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Contents nov ember
On the Cover
68 donna stocktonhicks
Living life by design. By Deborah Hamilton-Lynne. Photos by Kimberly Davis.
Features
80 the creative eastside
Photo by Kimberly Davis.
Flexible live/work spaces offer design and affordability. By Shelley Seale.
shades 85 fifty of a color wheel
Austin interior designer Fern Santini has a head for making her interiors always add up to high style. By Helen Thompson.
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56 on the scene
46 beauty Budget-friendly anti-aging.
savvy women
26 5 things you must do this month
48 Designer picks Julie Evans and Adam
106 personal best Home is where the heart is.
28 spotlight event East Austin Studio Tour.
gourmet
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56 wine & Dine Big Reds & Bubbles.
110 all the right questions Selling your
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32 Around town Photos from Austin events. 36 Horoscopes Happy birthday, Scorpio.
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40 must read The Hip Girl’s Guide to Homemaking.
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42 trending now Spikes and studs.
102 simply irresistible A.J. Bingham.
44 shopping Adelante Austin.
104 Relationships Love versus in love.
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SHELLEY SEALE is an author and freelance writer in Austin. She has written for National Geographic, USA Today and Globe Pequot Press, among other publications, and can usually be found traipsing in remote places when not in Austin. She loves Austin, farmers markets, yoga and wine. As an East Austinite, Shelley loves the creative energy of her community, and is excited about Cobra Studios and similar mixed-use artistic spaces springing up on the Eastside.
Fashion assistant katie borges has had a lifelong passion for style. Originating from St. Louis, she now calls Austin home. She utilizes her creative eye while researching the latest runway trends, pulling looks from local retailers and assisting on set at photoshoots. For November’s issue, Katie pulled together 12 spiked and studded pieces that add an edge to any outfit. You can see her work on page 42.
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The 411 on Thanksgiving calories Do you know the average number of calories consumed in a Thanksgiving meal? 3,000. The holiday season is upon us and the folks at caloriecount. com will help you count the calories and avoid the annual “holiday spread.” With more than 250,000 foods in their database and fun facts to boot, this health and wellness website may be your go-to resource as visions of sugarplums dance in your head.
More for Thanksgiving b Dine out on turkey day. Forget the hassle of cooking, serving and cleaning up after the big meal. Relax and enjoy your feast at one of Austin’s favorite restaurants. b Want to take the stress out of holiday-meal preparation and add some excitement to your menus? We have the scoop on the Holiday 101 Meat and Poultry cooking class from Central Market. b Want to put the giving back in to Thanksgiving? Leigh Anne Winger shares her personal best experiences, as well as ways you can get involved this holiday season. b Todd Pantkin, author of Finding Happiness, offers 10 tips to help parents plant the seed of philanthropy and encourage their children to give.
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AW Insider Shopping Tips b Get the scoop on the Junior League’s A Christmas Affair, Nov. 15 – 18.
Plus b Art reviews and complete November calendar. To find these articles, visit the table of contents page at austinwomanmagazine.com.
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Austin Celtic Festival Nov. 3 and 4, noon to 7:30 p.m., Fiesta Gardens This year will be the 16th celebration of the largest gathering of Celts in Central Texas, and you don’t want to miss out on the fun! The celebration honors traditional Celtic customs with a wide variety of Celtic music, dance, games, animals, craft vendors, lectures and workshops offering education on Celtic tradition, and of course, plenty of food for all. In true Celtic spirit, the finest selection of Irish and Scottish beers will be available on tap. This year, the music featured will include performances from the Moya Brennan Band, Matt Cranitch and Jackie Daly, Maurice Lennon and The Willis Clan, along with many others. Adult tickets are $12 per day or $20 for a weekend pass. Kids 13 and younger receive free admission. For more information, visit austincelticfestival.com.
ThunderCloud Subs 2012 Annual Turkey Trot
Since 1991, ThunderCloud Subs has hosted its annual Turkey Trot event to raise money for Caritas of Austin, an organization devoted to helping those in poverty. To date, the Turkey Trot has raised more than $1.5 million and organizers aspire to continue raising that amount with the annual event. Whether you are a daily runner who can knock out a fivemile run in 40 minutes, or a family of five wanting to run-walk the untimed mile, the Turkey Trot is an event that the whole family can participate in. PRICES A T-shirt is included with your race packet. ThunderCloud Subs has set up multiple destinations for packet pickup this year and will provide free parking during the event at the following locations: the City Hall Garage, One Texas Center, Palmer Events/The Long Center Garage and the Austin American-Statesman lot. So before you gobble down your Thanksgiving feast, head out to the largest five-mile run in Texas and trot like a turkey! To register or for more information, visit thundercloud.com/index.php/trot.
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Annie Griffiths: A Camera, Two Kids, and a Camel Nov 12, 8 p.m., The Long Center As one of the first women photographers for National Geographic, Annie Griffiths will speak about her life and adventures as both a mother and photographer as outlined in her book, A Camera, Two Kids, and a Camel: My Journey in Photographs. Griffiths has photographed in more than 100 countries and on every continent in the world. She has received awards from the National Press Photographers Association, the Associated Press, the National Organization of Women, the University of Minnesota and the White House News Photographers Association. In addition to being a mom and photographer, Griffiths is the executive director of Ripple Effects Images, an organization devoted to empowering women and young girls in the developing world through photography. Tickets to the event are $19 to $44, depending on seating. To purchase tickets, visit thelongcenter.org.
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24th-Annual Lone Star Vegetarian Chili Cook-Off Nov. 11, noon to 4 p.m., 6701 Burnet Road Farmers Market The Lone Star Vegetarian Chili Cook-Off has become a longstanding event in Texas. Produced by the Lone Star Vegetarian Network, the cookoff has been held in multiple places throughout the state and this year, it’s our turn! According to co-organizer Brendan Good, the event will continue to operate in traditional form, but with some added events. “We’re working on having two specific teams compete in a speed chili contest with a time limit, like a Food Network competition show,” Good says. “We’re also going to have two divisions this year for the first time: one for chilis made with all vegetables, and one for chilis that include some kind of meat substitute.” With plenty of prizes, there will be more than enough to go around for the winning teams. Readers interested in entering the competition should e-mail Brendan Good at communicate@vegnetaustin.org. Otherwise, forget the meat and come out for a vegan variety of Texas’ best chili! For more information, visit veggiechilicookoff.com.
Book Talk: Janet Conner Presents Writing Down Your Soul Nov. 15, 1 p.m., Barnes & Noble at Sunset Valley The South Austin Spiritual Book Group will host an event at the Sunset Valley Barnes & Noble location, welcoming author Janet Conner to talk about her book Writing Down Your Soul. Conner is an award-winning author from Florida who will share her seven steps for how to write down and listen to your voice within. She will also introduce her 2012 book release, The Lotus and the Lily. Admission to the event is free. Conner also has three other events the same week in Austin, if you happen to miss her discussion on Nov. 15. Those appearances include the Unity of the Hills guest talk and workshop on “The Great Paradox of Prosperity,” Nov. 11 at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; lunch with the author at Seton Cove Nov. 12 at 2 p.m.; and Be Our Guest with Story Circle Network on how to write your “Writing Blessing,” Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. For more information, visit janetconner.com.
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There is a Place, by visual artist and current University of Texas at Austin student Katie Rose Pipkin, is a 36-inch-by-48-inch oil on canvas that will be displayed at Wardenclyffe (1101 Springdale Road) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the weekends of E.A.S.T., Nov. 10, 11, 17 and 18. Her other illustrations will also be available at the White House Ranch (3410 E. Pennsylvania Ave.) during the E.A.S.T. tour. For more information, visit katierosepipkin.com.
east austin studio tour East Austin transforms in to one giant house party this November when more than 300 artist studios and exhibition spaces open to the public for the 11th-annual East Austin Studio Tour (E.A.S.T.). This free, self-guided tour celebrates the diverse and eclectic culture of one of Austin’s most creative neighborhoods. As you hop from space to space, E.A.S.T. offers not only the chance to discover new artistic talent, but to meet unique people and engage with the community. Be sure to stop by Big Medium Gallery, where E.A.S.T. is organized and produced, to pick up a catalog, a map for the tour and see talented artists’ work. They can also be found at all Austin Public Library locations as the tour dates approach. Comfortable shoes, public transportation and your most artistic mindset are a must for this year’s tour. Nov. 10 – 18. For more information, visit eastaustinstudiotour.com.
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It Takes a Village Dress for Success Austin hosts the In Her Shoes documentary premiere. By Kate Y. Hector Walk the red carpet in front of the historic Stateside Theatre and be inspired by a documentary full of female willpower and the Austin community spirit, all in support of Dress for Success Austin. Dress for Success Austin will host a unique premiere event of the documentary In Her Shoes Nov. 12 at the Stateside Theatre, with live music, drinks, hors d’oeuvres and prizes. In Her Shoes tells the story of Betty Staehr, her battle with homelessness and the community that helped her. Staehr is a former client of Dress for Success Austin, a nonprofit that promotes economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire and career-development tools to help them find success in their work and lives. After overcoming tough times, Staehr became employed and returned to Dress for Success Austin to participate in the Professional Women’s Group. Each year, the PWG nominates one woman to go to a worldwide leadership conference called the Success Summit. Staehr was selected and she understood her responsibility to lead a community action project upon her return. Staehr picked a project near and dear to her heart: homeless women. She organized a shoe drive and worked with Austin City Council members to raise awareness for this cause.
Betty Staehr at a shoe drive with donor.
“She wanted to make the city aware of the need for beds for homeless women without children,” says Judy Chambers, Dress for Success Austin’s executive director. “At any time, there may be as many as 400 homeless single women in Austin, but there are only 50 beds for single women without children.” As Staehr’s community action project progressed, a group of women from the film organization Reel Women took notice. In Her Shoes Director and Producer Brandy Rainey Amstel had a vision for making a film that demonstrated the power of filmmaking in bringing attention to a cause. Thus, In Her Shoes was born, telling Staehr’s inspirational story, and demonstrating that when nonprofit organizations, business owners and women come together, they can make a bigger difference in the world than any one of them could alone. Chambers says she hopes this documentary will open people’s eyes further to the need of helping homeless women, and raise funds for Dress for Success Austin. “What we would like viewers to take away is that being
homeless can happen to anybody,” Chambers says. “An illness, change in life circumstances—each individual person is not that far away from having bad things happen.” There are 124 Dress for Success affiliates in 13 countries, and Austin is the only affiliate to premiere a professional documentary about the organization and one of its clients. The film features many local nonprofits, including SafePlace, Trinity Center, Goodwill and Salvation Army. Each one of these organizations plays a vital role in improving the everyday lives of people in need throughout Austin. “It takes a community to solve social problems such as this,” Chambers says. “So, yes, this is about Dress for Success, but it is also about the 75-plus agencies we work with. It takes a village, as the old saying goes.” To be a part of that village, readers can purchase tickets to In Her Shoes through the Stateside Theatre at austintheatre.org, become a sponsor or donate in-kind goods to be raffled before the premiere. For more information, visit dressforsuccess.org/austin.
Austin Woman Sponsored Events Girl Scouts of Central Texas S’more Soiree Nov. 3 and 4, Lake Travis Visit gsctx.org for information and to register. Your attendance helps Girl Scouts of Central Texas provide leadership opportunities to thousands of local girls.
Christmas at Caswell House Nov. 3 – 10, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit a magical winter wonderland and shop for everything you need for the holiday season. All proceeds benefit the Austin Junior Forum. For more information, visit austinjuniorforum.org.
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Executive Women in Texas Government Annual Conference Nov. 4 and 5, Embassy Suites San Marcos Hotel, Spa & Conference Center For more information about registration and keynote speakers, visit ewtg.org.
More Than a Party/ Game Celebrity Golf Tournament Nov. 11 and 12 More Than a Party will take place at the home of Tess and Greg Peters Nov. 11. More Than a Game Celebrity Golf Tournament will take place Nov. 12 at the Barton Creek Resort. For more information, visit thefirstteeaustin.org.
Easter Seals Walk with Me Austin/Resource Fair Nov. 11, The Domain The 5K run begins at 8:30 a.m., and the one-mile family walk begins at 9 a.m. The community resource fair takes place from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information and to register, visit easterseals.com.
