordable housing, community building, environmental health, social justice, safe food and water—these are some of the challenges of our time. Your creativity, talent and experience are needed to address these critical issues. A growing number of mid-life career changers are taking their talents and moving them to jobs that can help improve the environment. Some of the green moves we’ve seen professionals make include: a trading expert changing focus to carbon trading, a capital venture professional becoming an eco-investor, a HR person switching to a green recruiter, a financial planner solely focused on eco-friendly products and an entrepreneur opening an environmental-friendly bank. This is the new frontier and entrepreneurial opportunities abound in Central Texas. Here are some things you can do to help you make the green leap: Get Familiar with Green Industries and Career Industries Many people are unsatisfied in their career and know they want to give back to motherearth, but have no idea where to look for an environmentally-friendly job. Dozens of books have been published recently that provide information on eco-friendly career choices. A good starter book to purchase at a local bookstore is a book by Melissa Everett titled,
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by learning more about green-oriented companies and the types of jobs available there by visiting the ASES GreenStart Job Board. This is a must-visit Web site for any green job hunter, so bookmark it and check back often. It’s the easy way to locate jobs. Compile Your Target List and Network Compile your top ten list of target organizations you would like to pursue. Make a list of everyone you know in that organization, if possible. If not, try to get to know people who know people in the green economy. If this is not an option for you, figure out if there is a local association dedicated to the cause that interests you and become a member. For example, if you are interested in water conservation, you might want to visit the Texas Water Conservation Association Web site at www.twca.org to learn more about the industry, how to volunteer and more. This is a great way to meet people in a new field and transition into green work. Get Certified To jumpstart a new career, sign up for a workshop or class to gain the specialized skills required in the green economy. Check out the workshops at Solar Energy International (solarenergy.org), Midwest Renewable Energy Association (themrea.org), U.S. Green Building Council (usgbc.org) and Solar Living Institute (solarliving.org).
part of the U.S. Department of Energy. NREL is on the cutting-edge of renewable energy research and development and is an outstanding resource for getting accurate, credible information. Their Web site is at www.nrel.gov. Put Your Skills in a Green Context The next thing people need to do is understand what cause their skills and interests are best aligned with—which could range from global warming to energy conservation. Research Companies Once you start to define your new role, the next step is to get to know the companies that exist. Which companies are powering the green economy? What types of positions are open at these companies? Which companies do what you want to do? Start your research
Pursue Your Next Move with Passion Your talents and network may help open the door, but your passion and persistence will sell potential employers on you. Make sure that you express your interest in the role by expressing how you live green every day. People want to hire professionals that care deeply about the cause. If you are not able to demonstrate your passion, you should search for a different path! Linda Ginac of The Ginac Group, Inc. has more than 14 years experience in organizational development, people strategy and career development supporting individuals and coportations in developing, planning and managing a range of career management and worklife issues. www.ginacgroup.com
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Monica is wearing a dress by Juan Carlos. $1998 Available at St. Thomas Boutique The Domain
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Melissa Dawlett and Monica Burcham, the chair of Diamonds in the Rough Gala, are highly active among Austin’s charitable community. Their most recent involvement in the Diamonds in the Rough charitable event can be found on pages 34 and 35.
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Melissa is wearing a necklace from Austin Diamond District Monica is wearing a necklace from St. Thomas Boutique
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Banana Republic Silk Ruffle Dress Available at the Hill Country Galleria $150
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Linda Asaf Dress Available at Linda Asaf Design, 1405 West 6th Street
Banana Republic Brooch Bracelet Available at the Hill Country Galleria $39
Fashionable Sunglasses Francesca’s Collections Scarf Available at the Hill Country Galleria $28 Oliver Peoples Guiselle Sunglasses Available at Bellingrath Optics, 2901 S. Capitol of Texas Highway., Suite U3 $390
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Michael Kors Chiffon Shell and Cheetah Print Pencil Skirt Available at Nordstrom at Barton Creek Square $1,595 for top
Burning Torch Isadora Empire Waist Party Dress Made from recycled vintage scarves, each dress is a one-of-a-kind work of art. Available at by george, 524 north lamar $368
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Michael Kors Gardenia Sheath Dress Burning Torch Washed Velvet Jacket with vintage-inspired buttons. Available at by george, 524 north lamar $438
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Sweet Treats Go Gourmet at Cookie Lounge: Local Celebrity Pastry Chef Launches New Dessert Concept
One of the top 10 pastry chefs in the nation is heading up a sweet new venture in Austin that’s got mouths watering all over town. Mark Chapman, former executive pastry chef at the celebrated Driskill Hotel, and his partners launched Cookie Lounge this October, a customizable cookie shop and delivery service. A first of its kind, the Cookie Lounge is all about unique treats, offering customizable cookies, which are made-toorder, and can be enjoyed in this relaxed, retro lounge or delivered to area residences, offices and, of course, any celebration. Just in time for the holidays, the Cookie Lounge is the answer to decadent holiday treats. The Cookie Lounge melt-in-yourmouth customizable morsels are available in individual sizes and by the dozen. Customers choose from six cookie dough options and more than 30 mix-ins—from traditional M&Ms and marshmallows to more indulgent ingredients like French chocolate, goji berries, ancho-roasted cashews and toasted pistachios sprinkled with sea salt—then the Cookie Lounge bakes this customized delight on the spot. With endless flavor combinations, cookie lovers can create their own eatable masterpieces such as decadent Belgian chocolate cookies with shards
Lounge of English toffee, sundried cherries and macadamia nuts, or white sugar cookies with white chocolate pieces and wild blueberries, or make it a gourmet Cookie Lounge sundae by adding ice cream and a sugary drizzle. Health-conscious customers can even design wholesome treats such as gluten-free oatmeal cookies with dried cranberries and almonds. And Cookie Lounge will deliver their freshbaked customized cookies to a home, office or party. With an array of cookie doughs and dozens of mix-ins, this gourmet dessert boutique’s made-to-order delectables are also perfect personalized corporate gifts or thank-you presents, and turn any social gathering into a fun and scrumptious celebration. Indeed, Cookie Lounge’s catering division can help create a festive event that overflows with dozens of ooey-gooey gourmet cookie delights that party guests will go bananas for. While many in Austin have experienced the sweet sensations of Chef Chapman’s creations at the Driskill Hotel, he is a culinary luminary, having worked with world-renowned chefs such as Jocque Torres and Bruno Fieldesein in New York City, France, Belgium and Switzerland. Chapman was also recently
named one of the top 10 pastry chefs in the country by Pastry Art and Design Magazine, calling his freshly baked Cookie Lounge treats “sophisticated yet simplistic,” and “everything you ever wanted in a cookie.” Rogers, along with Stacey Gillar and Paul Vaden, developed Cookie Lounge’s freshlybaked-cookies-while-you-wait concept several years ago, and then took the idea to Chapman, who helped elevate Cookie Lounge to gourmet status. “Most sweets just turn up the notch on sugar, but Mark pays great attention to ingredients and knows how to add an element of sophistication to a good, old-fashioned cookie,” Rogers says, adding that fresh-from-the-oven sweets are always the best kind. “I’ve never met a cookie that I didn’t like better fresh from the oven.” Cookie Lounge, Austin’s only customizable cookie shop, is open from late morning through the late-night-munchie hours, with delivery services available throughout the day and into the evening. For more information about Cookie Lounge, visit www.austincookielounge. com or call 512.478.2253.
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TESTOSTERONE Huddle up for Holiday Sports by Martha Cooney
1) Home Sweet Home
Stay in with a fridge full of cold beers, a spread of holiday leftovers and enough comfy seating for you and your ten closest buddies. Prepare food ahead of time so you don’t waste precious pre-game moments. Bring in extra beanbags and pillows, tack up team flags and colors and have paper and pen ready for betting pools. Or, if you prefer to watch alone, send everyone out of the house, draw the curtains, dig out your high school helmet and move the couch back so you have adequate space to perform your own end zone dance.
2) Tailgating at the University of Texas
Despite adding 10,000 seats to the DKR Memorial Stadium this year, fans still overflow into the parking lots at UT for some of the best tailgating in the country. Arrive early and make Coleman Battery-Operated Blender Perfect for the tailgating party that you plan on hosting this sports season.
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sure you don’t take someone else’s regular spot—the Texas Facilities Commission now allows tailgaters to reserve spots for the entire season. Bring plenty of food, beer and a television, and conform to the uniform of choice: burnt orange.
3) Pull up a stool at a local sports bar
A number of sports bars in Austin provide the perfect atmosphere to enjoy the big game: endless draft beers along with huge varieties of daily or weekly drink specials, and burgers and wings to keep your energy up for yelling at the television screens that offer plenty of options of which game to watch. Some bars, like Third Base on West 6th, even offer Fantasy Football. Try out some of Austin’s top spots, perhaps even endearing one of them to your heart enough to become a regular—there’s nothing like having the waitress know what you want before you say it.
