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A DESIGN CONNECTION Best friends in collaboration on a bachelor’s dream house.
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MY SPACE Five creatives share their most inspiring spaces.
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hen I was growing up, I’d invite friends over to play. Nine times out of ten, they’d be enlisted to help me
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rearrange my bedroom furniture. How many different configurations of two twin beds, a bedside table, coat tree (why?) and desk can there be in a 13’ x 10’ space? Ho, ho! Endless, it seemed. Until my help stopped coming over. Go figure. For my 12th birthday, my parents gave me a faux cane lamp base with a faux wicker shade for my bedside table. Hercules, Hercules! What is it about decorating your space that excites? Exploring the endless options out there? Distilling down those options to a unique look and making it your own? It’s creative and exciting and, on the Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs scale, admittedly indulgent. Which is fun, too. After years of dreaming, and with nudging from my son, Lawrence, I bought a 1966 Airstream last fall. Lupe (you have to name them, I learned) was an original brown beauty throughout — from shag carpet to dark wood cabinets and overhead bins. Perfect camo cave for a miniature woolly mammoth. But Lupe whispered that she wanted to be open and light. Endless hours of scouring the interwebs and local shops looking at fabric swatches, reclaimed barn wood, flooring, paint, cabinet pulls and sinks ensued. (In the creative, planning stages, the possibilities and search make me slightly manic and OCD. Twenty-one shades of white paint considered at varying hours of daylight … am I alone?) Go Vintage in New Braunfels performed the complete gut and redo and did a beautiful job. Slap a Good Sam’s Club sticker on her door (one club I never imagined I’d be a member of) and we are trés happy campers. This issue is proof that surroundings are important to many in our town. For those who’d rather spend a Saturday searching for the perfect fabric for reupholstering grandma’s chair than in a dressing room at the mall — we’ve got you covered. In these pages you’ll meet some of Austin’s most inspiring designers and peek between the blinds of homes that are great fodder for
Nest on,
further nesting in your own living spaces. You’ll be introduced to artists and furniture makers who craft one-of-a-kind pieces for Austin cribs. And see the favorite spaces of some of our city’s creative scene-shapers. Like a Pinterest board on ‘roids. All here.
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If this issue whets your appetite for more interior inspo, come out to our fourth annual Tribeza Interiors Tour on Saturday, January 21 from 11 am to 4 pm. We have an eclectic mix of nine homes for you to see, with interiors by established and up and coming designers. The tour spans five Austin neighborhoods and designers will be in residence to share tips, their secret sauce and answer questions. Great fodder for your next nesting project. Tickets are $20 in advance (tribeza.com) and $25 at the door. Hope to see you there! For more of Christine Turknett's interiors, see page 55.
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Social HOUR LACQUER GRAND OPENING PARTY Lacquer Nail Salon held a grand opening for its second location near the Domain on November
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ILLUMINE GALA Austin’s literary crowd gathered at the W Hotel Austin for the Austin Public Library Friends Foundation’s Illumine gala. The gathering honored local writers for outstanding literary achievement. Guests enjoyed dinner, a silent auction and an awards ceremony celebrating Tim O’Brien, Don Tate and Amy Gentry, along with Forrest Preece Young Author Award winners Nitya Ganesh and Jason Luo.
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BARKITECTURE This year’s Barkitecture Austin, held on the grounds of Jo’s Coffee and Hotel San Jose in SOCO, drew a record crowd on November 12. Attendees could bid on 16 amazing doghouses and builders. Tens of thousands were raised for Austin Pets Alive! and several lucky pups were adopted.