Junior League’s A Christmas Affair Nov. 14 – 18, Palmer Events Center This four-day holiday market will benefit the Junior League of Austin and the community services they participate in, including Coats for Kids and FIT (Food In Tummies). For more information, visit jlaustin.org.
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October marked the end of a cycle for everyone, and this month begins the new cycle. It’s time to begin thinking about new projects, start to work on things that will pay off in the long term. Don’t be in a hurry, don’t try to rush. Relax and enjoy the holiday season. The first of 2013 will be time enough to get going in your new direction, and you’ll have the next three years to work on it. Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21): This month you are Bond, James Bond. You are a spy. You thrive on subterfuge, stealth and secrecy. Privacy is your middle name and creativity is your game. You’re behaving sneakily; that’s not like you. Something is keeping you up late in to the night, something you can’t or won’t talk openly about. You might not think this thing is serious or permanent but I’m mentioning it because I believe it could become very permanent and important. Don’t shy away from it because it could change your life. Face it because it could change your life. Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 20): “May you live in interesting times” is an ancient Chinese curse using the word “interesting” as a synonym for “challenging” or “difficult.” With this in mind, you might certainly call the last couple of years “interesting.” But this month ushers in a new two-and-a-half-year era, one in which the word “interesting” means powerful, abundant, active and intense. You’re energized by your milieu in a more productive way and you know on a daily basis what to do and how to do it. Embrace movement and communication in your world now and allow intuition and chance to play major roles.
Aquarius (Jan. 21 – Feb. 19): Wham, bam, thank you, ma’am. What a month! You are finally going to be getting the end result that you have worked so hard for, the credit that you deserve. You’ve never been so creative, productive and powerful, especially those of you with a home studio. Your career is dripping with karmic healing, flashes of ingenuity, beauty and longevity, so look for an interesting and intense two and a half years. Pay attention to quick, impulsive trips and surprises concerning your brothers and sisters. This month could be a little tense—the beginning of a cycle always is—but next month, wow! Pisces (Feb. 20 – March 20): This is the perfect time for you to realize your full career potential. Well, almost time. To do it, though, you need to travel more, educate yourself more, learn more about the actual world. In other words, you need to become a little more like a Sagittarius. You also need to step gently around friends and groups of people and guard your words because you find your tongue a little sharp this month, sort of like a Scorpio. You might also discover suddenly within yourself a deep need for some strong spiritual guidance. That search, though, is pure Pisces.
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Aries (March 21 – April 20): You’re working a lot, traveling a lot and paying off bills. That’s good. November is traditionally Scorpio’s month, but that passion rubs off on everyone, including you. I know you’ve spent the last year weeding out all the things that are useless and unnecessary in your life, including some of your relationships with people. It’s been difficult, with delays and frustrations in matters of the heart making you feel older and wiser, but now your sense of your personal reality is stronger. You are no longer gullible. I’m happy to say, things pick up for you this month. Be ready for some love! Taurus (April 21 – May 21): People accuse you Taureans of being mercenary, but can you be blamed if income opportunities drop in to your basket like ripe Fredericksburg peaches, juicy and irresistible? Of course not. But this month, what’s juicy and irresistible is your partner. This is the month to fall back in love. Turn off your phone. Put a do not disturb sign on your front door. Yes, and take some time off from work. Take a romantic trip. Renew your vows. The office will be there, fully functioning, when you get back, and in the process, you may discover new financial resources you and your partner can share. Gemini (May 22 – June 20): Avoid arguing, questioning and being suspicious this month, especially at work, because your words are likely to be fast and sharp. By the end of the year, you will be able to look back on 2012 as profitable, as long as you are patient. The problem is, even if you do things with perfectly planned good intentions, you lack patience. You get an idea, you implement it, you don’t want to wait. The concept of waiting for something to slowly evolve is as alien to you Geminis as snow at a barbecue. So you need to continue to be more patient. The year isn’t done yet. Cancer (June 21 – July 22): This month is sort of like a circus and you are the ringmaster. After a year of practice, you’re finally figuring how to put the tent up, bring in the customers and manage your performers. You’re stepping in to your power as the person in the center ring and you’re having fun,
making art and theater, entertaining children, garnering publicity and romance. If you take up a new hobby this month, it may make you money in the future. Broaden your intellectual and spiritual horizons with higher education or take your show on the road. You’re going to enjoy the results of your hard work in 2013. Leo (July 23 – Aug. 23): You are always the entertainer par excellence, and most of your fans expect a big birthday party from you in August. I’m suggesting, however, that you throw another birthday party for yourself in November. I know it’s not really your birthday, but all the stars are aligned to fill your home with friends, frivolity and fun. Yes, it may get in the way of your workday, so invite the people you work with. When they meet all your wealthy and exotic friends, they’ll be impressed enough to invite you to share in some special income-producing resources. Sounds like fun, right? virgo (aug. 24 - Sept. 22): You Virgos like your creature comforts. You like your own home, your own food, your family, your bed. You also like your work, so November may be a little disconcerting when you find yourself spending hours and hours in your car simultaneously starting communication fires with your iPhone that you try to put out with your laptop. You have plenty of work, true, but you have to share the glory, credit and profits while you feel like you are the only one doing the legwork. Fortunately, you chose your partners wisely and, in the end, everyone loves everyone else. You’re just very, very busy. libra (sept. 23 – oct. 22): Let’s say you get a phone call offering you a job in Italy, but surprisingly, your significant other doesn’t want to go. Problems ensue. Or a letter arrives telling you that your book is being published but, surprisingly, your partner is not happy about it and problems at home ensue. Or…you get the picture. Important work you’ve been doing behind the scenes looks like it’s finally paying off, either in foreign influence and travel or publishing, or in some other way that causes problems on the home front. Just tell them to be patient; it’s not happening quite yet.
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the 1920s, a little piece of history she salvaged from the curb and carried home on the subway. “I hate throwing things away,” Payne says, laughing. “I have a little Depression-era granny that I nurture.” Although the word “homemaking” itself conjures up thoughts of obedient housewives from the prewomen’s-lib era, The Hip Girl’s Guide to Homemaking asserts that the self-sufficiency that comes along with doing domestic tasks like building a bookcase, baking bread or tending a backyard garden can actually be incredibly rewarding. “I felt like I was this strong, independent woman that did not need to be burdened with these tasks, but then I started to notice that there was a sort of empowerment that goes along with it,” Payne observes. Payne never learned the basics of domesticity when she was younger, and she isn’t even particularly fond of cooking (except to show off at dinner parties).
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Despite her lack of affection for cooking, she’s currently working on a new book that tackles an area of homemaking people often find most daunting: the kitchen. Targeted toward people like herself who aren’t all that fond of being in the kitchen, The Hip Girl’s Guide to the Kitchen will include the basics of setting up and stocking your kitchen, as well as recipes styled after one of Payne’s favorite cookbooks, The Joy of Cooking. “The fact that we have to eat three meals a day is somewhat stressful for me,” Payne admits. “In the end, I hope that people will be able to make a simple meal that makes them feel good, is healthy, cheaper and better quality than they can get at a restaurant.” The Hip Girl’s Guide to the Kitchen hits bookstores in April 2014. Until then, attend one of Payne’s informative workshops or classes. Visit paynekate.com for more information.
Diversify your dishware. Who says all your dishes have to match? Acquire unique finds from the thrift store for pennies and display them as decorative pieces in your kitchen.
Bake the basics. Homemade bread isn’t so labor-intensive when you plan ahead. Making other staples like soup stock or ice cream saves money and gives you a sense of accomplishment.
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In 2008, after moving to a cramped 700-square-foot apartment in Brooklyn, N.Y., with her wife, Jo Ann Santangelo, Payne found herself with little space and the tight budget that came along with being a freelance writer. Despite these hurdles, she set about making her house in to a home, and penned the book during the two-and-a-half years she lived there. “It was really about not having the comforts of a salary any longer…and I’m like, ‘Well, do I not get to have a nice house if I don’t have money to pay for everything?’ So, I had to get really creative,” Payne says. The concept of creative repurposing abounds in The Hip Girl’s Guide. In addition to scouting yard sales and curbsides for new-to-you items, Payne suggests using wood from an old bookshelf to create a raised garden bed, making a utilitarian bedside table from a vintage milk crate and starting a container garden with the food-grade plastic buckets restaurants usually throw away. Not only will repurposing save you money and help the environment, but it will also help make your home feel like your own. “To create something that looks nice and feels unique, rather than going to Target and buying it for $10, it feels more special and worthwhile. It makes you feel more attached to your surroundings when you make things or improvise,” Payne explains. As you curate your home, you may find that gifts and found items alike have the power to evoke memories. A friend made Payne and Santangelo a cube shelf to display the pies served at their wedding reception; it’s now being used in their home as a functional wedding keepsake. Another of Payne’s favorite things in her home is a vintage washboard she guesses is from
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Pat Taylor Mason first opened Adelante, Spanish for “forward,” in San Antonio 38 years ago. The wares for sale were mainly dresses and other pieces of art that Mason imported from Mexico. Mason’s work sparked a passion for style in her daughter, Tricia Mason Roberts, a passion that eventually spawned Adelante Austin in 1992. “In 20 years, you grow with your customers. I have celebrated births and weddings. A lot can happen in 20 years,” Roberts says.
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In the 20 years since she opened the shop in Austin, Roberts has witnessed fashion transform, change and grow. “Style is constantly changing,” she says. “When we opened, we were mainly ethnic and Southwestern. My store has had to change with the times. [Austin style] has evolved over the years. … It is more sophisticated but still laid-back. I have seen styles we sold 20 years ago back in style, full circle.”
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The main Adelante location offers clothing, shoes, accessories and home décor.
Roberts draws style from things she sees throughout the country. “I get inspired traveling to various markets from California to New York,” she says. Sometimes, however, she finds inspiration without even leaving the comfort of her home. “I am a magazine junkie. I love reading all the fashion blogs and online magazines.”
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In 2009, Roberts converted an Airstream trailer she and her husband had used recreationally in to a mobile boutique. It soon came to be known as Curb Service. “The idea came from Ralph Lauren and many other designers who had updated Airstreams,” she says. “The idea also came from all the food trucks. Like everyone else in town, I had an obsession with Airstreams. I thought, why not fix up my 1976 Airstream like the store and do a mini shop on wheels?”
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fight off winter Keep your skin and lips quenched during the colder months with Murad’s specialized products. By using avocado, sunflower and olive fruit oils, the Hydro-Dynamic Ultimate Moisure allows your skin to keep maximum levels of hydration for up to eight hours. It also contains shea butter for extra softness. $65, available at Sephora, Ulta and murad.com.
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A small amount of Precious Oil by Pureology goes a long way. The numerous oils treat problems like breakage, dullness and dryness, all with one product. It’s also Green Seal-approved, so you can feel good about looking good. Different sizes, available at Cobalt Blue Salon, 4220 William Cannon Drive, suite 140.
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braid assist Without enough hold or texture, it’s tough to keep braids looking good all day long. Redken’s Texturizing Sea Spray from their Awapuhi Wild Ginger line gives hair enough body and texture to stay firm for fun looks. Prices vary, available at professional salons.
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Expert Choices Two Austin design experts pick their favorite items in home decor. Photos by Caleb Kerr
rock solid g “Quartzite countertops from Decorum Stone are great. I love quartzite because it looks like marble and is harder than granite!” Decorum Stone, 415 E. St. Elmo Road.
glass half full g “Rose Ann Hall etched glasses are festive, can be used in a variety of ways and are very inexpensive.” Breed & Co., 718 W. 29th St.
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Julie Evans Award-winning designer, Allied Member, ASID, and owner of JEIDesign Inc., Julie Evans is known for her skills in interpreting her clients' tastes and developing their ideas. Her discerning eye, coupled with more than 25 years of experience, have established Evans as one of Texas’ top interior-design professionals. Her style ranges from formal, casual, eclectic to individual. “My projects usually reflect a certain feel that is hard to pinpoint. Stylish, timeless, and I always like to add something a bit lighthearted so the space doesn’t take itself too seriously.”
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“The gilded gloor lamp has good form and function. It has a beautifully sculpted brass base with a 150-watt dimmable light on top!” visualcomfortlightingstore.com
“Tukenkian rugs from David Alan Rugs are great eye candy and a wonderful way to start a room!” David Alan Rugs, 1009 W. Sixth St.
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Quartzite photo by Casey Dunn. Fortner photo by Stephen Karlisch.