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MUSCLE FOR YOUR MEDIA ROOM Ah, the sights, the sounds, the ambiance. There’s nothing quite like a football game in the fall. Whether in person with 85,000 of your best friends, or in “the man cave” with a few buddies, football is truly one of the great spectator sports in America. Last year, I was lucky enough to be asked to a few games. One of the invites came from a relative. He has nice seats, around the 40-yard line, well below “nose-bleed” level. It was nice—free is always nice—and, let’s face it: any day in a football stadium can’t be too bad! At the other game I went to, the host had a luxury suite. Now, that’s living! Nice plush seats, plenty of room, gorgeous surroundings and speakers so you can hear the announcer. As much as I enjoyed the tickets my relative gave me, this was so much better. Along the same lines, I recently completed two different home theaters in the same neighborhood at the same time. They have virtually identical video equipment: same projector, same receiver, same screen size, same Blu-Ray player, same hi-def set-top box, even the same custom-programmed remote control. Yet, the rooms have totally different feels. In the first home theater, you walk in and say, “Cool—you have a projector.” In the second, you walk in and say, “WOW!” It just takes your breath away! How can there be that much of a difference between these two theaters that have such similar equipment? It’s all about audio and ambiance. In the first theater, the homeowners didn’t want to “waste money” on speakers. Instead, they had me repurpose some home theater in a box (HTIB) speakers they purchased years ago for the rear projection TV in the family room.
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The speakers are clearly overmatched by the rest of the system. As a result, the sound is tinny and small. In addition, the room feels like, well, a ROOM. It still has the beige builder-grade paint on the walls, a non-descript sectional and a movie poster to finish off the room. The owner of the second theater, on the other hand, understood that the TV and movie watching experience is about much more than watching. A black ceiling and dark walls help the room disappear from view when the game is on. Electric media seats allow each person to recline to their most comfortable position. Sconces, torchieres and rope lights set the mood, along with the curtains covering the entire back wall. A button is pushed, the lights slowly dim, proscenium (stage) drapes open automatically and the room is filled with sound. And instead of watching a football game, you’re taking in a football game.You feel much more a part of the action rather than just a spectator. So, if you’d like to upgrade your home football experience this year, remember that it’s equal parts sights, sounds and ambiance, and plan accordingly. Budget approximately one-third of your money for video (TV or projector/screen, Blu-Ray/DVD players, etc.), one-third for audio (receiver, speaker system) and one-third for the room environment (seating, lighting, painting and the like). Enjoy the game! Tom Wilkinson is a home theater enthusiast, and is owner of Xpress Home Theaters. You can reach him at tom@xpresshometheaters. com or at 512.217.6668.
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A Different Kind of Gas Interested in filling your tank for just $1.50 a gallon and reducing your car’s carbon footprint? You can do it just by switching to a different kind of gas— natural gas. In a green city like Austin, natural gas vehicles offer drivers a clean and cool way to save money while protecting the environment. Howdy Honda is one of the few places in Texas where you can purchase a natural gas-powered Honda Civic GX, rated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as the cleanest internal-combustion engine on the planet. The car’s priced around $25,000, and Texas Gas Service customers in Austin and Sunset valley can obtain a $2,000 rebate through the company’s Conservation Program. A Federal Tax credit of $4,000 is also available. How do you put natural gas into your car? There is a refueling station in Austin, with others expected as more car buyers base their decisions on fuel economy and environmental performance. But if you have natural gas at home, you don’t need to make the extra trip.
A device called a Phill, which also comes with a $2,000 rebate from Texas Gas Service, connects to your home’s natural gas line and allows you to refuel your car overnight. At press time, that would cost an Austin customer about $1.50 per gallon equivalent. “People are fascinated by the idea,” says Texas Gas Service’s Teri Green. “They ask, ‘You mean I’ll never have to go to a gas station again?’” What about safety? “In many ways, fueling with natural gas is safer than fueling with gasoline,” says Green, adding that the risk of spills and fires is far less. The Phill is equipped with a number of safety devices, including automatic shut-off valves. Like any other natural gas appliance, it should be properly vented when installed in a home garage or driveway. The Honda Civic GX is nearly identical to its gasoline-powered counterpart—the major difference is a smaller trunk to accommodate the larger fuel tank. The car gets the equivalent of 24 miles per gallon in the city and 36 on the highway, a fuel economy in the same league as a traditional Civic, except that “gallon” of gas in the GX costs well under half the price and produces almost no emissions.
For more information about the Honda Civic GX, visit http://automobiles.honda. com/civic-gx. To learn more about the Texas Gas Service Conservation Program, log on to www.texasgasservice. com/conservation.
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A L O V E O F F L O W E R S A N D A N E V E R - E V O LV I N G C A R E E R I N T H E F L O R A L D E S I G N I N D U S T RY H A S L E A D L O C A L A R T I S T C O B Y N E A L T H R O U G H A J O U R N E Y I N T O N AT U R E . C O B Y ’ S A P P R E C I AT I O N O F N AT U R E WA S F O R M E D I N H I S E A R LY C H I L D H O O D I N S O U T H T E X A S W I T H I M A G E S O F B L O O M I N G C A C T U S , PA L M T R E E S A N D T H E R U G G E D L A N D S C A P E . F R O M E A R LY C H I L D H O O D T R I P S , H I S AWA R E N E S S O F T H E N AT U R A L W O R L D WA S B O R N . F R O M T H E M O U N TA I N S A N D P L A I N S O F N E W M E X I C O , C O L O R A D O , W Y O M I N G , M O N TA N A A N D P E N N S Y LVA N I A , H E D I S C O V E R E D A N A E S T H E T I C T H AT W O U L D A F F E C T HIM FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE. THE STUDY OF THE EARTH’S FLOOR AND W I T N E S S I N G T H E E N D L E S S B O U N T I F U L B E A U T Y O F P U R E N AT U R E C R E AT E D T H E PAT H WAY T O H I S L O V E O F F L O R A , C R E AT I V I T Y A N D A R T.
COBY NEAL CREATING THE ESSENCE OF THE HOLIDAYS
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As an industry expert for over 40 years, Coby knows first hand the importance of flowers and the unspoken messages that giving flowers can convey. He began his career in college sweeping floors for a flower shop in San Marcos, Texas. He studied Art Education and later graduated with a degree in commercial art. He began teaching art in public schools and continued to moonlight on the side working for various flower shops. It didn’t take long for Coby to realize that his heart and passion belonged to flowers and the industry. It gives him the unique opportunity to provide flowers for people through all the important times in life; from birth, birthdays, graduations, weddings, as memorials in death and during the holidays. Flowers and nature are not only a passion for Coby, but a way of life. He takes very seriously the opportunity to enhance people’s lives’ with flowers and his amazing floral designs. A lifetime career in the floral industry has given him the opportunity to meet many personalities, teach and travel far distances all in the name of flowers. He is always seeking new opportunities and lessons in the art of floral design. As owner and creative director of The Flower Studio in Austin, Texas, his passion never ends when it comes to creativity and his love of flowers. Pleasing the client is what drives him to think out of the box and push his craft to the limit. His desire to teach and promote his employees into achieving great success is evident.
Both have acquired their American Institute of Floral Designers designation (AIFD) and both of them have won various floral design competitions throughout the United States. Coby has been designated as a Professional Floral Design Communicator International (PFCI) by the Society of American Florists’ and Beth has her Texas Masters Florist Certification (TMF) through Texas State Florists’ Association.
During the holiday season, Coby Neal decorates all over Austin, including trees in The Driskill Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel and the interiors of private residences.
Both have a long list of accomplishments, but most recently, Coby won the highly coveted National Designer of the Year Competition, known as The Sylvia Cup and Beth was chosen as one of 12 florists in the United States by The World Flower Council to attend a special program in Amsterdam titled “A World of Flower Art”. With Coby’s floral history in events, parties and weddings, and Beth’s unlimited energy, creativity and technical skills, the duo has developed a reputation both nationally and internationally. They have presented many programs for civic organizations, garden clubs and trade events. Beth recently was asked to do a webisode (an episode that airs on the World Wide Web) on her unique sculptural floral designs. It can be viewed on a popular garden and floristy site called ubloom at www.ubloom.com. In the summer of 2009 at the national AIFD Symposium, Beth and Coby will present a program that will be underwritten by Mayesh Wholesale Florist. The program will take an interesting glimpse at how flowers become a metaphor for the human condition. Though they wither and die, just as humans, they maintain strength, sustenance and livelihood as they grace the earth with their presence. Their ephemeral nature becomes part of what makes them so beautiful and precious. This program will definitely signify a tremendous highlight in their careers.
Business partners Coby Neal and Beth O’Reilly have merged their talents to create the “perfect dynamic duo”.
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One employee in particular was mentored by Coby and recently became his business partner. Beth O’Reilly worked for Coby for 13 years before realizing that the two of them were the perfect dynamic duo. Both Coby and Beth have prestigious certifications within the industry.
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The Flower Studio has partnered with many worthwhile charitable events throughout the years. Their floral designs and party work has graced the galas and functions for organizations such as The American Heart Association, AIDS Services of Austin, Make a Wish Foundation and The Alzheimer’s Association, to name a few. The team at The Flower Studio has produced events throughout the state of Texas and other states as well. The Flower Studio is located at 1406 West 6th Street, Austin Texas, providing Austin with the best blooms in the city. They have a unique Web site and online shopping experience at www.cobyneal.com. Not only do they create signature designs for everyday occasions, but they also fill the year with weddings, parties and, of course, lots of Christmas décor. Decking the Halls is a major part of the holiday season and they will begin décor projects such as The Driskill, Four Seasons Hotel and private residences in early November. This year, The Flower Studio is venturing into the ever-popular Junior League Christmas Affair to be held November 19 – 23, 2008 at Palmer Auditorium. The Flower Studio will feature Christmas décor from around the world for clients with traditional and eclectic tastes. The Holiday Season is fast approaching and Coby and Beth have a few tips for the home decorator.