LACQUER GRAND OPENING PARTY: 1. Karleigh Hartley & Rachel Fischer 2. Colin Ortega & Kaley Beery 3. Bonnie Jay & Shayda Torabi ILLUMINE GALA: 4. Kristen Worrall & Tammy Young 5. Don, Kolby & Tamera Tate 6. Daniel Lucio & Derek Bennett BARKITECTURE: 7. Jenna Gutierrez, Nora Tijerina & Cristina Boreaux 8. Erin Johnston 9. Joe Patterson & Grace Vroom 10. Patricia Agbayani & Andrew Villarreal
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Social HOUR LIVEVIBE HOUSE CONCERT LiveVibe presented their fourth annual G. Love House Concert on November 9. The event took place at the Engel Residence and featured
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A CHRISTMAS AFFAIR TO REMEMBER The A Christmas Affair to Remember Preview Party kicked off the 41st year of The Junior League of Austin’s A Christmas Affair shopping experience. Money raised from the popular annual event supports 32 Austin nonprofits. Guests enjoyed a seated dinner, two hours of private shopping among 200-plus vendors and bidding on silent auction items such as
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PARTY AT BUD’S PLACE On November 17, guests enjoyed a peek at a gorgeous Westlake home, with furnishings from Scott + Cooner. The lively party kicked off with mermaids lounging in the patio’s built-in pool, while guests mingled with drinks and
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bites, enjoying tours of the newly built home that was designed by Dick Clark. LIVEVIBE HOUSE CONCERT: 1. MC & Matt Shreves 2. Rachel Roth & Adam Bourke 3. Olivia Dix, Adam Klaybor & Ann Marie Smith A CHRISTMAS AFFAIR TO REMEMBER: 4. Landan Winston & Abbi Miller 5. Ben Powell, Amanda Roberson, Courtney & Burk Meinen 6. Shannon Killingsworth & Teresa Krause PARTY AT BUD’S PLACE: 7. Ryan & Tess Iglesia 8. Justin Schmidt, Charlotte Lipscomb, Weston Lipscomb & Kathleen Seiders 9. Carole & Russell Martin 10. Mark Canada & Donna Aldred
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Social HOUR KEY TO THE CURE Nearly 500 partygoers attended the Key to the Cure Gala on November 18 benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at Brazos Hall. The
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HOPS FOR HOPE PREVIEW NIGHT The 2016 Hops for HOPE Preview Night was held Saturday, November 19, offering guests a special first look at the HOPE Annual Art Show. The evening included 13 unique chef and artist pairings, complimentary specialty drinks, a silent auction, and an update for supporters on the relocation of the HOPE Outdoor Gallery.
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KEY TO THE CURE: 1. Laura Craddick & Laurie Curry 2. Tyler Kirk & Shannon Crain 3. Lindsey Ball & Kristen Haga HOPS FOR HOPE: 4. Megan & Dustin Wells 5. Jeff Wilson & Andi Scull Cheatham 6. Miriam Conner & T.J. Wendel DANCING WITH THE STARS: 7. Rayden Marcum, Christa & Valentina Mitzkat 8. Carlee Brignole & Katie Jones 9. Melinda Covert & Jayne Richardson
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TRIBEZA DECEMBER ISSUE RELEASE PARTY On December 5, Tribeza guests celebrated the release of the December People Issue at a popular new urban winery, Infinite Monkey Theorem. Partygoers enjoyed excellent wines made onsite and delicious food from Paul Martin’s Austin Grill. DJ Chino Casino spun tunes and Noah North, featured in the People issue, performed one of his rap songs
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KALOLOGIE 360 SPA LAUNCH PARTY: 1. Kelly Wonderlin, Megan Deterling & Wedad Jaber 2. Kaleigh Calkins, Mike Lifshen & Amber McDeavitt 3. Regina Goldstein, Mike Lifshen, Nadeem Eleyan & Joel Goldstein 4. Victoria Jones & Frosty TRIBEZA DECEMBER ISSUE RELEASE PARTY: 5. Niki Lohr & Carly McGowan 6. Dave Creaney, Tyeschea West, Noah North & Mena Aossey 7. Brenton Stover & Courtney Cales 8. Janet Barrington 9. Irina Saunina, Sarah Exkovich, Arikan & Katerina Elter
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have to confess a fantasy of mine. Although I live in a house that comfortably
fits three children and four dogs, I am