“Right now I have a crush on the small Klismos metal garden chairs from Jean Marc Frey. I love them for their line and style. They are so petite and will fit on a small terrace.” Jean-Marc Fray, 1009 W. 6th St.
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g candle in the wind
Adam Fortner is a photo stylist and the owner of Creative & Sons. After a career in the magazine industry, he returned to Austin when he realized he could combine his love of architecture, objects and photography in to a career. His work has appeared in magazines from Austin to Japan and a few places in between. His style ranges from clean and modern, to rustic and crafty, to luxe and romantic, but it’s all tied together by his love of bold, thought-provoking and clever design.
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“Voluspa candle in suede blanc is my favorite candle right now. It’s a masculine scent in a sleek, feminine package, so it looks—and smells—wonderful anywhere.” Tarrytown Pharmacy, 2727 Exposition Blvd.
“They may not be the thick and fluffy kind you’re used to, but they get you just as dry and look twice as chic.” Mercury Design Studio, 209 W. Second St.
go horns! b “Antlers are everywhere in Austin. I love this modern, playful take on something we see all the time.” Jonathan Adler, 1101 W. Fifth St.
g poppin’ bottles “I love it when objects have dual functions, especially if one of them is to just look beautiful sitting around.” Bottle openers, Spartan, 215 S. Lamar Blvd.
h don’t eat the dÉcor “BACON! Artist Leigh Wyatt Taylor’s glass bacon is an artsy take on everyone’s favorite breakfast meat.” Mockingbird Domestics, 2151 S. Lamar Blvd.
a hola, ombrÉ “These throws are simple but sophisticated with a subtle tonal shift in the middle. On the Westside, they call it ombré; on the Eastside, they call it tie-dye. I call it perfect.” West Elm, 1011 West Fifth St., #100
c lunch is served “Fog Linen Trays from Spartan—a little like your classic lunch tray, only cooler.” Spartan, 215 S. Lamar Blvd.
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Perfect Pairings
Chef Kyle McKinney’s Basil Green Garlic Panna Cotta
An exclusive preview of the Big Reds & Bubbles event and impeccable drink pairings. Quench your thirst for fine wines. Educate yourself on gourmet concoctions. Lose yourself in the beautiful Driskill ballroom. Stemware will be overflowing with big reds and bubbly, and plates will be crammed with bites from the best restaurants in town on Nov. 8, when The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas celebrates its annual Big Reds & Bubbles event. The luxurious evening will include food from Wink, Swift’s Attic, Jack Allen’s Kitchen, Barley Swine, Max’s Wine Dive and more, with beverages provided by Twin Liquors, Glazer’s and local wineries. “This is our 10th anniversary, and we’re really hoping to pull out a lot of stops,” explains Cathleen Berdan, event director of The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas. One of those stops will be girls in bubble costumes handing out glasses of Champagne to each guest upon arrival, getting the night started on an effervescently appropriate note. In addition to the bubble babes, there will also be live music, an impressive silent auction and an entire room dedicated entirely to desserts and Champagnes, the perfect pairing. Pairing the right food with the right drink can be the difference between a memorable meal and one you’d like to forget. Big Reds & Bubbles sets the stage as an event specifically designed to match food with drink, giving attendees the opportunity to fully engage their taste buds, satiating their enlightened appetite. Big Reds & Bubbles benefits TWFF, a nonprofit founded by Larry Peel, Susan Auler and Leon Cikota that’s dedicated to bettering the health and well-being of the community by hosting public wine-and-food events and developing educational opportunities through classes, culinary scholarships and grants. During the past 25 years of its existence, TWFF has donated more than a million dollars to charitable causes. On Nov. 8, all in attendance at Big Reds & Bubbles will sample sumptuous selections from more than
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a dozen Austin chefs. One of these culinarians will be Chef Allison Jenkins of LaV Austin, set to open next fall. Attendees will have the opportunity to be the first to taste her exclusive concoctions. Celebrity Chef Brad Sorenson of The Next Food Network Star and soon-to-open Nova Kitchen & Bar will also be on hand, emceeing the live music and silent auction. Finally, guests won’t want to miss Chef Kyle McKinney of Barley Swine serving his adaptation of a savory and sweet dessert, and Chef Erica Beneke of Max’s Wine
Dive serving her take on Michelada-style pork cheeks. Big Reds & Bubbles is scheduled for Nov. 8 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos St. Tickets are $85 for foundation members and $100 for the public. VIP tickets are an additional $45, and are available on a first-come first-served basis to the first 50 guests who sign up. Visit winefoodfoundation.org for more information. For a sneak peek of what to expect, check out these featured gourmet dishes.
Left photo by Rudy Arocha.
By Molly McManus
Q Chef Kyle McKinney’s Basil Green Garlic Panna Cotta Enjoy this dish with a glass of Montesel Prosecco DOCG 2011. Sparkling wine pairs well with anything salty, and since this dessert is sweet and savory, this Prosecco is a perfect match. A high quality of wine with a hint of sweetness, the Montesel Prosecco DOCG 2011 will be available to try with Chef Kyle McKinney’s Basil Green Garlic Panna Cotta at Big Reds & Bubbles. Ingredients: Panna Cotta: 600 milliliters cream 5 tablespoons sugar 3 sheets bloomed gelatin 3 bunches green garlic (green tops only, blanched and chopped) 1/4 cup blanched basil Directions: Bring 300 milliliters cream and sugar to almost a boil. Add bloomed gelatin and stir until dissolved. In a blender, blend green garlic, blanched basil and another 300 milliliters of cream until thoroughly infused. Add this to the cream and sugar mixture. Stir to combine. Strain and pour panna cotta into dessert cups/containers and set in the fridge overnight. Ingredients: Mushrooms: 1 cup cleaned chanterelle mushrooms (torn into bite- sized pieces) 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon cold butter 1 tablespoon vanilla-infused vodka Directions: In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil just to smoke. Add mushrooms and sear gently for two to three minutes. Deglaze pan with vodka and burn off alcohol. Finish with cold butter and salt to taste. Drain mushrooms on a paper towel and reserve.
Directions: In a pot, add sugar and water. Bring to a boil and dissolve sugar. Add pine nuts. Simmer for 15 minutes. Strain nuts and lay them out on a tray to cool. Fry cool nuts at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lay out pine nuts on paper towels to drain excess oil. Reserve. Assembly: Top the set panna cotta with a few bits of mushroom and finish with a sprinkle of pine nuts.
Ingredients:
Chef Erica Beneke’s MicheladaStyle Pork Cheeks
Spicy tomato, beer-braised pork cheeks with Worcestershire grits and tomato-lime chutney. Serves four. Try this dish with the Numanthia 2007. A fullflavored dish such as this needs a red that can stand up to it with comparable flavors. Numanthia is both intense and complex, with several layers to its flavor. A Spanish wine, Numanthia is the perfect match for this Latin-style dish. Try Chef Erica Beneke’s Michelada Pork Cheeks with Numanthia 2007 at Big Reds & Bubbles. Ingredients:
Pine Nuts:
1/2 cup pine nuts Vegetable oil for frying
3 1/2 cups chicken stock 1 cup quick cooking grits (not instant) 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper Directions: In a large pot over high heat, bring chicken stock to a boil. Whisk in the grits, return to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring frequently, until grits are thick and the broth has been absorbed. Whisk in butter and Worcestershire, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Keep warm until ready to serve. Ingredients: Chutney: 1 small shallot, minced 1 garlic clove, minced
2 pounds pork cheeks, silver skin removed
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds roma tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 cup apple-cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pinch red chili flake
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
1 small yellow onion, diced
1/4 cup golden raisins
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lime, zest and juice
1 pound tomato, diced 1 jalapeño, diced 1 12-ounce Mexican beer 1 pint chicken stock
1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water
Grits:
Pork:
1 tablespoon tomato paste Ingredients:
lowed by pork cheeks. Cook pork several minutes per side until nicely browned. Add tomato paste to pot and caramelize. Add vegetables and cook for 10 minutes. Add beer and stock, and bring to a boil. Remove pot from the heat and cover tightly with aluminum foil and transfer to the oven. Cook for one-and-a-half to two hours, until pork cheeks are extremely tender. Remove pork cheeks from the pot and return the liquid to the stovetop over medium-low heat and allow braising liquid to reduce until thick. Keep warm until ready to serve.
Directions: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Combine salt, pepper and spices, and use to season the pork cheeks. Heat a wide, ovenproof pot over medium heat. Add oil, fol-
Directions: Combine all ingredients except the lime and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thick, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly and add lime. Season to taste with salt. Assembly: Spoon grits into the bottom of a wide pasta bowl, place pork cheeks on top. Spoon on some sauce, top with tomato chutney and garnish with a fresh lime wedge.
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Crunched for Time? Get fit in 15 minutes!
2. Plank on hands: Hold for one minute. Rest for 10 seconds. Repeat for one more minute. ❱ Squeeze your feet, legs and thighs together.
By Chrissie Jarrell and Natalie Yerkovich. Photos by Rudy Arocha
❱ Then shift your weight forward to your tiptoes. ❱ Pull your abs in tight and be sure to breathe.
Fifteen-minute workouts are a great way to mix up your fitness routine and to squeeze in an intense workout when you’re crunched for time. Keep this super-effective Pilates workout handy during the holidays. This workout, crafted by Liana Mauro of Mauro Pilates, will quickly tone your core, arms, thighs and glutes, and help keep you feeling long and lean. Remember to take time for yourself every day, even if it is just 15 minutes. As always, please pay attention to maintaining proper form throughout the exercises to prevent injuries. If you have any injuries, work within your limitations and stop if something doesn’t feel right. If your low back hurts during the series, modify by taking your arms underneath your hips. If your neck hurts, place your head on the floor. Please check with your doctor before trying new activities.
❱ Make sure you aren’t sinking into your low back. Think about tucking your hips under or reaching your pubic bone down.
1. Plies: 30 reps for each style. Flat feet: full range and slow
pulses Tip-toes: full range and slow pulses
❱ Tuck your hips under and keep your shoulders above your hips. ❱ For the pulses, be sure to move slowly. Slower movements are harder and when you only have 15 minutes, you want it to burn. ❱ Be sure your knees don’t go past your toes when you dip. 3. Single-leg stretch: 10 reps per leg.
Mauro Pilates is one of Austin’s premier Pilates studios, offering private and group sessions, barre workouts, paddle Pilates, Pilates for athletes and more. Learn about Liana Mauro and Mauro Pilates at mauropilates.com.
❱ Start with legs in tabletop position. Place hands in front of right thigh. Crunch up to the tips of your shoulder blades. ❱ Use your hands to create resistance against your leg as it comes in so your low abs can work extra hard. ❱ Straighten left leg, then switch. ❱ Inhale for two counts, exhale for two counts.
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5. Obliques: 10 reps per side.
4. Lower and lift: 15 reps.
❱ Place hands behind head, legs in tabletop, torso crunched up off the ground.
❱ Place hands behind head. Straighten your legs up to the ceiling, turned out through the hips so your feet make a “V” shape, and crunch your torso up off the ground.
❱ Inhale to prepare, exhale to twist your torso to left and straighten right leg.
❱ Inhale to prepare, exhale to tip legs to a diagonal away from your body.
❱ Inhale to pass through center, exhale to do the same on the other side.
❱ Be sure to tip your legs only as far as your low back stays supported. It should not move or arch off the floor. If it does, make your range of motion smaller or put your arms under your hips for extra support.
❱ Only take the straight leg as low as you can support your low back and ensure your hips aren’t making a clicking noise.
6. Scissors: 10 reps per leg. ❱ Start with legs straight to ceiling, hands behind right thigh, torso crunched up off the ground. ❱ Inhale to prepare, exhale to drop left leg to floor. ❱ Inhale to switch legs, exhale for full scissor.
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9. Double-leg stretch: 10 reps. ❱ Start with legs in tabletop, hands on outside of knees, torso crunched off the ground. ❱ Inhale to straighten legs at a diagonal and reach arms back outside of your ears. At the same time, maintain the height of the crunch. 8. Windshield-wiper plank: 15 reps each leg. Rest for 30 seconds. Repeat another set of 15 reps with each leg. ❱ Start in a full plank position. 7. Hundreds: repeat 10 reps for a total of 100 pumps. ❱ Start with legs in tabletop or extended at a diagonal you can support, torso crunched up, arms reaching long by sides. Inhale for five breaths while pumping your arms up and down. ❱ Exhale for five breaths while continuing to pump your arms. ❱ Keep your arms straight and strong throughout and pull your abdominal wall in. ❱ Only take your legs as low as you can support your back. If your neck needs extra support, take one hand behind your head and switch hands when you get to 50.