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Tip #1 Fluff and refinish what décor you already own. When unpacking your old décor, one way to keep it looking fresh is to fluff the artificial greens on garland and wreaths. Bows and ribbons need to be refurbished year after year. If time isn’t taken to revamp the old, your décor will look drab, old and unforgettably flat. Tip #2 Every year you should purchase a few new things to give your décor a lift. Not only is it necessary, but it’s also fun and can become a tradition to add keepsakes and special ornaments and décor for each year. In doing so, these may become family heirlooms in the future. Tip #3 The sensory appeal of fresh holiday greens and seasonal flowers and plants will add the atmosphere of the season. Potpourri of cinnamon and spiced oranges or scented candles can enhance memories of holidays past and present. Tip #4 Whether you have existing décor or are starting from scratch, try to develop a holiday décor theme and stick with it. In keeping with the décor of your home, you might choose to evolve a traditional, whimsical, contemporary or opulent theme for your holiday decorations.
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Tip #5 Packaging and dismantling your décor year after year can be hard on your décor items. We suggest carefully packing and labeling to keep your investment in good condition. Clean ornaments and pack them in plastic boxes (not cardboard) in a dry area. Ribbon should be taken off your garland and wreaths and rolled up to keep it from wrinkling beyond repair. Tip #6 There are many trends in new colors, not always relying on the traditional red and green. Take chances with bold colors and patterns. Choose colors to complement the colors of the interior of your home. Tip #7 Perhaps your personality is reflected by collectable art. A beautiful ceramic collection of horses from all over the world can certainly become a great visual when displayed on your dining table with Christmas greens, ribbons and candles. You can display your favorite ornaments from the past by placing them in a variety of different sized vases and enhancing them with a glittering collection of candles. The Flower Studio hopes you have a Happy Holiday and encourages you to look to nature for inspiration during the season.
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Tips for a “Green” Holiday BY THE CITY OF AUSTIN
HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOM THE CITY OF AUSTIN TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE CAUSED BY YOUR CELEBRATION. THIS SEASON, AIM TO TAKE THESE TIPS INTO CONSIDERATION TO MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY “GREEN”.
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Avoid disposables during parties. Serve your holiday guests with reusable plates, cups and utensils. Less waste goes to the landfill, and real dishes lend an elegant touch to your party.
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Artificial trees can be used year after year. This can save you time and money by choosing a quality product that will last for years. There are many styles and sizes to choose from, as well.
Wrap gifts in materials that can be reused, such as baskets, tins, scarves and handkerchiefs. The person who receives the gift actually gets two gifts! Gift bags are an attractive, reusable alternative to wrapping paper. Store them in a closet to use during the next season.
Newspaper comic pages and magazines make unique gift wrap—and they’re recyclable. Old posters, sheet music, maps and blueprints work great, too. If you purchase gift wrap, look for paper with a high percentage of post–consumer recycled content. Unwrap gifts carefully. Dedicate a collection area for gift wrap, trim and boxes to be reused next year.
Instead of Styrofoam packing peanuts and bubble wrap, cushion gifts with recyclable newsprint or plastic grocery bags, unbuttered popcorn, corn–based packing peanuts that disintegrate in water or peanuts in the shell.
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Save and reuse packing peanuts that you receive or donate them to a local mailing and shipping store. Grab your child’s beanbag or even yours from college and fill them with the peanuts.
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Avoid the holiday mail bottleneck by sending an electronic greeting card via the Internet. There is a wide selection of colorful, animated cards to fit all occasions.
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Cut up and use last year’s holiday cards as this year’s gift tags. You’ll save on buying new labels and are repurposing. Or, cut them to be used as namecards for each place setting at your holiday meal.
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A live, potted tree can be decorated for the holidays. Plant it in your yard or donate it to a local school to be enjoyed year–round afterwards. Be sure to choose a species adapted to Austin’s climate from the Green Garden Plant Database at www.ci.austin.tx.us/growgreen.
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Recycle your cut tree. Remove the stand and ornaments and place your tree at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on the same day your recycling is collected. Do not place your tree in a tree bag. If your tree is more than 6 feet tall, cut it in half.
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Consider practical, “Earth friendly” gifts, such as low–flow shower heads, gardening supplies, refillable pen and pencil sets, or rechargeable flashlights and batteries.
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Be creative with “no wrap” options. Hide that large, unwieldy gift somewhere in the house or yard. Give the recipient a card with a series of clues leading to the present. A necklace or pair of earrings hanging directly on the tree is a pleasant surprise.
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OYSTER PAN ROAST Serves 2-4 Ingredients: 12 fresh oysters in the shell 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/2 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce a few drops Tobasco sauce 2 tbsp. chili sauce juice of 1/2 a lemon, to taste 1/4 cup Old Bay Seasoning salt and pepper, to taste butter, room temperature
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METHOD 1. Shuck oysters, saving all the liquid from them and discarding any of the shell fragments. 2. In a skillet or saucepan, add the cream, Worcestershire, Tobasco, chili sauce and any of the oyster liquid and bring to a simmer. 3. Add oysters and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the edges are curled. 4. Add lemon juice and check seasoning. 5. Place 3-6 oysters in a hot, shallow soup bowl and top with broth. Place a pat of room temperature butter on top and lightly sprinkle with Old Bay.
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FOR STUFFING: WILD MUSHROOM BREAD STUFFING Ingredients: 1 cup shitake mushrooms 1 cup oyster mushrooms 1 cup portabello mushrooms 1 stick unsalted butter 3 white onions 3 large ribs of celery 5 garlic cloves 4 large eggs, lightly beaten ! cup heavy cream " cup turkey giblet stock 1 cup grated parmigiano reggiano " cup chopped parsley METHOD:
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FOR STUFFING: ROASTED CORN AND APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON STUFFING Ingredients: 1/2 lb. applewood smoked bacon 1 small onion, diced 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced 3 cups cooked corn 1 tbsp. white pepper 1 tbsp. salt 1 qt. heavy cream 2 tbsp. fresh thyme 1 loaf sourdough bread, 1” cubes METHOD: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Saute bacon until crispy. Lower heat to medium and add onion and celery. Add corn, cream, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and puree half. Add thyme. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Fold bread into warm cream/corn mixture. Pour mixture into greased pan, cover with aluminum foil and place in oven preheated to 350 F. 8. Bake for 30 minutes or until set.
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1. Preheat oven to 350 F with rack in middle. Generously butter baking dish. 2. Put bread in two shallow baking pans and bake, switching position of pans halfway through baking until just dried out, about 10 minutes. 3. Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it simmers, then cook half of mushrooms, stirring and breaking into pieces, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. 4. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. Brown remaining mushrooms in remaining tbsp. of oil. Transfer to a bowl. 5. Pour off fat from skillet and wipe clean. Heat butter over medium heat until foam subsides. Then cook onions, celery, garlic and " tsp. each of salt and pepper, stirring occasionally until golden. 6. Add vegetables and bread to mushrooms. 7. Whisk together eggs, " cup cream, turkey stock, cheese and parsley, then stir into stuffing and cool completely, about 30 minutes. 8. Reserve 5 cups stuffing to stuff turkey and spoon remainder into baking dish, then drizzle remaining ! cup ofcream. Cover stuffing and chill. Bake for 30 minutes or until set.
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CRANBERRY APPLE STUFFED PORK LOIN WITH A PECAN CRUST Ingredients: 3 lbs. pork loin 1 cup cranberries 2 green apples, peeled and diced 2 cloves garlic minced " cup pecans coarse, chopped 2 tbsp. Djion mustard 2 tbsp. salt and pepper 2 tbsp. sage METHOD
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1. With a small knife, make a small cut in one end of the pork. 2. Take the apples, cranberries, garlic and sage and stuff the pork (use a long metal steel to make the hole in the pork, putting it in one end and running it all the way through the other end). 3. Roast in the oven at 450 F for 30 minutes. 4. Take the pork out of the oven and brush the mustard on the pork, then roll in the pecans to form a crust. 5. Place back in the oven for 5 minutes to toast the pecans, then pull out. 6. Set off to the side and let it rest for 10 minutes. 7. Slice and serve.
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PUMPKIN PIE CREME BRULEE Ingredients: 1 1/2 qt. heavy cream 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 cup split vanilla beans 11 egg yolks 1 egg 8 oz. pumpkin pie filling METHOD 1. Scald the cream with half the sugars and the vanilla beans. 2. Mix eggs, yolks and the rest of the sugar. 3. Temper cream with eggs and return to the heat and cook to 160 F, stiring constantly. 4. Stir in the pumpkin pie filling. 5. Bake at 250 F in a water bath for 60 minutes. 6. Rotate sheet pan half way through cooking and check water level. 7. Top with sugar in the raw and caramelize the top with a broiler or propane torch.
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Set your table—iron the tablecloth, put the candles in holders, fold your napkins and set out any decorations. Refrigerate all your drinks now unless you are purchasing more ice tomorrow.