obsessed with small spaces. I first noticed this propensity for small spaces when I myself was rather large. When I was pregnant with twins, my ex-husband did something exceptionally intuitive and thoughtful; instead of a minivan, he bought me a two-seater convertible coupe. Not practical maybe, but necessary. I could haul ass, blast music and let my hair blow wild in blissful solitude with no kids in tow. Fast-forward several years to my first ultra marathon. I trained with some friends, Jon and Nancy Hill, and we traveled to Huntsville together for the 50K race. They own a trailer so we pulled that behind Jon’s truck and set up camp at the park. I assumed I would be so nervous that I would never sleep, but once I tucked into my tiny, ship-like bunk, cocooned in my sleeping bag, I slept better than ever before. I woke up rested and happy, ready to run. Nine years ago we bought a house in Santa Barbara that is 1,900 square feet. My parents, my brother, his wife, my three kids and me plus a menagerie of dogs all pile in there and are happy as clams in our little stone house. We are definitely on top of each other in our cozy space, tribeza.com
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WITHOUT EXCESS, MY SMALL SPACE WOULD
but our finest family memories have been crafted
Angeles, having a driver take me to Pop Top
by being crammed together.
Heaven, and buying a VW Eurovan right off the
CURL AROUND ME LIKE
lot. From there I drive to Highway 1 and head
A SHAWL, KEEPING
Today my life and my children take up plenty of space, so I indulge my secret fantasy of living
slowly up the coast, stopping anywhere I feel like
small. My version of online porn is a website
stopping and staying as long as I feel like
called Pop Top Heaven, and I frequent it when
staying. I have brought with me: my boyfriend
I can’t sleep or when I am procrastinating on
Matt, one small dog, a mountain of books and
a deadline. The site is for a store in California
journals, my readers, copious bottles of cabernet,
that sells Volkswagen campers. I particularly
my Uggs, my trail shoes, my yoga mat, my
lust after VW Eurovan Campers. They are
French press coffee pot, an ENO hammock, my
about the size of a normal van, but when you
clip-on reading light, some flip flops and a
look inside you marvel at the incredible use of
hoodie sweatshirt. I see myself parking in a
space. They are pop-tops, so the roof pops up to
campground on the cliffs, overlooking the sea.
create a sleeping space for two, and you can
I imagine we would stay in Carmel and Big Sur
push the sofa seat below into a bed. The kitchen
for quite a while — writing, reading, thinking,
consists of a mini refrigerator and a stove top,
hiking, toasting sunsets, sitting by campfires
with a few cabinets for storage. A tiny hanging
and sleeping. I see our days bookended with
rod creates a closet in the back. My kids would
steaming mugs of coffee in the morning chill,
have adored this when they were little, and I
and a glass of red by campfire light in the
regret not buying one then. We could have put a
evening. We would fall into a natural rhythm,
rack on the back and toted their mini mountain
waking up early with the sun and going to bed
bikes to campgrounds all around Texas, built
with the stars. With my life streamlined and
campfires and slept under the stars. Don’t talk
simplified, the important matters would rise
to me about the heat, mosquitos, filthy public
to the top and the debris would drain out the
restrooms and associated inevitable whining,
bottom. Without excess, my small space would
because this is my fantasy.
curl around me like shawl, keeping me safe
Today my fantasy does not include my
and warm. The clutter in my head would align
children. We missed that window. They are too
with the clutter in my life — there would simply
big and too teenagery, and my Eurovan likely
no longer be room for it. Instead, contentment
does not have enough charger outlets to power
would fully inhabit my space and me.
their phones. They wouldn’t leave their sports
My fantasy ends when I realize that I miss
or their friends for time in the woods with me,
the noisy, messy, beloved people who take
anyway, nor should they.
up so much space in my home and in my heart,
In my fantasy I see myself flying to Los
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It’s the beginning of a new year, so that means it’s time to tackle all of those house projects you have been putting off. You want to remodel your kitchen, but have no idea where to begin. Your bathroom is bringing the 1970s vibes (but not in a good way), and new tile would change everything, but who can install it? We quizzed our favorite designers, builders and architects to put together a resource list to make it easy.