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❱ Lift right leg up so you feel your glute and hamstring turn on while maintaining your proper plank form. ❱ Inhale to reach right leg out to the side. (Keep the knee pointing down and hips still. It’s a small range of motion.) ❱ Exhale to bring it back in line with your body. Repeat for 15 reps, then switch to the other leg. ❱ Maintain the height of your leg in line with your body throughout the movement and be sure both your legs are very straight. ❱ Do this exercise in a kneeling plank position if this is too challenging.
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Preventing Accidents in Your Home
Turn pot and pan handles to the back of the stove and countertops to prevent spilling hot foods. Use extreme caution when lifting the lids on pots and pans on the stove or in the microwave to avoid steam burns.
Keep things like oven mitts, dishtowels or papers away from the stove, as well as loose clothing (for example, roll up your sleeves to keep them away from the burners).
A fire extinguisher is an essential piece of kitchen equipment and should always be kept in or very near the kitchen ( just not near the stove).
By Jill Case Here’s a startling statistic: The National Safety Council estimates that 245 people die every day from “unintentional injuries in homes and communities.” National Safety Council representatives believe the key to preventing such accidents is educating people about the hazards that exist and how to avoid them. Here are a few tips for creating a safer home, room by room.
Knives also cause many serious cuts in the kitchen. To prevent knife injuries: Do not place knives in soapy dishwater, where your visibility is limited, and reach your hand into the sink.
In the Kitchen One of the most preventable injuries that occur in the kitchen is a burn. To prevent burns and scalds: Keep children away from areas near the stove, oven and sink when you are cooking.
Do not attempt to carry a baby or child while you are also carrying hot foods or liquids.
In the Garage There are many hazards in the garage for adults, as well as children. To safety-proof this oftenforgotten area: Keep flammable, poisonous products (like fertilizer, lawn chemicals and products, gasoline, etc.) out of the reach of children (preferably in a locked cabinet).
Keep flammable substances (like gasoline, paint and paint thinner, etc.) safely away from space heaters, furnaces and water heaters.
Keep power tools, hand
Always keep knives out of reach of children or in a locked drawer.
When using a knife, always use a cutting board and cut away from your body. If a knife starts falling, never attempt to grab it. The damage it may cause to a floor or counter is far less than the damage it could cause to you.
door from closing when something is in the way. Also, keep garage-door controls at least five feet off the ground to prevent young children from reaching the controls.
Install smoke detectors
tools and yard-working equipment out of reach of children. These can be sharp and particularly dangerous.
and carbon-monoxide detectors inside the garage, as well as in the house.
Make sure that your garage-door opener has a
Always use a stepping stool when reaching for items
fail-safe sensor that stops the
that are up high.
In the Laundry Room According to the National Fire Protection Association, there were an estimated 17,700 fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines reported in 2006. To keep your family safe from danger: Clean your lint trap after every load of laundry is finished. Check to ensure there is no lint building up by going outside to see if your dryer vent is clogged. Also make sure that it is opening to let air out properly. Never store flammable materials near the dryer, and do not put clothing with flammable materials (like gasoline) in the dryer.
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Be Prepared! When accidents happen, it’s smart to have a complete first-aid kit available. It is also extremely important that adults in the house have vital skills like CPR. For more information about how to create a firstaid kit and local CPR and first-aid classes, visit the American Red Cross website: redcross.org. The government also recommends every household be prepared in the event of natural disasters (floods, tornados, etc.) with a disaster-preparedness kit and plan. For more information, visit FEMA’s website: ready. gov/build-a-kit.
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There are common hazards in many rooms of your house. Follow these tips to make your whole house safer: Keep plastic shopping bags, dry cleaning bags and trash bags out of reach of children to avoid accidental suffocation.
Check your window treatments to ensure children cannot reach any strings or cords. Children can strangle if they get cords wrapped around their necks.
Have working smoke detectors and carbon-monoxide detectors in the house, and check them regularly.
Secure heavy furniture to the wall so it will not fall over and crush anyone. Keep stairs clear of clutter, and be certain there is good light available. Also, there should be a handrail on at least one side of the staircase.
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Childproofing is one of the most important steps to take in creating a safe home for your most precious family members: your children and grandchildren. This task can also be time-consuming, and you may
Bathrooms are particularly dangerous for older people and young children. Here are the best ways to protect them: To prevent scalds, consider installing an anti-scald device. You should also set your water heater temperature at 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
Never leave a baby or small child alone in the bathtub. Drowning can occur even in one inch of water. In addition, the child may turn the tub knobs and get scalded.
Keep cosmetics, shampoos, medicines and cleaning supplies in a locked cabinet.
Put a childproof lock on the toilet seat to prevent children from drowning in the toilet bowl. Put anti-slip mats in the tub and/or shower.
Install grab bars to prevent falls, especially when there are older people.
Bathrooms should have GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlets to help prevent electrocution.
appreciate professional help to ensure that your home is protected. These firms will conduct a roomby-room evaluation of your home and provide you with detailed written estimates that include the recommended products and installation costs. Here are two local firms to
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NOVEMBER 1ST Women & Wine 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tickets: $35 Per Person
Mother/Daughter Tea 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tickets: $30 Adult $15 12 and under
NOVEMBER 3RD Champagne Brunch 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Tickets: $35 Per Person
NOVEMBER 5TH7TH Daily Luncheons 11:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m. & 1:20 p.m. Tickets: $15 Per Person
Mother/Daughter Tea 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Tickets: $30 Adult $15 12 and under
NOV. 1ST - 10TH For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.austinjuniorforum.org or call 512-417-1360. All proceeds of Christmas at the Caswell House benefit selected Austin area non-profits through the AJF Grant Program.
Candlelight Dinner 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tickets: $50 Per Person NOVEMBER 4TH Mother/Daughter Brunch 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Tickets: $35 Adults $20 17 and under
NOVEMBER 8TH9TH Daily Luncheons 11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 Adult $15 Seniors (Over 60) NOVEMBER 8TH Wine Tastings - 2 Seatings 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35 Per Person
NOVEMBER 9TH Chef Demonstrations/ Tapas 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tickets: $35 Per Person NOVEMBER 10TH Gospel Brunch 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tickets: $35 Per Person Mother/Daughter Tea 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $30 Adult $15 12 and under Dinner with Santa 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tickets: $30 Adults $15 12 and under
Finally, we took a trip through the archives and were so blown away by the unbelievable women who have graced our covers that we decided a commemorative pullout poster featuring all 120 was in order.
L iving L ife B y De s ign
Donna Stockton-Hicks sees beauty wherever she goes.
by deborah hamilton-lynne photos by kimberly davis makeup by karen Powanda, kissnmakeup.us. Styling by katie borges.
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he first lady of interior design, Elsie De Wolfe, once said, “I am going to make everything around me beautiful. That will be my life.” Typical of everything she does in life, Donna Stockton-Hicks begins with beauty and takes it one step
further, noting, “A beautiful environment is truly contagious.” Spend time with her and you come away hoping that her joy for life, her dedication to making a difference and her passion for tasteful yet practical design is as infectious as her laughter and sense of humor. Her home reflects her passions: travel, historic preservation, architecture, entertaining, family and friends. An urban oasis in the heart of Pemberton Heights, the Reed estate was designated a Texas Historic Landmark in 2006. Built in 1929 by Malcolm and Margaret Reed, and designed in the Italian Renaissance style by noted architect Hal Thompson, the house retains many of its original features. Remarkably, when Donna and her husband, Steve, purchased the home, it was only the second time to have changed hands since it was built. “Steve was the first man on the mortgage,” Donna says. “Mrs. Reed was the owner following her divorce, and the house passed to her daughter and then to her granddaughter before it was sold to Gabrielle [Sheshunoff ]. We are the third owners.” Love of historic preservation initially drew the couple to the house. While vacationing in Charleston, SC, Steve and Donna were on the hunt for a historic property to restore when she convinced him there was a wonderful property in Austin. “The house belonged to Gabrielle Sheshunoff and was beautifully decorated,” she says. “The grounds were beautiful, the location was central and it had great bones. We are not big new-house people and had done several projects together. I guess we like projects. We both love historic properties.” Having worked on several other properties together, the couple was humbled by the responsibility of preserving the integrity of the house and the grounds. Buoyed by their previous successful endeavors, the couple jumped in eagerly. “We each have had very successful individual careers,” Steve says. “We have also worked together on projects in Montana, New Orleans, St. Bart’s and California. They have each been successful financially and added value to the areas we worked in. Most of all, it has been a blast to work with my best friend and love of my life.”
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Thrilled to be a custodian of the property, Donna began renovations that would make the house her own. Respectful of the historic details that are the stars of the house, she chose a neutral palette that would allow the details to shine. “I love the architectural features, so I wanted to start with a clean slate, taking down draperies and removing fabric from the walls, and carpeting,” she says. “We revived the chestnut dining room, which had been painted, and replaced beams that had been removed over time. I probably chose a more neutral palette than I normally would, but I wanted the focus to be in the ‘bride’ of the house—the wonderful features—and have the furniture and accessories serve to complement those details. Just look at the detail. I love it all: the iron rail on the staircase; the limestone wall, which is made of local limestone; the heavy wooden doors; the ornate fireplace façade and the ceilings. Master craftsmen and artisans were brought in from Europe to create all of these treasures. Can you imagine?” Reflecting her love of art and travel, the home is also filled with beautiful paintings and objects collected from many different places. The thread that pulls the distinct objects together is mostly sentimental, with each one having a memorable story or reason to have been carefully incorporated in to the design. From the haunting Louisiana landscape by George Rodrigue (better known for his Blue Dog paintings) hanging in the
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dining room, to treasures found on long-distance travels or close-in excursions to Round Top, each piece works to provide a comfortable, relaxed and inviting atmosphere in the grand home. As much as she loves the house and the architectural detail, Donna’s favorite thing about the property is the grounds. The expansive estate is the largest property in the Pemberton neighborhood and features a sweeping lawn, beautiful mature oaks, a rose garden, a secluded pool area and a unique belvedere, complete with a serene koi pond. Reflecting the couple’s passion for art, there are several sculptures from Austin artist Charles Umlauf scattered along fern-filled stone walkways throughout the property, as well as a magnificent glass sculpture, which was the last piece created by artist Damian Prior shortly before his death. The grounds and the house are designed to support the Hickses’ lifestyle. They’ve been married 19 years and have five children and 13 grandchildren. The house and the grounds are comfortable for the extended family and have seen many family gatherings. The belvedere is Donna’s favorite place for reflection and relaxation. The Mozelle, a small wooden boat named for her mother, graces the koi pond. It was a surprise gift from Steve on the Christmas following her mother’s passing. “It was one of the sweetest gifts I have ever received and always makes me think of the importance Donna’s of family,” Donna says. tips for Entertaining and hosting large gatherUpdating ings for fundraisers Your Home: also figured in to the b If I had $100 to spend Hickses’ plan for the in my house, I would property and Donna's paint a tired room. design. She has hosted b If I had $1,000 to spend everything from small in my house, I would strategic luncheons recover a dated sofa. designed to brainstorm b If I had $5,000 to and launch fledgling spend in my house, I would update the master events and projects, bedroom with a sleek to events for as many upholstered bed and buy as 200 people spilling new bedding. With any out on to the terrace money left, I’d update my and the lawn, to annual lamps or lampshades. play-in-the-woods days for local schoolchildren. With her trademark graciousness and attention to detail, Donna makes each occasion memorable. “We are very philanthropic and love to host events and have people come to see the house,” she says. “I love to share the history and to entertain, all for a good cause, so it was designed for that purpose.” Donna’s path to design has combined her talents, her personal strengths and her creative side to allow her to do what she loves. Realizing at an early age that she had a passion and an aptitude for sales, she focused on a career that would allow her to make a living while embracing her love of art and her creative side. Scoring 99 out of 100 for persuasiveness on the AIMS assessment, she was told she would be great in high-dollar sales. Living in Louisiana
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On Life as a Designer “I love my job, as it uses all my best aptitudes: creativity, sales and my love of problem solving. Throw in new friendships with clients—love it.”