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WINE PAIRINGS 1. Arrowood, Merlot, 02 Sonoma Unfiltered wine will have beautiful dark fruit and the weight will hold up to a heavy soup 2. Grgich Hills, Red Zinfandel, 05 Napa The fruit notes of this wine will complement the earthiness of the mushrooms 3. Duck Horn Decoy, 05 Napa The earth tones and complexity of this wine will complement the smokiness of this dish 4. Belle Glos, Pinot Nior, 05 Santa Maria Valley The light body and fruit forward mouth of this wine is a classic pairing with pork dishes
HAROLD MARMULSTEIN, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT THE ROARING FORK
5. Taylor Fladgate, 20 year tawny port Port is a great tradition with holiday deserts Compiled by Christen Werth, General Manager of The Roaring Fork
This holiday season, Marmulstein shares some of his best holiday dishes with our readers, having chosen recipes of elegance and seasonality: perfect for the festive season ahead. Want a great alternative to the typical turkey? Marmulstein’s pork loin is rich in flavor and easy to prepare. With two alternatives for stuffing, why not make both? And his pumpkin brulee serves as a sophisticated alternative to the traditional pie.
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Considered by diners and critics alike as one of Austin’s premiere dining destinations, The Roaring Fork is where bold American wood-fired cooking meets unmatched service and contemporary western ambiance. Located in the heart of downtown and housed at the Inter-Continental Hotel, the culinary direction is lead by Executive chef Harold Marmulstein, delivering a menu that embraces the flavors created by the wood-fired rotisserie, openflame grill and stone-hearth oven resulting in Gourmet cuisine with a rugged edge.
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THE DAY OF:
Preheat your oven. Just prior to cooking, prepare your roast by trimming, trussing, trying or stuffing as required. Do not stuff a turkey ahead of time, as bacteria can develop in the cavity, even when refrigerated. Vegetables to be roasted should go on an hour before the meat is cooked. Other vegetables should be peeled and chopped when you first put your roast on and finished off just toward the end of cooking. Vegetables that don’t take long to cook, such as peas, beans or asparagus, should be cooked while your roast is setting. Chill the drinks, warm the plates, put on some tunes, fill your glass and enjoy yourself.
An ever-popular choice for the holidays is a traditional wine. With so many to choose from, it is hard to decide which will suit your tastes best. Many people often wonder how to serve wine. Follow these tips to serve your delicate wines like a pro this holiday season. White or rose wines should be chilled in the refrigerator one to two hours before serving, to about 55 degrees. Never store your wine in the refrigerator—this will prevent your wine from tasting simple and flat. To quickly chill a bottle of wine for unexpected guests during the holidays, place the bottle in a bucket of iced water and skip the refrigerator. If your red wine is too cold, serve in a warm decanter or pour into warm wine glasses. Fill your wine glass only to the halfway mark. This will allow your wine to breathe and your guests will be able to swirl the wine to enjoy the aroma.
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Use what you have And add in affordable extras: our antique glass balls, for example, are a fabulous addition and they are quite reasonable. Buy several and pile them onto a silver tray for a sparkly centerpiece.
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Make a statement You can set your table with a dramatic centerpiece and then remove the centerpiece right before serving. This season our favorite statement centerpieces are handmade, hand-glazed Italian ceramic figurines. A wonderful pair of mallard ducks is our most popular centerpiece.
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Don’t forget the details Beautiful details make the table! When you sit down to eat, you’ll need serving forks, salt and pepper shakers, butter dishes, napkin rings, place card holders, etc. Nothing ruins a beautiful table more than paper napkins! Plan ahead and coordinate your tablescape.
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Mix it up Old rules are out the window! Silver can go with gold—you can use different salad plates at every place setting. Put a glass plate with simple, modern lines on top of an ornate charger to add texture and dimension. Mix in different colored wine hocks for a splash of color. Eclectic tablescapes add interest.
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world travelers in your midst, ask them to sit according to where they want to go. An interesting conversation is sure to follow.
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Tips contributed by The Menagerie, an enduring Austin institution celebrating its 30th year in business. For more information, visit The Menagerie online at www. themenagerie.com or call 512.453.4644. Located at Jefferson Square near West 35th Street.
Forgo the traditional centerpiece Instead put a small, low vase at each place setting filled with a single red rose. This looks especially dramatic when paired with gold china! Give good gifts Place a monogrammed hand towel on the back of each chair instead of using the traditional place card. At the end of the evening, your guest can take the hand towel with him or her as a memento from the evening. Alternatively, tie a holiday ornament around each napkin for guests to take home at the end of the night.
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Make it fun Put a high school photo of each guest in a tiny silver frame and let guests enjoy guessing who is who. Play with shapes Put a round dinner plate on top of a square charger. Place appetizers on a tall compote.
Encourage conversation A new product, The City Plate, with graphic renditions of famous cities such as London, Washington, Paris and New York, encourages instant and interesting conversation. This item can be found exclusively at The Menagerie in Austin. Set your table with the cities of the world and ask guests to seat themselves according to where they’ve been. If you don’t have
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BEVERAGE MAKERS
With the temperatures dipping as we are in the midst of winter, many people long for that perfect warm beverage to enjoy in front of the fireplace. These products will be sure to make you forget just how cold the weather is outside and treat your tastebuds to a steaming cup of cocoa or coffee. With any of these products, your kitchen will be transformed into a high-end coffee shop.
Delonghi Magnifica Fully Automatic Machine The patented “singletouch” button makes the perfect espresso beverage every time. Available at Faraday’s Kitchen Store, 1501 Ranch Road 620 N. Suite A $2,100
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Peppermint Swirl Hot Chocolate Pot with Frother A hand-painted ceramic pot which features a special lid so you can easily whip up a batch of chocolatey winter fun with the included frother. Available at Sur La Table, The Domain $40.00
Exubera Sparkling & Chilled Water
Jura-Capresso Ena 5 Automatic Coffee Center The world’s slimmest bean-to-cup machine saves counter space, and the single-button operation saves you time. Availlable at Breed & Co. 3663 Bee Cave Road $1,199.00
Installed under-counter, the Exubera™ Sparkling & Chilled water appliance by Everpure delivers sparkling or chilled water through a countertop accessory faucet. The Exubera™ provides a healthy alternative to canned sodas and is great for mixing flavored carbonated beverages or classic bar drinks. Available at KIVA Kitchen and Bath, 6225 Burnet Road $2.599.
Shin Bistro Coffee Press A staple for any coffee lover with an unmatched beauty. Available at Texas Coffee Traders, 1400 E 4th St. $29.95
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Chambord French Press Coffee Maker A popular choice that brings you better coffee, every time.
Texas Coffee Traders Fresh Roasted Coffee Blends of coffee from Central & South America
Tea Forte products Tea that is packaged beautifully and has a great taste.
Available at Texas Coffee Traders, 1400 E 4th St. $29.95
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1 1: The King’s Cupboard Cocoa Mixes Curl up next to the fire with these Dark Chocolate and Sugar Free Mocha Chocolate Cocoas. Available at Zinger Hardware, 2438 West Anderson Lane $9.95
2: Capresso Conical Burr Grinder With 16 precise grind settings, this product creates an aroma that smells as great as the coffee the ground beans will make. Available at Faraday’s Kitchen Store, 1501 Ranch Road 620 N. Suite A $89.99
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Dream kitchens and granite countertops – we all want them and envy those who have them. If you’re ready to transform your home with an indoor or outdoor kitchen that boasts distinctive granite surfaces, Granite 4 Less brings rock solid beauty to your home – inside and out!
business owner. Owner Mike Contois has been in business since 1990. Granite 4 Less opened a new retail showroom in March of 2007, where customers can browse at their leisure, choosing from a broad range of granite colors for home and commercial use.
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Local Finds With a wide selection of fine furniture and home accessories hand-selected by the design staff, Alyson Jon is an ideal place to find what you need to express yourself through your surroundings. The store features collections from America’s top interior decorators including Alexa Hampton, Thomas O’Brien and Mariette Himes Gomez for Hickory Chair and Barry Dixon for Tomlinson-Erwin Lambeth.
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David Fuller explains, “Everyone has their own individuality, and we help them find pieces that speak to them. We have furniture from all over the world, so our customers will always be able to find home furnishings that reflect their taste.” A walk around Alyson Jon is truly a delightful experience. A collection of dazzling chandeliers hang overhead complimenting the eclectic mix of home furnishings, making it easy to find the perfect item for your home. “ We have furnishings created to appeal to our Austin clientele. They have a defined taste and our store reflects that,” says designer Jan Walner.
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Tavolo Monaco from Artitalia Group. Own a piece of history and experience Venetian craftsmanship. This exceptionally fine dining table is handmade from fir, walnut and antique wood inlay panels reclaimed from Italian villas and chateaus. A multi-step hand-rubbed wax finish imparts a luster that is truly remarkable.
Manager Becky Jacobs adds, “We’re more than a furniture store. Alyson Jon has a fresh, new approach to design and home décor not seen before in Austin”.
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The “Blackhawk” is a new lounger style from Hancock and Moore. Shown here in Tuscany Harness leather, it features baseball stitching and nail heads. The ultra down seat cushion is signature Hancock and Moore comfort.
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Title: Rising Inclination Medium: Mixed media on raw canvas. Artist: Marks Marks’ intricate works speak to the viewer by their layers of vibrant color. Their smooth, luminescent quality reflects an intent of visual sensation. The canvas story is one of texture and layering intended to convey dimension.