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The Dallas native and UT grad studied studio art and ran a successful custom invitation business before following in her mother’s footsteps and starting her interior design business in 2010. Shannon, a mom of three who who just appeared on an episode of HGTV’s House Hunters Renovations, has gained many fans with the inviting and stylish spaces she has created in homes across Austin. Describe your design style in three words.
up in the last year or two.
design publications (magazines, books,
Approachable, eclectic, refined.
What are some of your favorite spaces in
Instagram — anything) Then, prepare for an
If you could design a house for anyone living
Austin?
exciting process, a few delays and a really
or dead, who would it be?
The Elisabet Ney Museum in Hyde Park. We
good house at the end of it all.
Wes Anderson. I love some quirk.
used to live around the corner and would
What’s one thing we would be surprised to
What do you love about the design scene in
admire it on walks. I love a space with character
know about you?
Austin and how do you think it is changing?
and history.
I’d take sweatpants and a book over heels and a
Austin is getting a lot more options for interior
What’s your advice for someone who wants to
night out — any day forever and always.
resources and I’m thrilled. In the past I’ve had
design his or her home for the first time?
to go to Dallas to find a big selection of lighting,
I tell my clients to get familiar with their
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"style" though exposure to some great
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Matt Tsang
a designer and architect. There’s something to
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be said about his tenacity and ability to push the
Matt studied business at UT and spent
bounds of modern design.
four years working as a creative project manager
What do you love about the design scene in
before deciding to pursue an interior design
Austin and how do you think it is changing?
career full-time. He was enthralled by Walt
I’ve seen this city come into its own. What was
Disney at a young age and calls that connection
just a quirky town known for live music
a self-fulfilling prophecy that he would always
is quickly becoming a metropolis of passionate
“lean into my imagination, take big risks
design and architecture.
and live an inspired life filled with creativity.”
What are some of your favorite spaces in
Describe your design style in three words.
Austin?
Evolutionary, modernistic, classical.
Gardner (RIP), the Blanton Museum of Art,
If you could design a house for anyone living
Hotel San Jose, Uchiko, Eberly.
or dead, who would it be? Arne Jacobsen. I admire his incredible legacy as
Find Matt on Instagram at @mwalterdesign.
Kim West CO-OWNER SUPPLY + DESIGNER, WELL DRESSED SPACE
The former fashion exec (Marc Jacobs and Jil Sander) made a splash on the Austin design scene with her bold and cheeky design style, especially with last year’s opening of SUPPLY, a showroom representing fabric, wallpaper, lighting, rugs and furniture, which has brought stunning lines from around the world to Austin. Describe your design style in three words. Playful, colorful, patterned If you could design a house for anyone living or dead, who would it be? Jennifer Lawrence What are your favorite spaces in Austin? The Hotel Saint Cecilia, Launderette, June’s, Jeffreys, and Josephine House What’s your advice for someone who wants to design his or her home for the first time? In design, following your gut is everything. Also, don’t be boring. Measure, measure, measure. What’s one thing we would be surprised to know about you? I’m obsessed with Australia. Their design sensibility is bananas. Find Kim on Instagram at @welldressedspace and @supplyshowroom.
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Taylor Murphy
a house for her because she was aware of so
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much in the world, up for anything, but never had
After years working with a renowned Austin
a ton of money.
designer on some of the city’s most popular
What are some of your favorite spaces in
bars and restaurants, the San Antonio native
Austin?
launched his own firm this year. He says:
The McGarrah Jesse Building, the Travis
“Seeing these places filled with people and the
County Courthouse, Eberly, Juliet and Draught
space being used at the end of a project is a very
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proud feeling once your hard work is activated.”