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A Supporters of the Rise School, Steve Hicks and Donna StocktonHicks, and Sally and Mack Brown.
during a boom economy allowed Donna to hone her skills by helping clients go to market and choose furniture, draperies and fabrics. When she arrived in Austin, she worked for two design firms, further honing her skills for seven years before launching her own firm. “It was my apprenticeship,” she notes. “I worked for wonderfully creative women at English’s Interiors and with Jackie Depew at Spicewood Galleries. They taught me the ins and outs of the business and of being an entrepreneur. It is well and good to know how to choose carpet and put fabrics together, but you cannot be successful without knowing the business side of design.” There is a common misconception that designers rely mainly on their talent and creativity for their success. Donna also realized early on that design is a business as well as an art. “There is a lot more that goes in to being a designer than people know. We’re not just out there picking carpet and paint colors,” she says. “The strengths that I bring to this business are creativity, good taste, sales sense and organization. I outsource the things I am not good at, like billing. You have to know how to put the team together; you don’t have to be everything on the team. Don’t think of doing this job if you don’t like dealing with the tradesmen or if you don’t like to sell things to people. There are three sides to this business: creativity, sales and organization. You have to have the business sense to be successful.” Connecting with her clients and providing her individualized service is also important in every project Donna undertakes. Believing that it is important to keep the so-called designer ego in check, Donna meets with clients to determine their wants and what is comfortable and reflective of their lifestyle. If she is working with a couple, she determines which person is the primary decision maker. A successful plan includes the design elements, but also an agreed-upon budget, timeline, priorities and direction for the project. Donna tends to stay away from trends, choosing to make each design unique and reflective of the clients’ individual taste and lifestyle. “I am as comfortable working on a farmhouse as I am a large home in Tarrytown,” she says. “I have designed a lot of second homes, from Tennessee to Montana to St. Bart’s. It is really not about saying, ‘This year, you should go with country French,’ or ‘This year, go with Mid-Century Modern.’ I try to figure out what the client wants and what is comfortable for them and their lifestyle. For me, it is about my client who calls me and says, ‘I still love what we did 10 years ago, but I feel like it needs to be updated,’ or the clients that start out with draperies and end up allowing me to work on their entire home. For me, it is not about being trendy; it is about being of service to my client.” As for the business side of her job, Donna offers the following advice, “Listen to your client and determine what they like. For the most part, a lot of people do not understand the design business. I am up-front and honest about my services and my fees. I have a contract with their budget and we go over it and
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on philanthropy “There is something in me that can see the fragility of a child’s life in the early years and responds to the need to make them feel safe, as well as allow them to grow. If they don’t get what they need from the ages of 18 months to six, it is really difficult to catch up and could put them at a disadvantage as they enter school. Preschool kids need a specialized environment, and with SafePlace and the Rise School, none existed for the children that they serve. Providing a nurturing environment for those children became a high priority for me.” –Donna Stockton-Hicks SafePlace and the Stockton-Hicks Family Tree Child Development Center In an effort to ensure that survivors have access to childcare that keeps their families safe, the Stockton-Hicks Family Tree Child Development Center (CDC) was specifically developed with the needs of young children who have witnessed or experienced violence in their lives. The center provides a safe and developmentally stimulating environment for children ages three months to five years who live in the family shelter at SafePlace or in the supportive-housing community.
➺ “Donna’s work with SafePlace has changed countless lives. Upon learning of the tragic death of the 2-year-old daughter of a SafePlace client, murdered by her father, Donna vowed no more on her watch and gave $1 million to SafePlace to create an onsite child-development center.”–Julia Spann, executive director of SafePlace
➺ “Donna has recruited board members, volunteers and donors, and hosted fundraising events for SafePlace at her home. She has talked about her experiences as a survivor of abuse, and helped to educate others about sexual and domestic violence and the need for SafePlace’s services, all to help others heal and rebuild their lives.” –Julia Spann, executive director of SafePlace
Rise Across Texas Challenge
The Rise School of Austin From the first luncheon gathering of 10 women, Donna StocktonHicks has been involved with and instrumental in establishing and growing the Rise School of Austin. To date, the Hickses have personally raised more than $3 million for the school. When their involvement began, the Hickses had no personal connection to the Downs Syndrome children served by this special school. They simply responded to the need for the school and to the children who touched their hearts. This year, nine years after the Rise School opened its doors to provide high-quality education to children with developmental disabilities, the Hickses were blessed with their 13th grandchild, a grandson, Ronan, born with Downs Syndrome.
Steve Hicks conceived of the Rise Across Texas Challenge as a philanthropic way to celebrate his 60th birthday in February 2010, and 16 bicyclists set off from the Texas-Louisiana border to pedal more than 850 miles, traveling for two weeks before reaching their destination of far West Texas. Motivated by the physical challenge and the desire to see Texas from the seat of a bike, the cyclists were driven even more by the mission of the ride: to raise funds for the nonprofit Rise Schools of Texas.
➺ “I set as a vision for my 60th birthday to raise $3 million to construct a new school. It took over two years, countless meetings, phone calls and an 872-mile bike ride across Texas, but we made our goal on Oct. 1!” –Steve Hicks Sixth-Annual Heart and Sole Luncheon Dec. 4, Austin Country Club
➺ “Someone told me that coincidences are God’s way of staying anonymous, but I don’t believe my involvement in this school was a coincidence. There are just so many synergies about this school and our lives, and Steve and I have no doubt that it will be built. These children bring such gifts when they are born: unconditional love and a sense of joy. One hundred percent of the Rise School children go on to mainstream schools and they do well. We are happy to give them a head start.” –Donna Stockton-Hicks
➺ “I have the privilege of working with Donna Stockton-Hicks in a director/board-chair relationship, but she is so much more to me and all of us at Rise. She is not only generous, but authentic, and the Hickses are determined to give the Rise School the facility it deserves. Not only is she hands-on with this organization and its mission, she is a wonderful support to me and a role model for all women in our community.” –Emily Greer, executive director, The Rise School
Six years ago, Donna Stockton-Hicks conceived of a fun way to raise awareness and funds for the Rise School with a gathering of likeminded friends and fashionistas, and the annual Heart and Sole Luncheon was born. Beginning with a modest goal of $20,000 and 100 attendees, the event was held on the lawn of the Hickses’ home each year, until this year, when it had finally “outgrown the tent.” The event will be relocated to the Austin Country Club, with the goal being elevated to more than $100,000. Designer bags with labels such as Hermes, Louis Vuitton and Chanel are auctioned off, and Austin shops and merchants donate shoes and accessories to be given away throughout the event. This year, the Hickses will host a Grab the Bag party (held exclusively for the sponsors of the event) at which attendees will get a jump on the fabulous bags with a buy-it-now purchase price. For tickets and sponsorship information, visit riseschoolaustin.org.
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4. 1. “The lovely boat was a Christmas gift from husband, Steve. It’s named The Mozelle, after my mother. So meaningful as it arrived three months after I lost her.” 2. “The limestone and glass sculpture was created by Damian Prior and is so loved by Steve and I, as it was one of the last projects by Damian before we lost his great talent to cancer. It was placed by the rose garden created by Thompson Hanson, which blooms six months of the year.” 3. “The playroom is a basement room I designed for our grandchildren. It is colorful, safe and loaded with fun activities for kids of all ages. The favorite thing is the train track that encompasses the room! The open car has had many different riders, from small teddy bears to Barbie as conductor.” 4. “The Charles Umlauf sculpture is a clay bust of St Thomas. I think it’s very special, as it is one of a kind. It was never sent to be bronzed and duplicated by Mr. Umlauf.” 5. “Rose. We looked at her for three years in New Orleans before we could reconcile spending money on a full-sized nude sculpture that we really didn’t need! She’s Italian, of course, and from the 17th century. We named her Rose because if you look closely, there is a rose adorning her feet.”
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Five Questions to Ask a Designer Before Hiring: 1. Can I see a copy of your contract? 2. Do you have a list of references? 3. If I have a list of things to accomplish within my budget, will my budget be adequate to cover my list? 4. Do you only work with one certain style or can you work on any style? 5. Do you have the time, at this point in your schedule, to make my project a priority?
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I talk with the client before we start. That goes back to knowing the business side of design as well as the creative side. I always bring the client two or three options and one should be the most cost-effective. Every room should have what I like to call a ‘bride,’ a piece that stands out, one that is an investment and the client will keep for years and years and even hand down. The design is not about me and what I prefer. If I am successful on your project in your home, it is because I have figured out what you want, stayed within budget and I have delivered what we agreed upon.” In addition to her design business, Donna saw another need, and in 1999, she set out to build a design center in Austin.
“Twelve years ago, there was no place for designers to go for fabrics, wallpaper, accessories, furniture except to Dallas, Houston or other far-flung design centers,” she says. “It was a problem for me, and it was a problem for other decorators. I realized that Austin was growing and, with encouragement from Steve and a group of supportive friends, I developed a business plan to launch Austin’s wholesale design center.” Back Door to the Trade is located in Central Austin off Burnet Road and is home to several showrooms. Along with co-owner and partner, Priscilla Laffey, Donna created a 15,000-squarefoot wholesale showroom catering to designers, architects, builders and other design professionals that showcases textiles, trims, wall coverings, fabrics, furniture and accessories. Seeing a need, finding an innovative solution and getting projects off the ground seems to come naturally to Donna. Before their marriage, Steve was not involved with many organizations or causes, but Donna believed making philanthropy a cornerstone of their partnership was important. “Donna has given me many gifts in our 20year relationship,” Steve says. “Her love and compassion knows no limits. She also has taught me how to give back. I did not come from a philanthropic family background and the joy I have learned from helping others is one of my biggest blessings in life.” Donna has been involved with many organizations and charities throughout the years, garnering recognition and honors such as the 2002 Woman of Distinction Award from the Girl Scouts Lone Star Council, the 2003 inaugural Guardian Award from SafePlace, the award for 2003–2004 Volunteer Extraordinaire from the Junior League of Austin, and the Order of the Pearl award from Kappa Delta. In November 2011, the Hickses received the prestigious Harvey Penick Award from Caritas in recognition of
their community service and philanthropy. Donna currently sits on the boards of the Austin Community Foundation and the Rise School, as well as the University of Texas chapter of Kappa Delta House Corporation and the Executive Committee of the Women’s Fund of Central Texas. True to her passions for organization, fundraising and good management, Donna has been instrumental in founding and creating a variety of projects, organizations and fundraisers in Austin, including the Jack Sansing Dental Clinic serving those with HIV, the Heart and Sole Luncheon benefiting the Rise School, and the Women’s Fund of Central Texas. Choosing to keep their funding local, the Hickses have dedicated more than a million dollars each to three local nonprofits: SafePlace, for the creation of the Stockton-Hicks Child Development Center; the Rise School; and the Austin Recovery Center, for the establishment of the Hicks Ranch. “Sometimes, people need a hand up and my niche is jumpstarting,” Donna says. “People come to me with a need and I help get things started. For a lot of this, people just need to be educated, to be made aware of the need and what can be done. I believe in keeping it local and changing things where we live. Down Syndrome, AIDS, violence against women and addiction are all things that can have the perceptions changed through education and awareness. I get involved, help get things up and running, and once I see that they are being managed well, I go on to another project. Making a difference is a big priority for me and for Steve and me as a couple.” For 25 years, Austin has been graced with a woman who set out to make a difference. Donna StocktonHicks has lived her life by design. She has managed to pursue and incorporate her passions in to that design for the benefit of her family, friends and community. Balancing art, business, entrepreneurship, innovation, philanthropy and community advocacy, Donna’s design for her life has created beauty wherever she has gone. That has been her life.
From conception to finish: a few of Donna’s projects
“This is the great room of a 13-suite bed and breakfast in Big Sky, MT.”
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“A historic home in the French Quarter of New Orleans. This is the living room off Royal Street.”
“This is a suite in a seven-bedroom villa on the French Island of St. Bart’s. Each suite was named after a famous French designer. This is the Coco suite.”