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Reach out. Explore. Discover. by Martha Cooney From preschool to college, the best educational institutions offer hands-on learning, going beyond memorization of textbooks to explorative, studying the arts, sciences and beyond. Lake Travis Educational Foundation is providing students with the tools to do just that: photography equipment to snap “Lake Travis in Action”, a grand piano for Choral Music and supplies for a growing video production program. Students can dive deep into science with new biotechnology and forensic equipment along with a Water Resource course offering lab study of freshwater and marine environments. Sports coaching equipment, a gas kiln for ceramics classes and grants for character education programs emphasizing leadership and service all help to create the top-notch education students receive with the help of LTEF-funded projects. LTEF has provided a total of over $1.75 million in grants and scholarships, and money was awarded to 40 graduating seniors last year. Their work is dependent on the generosity of businesses and individuals throughout the Central Texas area. LTEF’s Annual Giving Campaign, “Friends of the Foundation,” is underway, and all donations are tax deductible. Registration and sponsorships are also being accepted for LTEF’s annual Crystal Ball, to be held Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the Renaissance Austin Hotel. Visit the Foundation’s Web site, www. laketraviseducationfoundation.org, for further details or to contribute online, or call 512.533.6095 for more information. To excel, every student needs a good foundation.
LTEF Raises $22,000 “Fore” the Kids Golfers and sponsors came out in grand fashion to support t h e L a k e Tr a v i s E d u c a t i o n F o u n d a t i o n ’s 6 t h a n n u a l c h a r i t a b l e golf tour nament on October 1, 2008 at the Flintrock Falls golf course. “Fore” the Kids raised net proceeds in excess of $22,000 through sponsorships and entry fees.
The four person scramble began with a shotgun start. Special tour nament offerings included Hole-in-One prizes of a 2009 Chevy Malibu from Capitol Chevrolet and a Championship Golf Getaway to Pinehurst. Though no one was lucky enough to take these prizes home, there were plenty of other competitions and f u n e v e n t s f o r t h e 1 3 6 g o l f e r s . A “ T i g e r Wo o d s ” h o l e o f f e r e d golfers an opportunity to drop their ball at a location on Hole # 1 3 w h e r e “ T i g e r ’s b a l l ” w o u l d h a v e l a n d e d h a d h e b e e n m a k i n g that shot. Prizes for “Longest Drive” and “Closest to the Pin” were also awarded.
Golfer Bob Henry is pictured with his wife, LTEF Director and Golf Committee member Tracy Henry
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Baby Birgette – F-150* Limited Too – C1-110
Health and Beauty
Angel’s Day Spa – U-110 Bath & Body Works – C1-125 Merle Norman – D1-105* Milk + Honey Spa – D1-110 Toni & Guy – G-140*
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November 16 – November 22 Style! Lake Austin Spa www.lakeaustin.com November 21 GLRA Kick-off the Holiday Holiday Ball Lakeway Spa and Resort www.lakeway.org December 1 Lights On 6:30 p.m., Lakeway Activity Center Parking Lot www.cityoflakeway.com December 1-24 Local youth musical performances in the amphitheater Hill Country Galleria www.hillcountrygalleria.com December 5-21 A Christmas Carol TexARTS www.tex-arts.org
FEATURED EVENTS: November 12 Sunset at The Oasis 2008 Awards Ceremony The Oasis www.oasis-austin.com The sunset capitol of Texas, The Oasis, has recently closed the submission window for their sunset photo contest. The contest attracted photographers of all ages to try and capture the perfect sunset from the decks of The Oasis. Contest Prizes ranged from the first place prize of a four-night, five-day Caribbean cruise, a second place prize of a weekend retreat in Galveston, a third place prize of a $500 gift certificate to The Treasury, a fourth place prize of dinner for four at The Oasis and a fifth place People’s Choice Award, which will be Commissioned Custom Art by Rock Visions. The judging and awards ceremony will be held on November 12, 2008 from 6:30-9:30 in Starlight. Engraved plaques and awards will be presented to the winners by celebrity judges and live music will be presented by The Psychic Cowboys.
November 21 - December 24 Coats for Kids Hill Country Galleria www.hillcountrygalleria.com The Hill Country Galleria and The Junior League of Austin have teamed up this holiday season to collect cash donations for the annual Coats for Kids. The donations will be collected beginning on November 28 and will end on December 24.
November 21 Santa’s Grand Arrival & Tree Lighting Hill Country Galleria www.hillcountrygalleria.com Come out to help welcome Santa Claus to Hill Country Galleria. Enjoy a live musical performance by Bailey Middle School in the amphitheater followed by the traditional lighting of the Holiday tree in front of the Bee Cave Public Library. Register for a $500 Hill Country Galleria Holiday Shopping Spree and recieve a free goodie bag with fabulous coupons, discounts and prizes from Hill Country Galleria stores and restaurants. Enjoy fabulous children entertainers including a face painter, caricaturist and balloon twister.
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November 12 2nd Annual Holiday Baking Contest Faraday’s www.faradaykitchenstore.com
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ZILKER TREE & TRAIL OF LIGHTS AT ZILKER PARK w w w. c i . a u s t i n . t x . u s / t o l / December 15 - 23
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Your first stop is the Trail of Lights. We’ll begin with some history on the trail. The first festival lasted only four days and consisted of a candelight path, a live nativity scene, the Yule log and dance performances. In 1967, the “World’s Largest Man-made Tree”, or The Moonlight Tower Tree, debuted during the festival. Eventually, the Zilker Tree lighting, an Opening Night Parade and a 5K Run have been added to the festivities. At 155 feet tall, the Zilker Tree is composed of 39 streamers, each with 81 multicolored, 25-watt bulbs, with over 3,309 lights. The double star at the top of the tree measures 10 feet across, which is dotted with 150 frosted bulbs. The City of Austin’s talented electricians have created the spiral pattern, which measures 380 feet at its circumference. The diameter of the tree is 120 feet. The base of the tree is made up of 19 utility poles, each 14 feet in height, and arranged in a circle around the Moonlight Tower. Since 1987, the winner of the city-wide children’s tree coloring contest has the honor of lighting the tree. This year’s lighting will take place on Sunday, December 7th at 6 p.m. Have your family join in on a tradition and stand beneath the Zilker Tree. Now spin until the colors blur.
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ARMADILLO BAZAAR (AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER) www.armadillobazaar.com - 512.447.1605 December 12-24, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily With only an admission fee of a few dollars, it’s no wonder this has become one of the best shopping experiences you will ever have. Over the course of 13 days, there will be 24 musical performances on the Capital Metro Music Stage. There is also a bar, food, local and regional fine artists and craftspeople that you can only find here in Austin.
MOZART’S COFFEE ROASTERS (3825 LAKE AUSTIN BLVD.) www.mozartscoffee.com - 512.477.2900 At Mozart’s, grab the family cups of hot coca and sit on the beautifully lit deck as you overlook the lake. If you choose to stop by between Thursday and Sunday, live music will be provided while you sip away on your hot cocoa. You can choose from the finest gourmet coffees from around the world or pick a dessert from their on-site bakery. Split a Hazelnut Square or a slice of cheesecake to complete the ultimate Mozart experience.
P. TERRY’S (404 S. LAMAR BLVD.) www.pterrys.com - 512.473.2217 Swing by P. Terry’s for fast food with a healthy twist. Patrick and Kathy Terry opened the burger stand in 2005 after reading Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser. The pair continuously strive to make their customers happy, find healthy ingredients and cook their food in a better way. The establishment has its own level of fast food standards. Enjoy a veggie burger or a handful of freshly cut fries.
Park your car on a nearby street for this one! Tis’ better to walk than drive when it comes to the mass of pedestrians. The Groovy Lube sign serves as a starting point to the extravaganza of lights. Over the past 20 years, the spectacular lights on display have evolved from an innocent string of lights hung by a local resident to this explosion of colors, making this street possibly one of the brightest in town during the holiday season. If you don’t feel overwhelmed with joy or the warmth of the holidays by now, wait until the next stop. But first, take a while to enjoy the lights.
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AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION monoxide (CO) gas kills more than 500 people every year in the United States. It’s odorless and colorless, so you won’t know you’re inhaling it. Although the level of CO in most homes is not harmful, be concerned if you have any of these symptoms: headache, dizziness, weakness, vomiting, chest pain and/or confusion. If you experience these symptoms while you’re inside, open all the windows, turn off all fuel-burning appliances and get out of the house. Go to the emergency room or call 911 if the symptoms are severe. Tell the doctors or emergency medical technicians that you think you may have CO poisoning. When you return home, keep the windows open and call a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) contractor and ask him or her to come to your home and check for leaks in your HVAC system, especially if your furnace is gas- or oilfired. Call other professionals who can check your stove, fireplaces and space heaters. What you can do to protect you and your family: Any heater or motor that burns natural gas, gasoline, coal, kerosene, diesel fuel or charcoal can leak carbon monoxide. If a furnace, other appliance, car or truck that burns one of these fuels is not vented properly, CO can build up inside your home or vehicle.