What’s your advice for what someone who is
Describe your design style in three words.
designing his or her home for the first time?
Forward, collected, bright (baller).
Think about your life and how you use your space.
If you could design a house for anyone living
Functionality in a personal space is extremely
or dead who would it be?
important. Think about these things first and then
My grandmother was an interesting lady, and
how it makes you feel emotionally second.
raised a heck of a daughter. She lived an exciting life and always danced. I would enjoy designing
Find Taylor on Instagram at @taylorwmurphy.
Duffy Stone DUFFY STONE STUDIO
This stylish redhead started her own design firm at the young age of 25 and has since created eclectic and whimsical spaces for shops like Beehive and Esby Apparel. Describe your design style in three words. Magical rainbow explosion! If you could design a house for anyone living or dead, who would it be? My husband, Ben (HusBen). He has really fun taste, and I would love to make his dream house one day. What do you love about the design scene in Austin and how do you think it is changing? I mainly do commercial interiors, so I’m very excited to see that spaces are embracing color and moving towards more bold interiors to house their businesses. What are some of your favorite spaces in Austin? The Esther’s Follies lounge area is incredibly playful and gets me giddy every time. They have these slightly Memphis style meets Saved By The Bell-looking banquettes that are amazing and such a piece of art. What’s one thing we would be surprised to know about you? I don’t ever do designs in leather or fur. I love faux! Find Duffy on Instagram at @duffystone.
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Eat (and Drink) Your Veggies While the words “gastropub” and “vegan” may seem mutually exclusive, husband and wife team (and long-time vegans) brew heaven. “We’re both just beerheads,” Sarah says, “and we envisioned marrying two of our loves, vegetables and beer.” The result is The Beer Plant, a Tarrytown gastropub with 40 beer taps and a full vegetable-based menu. The earthy concept doesn’t end at the food. The McMackin’s drew on their love of Marfa-style minimalism and Old World pubs for their interior aesthetic. Working with local custom builders, the McQueen Brothers, they utilized reclaimed wood for the bar and tables, as well as steel and Edison bulbs throughout the space. Old-time charm comes through the music selection too, which is typically blues, jazz and country. As Sarah says, “You walk in and it really does feel like a big party.” THEBEERPLANT.COM
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With the Presidential inauguration looming, the Contemporary Austin and LBJ Presidential Library are teaming up to present “What the Hell is the Presidency for?: LBJ’s Battle for Civil Rights.” The 2016 documentary looks inside the Lyndon B. Johnson White House, documenting Johnson’s collaboration with Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights acts that followed. Catch the film screening at the new Moody Rooftop at the Jones Center, January 11 at 7pm. THECONTEMPORARYAUSTIN.ORG
Small Scale, Great Cause A grand staircase, chandeliers, beautiful inlaid parquet floors — if these sound like the features of a dream house, they are, though more specifically a Barbie-sized one. For the founders of the JAMES Showroom, Hunter and Meredith Ellis, creating a 1/12-scale version of Woodlawn, West Austin’s historic mansion, is a family project. Constructed by miniatures builder Candace Engen Parish Ellis (Hunter’s mother) and with interiors by Meredith Ellis Design, the replica will be on display at the JAMES Showroom at the end of the month, and auctioned off online. The auction provides a way to honor former soldier Chuck Parish (Hunter’s father), with proceeds going toward the Navy SEAL Foundation’s Gold Star family programs.
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“If leopard’s really in, you get a leopard pillow,”
big floral prints and abstract patterns. 2017 is, it
Wilson says, “and when you get sick of it you
seems, the time to be bold.
When Taylor Wilson and her mom, Aimee
trade them out.”