Six Insider Trends for Spring from the High Point Market A H 1. Colorful art glass in accessories and light fixtures 2. Asian-inspired porcelains in lamps and accessories 3. Malachite accessories and fabrics 4. Brass is making a strong comeback 5. Photography in a large way, in lieu of paintings A 6. Painted wood finishes on furniture
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During the past decade, the new Austin pioneers have flocked to the Eastside, which has become a hotbed of creativity, diversity and entrepreneurship. From longtime favorites such as Nubian Queen Lola’s Cajun Soul Food Café and Rabbit’s Lounge, to the dozens of hip new bars, shops and restaurants that open up faster than one can track, the Eastside scene is ripe for artists, musicians, filmmakers, hyper-current entrepreneurs and other creatives who keep moving east of I-35 in droves. To accommodate the multitude of new residents, many housing and condominium projects have also sprung up in the past few years, but perhaps none is as sleekly designed, multi-functional, affordable and downright cool as those by Richard deVarga. deVarga has developed East Austin projects such as the Pedernales Lofts and Smith/Works Light Industrial Condos and his most recent, Cobra Studios. Located off the corner of Bolm and Gardner roads, Cobra’s 24 live/work units were designed as warehouse-style open spaces around an open courtyard space, with a high sustainability factor and just waiting for the stamp of individuality from each resident. The Cobra concept, in fact, came about as a response to the Smith/Works building, which was an adaptive reuse of an old, vacant warehouse. “Smith/Works was marketed to boutique manufacturers and designers who required tougher spaces with big power,” deVarga says. “These studios were truly light-industrial and not zoned for living.”
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But while deVarga was showing the spaces to potential purchasers, many suggested that half the space for half the money would be perfect for their needs, if they could live there as well. “So the concept was born,” deVarga says. “How do we design and develop affordable, livable warehousetype spaces of 1,000 square feet and sell them for $150,000? And how do we plan a community of these studios and create a sense of place?” deVarga clearly accomplished just that in the three-year-old community that is home to musicians, filmmakers, photographers, graphic designers, visual artists and writers. Kim Wilks, the first resident of Cobra Studios, says she loves the communal aspect of the property. “The design around the central courtyard helps bring us together and quickly turns neighbors in to friends, and I love them all,” she says. “I also love the creativity of people who live and work here. It’s sort of
a magical place to live.” Austin Woman talked to deVarga to find out what makes Cobra Studios so magical. Austin Woman: Can you share your design philosophy for Cobra? Richard deVarga: I come from the same ranks as many of the people that buy in to my projects. Our desire for quality-built space that is affordable and sustainable is shared. We always try to re-invent spaces by using materials to construct in different ways. We love to investigate and utilize low-tech industrial components; proper planning and orientation is far more important than the latest gadgets or surfaces. Our goal was to utilize readily available industrial blocks with steel framing to construct the shell. Fully glazed garage doors were added on both ends to completely open the space. Natural daylight is key. The central core was the final addition to create a modest kitchen, bath, mechanical room and closet. Community outdoor areas are essential. The site plan is basically just a circling of the wagons, thus creating a large central courtyard. This grouping allowed every unit to be able to open directly on to the central court and is the organizing factor of the Cobra community. AW: What kind of vision did you have in mind? RD: The vision was a community of creative people bound by their interest in architecture and sustainability. If a potential purchaser comes to review the project and immediately understands the buildings and the space between the buildings, they can envision themselves as part of the community. The attraction to the quality of architecture and building placement is essential. Design, community, sustainability and energy efficiency
Alyssa Taylor Wendt, Multimedia Artist Alyssa Taylor Wendt bought the second-to-last unit at Cobra in 2010 when she relocated from Brooklyn, NY. “The allure of Cobra played a large part in that decision,” she says of her move from New York. “I immediately saw the potential for a productive creative community that was affordable, aesthetically modern yet minimal and full of like-minded people who recognize the autonomy and affordability of the far Eastside.” The large ceilings and focused atmosphere provide the ideal space to develop her installation art projects, and she adds that her dogs love it too. “Prince and Mercy are obsessed with Cobra,” she says. “They would never stand for giving up the freedom of the courtyard for leash walks and the winters of Brooklyn again! I would never be able to construct this type of setup in New York.”
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➳ Austin’s creative eastside are all extremely important to getting it right. To develop and market to the creative community takes extra considerations since this group is so passionate, intelligent and progressive. They expect a lot for their money. They appreciate good volume, sturdy construction and useable outdoor community spaces. AW: How did you decide on the location and land space? RD: I have now been working primarily in Central East Austin for over 10 years. When we started the initial design work in 2002 for The Pedernales Lofts, we were the first and only mixed-use community being developed. As a result, I have now spent a lot of time in the area and have become familiar with the many neighborhoods. One of my favorite pockets is around Govalle Park near Boggy Creek. It is an extremely fertile area with great soils and huge trees. This area was choice for the early pioneers and originally settled by Swedish immigrant farmers; a perfect spot for the modern pioneer with an industrial edge. AW: What challenges did the economic and real-estate downturn create? RD: In 2008, we had reservations on every unit prior to construction. All of our potential buyers were prequalified and ready to go. Everything changed quickly in 2009–2010. The primary and secondary lending
markets froze. FHA radically adjusted their requirements on condominium financing. Most buyers no longer met lending guidelines. We had to sell almost 20 of the 24 condominiums two or three times. Everyone was frustrated. The sad part is that most of our first buyers, who were so excited about the project and supportive of the Cobra concept, were not able to purchase their studios due to forces beyond their control. The issue was national. Kiki, my wife and partner, dug her heels in and fought for every closing. It was tough for everyone, but we eventually made it through. AW: What are your thoughts on the community that has been created at Cobra? RD: It has evolved in to a very interesting group made up of photographers, filmmakers, designers, writers, musicians, academics, visual artists and stylists. We are totally blown away by the quality of the community. Most of the Cobra people are now friends and call to discuss ideas, invite us to happenings and many times to just hang. We love going by to visit and try to support the community as much as possible.
AW: What’s next for you? RD: We are very excited about our new project, thinkEAST. It will be located right around the corner from the Cobra on 25 acres we recently purchased. This site is bordered by Govalle Park and will have a direct connection to the new Southern Walnut Creek The announcement of thinkEAST, Richard Hike and Bike Trail deVarga’s upcoming development of live/ that will eventually link work studios and apartments in one of the Lance Armstrong Austin’s largest remaining undeveloped Bikeway and the Eastern urban tracts, has created a big buzz. Lady Bird Lake Hike and Coupled with East Austin’s recent ranking as seventh on Forbes’ list of the best Bike Trail. thinkEAST hipster neighborhoods in the country, the area’s reputation as the creative hub is a culmination of all of of the city has been granted even more street cred. my prior projects master Located in a park-like setting near the city’s new East Seventh Gateway planned as a district hub. Corridor, which directly connects to a multitude of parks and trails, thinkEAST is The goal is to be near a 24-acre “creative district” that will offer affordable and flexible working, living the action, affordably and studio spaces for a wide range of Austin’s creative industries, including as possible. What if we technology, design, music, film, fashion, gaming and visual arts. thinkEAST will can make a district in use sustainable modern architecture to stimulate job growth and diversity in an established underEast Austin’s economy, culture and community. served community that Austin attorney and arts advocate Robert Summers was instrumental in provides education, jobs, bringing this project to life. deVarga’s most recent project, Cobra Studios, was retail and services, a a finalist for the Austin Business Journal’s 2012 Commercial Real Estate Awards, variety of living options while his Travis Heights Freedom House was voted Best New Architecture in 2000 by the Austin Chronicle. that is anchored by a deVarga says affordability has become a rising concern in East Austin. common interest in “The concern among both newcomers and old-timers is gentrification,” he thinking creatively, says. “Newcomers are attracted to the diversity and the existing culture, and do making with your hands not want to be the cause of displacement. Affordability is a big, big goal. We are and minds, contributing attempting to make it affordable by East Austin standards to try to maintain the to social issues, local fabric that attracted us to this area in the first place.” maintaining diversity thinkEAST could provide up to 150 rental and ownership units affordable and culture? That is the to those earning 30 to 80 percent of Austin’s median family income, and the challenge of thinkEAST Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corporation will ensure that the Austin, a mixed-use housing will be available to neighborhood residents as well as creatives. campus of cultural “Any time the private sector looks to become a part of an established industries and ideas set community and meet an ever-increasing need, such as deep levels of in a verdant park-like affordability, I will do what I can to assist making it the best possible project setting. for everyone involved,” says City Councilman Mike Martinez, who works with
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The Residents Seth Houdeshell, Psychotherapist Seth Houdeshell found Cobra while riding his bike and was intrigued by the modern structure in a place he wasn’t expecting. “The biggest appeal to me was the large glass garage doors that can be opened on both sides of the unit. I always wanted to be able to open up an entire wall to the outside. You can close your door and feel complete privacy, or you can go out in the courtyard and hang out with people,” he says. As a surfer and member of Surfrider Foundation, he connected with deVarga, who is also a surfer, and the two have even taken a surfing trip to Nicaragua together. And although Houdeshell says his schedule doesn’t allow him to have his own pets, he loves the dog residents of Cobra and can often be found in the courtyard playing with them.
Sydney Rubin, Writer and Communications Consultant As a non-resident owner, Sydney Rubin purchased her studio to rent in the short term with a future plan to live in it. “Although I now divide my time between South Austin and Southern France, I can foresee a time in perhaps 10 to 12 years when I’ll want a turnkey, lock-and-leave home that is stylish but requires minimal work or investment,” Rubin says. “I bought a unit at Cobra as part of a creative approach to aging. I see it as a model for the kind of housing we’ll need for aging baby boomers with reduced resources and the desire to live independently. Cobra’s size and infrastructure allows for privacy yet provides community, and it offers a mix of ages.”
Keith Kreeger, Designer/Maker and Studio Potter Keith Kreeger rents his unit for his ceramics studio, Kreeger Pottery. “It wasn’t difficult to envision using this space for my studio. I loved the open layout and industrial look,” he says. “As an artist, I already knew quite a few people in town and, obviously, working within the vibrant community of the Eastside was a big draw of working at Cobra.” Kreeger finds Cobra Studios’ involvement in initiatives such as the East Austin Studio Tour provides a great way to connect. “I love that during E.A.S.T., everything is opened up and the creativity of all of Cobra is on display,” he says. “I think it’s a great model of the fact that a city like Austin has a wonderful creative class and that it goes across mediums, disciplines and jobs. Cobra was a great find for me.” For more information, visit cobrastudiosaustin.com or thinkeastaustin.com.
Kim Wilks, Graphic Designer Kim Wilks and her Chihuahua, Mouse, were the first residents of Cobra in 2009. She was introduced to deVarga through a friend and was immediately drawn to the layout and plans. “I love that Cobra was built on a trash-filled, completely vacant lot and truly improved the neighborhood without displacing anyone or tearing down existing homes,” she says. “I love the stripped-down industrial feel of the space and was surprised at how homey it still felt to live here. I also love that it is affordable … otherwise I wouldn’t be able to live here. The other residents truly make this a special place to live. Everyone I know at Cobra is so interesting and talented. And, of course, I love the dog park.”
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Of a ColorWheel Austin interior designer Fern Santini has a head for making her interiors always add up to high style.
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ITALIAN VISTA This Palladian-style Austin tract mansion had good bones. When Santini was called in for a redesign, she upgraded the finishes and brought in a mix of French, English and Italian antiques and fixtures. The result: a house thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unapologetically pretty.
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For Santini, the color wheel is the gift that aunt, for whom Santini was named. Aunt Fern lived the high life in New York and later in Houston, and had amassed an encyclopedic collection of hats keeps on giving. Where the uninitiated that she indexed by color and designer. That kind of precision, coupled with see gray, Santini sees 50 shades; where obsession, had its effect. But also, Aunt Fern and little Fern used to go on there’s pink, the indefatigable imaginer weekend escapades to Neiman Marcus, where the two would take couture sees the nuances of a sunset; and as for garments into the dressing rooms, turn the clothes inside out and study dressmaking details, such as French seams. gold, that’s Santini’s personal treasure “The fabrics were incredible,” Santini says. “I became a nut for textiles.” trove. The interior designer grew up in After graduating from Texas State University in San Marcos, armed with a Pearland, TX, a suburb of Houston, and very practical degree in accounting, Santini became the buyer and manager of has been obsessed with the elements of a fashionable Austin dress shop. The 9-to-5 job wasn’t enough to satisfy the decoration since she found herself eyefashionista’s ever-growing obsession with fabrics, though, and Santini had a to-eye with the hem of an organdy apron. secret escape from her workday world. “When I was a little girl, I was fascinated by my grandmother’s silk organdy aprons, which were pink and ruffled,” she says. The early memory of fluff and hue was bolstered by outings with a beloved
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“I would drive to Dallas on my days off and go to the interior-design showrooms to check out fabric samples,” she says. She’d tote stacks of them back to Austin and imagine how the textiles would look in houses she’d been in. Then Santini would drive back to Dallas to return
Interior photo by Casey Dunn.