In your home:
Install a carbon monoxide detector in your house. Check the battery every time you check your smoke-detector batteries: twice a year. A good way to remember is to do this when daylight savings time begins and ends or the first day of spring and fall. Every year, have an expert inspect and service all of your fuel-burning appliances, such as your furnace, gas water heater, fireplaces, gas stove or portable butane or kerosene heater. Never burn anything in an improperly vented stove or fireplace, never burn charcoal indoors and never use a gas oven to heat your house. Such actions can cause carbon monoxide to build up. If your home’s electric power goes out, you may need to use an alternate source of heat. Never use grills, camp stoves or other gasoline- or charcoal-burning devices inside your home or garage. Do not run a gasoline-powered generator in an enclosed space (such as your basement or garage) or outside a window or door where the exhaust could blow into your home and cause carbon monoxide poisoning. If it’s cold and you have no safe alternative for heating, stay with friends or family or in a shelter.
In your car or truck:
Never run the engine of your car or truck while it’s in the garage, whether the garage door is open or closed. If the garage is attached to your house, move your car outside to warm it up. Running the engine of your car or truck inside an attached garage could blow harmful fumes into your home. After a snow or ice storm, make sure your car or truck’s tailpipe isn’t blocked. A blocked tailpipe can cause harmful exhaust to enter the passenger section of your vehicle. These are all simple, inexpensive steps you can take to ensure your and your family’s safety. And as we all know, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! For more information about carbon monoxide and other indoor air pollutants, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Web site at www.cdc.gov. Visit www.accaaustin.org to locate an ACCA Contractor in the Austin Area. 71
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This wastes energy and raises your monthly bill. While a tankless gas water heater is more of an investment initially, the life expectancy can be up to 20 years, as opposed to conventional water heaters that can last only 10-12 years. Local natural gas provider Texas Gas Service offers a $300 rebate for Austin and Sunset Valley customers who purchase a new, energyefficient (Energy Factor (EF) of .82 or higher) tankless gas water heater with an electronic ignition.
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* Qualified customers within the Austin and Sunset Valley city limits can receive this incentive for both new installations and replacements in either new or existing homes. ** Qualified customers within the Austin and Sunset Valley city limits with existing gas furnaces can earn this incentive.
The Texas Gas Service Conservation Program offers the rebate to make it easier for customers to choose environmentally-friendly appliances. “It’s the smart thing to do,” says Teri Green of Texas Gas Service. “We’re here to help people make wise energy choices and save money while enjoying the comfort and convenience of natural gas in their homes.” Tankless gas water heaters can be installed indoors or outdoors, and it’s important that they be sized correctly to accommodate household hot water needs. Talk to your plumber to determine the correct size for your home.
So as you’re shopping this holiday season, why not get a gift for your home? Save space, energy and money and make an environmentally-conscious choice by switching to a tankless gas water heater. For more information on Rinnai tankless water heaters, log on to www. rinnai.us. To learn more about the Texas Gas Service Conservation Program, visit www.texasgasservice.com/conservation.
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In the market for a new gas water heater or furnace? Let us pick up part of the tab. Texas Gas Service Conservation Program offers a variety of rebate options to help you save money on qualified gas appliances and improve the energy efficiency of your home.
Lighting up the House by Ramona Thompson
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There’s no reason to be left in the dark with EZ Holiday Lights!
maintains it and return when the season is over to store your lights until the following year.
Austin’s finest homes display holiday lighting using the latest in technology and highest quality green materials. EZHL’s designers create elegant, original and energy-conscious displays for your home or business. LED (light emitting diode) lighting uses 90% less energy and has a 50,000 hour bulb life. Cool to the touch, LED lights are safer and greener.
EZ Holiday Lights also offers exquisite custom unlit and pre-lit garlands and wreaths.
It’s the perfect time to display cheer and warmth and trade in your tangled mess of holiday aggravation. Thomas Best, owner of EZ Holiday Lights has been providing professional holiday decorating services to Austin and surrounding areas for over five years.
A well-placed wreath or string of garland creates a cozy look. Wreathes are creations inspired by home, love and family and add elegance to your décor. Thomas Best explains, “what we specialize in is tree wrapping, outlining the house with exterior trim lighting and adding just the right accented garland and wreaths.”
If you want to make an even deeper commitment to the environment this holiday season, use a timer, also supplied by the company. Timers allow the residents to conserve electricity when most important, and ensure that your house is festive, even when you are away. For more information on making your home shine bright and green this holiday season, ask the expert, Thomas Best, owner of EZ Holiday Lights, at 512.632.4668 or e-mail him at info@ezhlaustin.com.
“Simple is Elegant,” Best says. “We’re a little more exclusive; we have developed the reputation as experts for upper-scale homes and commercial properties. We take more time and care to detail.” Best adds, “We’re making a big push this year with everyone going green; I think the LED lights look nicer; they’re more subtle. It’s one easy call and we do everything!”
Included in EZHL’s services are a complete custom design and pricing information, covering materials, installation, removal and storage. EZ Holiday Lighting comes out and designs an entire light system,
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Although LED lights cost a little more the product pays for itself by lasting years longer and using less energy than conventional lighting. The new “green” low voltage technology allows the consumer to string up to 125 strands on one outlet, versus a few strands on multiple outlets.
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Staging your home: Taking Advantage of the Holidays by Ashley Whittenberger, owner of Interiority Complex
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Many people are inclined to postpone putting their home on the market until the holidays have passed. What an opportunity they are missing! While it is true that colder temperatures and shorter days tend to keep the window shoppers from house hunting, winter days will not deter serious buyers.
Sound Bring a joyful sound into your home by softly playing seasonal, instrumental music without lyrics.
The holidays are actually a great time to take advantage of fewer homes being on the market and to enhance the beauty and charm of your home. Tempt buyers to get out of their warm cars and take a look at your home with the following holiday home staging strategies.
Touch Towels in the bathrooms should be soft and fluffy, and a fresh dishtowl on a countertop will soften the cold, hard serface of granite or tile.
Do not string lights on the house this year. Outdoor holiday lighting tends to distract buyers from design elements of your home’s exterior.
Don’t wait until “peak” selling season to put your house on the market. This is a common mistake that sellers make. There is a flood of sellers that
To prevent cluttered distractions, keep the Dickens’ Village and other holiday knickknacks in the attic. Rooms filled to the brim with decorations keep the buyer’s eyes from focusing on the home’s features and give a sense of the space being smaller.
enter the market in the spring because everyone else is doing the same thing. It’s best to just put it on the market when you’re ready to sell it.
When it comes to home staging, don’t forget to recognize the ‘five senses’ that subtly make your buyers feel at home: Sight To give your room a warm, inviting glow, use amber-colored lights in your table and floor lamps.
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Smell Fill the air with a kettle of simmering hot apple cider garnished with orange slices, cinnamon and cloves.
Taste On a cold winter’s day, offer buyers a square of warm gingerbread or cup of hot, spiced tea.
No matter what time of year you are selling, the same formula for success applies to you: correct pricing strategy gets you showings, and proper staging gets you offers. Houses do sell all year long. Taking these few extra home staging steps during the holidays can encourage an expedited sale and a happy new year!
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at your party, preparing holiday meals, serving after-dinner coffee, making cookies: if one room in your house needs to be ready for the holidays this season, it’s the kitchen. Take some simple steps to give this central location an eco-friendly facelift not only to boost the mood of the room, but also to provide a fresh, cheerful space for you and your guests. Replacing old, war-torn countertops with a sleek new look is a simple upgrade: granite is all the rage, and less expensive options are making the natural stone choice even more popular. Granite Transformations fit new countertops over the old ones, with no need for any demolition. Not only are the surfaces heat, stain and scratch resistant with virtually no maintenance, but the sophisticated new look will completely transform your kitchen’s appearance. The new, revolutionary TrendQ line carried at Granite Transformations is a technological breakthrough in engineered surfaces that combine a commitment to beauty and unequaled durability. Granite Transformations will offer a hand to help their customers discover the socially- responsible, guilt-free way to bring beauty to your home. Eco-friendly recycled glass materials in over 50 designer colors combine sustainability and beauty, without a compromise between your creative statement of personal style and your ability to select a surface with documented recycled content. Membership in the U.S. Green Building Council ensures that TrendQ colors contain post-consumer and postindustrial recycled materials as high as 72% in some colors. All TrendQ products are manufactured in the United States, in order to eliminate the resources required by international shipping, as well as reducing environmental impact.
As mentioned, Granite Transformations countertops are engineered to fit right over your existing counter surfaces so there is no debris, demolition or old countertops to go into landfills. The process uses at least 65% less material than in other engineered surfaces or stone slabs while providing superior heat resistance, scratch resistance and stain resistance backed by a lifetime warranty. Granite Transformations designers and engineers meticulously select both the size and the transparency of glass as well as the translucency of the semi-precious manmade stone fragments to provide the gorgeous Trend Glass line with its characteristically vivid color and depth.
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Backsplashes, protective surfaces on the wall behind a sink or stove, can add a nice touch to your kitchen, especially if colors and textures coordinate with other surfaces. Install a new granite backsplash along with a granite kickplate as an easy way to bring the whole kitchen together with a stylish appearance. Top your counters with one or two new appliances in eye-popping candy colors that are the current nod to nostalgia. A mixer or toaster in cool green, bright teal or cherry red will burst against the dark granite surfaces and make your kitchen look brand new. Consider refacing your cabinets—rather than replacing the entire cabinet, replace the doors to present a whole new appearance, or give a quick change of color with a coat of paint. Many kitchens are going back to white for a basic, clean look. For more information on transforming your kitchen, contact Granite Transformations at 512.834.2500 or visit www.granitetransformations.com
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heart of THE HOME Gearing up for holiday guests? Since the kitchen always ends up as a comfortable central gathering space for any party, why not put yourself at ease before guests arrive by starting from the inside out to make your space feel larger and more versatile. Toss Now is the time for a deep de-cluttering of those drawers and cabinets hiding thousands of pairs of chopsticks or three pairs of scissors. If you have three can openers or bottle openers, keep the favorite one and donate the rest to a local charity.