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A C L O S E T W E C R AV E | C O M M U N I T Y + C U LT U R E Homeowner Missy Lawson, who is a designer with her company Lawson Beverly, created this dream closet for her twin daughters.
More than Clothes Hanging in this Closet I T ’ S A G AT H E R I NG PL ACE FOR F R I E N DS A N D FA M I LY
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hen Missy Lawson and her family moved from their home in Tarrytown to a downtown condo in the Four Seasons Residences, she gave her twin daughters, Mary Ralph and
Lyle, a choice in space utilization. They could each have their own rooms, or they could share a bedroom and turn the extra one into a closet. The decision was an easy one for the fashionistas, juniors in high school. Cue the creation of a dream closet designed by their mother, Lawson, who is a designer and, with partner, Christy Beverly, owns Lawson Beverly Home. With input from her daughters, Lawson got to work. She transformed
Missy Laswon in the droolworthy closet she designed for her daughters.
the space intended to be a bedroom into a closet and dressing area with built-in shoe racks and custom areas for storing long dresses, purses and jewelry. There’s an island in the center with a mirrored wall and makeup lighting. “The closet is great, but honestly it’s the memories of all their girlfriends getting ready for homecoming, prom and parties that make it so special,” she said.
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“ T HE CLOSET IS GR E AT, BU T HON EST LY IT ’S T HE MEMOR IES OF A LL T HEIR GIR LFR IEN DS GET T ING R E A DY FOR HOMECOMING , PROM A N D PA RT IES T H AT M A K E IT SO SPECI A L ,” SAYS L AWSON.
The Lawson family didn’t seriously consider moving downtown until they were unexpectedly approached about selling
‘Don't ask my opinion unless you really want it because I always have one.’” Since that first project, Lawson and Beverly
their home. It took some convincing from her
have built their business entirely on word
husband and girls to make the move three
of mouth. Lawson will soon take on her next
years ago, but she couldn’t be happier with the
personal design project, as her Four Seasons
decision. Her condo became a showcase for
condo is on the market. But all the fun
her long-time passion for interior design. When
memories from the four walls of this most
a friend asked her to design the interiors in
glamorous of closets is something she will
It’s old school her home, Lawson decided it was time to start
always take with her. She says: “Just recently the
her own and convert her hobby onbusiness the exit door,
girls were home from college for Thanksgiving,
meets new school
an assortment of into a full-time business. “It was never a decision team Polaroids and to get into design, it is just something I have hash tag positivity. #team #celebrate always #build done,” she says. “At first it was just for #growth family #shippingeasy and friends, and I still say to this day,
and we hosted an engagement party. This closet was once again full of girls, more clothes, makeup and lots of laughter. And I was a very happy mama!” tribeza.com
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HAPPENINGS W H E R E T O G O A N D W H AT TO D O Our January Event Pick is the MLK Community March and Festival held on MLK Day, Monday, January 16. The march starts at 9 am on the UT Campus by the Martin Luther King, Jr. statue and concludes at the Huston-Tillotson campus in East Austin. A festival follows, filled with music, food, vendors and entertainment and is sure to take the chill off any January day. PHOTOGRAPH BY LLOYD LEE