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The living room in this 1945-era house was dark and gloomy until Santini painted the pine paneling in an atmospheric shade of grayish-white and plastered over the old rock fireplace for a more sophisticated look. The seashell mirror is by Emily Haas.
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HOLLYWOOD REDUX This 1930s-era house has quite a past: The actor Rock Hudson was a frequent guest of the former owner. But new owners wanted a complete renovation of the Austin landmark. Architect Paul Lamb stripped this Greek Revival beauty down to its great bones, and together he and Santini elaborated on the building’s classicism. Santini’s no-holds-barred, ingenious approach to the interior design revealed a wild alter ego for the Neo-Classical-style house.
[Continued from previous page.] the fabric. It was a conflict of left-brain right-brain sensibilities—and a solution was eminent. The designer-in-waiting started decorating her friends’ houses. “Finally, I couldn’t stand it, and in April 1993, I made the leap in to full-time decorating,” she says. Santini is unusual among decorators in that she does not have a signature style. A client is likely to find her slicing a multi-faceted 1930s theater chandelier in half to use as sconces on either side of a bed, or hot-gluing feathers onto a lampshade, but she’s also just as likely to be jetting off to the swankiest shops in Paris to nab a console (with a five-digit price tag) by Mid-Century designer Jean Michel Frank, or placing that wacky gilt clock with a face made from a sunflower head on a table right in the middle of an otherwise traditional living room. Most of Santini’s clients live in big houses and have an idea of what good taste is or what it can be. But they don’t have the time, inclination or persistence required to dream up, find and coordinate wall finishes, lighting, flooring, fabric, hardware and furniture so the elements evolve in to a coherent piece of work that looks like it’s been that way all along. That’s where Santini comes in: She has the vision to make a house fabulous, but she also has the sheer determination and finesse to bring that vision to conclusion. At this point in her career, the Austin decorator is known throughout the country. Santini’s work has appeared in most of the major interior-design publications, including Metropolitan Home, House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Country Living and Luxe, and she counts both the high and low profile as her clients. Indirectly, devotees of home magazines are her clients, too. Santini’s ideas (the drapery framing a vanity, for instance, that looks so gracefully composed but on closer inspection is really made of plaster) have resonated with the public, and have helped to define what stylish means. Even though, it turns out, Santini isn’t that concerned about style. “I don’t think about it,” she says. “It would keep me from taking risks.” As for her ideas, though, that’s something the designer spends a lot of time thinking about. “What I do is pure invention,” she says. And it’s just as engaging now as it was when she contemplated the ruffles on her grandmother’s silk organdy aprons so long ago.
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[Continued from previous page.] Austin Woman: How should a person choose an interior designer? Fern Santini: Look at magazines, talk to friends, talk to architects and builders, and go on homes tours so you can get an idea of what’s out there. AW: Which designers do you admire? FS: I like the early designers who were classically elegant such as Billy Baldwin, Jean Michel Frank, Francis Elkins and Albert Hadley, who just died. I also love the wilder ones like Elsie de Wolfe and Madeleine Castaing. The current designers I like are Michael Smith for traditional interiors, Jeffrey Bilhuber for his wit and energy, and, of course, no one can ever beat John Saladino for classical style. AW: How do you keep your inspiration fresh? FS: I’m so passionate about what I do that I never get tired of it. But also I get to work with world-class architects and builders on projects that are very dissimilar, and that makes for exciting challenges. I am also always working to interpret my clients’ vision, which keeps me on my toes. AW: When did you know you wanted to be a designer? FS: When I was 10. I often spent the weekends at my Aunt Fern’s house and we were always rearranging furniture, painting and decoupaging. We spent an entire weekend cutting out pink roses from gift-wrap paper and gluing them to her bathroom wall, which we had painted black. Then we shellacked the whole thing. The effect was fantastic. AW: What piece would you keep if it were the last thing you could have? FS: My pair of plaster Carlos Scarpia lamps with the shades that my husband, Jerre, and I hot-glued feathers all over.
BUILT TO LAST It’s all about family for the couple who asked Santini to team up with architect Charles Travis to remodel a smaller house they’d lived in and loved for a quarter of a century—long enough to cultivate elaborate gardens designed by Bill Bauer, now with the Garden Design Studio. The new house’s architecture is formal in style and informal in materials, and there’s always a view (even from the master bath) of the gardens outside.
AW: What is your favorite fabric? FS: It’s leopard-print silk velvet by Brunschwig & Fils that is so expensive, I can’t afford it. AW: What are your favorite paint colors? FS: My new favorite is now in my living room: Charleston Gray by Farrow & Ball. Everything looks good with the smoky, plummy color. I also like Farrow & Ball’s Clunch, which is a warm gray. Benjamin Moore makes a lovely gray-white called Clarksville Gray. AW: What book are you reading? FS: Sleeping with the Enemy. It’s the story of Coco Chanel’s collaboration with the Nazis during World War II.
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AW: For those of us without a decorator, what are some easy ways we can make our houses look good? FS: Always hang your curtains (even the shower curtain) at ceiling level. It makes the room look grand. Dimmers are essential for adjusting the lighting in a room. Gold lining inside paper shades makes light from a lamp look wonderful. Votives. Go to Crate & Barrel and get 25 of the plainest clear-glass votives (with plastic at the base, not tin, which will show). Scatter them down a long diningroom table and you’ll always look like you are just about to have a party, even if you are the only one there.
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Never Count on a Sure Bet Paying off means you might end up with a pet pig and a world champion daughter, and learn some valuable life lessons in the process. By JB Hager. Photo by Rudy Arocha By the time you read this, I will be the proud owner of a pet pig. This is not because I have a particular fondness for pigs or the slightest desire to bring yet another pet in to our home. It’s solely because at the beginning of the year, I made a wager with my 10-year-old daughter. I lost that wager, so the Hager family has adopted a pet Texas Tiny Pig and it will soon be on its way. Yes, it will live in our home amongst the existing rescue dogs, pet mice and the revolving door of critters we already have. A couple years ago, my daughter took up an emerging sport called wakesurfing. It’s much like surfing in the ocean, except you do it on a lake behind a boat, using the boat’s wake to create a continuous wave. My daughter took to this sport quickly and naturally. Approximately a year ago, she competed in her first local competition and placed among adult women. This spring, she made the decision to compete at the women’s pro level. We had many countless days and hours on Lake Austin practicing, sometimes in the cold, rain or early in the morning to beat afternoon lake traffic. During one of those fateful practice sessions, she asked me, “Dad, if I make it to the World Championships and get on the podium, would you buy me a pet pig?” I laughed, shrugged it off and said, “Sure. Why not?” Fast forward through traveling to four pro events throughout the United States and podium appearances at three of them, and the little bugger qualified for the World Championships. Uh oh! Cutting right to the matter, my 10-year-old surprised everyone in September by not only getting on the podium, but by winning the world title! Guess who needs to go pig shopping? I had to let my daughter know that I’ll keep my word. My poor wife has to pay off on my silly wager, having not even been part of the conversation. Sorry, honey. Here’s the incredibly bright side of things: We’ll always have bacon and ham in a pinch. No, seriously,
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If she wanted to take a break and go look for ducks or chase turtles, we would always make time to break from the work and have fun. I learned a lot from my daughter during the past year. It made me wonder how I can apply some of these lessons to my life, career and goals. Dream big. She set her sights on a task and time frame that seemed impossible and never lost focus on its possibilities. Practice, practice, practice. That kid would stay in the lake for countless hours until her fingers and toes would prune up or go numb. She spent the summer dodging sunburn during three- to four-hour practice sessions. I would often have to pull her out of the lake to remind her to eat or because we would get a warning from the lake police that it was getting too dark. She put in the hard work every moment she could. Seek out help. Luckily, Austin is a hotbed for this sport and there are a lot of experts and talented people who know a lot about this sport. We sought out the advice of some of the best pros in the world and she took it to heart. Question everything. I quickly learned my daughter knew more about this than I ever will. I stopped trying to tell her what she should do and started asking, “How can I help you?”
Have fun. If she wanted to take a break and go look for ducks or chase turtles, we would always make time to break from the work and have fun. Don’t forget to smile. I watched most of the past year unfold as a reflection in my rearview mirror, literally. I would drive the boat, watch where I was going and keep an eye on her in the mirror. If ever I didn’t look like I was having fun (and I’m not exactly known for smiling), she would stop doing her tricks, put her index fingers on the side of her mouth and hold them there until I smiled. We have hand signals for everything. This one meant: You have to smile or I’m not doing this. Turn up the music. Everything is better if you add a little music. Green Day was her surf music of choice. My challenge to you is to ask yourself about your life. Are you dreaming big, practicing hard, seeking out help, questioning everything, having fun and remembering to smile? When you can, add a little music. You might get where you want to go from lessons learned from a scrappy little 10-year-old with a plan. It’s with open arms and memories of a year I will never forget that I welcome Fergus the pig.
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He’s young, ambitious and strikingly handsome. He operates at a mile a minute, with energy that bounces off walls with magnetic force, pulling you helplessly in. Meet the dynamic A.J. Bingham, the legislative director at McWilliams Governmental Affairs Consultants, a top-ranked Texas lobbyist firm by the Austin Business Journal. Whether he’s researching, drafting proposals, meeting with clients or involving himself in different community organizations such as the Young Men’s Business League of Austin, you won’t find him sitting still, and that’s how he likes it. “Our profession is more of a lifestyle profession. I don’t believe in this 8 to 5 thing. To be successful, you have to change your perspective on what normal hours are. During [the legislative] session, if I can get out of the office by 8 some nights,” he pauses, seemingly tickled by the idea, “that is early!” He chuckles, unfazed by his schedule. Bingham, 29, draws you in to conversation through his animation and lively spirit. It doesn’t hurt that he’s also extremely stylish, his physical definition subtly exposed through his polo, and quick to laugh with his huge smile. He lives from one moment to the next, seeing this stage of his life as an imperative time. “In your late 20s, early 30s, it’s this key moment where you’re really setting that trajectory for the rest of your life,” he says with a twinkle in his eye. Could you be a key component in Bingham’s determined direction? There’s nothing sexier than a man who loves his work. To keep stride with this 24/7 go-getter, I advise informing yourself on what’s going on politically, in the community, socially and beyond. You’ll attend events together, meet some of the biggest names in Texas, tackling life together in the fast lane. Believe me, even though he’s a lobbyist, nobody could pay him to not put your best interest at heart. All in favor of Bingham, say aye! -Molly McManus
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Love Versus In Love By Eric Leech When asked to remind his wife how much he was in love with her, Al Bundy, from the television show Married With Children,
relationships would say, “I love beer, I love bowling. I don’t want to cheapen the meaning of the word.” Some people argue about the semantics behind the ideas of “love” and “in love.” However, in the poetic sense, they have two very different meanings. The distinction between these phrases can be described by the Greek words “filios” and “eros.” Filios is the love of a family member or close friend (“I love you”), while eros is the passionate love reserved for only romantic partners (“I’m in love with you”). A man may say he loves you, however, whether he is truly in love depends on nine important factors.