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Organize Putting tray organizers in your drawers helps create a visual inventory of your things and a clearer picture of what’s excess. Lazy Susans are the organizer’s secret weapon. Save time and space while finding the spice you need. Break your habit of tossing today’s mail on the counter. Install a small vertical mail bin inside the door of a cabinet to keep bills and RSVPs out of sight.
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Find a one-page conversion and substitution guide online, stick in a plastic sheet protector and tape inside a cabinet closest to the stove. Party Ready Stash appliances that aren’t as necessary during the holidays as they are on school mornings. Put away the toaster and keep out only the essentials for entertaining to allow maximum space. Keep the counter clear to allow space for buffet-style meals, after-dinner coffee chats or for enough room to spread out and roll cookie dough for a fun group activity.
It’s all too easy to hold onto the multitude of plastic cups that worm their way into your kitchen. Purge your cabinet of the ones you can do without and add them to your donation box.
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The same goes for your dishes. Fewer dishes in your cabinets help encourage an empty sink. Get rid of any dishes you rarely use and invest in stacking dish organizers to create more space in your cabinets, while dusting off nicer china for your holiday events. Eliminate multiples of other kitchen supplies. Three different sizes of cutting boards are okay, but any more than that should be parted with.
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The average first frost date in our area is November 15.
Spray turf and landscape weekly with seaweed solution as a winterizer.
Plant vegetable seeds: Early November: mustard, radish and spinach
Prune out dead limbs from trees and shrubs before the leaves fall. Wait until January for any oak tree pruning. Prune back chrysanthemums about 1/3 for a spring rebloom.
Plant vegetable plants: Lettuce, mustard and other greens, peas and spinach Plant herb plants: Cilantro, dill, fennel, parsley and all perennial herbs such as chives and oregano Plant strawberries: NOW! Plant annual flower/ornamental seeds: Sweet Alyssum, Calendula, Centaurea, Coreopsis, Delphinium, Larkspur, Linaria, Nemesia, Poppy, Snapdragon, Sweet Pea and Johnny Jump-Up (Viola) Plant Annual Flower/Ornamental Plants: Dusty Miller, Flowering Kale and cabbage, Nicotiana, Pansy, Snapdragon and Sweet Pea. Plant perrenial plants, trees and shrubs: All of them! Plant ground covers and borders Last chance to plant wildflower seeds!
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Overseed lawn with winter rye. Use “perennial rye” for that thinbladed, slower-growing green winter lawn. It is not really a perennial in Texas; it will die in the spring when the weather warms up. Plant cover crops on bare garden soil. Plant clovers, hairy vetch, Austrian winter peas, annual rye or Elbon (cereal) rye, for example, to protect the soil from weed infestation, help prevent erosion and to till in as organic matter before planting in the spring. Elbon rye should be tilled in before it gets a foot tall, or it will be too tough to till. Plant bulbs: Here are just a few types of bulbs that can naturalize here: Daffodils/Narcissus: “Carbineer,” “Carlton,” “Ceylon,” “Delibes,” “Earlicheer,” “Fortune,” “Grand Primo,” “Ice Follies,” “Mount Hood,” “Paperwhites,” “Rustom Pasha;” Hyacinthus orientalis var. albulus (French-Roman hyacinth); Ipheion uniflorum (blue starflowers); Lycoris squamigera (magic lily); Leucojum aestivum (summer snowflake); Muscari neglectum (a.k.a. M. racemosum or M. atlanticum); Zephyranthes candida (rain lily); and Zephyranthes drummondii (giant prairie lily) Divide perennials. Transplant or give away your divisions of: daylily, bearded iris, Shasta daisies, violets, wood ferns and cannas.
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Get ready to protect newly planted plants, tender vegetables and other tender plants before a freeze. Inspect and clean up potted plants that are moved indoors. Control insect pests on the plant or in the soil with an organic solution. Mulch all plants, including trees and shrubs. Water plants well before a freeze. Freeze damage occurs when ice crystals form inside plant cells and pierce the cell walls. A turgid plant cell (plump with water) is less likely to be ruptured by the ice crystals than flaccid cells. Drape row cover-a lightweight, spun fiber cloth-over susceptible plants in advance of a freeze, securing the fabric well at the soil line. Sheets or blankets are used the same way, and are better than plastic for draping. However, there are other low-cost structures that are easy to find or make for frost protection. Plastic cloches are an inexpensive alternative to the old glass cloches for covering individual plants. Five-gallon plastic water jugs can be used in the same way. Simply cut off the base of the jug, seal the top opening with foil, etc., and place over individual plants. A homemade cold frame can cover several plants at once, and can be custom-sized. Using 1”x 2” wood, make the framework for the four walls of your plant “house.” One wall should be taller than its opposite wall, so that you’ll have an angled roof. Cut and staple six mil clear plastic to the frame to make the walls. Then make the frame and plastic for the roof separately. This structure can easily be placed over tender plants, and the roof simply removed when the freeze ends.
An easy way to protect a whole row of plants is to make a “hoop house.” Starting at the end of the row, first place rebar (or a very strong stick) into the soil at the edge of the bed, and another one opposite it on the other side of the row. The rebar should have eight to ten inches in the ground, and six to eight inches above the ground. Continue placing these pairs of rebar opposite each other every three feet or so along the edges of the bed. Then cut 1/2” - 3/4” diameter thin-walled PVC pipe in lengths to make hoops spanning from each stick to its mate across the row. Finally, the whole line of hoops can be covered with plastic, or a single or double layer of row cover, and clamped to the hoops with spring clamps. Be sure to make the hoops tall enough so that the plants do not touch the plastic or fabric. The Natural Gardener is located at 8648 Bee Cave Road. Contact them at 512.288.6113 or log on to their Web site at www.naturalgardeneraustin.com.
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outdoor SPACES December Garden Tips Protect tender plants during freezes. Use sheets, blankets or specially-designed row cover. Construct a cold frame or a “hoop house.” Mulch, mulch, mulch! Water well before a freeze (except for prickly pear cactus). Allow hardy perennials to freeze back, and do not prune them until late winter or early spring, if you can stand it. The dead structure of the plant helps to insulate and protect the living core of the plant, and is part of the winter landscape. In addition, any pruning can stimulate tender new growth, which would be susceptible to subsequent freezes. Last chance to plant bulbs It is best to plant them early this month. Plant flower/ornamental seeds:Delphinium, Larkspur and Poppy Plant vegetable plants: Arugula, cabbage, chard and other greens, lettuce and spinach Plant strawberries Spinach is a great companion plant for strawberries.
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Plant herbs All hardy perennial herbs such as lavender, oregano, rosemary, rue, sage and thyme; other cold-hardy annual or biennial herbs like parsley, cilantro, dill and fennel (Dill and fennel may need some protection during freezes). Plant annual flower/ornamental plants: Sweet alyssum, bluebonnet plants, ornamental cabbage and kale, Dianthus, Johnny jump-up, pansy, snapdragon, and stock Plant hardy perennial plants. Some examples are agapanthus, damianita, most ferns, Mexican bush sage, Russian sage, trees and shrubs. It is especially important, if you haven’t done so already, to plant spring-blooming perennials such as columbine, coreopsis, ox-eye and shasta daisies Salvia greggi, and wallflower. Plant ground covers and borders. Prune, if necessary. Hire a reputable arborist or study a good, current pruning book before tackling important pruning jobs. If the
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NATURAL GARDENER pruning book is teaching the “flush cut” method, it is teaching an outdated and detrimental pruning method. If the pruning book is written by or refers to Dr. Alex L. Shigo and recognizes the branch collar, you are on the right track. Dr. Shigo’s research, along with improving upon the flush cut, also showed that pruning paints are not necessary and may impede the healing process. NEVER “top” a tree, which is pruning back the main leader (or trunk) of a tree, except for certain fruit trees. Topping has also come to mean that awful practice of harshly pruning back some if not all of the branches back to the main trunk. Please don’t trim back the crape myrtles harshly, either. This is unfortunately so prevalent that it has a name: Crape Murder. Spray fruit trees. None of our most common fruit trees are native. Therefore, they need more care than, say, a yaupon holly or a bur oak. To keep apple, pear, peach and plum trees healthy, and to get the best fruit, these fruit trees need to be put on a spray schedule. The four trees above are all in the rose family; this may explain why they need more pampering. Figs, pomegranates and persimmons and the like do not need a spray schedule. Step one of the Organic Fruit Tree Spray Schedule is to spray fruit trees with copper at leaf fall, if this hasn’t happened already at your house. “Leaf fall” is the time when the largest bunch of leaves fall from the tree. As John Dromgoole says, this mass exodus of leaves leaves many tiny wounds, or entry points for diseases in the tree. Copper is an organic fungicide which will help prevent this. Be careful when handling copper; follow package directions and wear protection. Use with discretion (as a last resort) in other parts of the landscape. The Natural Gardener is located at 8648 Bee Cave Road. Contact them at 512.288.6113 or log on to their Web site at www.naturalgardeneraustin.com.