Love (Infatuation) Versus Being in Love 1. Your best. When in love, the relationship should bring out the best of both you and your partner. Love by itself may feel giddy and happy, but if you evaluate yourselves honestly, you might find you’re trying to be something you’re not just to keep him around. 2. Happiness. When in love, a guy will be happy when he makes you happy. This is contrary to love, which offers a guy the most gratification while you’re making him happy. 3. Selflessness. “A cardinal rule for happiness is not to think less of ourselves, but to
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think of ourselves less,” says Dr. George E. Vaillant, a researcher who has been studying love and happiness for decades. When in love, a man should seek to understand with compassion. He will wonder what he can do to make your life better. Love may drive a man to treat you to nice things, however, those gifts will be given in expectation of receiving something in return. 4. Planning. When in love, a man will plan his weekends around you. Love, on the other hand, only coerces a man in to making his own plans and then seeing if you fit in to them. 5. Joy. “The secret to life is finding joy, not happiness,” Dr. Vaillant says. “Happiness is drive reduction (i.e., My peppy feels tingly, therefore, I will have sex and be happy). Joy is connection.” Vaillant would argue that only when love is no longer about its rewards will a guy understand what it means to be in love. 6. Future. When in love, a man will see a future with you. Love in itself does not necessarily influence a man to think ahead, as he will be mostly concerned with the here and now (see the above example: “My peppy feels tingly”). In other words, he is not committed for the long haul. 7. Vulnerability. Love can feel dangerous to a man’s heart because he knows it may result in commitment, sharing, expectation and an eventual heartbreak. Being in love is when a guy allows those fears and vulnerabilities to bring the two of you closer. He understands that weakness and loss are all a part of the risk but worthwhile nonetheless. 8. Attachment. Men in love will become attached to their relationships, whereas love itself is more of an addiction. You can differentiate between the two, as the addicted man will cry out, “What’s your problem?” during an argument. The man in love will ask, “What can I do to make this better?” 9. Pairing. Pairing up as a couple in love is about sharing intimacies with each other. Love is the comfort of having someone in your arms and the convenience of a built-in Saturday-night date. Saying the words, “I love you” might make a man feel like he’s a part of something special. However, it’s not until he can say, “I’m in love with you,” that will he understand the full meaning of these words. True love should be selective, connected and enduring. You say pot-ay-to, he says pot-ah-to. However, when it comes to romantic love, five words are usually better than three.
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Air Force Captain Kelly Padden on making a home wherever she is deployed. By Kate Y. Hector When Kelly Padden graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, she didn’t enjoy her first job. She was taking copays at a doctor’s office and wanted more. She saw a perfect opportunity with the Air Force and seized it. “I was looking for the educational benefits and the travel, particularly,” Padden says. “In addition, they offered a lot more responsibility than my first job after college.” Currently, Air Force Captain Padden is in the middle of a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan. She recently came back home to Austin, spending her two-week “R&R” (rest and recuperation) break with her family, relaxing and taking a welldeserved break. Padden and her coworkers have a saying: “Long days and short weeks.” Although 15-hour workdays are common, especially in the military, Padden asserts it makes the deployment go by faster. During the six months Padden has spent in Afghanistan, she has had two homes away from home. From January to March, she lived in a place called Camp Leatherneck in the Southwestern part of the country. Padden relates that the environment was very austere; she lived in what could most closely be compared to storage trailers stacked on top of one another. “It was very dusty, very dry,” Padden recalls. “We had dust storms all the time. You had to go outside to use the trailers that have the bathrooms and showers. To get up and go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, you had to put on all your winter gear.” Now Padden lives and works in the capital of Afghanistan, Kabul. Within the confines of the city, her compound is about the size of one city block and much more urban than Camp Leatherneck.
“In Kabul, I live in a dorm that is very much like a college dormitory,” Padden says. “I lived in Chester as a freshman at UT; it reminds me a little bit of Chester. We have four people to a room, so it is very tight quarters, but I don’t have to go outside to go to the bathroom, so that is a plus.” Bringing the comforts of home to a place like Afghanistan is difficult for Padden, but her family helps. Her sisters send her any hair or makeup products she needs, and most recently, Girl Scout cookies were a treasured care-package item. “Home is where the heart is,” is a common saying in military communities. Padden relates to this motto and the truth behind it. “I have lived in some really awesome locations,” Padden says. “Typically, when you live in a great location, the office isn’t that tight. You aren’t that close with your co-workers. I have also lived in some pretty crappy locations and they have been some of my favorite assignments because you’re so close with the people that you work with.” Padden always makes the most of any assignment and any situation but she was glad to be on leave in Austin, even for a brief visit. “I am glad to be home. It is always comfortable,” she says. “Austin is a comfortable place to come back to. I am always able to pick up right where I left off when I come back to Austin. Thank you for the support and the opportunity to provide a little bit of input on behalf of the other [deployed] women in Afghanistan.”
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Interior Design on a Budget Design with Consignment’s Lisa Gaynor talks business, budget-friendly design and giving back to the community. By Malia Bradshaw “If you had a budget and you were going to buy a car, would you rather have a brand-new Chevrolet or a gently used Mercedes?” Lisa Gaynor recalls her response to a skeptic of buying used furniture. The creator and proprietor of Design with Consignment, an upscale furniture-consignment business, Gaynor was once also a skeptic of consignment shopping. It wasn’t until her newlywed budget prompted her to find a different approach to decorating her home that Gaynor realized the potential a high-caliber furniture-consignment shop could have in Austin. What started as a “youthink-you-can-do-better?” challenge from her husband turned in to a successful business venture that has thrived throughout the recent economic downturn. Walking into Design with Consignment, visitors enter a large showroom of polished design. What could easily have turned in to a junkyard of random furniture is actually an elegant and sophisticated presentation of unique pieces ranging from posh and modern to fascinating antiques. Gaynor points out extravagant glass apothecaries and an exotic bed with an embossed crocodile headboard. The pieces are arranged in a calculated design, one that compels the buyer to want not only one chair, but the entire floor full of furniture. Many have taken note of Gaynor’s success, as she and her business were featured in a CNN series about small businesses thriving during the recession. So what’s the key? Gaynor believes it lies in having a plan but being willing to adapt as necessary. “You’ve got to have a direction that you’re shooting for. Then when market conditions
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budget-friendly change, or when you learn something new and different that you didn’t know before, be willing to adjust the course,” she explains. As one example of Gaynor’s willingness to adapt, this year’s holiday season will be different at Design with Consignment than in previous years. Gaynor noticed that it’s common for furniture sales to die a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving. Instead of resigning to this fate, Gaynor researched what could be done differently to enhance the fourth quarter. This year, the store will adapt to the market by turning in to one giant Christmas shop. The floor will be decorated with lavish trees and the sales focused on décor items, great holiday gifts and hostess presents. In addition to being a fearless entrepreneur, Gaynor is a trendy and stylish designer, one who knows how to design on a budget. The secret to a well-designed room at a low cost is to start with a solid plan, she says. Then, “learn to spot quality construction in furniture, regardless of where you’re shopping.” A $600 sofa that breaks in a couple of years is less of a deal than a top-quality sofa with solid construction that has sun-faded fabric. The latter can be re-upholstered and used for many years. In addition to being in tune with the latest trends, Gaynor uses her business to give back to the community as often as possible. Recently, Design with Consignment hosted the Interior Design Society Fall Art Sale fundraiser. The event provided the opportunity for guests to vote for one of three deserving organizations—the YWCA,
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Austin Fairy Godmother and the Central Texas Children’s Home—with the winning organization being awarded a room design. The business also works with Gone for Good, an organization that awards the sales of donated furniture to local charities, by allowing appropriate pieces to sell from the showroom. Successful, stylish and giving: Gaynor is a businesswoman at her finest. Design with Consignment is located at 3301 Steck Ave. For more information, visit dwconsignment.com.
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all the right questions as possible. I carefully choose what is the best way to reach the most people possible for a particular listing. Realtor tours are helpful if the tour is well-attended. I expose my listings to our office via virtual tour, as well as targeted e-blasts. Print advertising is chosen very carefully, as it is often one of the least effective ways to reach an audience. Setting a great price on the property is critical. I know what is on the market in the specific area, what is selling in that area and what is not. The seller and I will look at all of the information I provide. I will give an opinion as to the suggested list price based on my findings and what I believe will accomplish the goal of selling. How long will it take to sell my house? The idea is to get you the most money in the shortest time possible. My average time on the market is 50 days. Keep in mind that having a house on the market is not fun. It is stressful and your privacy and dinners are going to be interrupted more than once. Just because it sold in the first week does not mean you underpriced the property. It means you had it at fair market value and the buyer saw the value.
Selling Your House with Help from a Pro Questions to ask a Realtor. From Camille Abbott as told to Meng Qi What should I look for in a Realtor? Experience and knowledge, enthusiasm for his/her job, truthfulness, integrity. What is your experience in real estate? Experience is not just how many years a person has been licensed, but how long they have been actively making a living at selling real estate. The Realtor should have a résumé available at the listing appointment, should the prospective client like to see it. What designations do you hold? Realtors who earn designations are typically career agents and are up with the latest market trends and ideas. Many of the designations, such as Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), have a requirement of actual closed sales in addition to classroom hours. Statistics prove these agents typically are in the top 5 percent of agents in the nation.
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What are you going to do to sell my house? Apart from putting your property on MLS and staking a sign in the yard, an agent should be able to outline a marketing plan for you, as well as show you examples of their past marketing pieces. The Internet is critical in today’s market to getting a property sold, and there should be a presence on the Internet. Staging a property for sale is no longer an option but a must. Your agent should be able to find a staging service for you or be able to help you themselves. Professional photography is a must. The Internet has virtually taken away the first showing and many buyers make viewing decisions based on the photography they first see. It is the difference in getting a showing. I attend all photography shoots of my listings. The photography is then used for color brochures, the Internet, e-blasts and virtual tours. Among other things, the agent’s job is getting exposure for your property in as many effective ways
What do I need to do to get ready to put my house on the market? De-clutter everything. Great time to make a Goodwill run! Your home should look so great that you think about staying. Unfortunately, you cannot sell a home like you live in it. Remove family pictures. We want the prospective buyer to focus on the house, not trying to figure out if they know you or not. Re-carpet if carpet is worn or flooring needs replacing. Don’t worry about color; a neutral always works and it is money that the buyer won’t take off the price for having to replace it when he moves in. Paint if necessary. Many buyers cannot imagine what a room might look like if it weren’t hot pink, and many cannot see past it. Be spotless. There’s nothing like a clean house, regardless of the décor. You have less than 30 seconds at the front door for the buyer to decide if he is interested. Have a pre-inspection. Find out what is wrong before you put it on the market and fix it. Surprises only work on my birthday, not at the negotiation of an offer. If you are selling a property that needs updating, make a decision as to how you intend to present it. Are you going to do all the updating and price accordingly or are you going to clean it and market it as a remodel? Disclose everything on the seller’s disclosure. Camille Abbott is a broker associate at Amelia Bullock Realtors. She is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, Certified Residential Specialist and graduate of the Realtor Institute.
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Contract Pending “Nelda, you have an executed contract. I am on my way to the title company to put it in escrow. I have a great inspector who can even inspect the pool.” Wow. Here it is. My house. Mine. Not ours, mine. At the age of 49, this is how I really begin again. Hello, Central Austin, I am here. It has been quite a journey, this life of mine. And the splitting of a 25-year relationship that unraveled just three years ago was the beginning of this phase. I walk up to the house with a “Contract Pending” sign and wander around it as the inspector, Roy, does his thing and my agent, Cathie, sits doing her ongoing paperwork. I have to admit that my house is the best quality home I have ever owned. I am proud of myself. I saw an opportunity this past year to create a new career and I have done it. Here I am, still me but re-invented. I pause to tell Roy, “Cute duds. You should start a fashion trend!” as he pops in the house with his coveralls and kneepads on after a crawl under the 1936 structure. “This is a beautiful place. Let’s go over what you need to have repaired,” he says, laughing. I look at each room and begin to envision and dream. I see Thanksgiving, Christmas and friends out by the pool. The new art studio/guest house/outdoor entertaining area is being built in my mind. The three rooms that need a color change are the ones I wander into and visualize physical changes. But it is the family visits, the new friendships with new neighbors and the old friends coming
to stay that flood my emotions with joy. This will be a home. This place will indeed echo with joy and laughter and be a refuge when hard times hit. During the next few weeks, I will meet with contractors, designers, decorators. I will visit furniture stores and resale shops. I will revisit these rooms in my mind and go through color schemes and patterns, furniture placement and styles, and get all those things nailed down and in place. As that process goes on, I will look at the functionality within the framework of who I am now. This home is mine and I envision all the welcoming comfort I wish to provide for all who will visit here. I smile. I see my two granddaughters running through this house in their dressup clothes. I see my son-in-law dropping by to swim laps. I see my son cooking in that great kitchen while I open some wine and listen to my daughter talk about her latest performance. “Grateful” is the word that truly expresses how I feel. Life has its twists and turns and unbelievable ups and downs. But this, taking a place and making it a home, this is living at its best. Stop by in a month. I would love to see you. What can I offer you? Hot tea, coffee or wine? January’s Last Word topic will be “My Favorite New Year’s Resolution.” To be considered, email a 500-word submission by Dec. 1 to submissions@awmediainc.com.
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