CHECK IT ! Tips and tricks to make your holiday smoother Over the holidays it is a task in itself to try and remember everything that needs to be accomplished. Whether you want to start a new tradition or need to be reminded how to be calm, here are 16 ways to help you keep your sanity.
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Call the Austin Lyric Opera at512.472.599 and purchase your season tickets for Cinderella and Rigoletto. Carry a few extra coins and donate to the Salvation Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Red Kettle Christmas campaign. Call your neighbors and put together a canned food drive. Donate to a charity in need or call 512.282.2111 to contact the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas.
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Remember to have your dress ready for the gala and have it dry-cleaned approximately two weeks before your social events. Avoid the ultimate faux pas and confirm the attire with the host or hostess before you step out in a ball gown. Decorate your arm with bangles when dressing for your holiday party. The jingle-jangle of the bangles will not be an issue when the party is loud and in full swing.
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FAMILY Consider having a fun portrait made for the cover of your customized holiday cards. Pull out some seasonal music and have the family decorate the tree together as you belt out the lyrics. Teach your children the spirit of giving and donate to Toys for Tots. Call 512.458.4019 for more information. Start a new tradition: a family holiday newsletter. Find some beautiful stationery and type away!
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Why Should I Hire An ACCA Contractor? One of the best reasons to hire an ACCA Contractor is that, first and foremost, they are a member of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America Association. What does this mean to you, the consumer? It means they are properly LICENSED AND INSURED. Based upon this fact alone, the homeowner is assured a much better chance of dealing with a reputable contractor. In addition, ACCA Contractors are educated, instructed and trained to perform the work at hand correctly the first time. They comply with the codes that govern the way installations and repairs are done. They pull permits and have their work inspected to ensure the work has been done to standards & code guidelines. They adhere to a Code Of Ethics and hold themselves and their staff to a higher standard of professionalism. ACCA Contractors are committed to doing a better job of training their people. Many ACCA Contractors require their employees to complete a minimum number of continuing education hours each year. This ensures they remain on the leading edge of technology and methods, whether it be a New Installations, Upgrade or Repair. ACCA HVAC Contractors belong to Mix Groups and Local Chapters that provide them opportunities to take advantage of networking with other Contractors. By working together, they take advantage of shared experience, knowledge and best practices. Need to hire an Air Conditioning & Heating Contractor? Need an estimate for new installation or repair? Need competitive options for a Maintenance Agreement? As a home owner or business owner, protect YOUR investment - HIRE THE BEST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HIRE AN ACCA CONTRACTOR. In Austin call 512-507-4826 or visit www.accaaustin.org to locate an ACCA Contractor.
Why Should I Hire An ACCA Contractor? One of the best reasons to hire an ACCA Contractor is that, first and foremost, they are a member of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America Association. What does this mean to you, the consumer? It means they are properly LICENSED AND INSURED. Based upon this fact alone, the homeowner is assured a much better chance of dealing with a reputable contractor. In addition, ACCA Contractors are educated, instructed and trained to perform the work at hand correctly the first time. They comply with the codes that govern the way installations and repairs are done. They pull permits and have their work inspected to ensure the work has been done to standards & code guidelines. They adhere to a Code Of Ethics and hold themselves and their staff to a higher standard of professionalism. ACCA Contractors are committed to doing a better job of training their people. Many ACCA Contractors require their employees to complete a minimum number of continuing education hours each year. This ensures they remain on the leading edge of technology and methods, whether it be a New Installations, Upgrade or Repair. ACCA HVAC Contractors belong to Mix Groups and Local Chapters that provide them opportunities to take advantage of networking with other Contractors. By working together, they take advantage of shared experience, knowledge and best practices. Need to hire an Air Conditioning & Heating Contractor? Need an estimate for new installation or repair? Need competitive options for a Maintenance Agreement? As a home owner or business owner, protect YOUR investment - HIRE THE BEST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HIRE AN ACCA CONTRACTOR. In Austin call 512-507-4826 or visit www.accaaustin.org to locate an ACCA Contractor.
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Blind and Shutter Expo 512.266.0002 www.theblindandshutterexpo.com find us on page 59
ACCA Austin 512.507.4826 www.accaaustin.org find us on page 87
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Alyson Jon Interiors 512.330.9766 www.alysonjon.com find us on page 11, 64
Blinds of All Kinds 512.889.8787 www.blindsofallkinds.net
Ameriprise Financial 512.691.5908 www.ameriprise.com find us on page 37
Cafe Castro Nova 512.263.3322 www.cafecastronova.com find us on page 47
ATX Flooring/Countertops 512.339.9600 www.atxdiscountfloors.com find us on page 80
Concrete Genie 888.714.3643 www.concretegenie.com find us on page 87
Austin Diamond District 512.458.4367 www.austindiamonddistrict.com find us on page IFC, 74
Cookie Lounge 512.478.2253 www.austincookielounge.com find us on page 43
Austin Energy 512.974.7827 www.austinenergy.com find us on page BC
Design it With Consignment 512.301.9800 www.designitconsignment.com find us on page 87
Austin Hardwood Flooring 512.444.9663 www.austinhardwoodflooring.com find us on page 85
Direct Buy of Austin 512.835.7822 www.directbuyaustin.com find us on page 51
Austin Lyric Opera 512.472.5992 www.austinlyricopera.org find us on page 1, 52
Dish Network/DirecTV 512.670.1616 find us on page 77, IBC
Austin Outdoor Kitchens 512.331.5544 www.austinoutdoorkitchens.net find us on page 63
EcoQuest International 512.965.2635 www.tryfreshair.com/ betterhealthsystems find us on page 86
Austin Permaculture Guild 512.619.5363 www.permie.us find us on page 85
Efficient Barrier Solutions 512.504.3582 www.ebsnational.com find us on page 70
Austin-tatious Blinds & Shutters 512.608.0302 www.austintatiousblinds.com find us on page 71
Esquire Cleaners 512.329.0101 find us on page 27 Ethnic Loft 512.458.4000 www.ethnicloft.net find us on page 75
Best Agents in Texas 9100 United Drive, #100 Austin, Texas 78758 512.388.3313 www.bestagentsintexas.com Realtors serving the Austin Area by providing an experience worthy of your referrals. We recruit and hire only the BEST realtors!
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EZ Holiday Lights 512.632.4668 www.ezhlaustin.com find us on page 83
Garbo Salon & Spa 512.458.4162 www.garboasalon.com find us on page 21
Steamerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Carpet Cleaning 512.990.7279 www.streamerscarpet.com find us on page 87
Granite 4 Less 512.249.9100 www.granite4lesscp.com find us on page 62
Sterling Images 512.977.9751 www.sterlingimagesonline.com find us on page 4
Granite Transformations 512.834.2500 www.granitetransformations.com find us on page 72
Texas Gas Service 512.370.8243 www.oneok.com find us on page 47, 73
Hill Country Galleria 512.263.0001 www.hillcountrygalleria.com find us on page 9, 66
Texas Hatters 512.398.4287 www.texashatters.com find us on page 42
Hill Country Pediatrics 512.263.7455 www.hcpdkid.com find us on page 23 Josco Kitchen & Bath Showroom 512.452.1400 www.joscoshowroom.com find us on page 86 Korey Howell Photography 512.331.7744 www.koreyhowell.com find us on page 36
The Flower Studio 512.236.0916 www.cobyneal.com find us on page 5 The Junior League of Austin 512.467.8982 www.jlaustin.org find us on page 2
Leaps N Bounds 512.346.5327 find us on page 86
The Oasis 512.266.2442 www.oasis-austin.com find us on page 7
Papa Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/Traeger Grill 512.852.9725 www.traegergrills.com find us on page 59
The Treasury at The Oasis 512.266.6444 www.thetreasury-austintx.com find us on page 3
Patio Lounge 512.266.7733 www.thepatiolounge.com find us on page 67
Turquoise Trading Post 512.323.5011 www.turquoisetradingpost.com find us on page 42
Rainbow Play Systems 512.218.9275 www.rainbowplayaustin.com find us on page 67
TX Green Clean 512.243.8385 www.txgreenclean.com find us on page 59
Scubaland/Travel Masters 512.323.6999 www.scubaland.com find us on page 81
Villa Montana 512.535.4667 www.villamontanatexas.com find us on page 17
Shoal Creek Nursery 512.458.5909 www.shoalcreeknursery.com find us on page 86
Wings Apart 512.659.3844 www.wingsapart.com find us on page 23 Xpress Home Theaters 512.217.6668 www.xpresshometheaters.com find us on page 76
Galleria Concrete Designs 512.809.6125 www.galleriaconcretedesigns.com find us on page 83 Gallery of Salons 512.431.6123 www.dr-grant-jennings.medem.com find us on page 86
The Barstool Company 512.459.7600 www.thebarstoolcompany.com find us on page 79
Your Secret Closet 512.206.4993 find us on page 39 State Farm Insurance Carmina Eaton 512.244.6641 www.carminaeaton.com find us on page 47
Zinger Hardware & General Merchant 512.533.9001 www.zingerhardware.com find us on page 45