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Entertainment MUSIC MUTEMATH January 7 Emo's Austin JOHN PAUL WHITE January 7 Antone's JIMMIE DALE GILMORE & DAVE ALVIN January 7 Paramount Theatre DEVIL MAKES THREE January 13 Emo's East AUSTIN SYMPHONY PRESENTS SYMPHONIC FOLLIES January 13 & 14 The Long Center DON HENLEY January 14 ACL Live at Moody Theatre TERRY ALLEN January 14 Paramount Theatre
STS9 January 27 & 28 ACL Live at Moody Theatre RACHELLE FERRELL January 28 One WorldTheatre DAWES January 28 Stubb's Waller Creek AmpiTheatre ANTON NEL January 29 The Long Center TOM CHAPLIN January 30 ACL Live
FILM IMBA MEANS SING January 9 Alamo Draft House - Village WHAT THE HELL IS THE PRESIDENCY FOR? January 11 The Jones Center
PAMELA HART January 19 The Long Center TAMECA JONES January 20 Stubb's Indoors ATMOSPHERE January 20 Emo's Austin
MASTER CLASS WITH ROBERT GREEN January 14 AFS Screening Room KATE PLAYS CHRISTINE January 15 Texas Spirit Theater
JONATHA BROOKE January 25 One World Theatre
50th ANNIVERSARY: DON'T LOOK BACK January 19 Paramount Theatre
WILL JOHNSON January 26 Mohawk Austin
ZOOLANDER PUB RUN January 24 Stateside at the Paramount
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FEMME FILM FRIDAYS: THE PRIME OF MISS JEAN BRODIE January 27 Bullock History Museum
THEATER BLOOMSDAY January 13–February 5 Austin Playhouse CALL OF THE WILD January 14 & 15 Stateside at the Paramount LET THE RIGHT ONE IN January 18–29 McCullough Theatre THE AMAZING ACRO-CATS January 19–23 Stateside at the Paramount
GREG WARREN January 4–7 Cap City Comedy Club GOOD FIGHT January 4 The New Movement JOSH WOLF January 4 Cap City Comedy Club JERRY SEINFELD January 13 Bass Concert Hall ILIZA SCHLESINGER January 20 Paramount Theatre BILL MAHER January 21 ACL Live
CRIMES OF THE HEART January 20–February 12 The City Theatre
SARAH SILVERMAN January 22 Bass Concert Hall
THE GREAT SOCIETY January 25–29 ZACH Theatre
GAD ELMALEH January 28 Paramount Theatre
BROADWAY IN AUSTIN PRESENTS: MAMA MIA! January 27 & 28 Bass Concert Hall DONIZETTI’S THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT January 28 The Long Center
COMEDY LOUIS C.K. January 4–7 ACL Live
CHILDREN POKEMON: SYMPHONIC EVOLUTIONS January 7 The Long Center FAMILY DAY January 8 UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum DINOSAUR DISCOVERY January 14 Lakeshore Learning Store
ODD SQUAD LIVE! January 15 The Long Center
NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON January 18 The Long Center
SPECIAL SKATE SESSION FOR MLK DAY January 16 Playland Skate Center
2017 AUSTIN BOAT & TRAVEL TRAILER SHOW January 19 – 22 Austin Convention Center
THE THING IN GRANDMA’S CLOSET January 28 & 29 The Long Center
OTHER FREE WEEK 2016 January 1–8, Various Locations TEXAS FARMER’S MARKET January 1 – 8 Mueller Lake Park HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW January 1 – 7 Mozart’s Coffee Roasters
YOGA IN THE GALLERIES January 19 Blanton Museum of Art BDYHAX 2017, January 27– 29 Austin Convention Center 7th ANNUAL AUSTIN GORILLA RUN January 28 Camp Mabry BARBARA SALLICK BOOK SIGNING January 31 Alexander Marchant Showroom
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ORGAN MASTERY By Derek Van Wagner
Ike Stubblefield B3 Trio | Antone's |
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What do Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Tina Turner, Al Green, Curtis Mayfield, Jerry Garcia, Derek Trucks, Phil Spector and Quincy Jones have in common? They have all asked Ike Stubblefield to play keys for them. Though his name was not always in lights, Stubblefield's
AUSTIN POETRY SLAM January 3 Spider House Cafe & Ballroom
fluid style, precise timing and deft abilities have kept him playing for
ICE SKATING ON THE PLAZA Through January 7 Whole Foods Downtown
is to play. The cumbersome organ has a surplus of switches and foot pedals
SHRINE CIRCUS January 13 – 16 Cedar Park Center WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE WORKSHOP January 14 AARC Ballroom MARTIN LUTHER KING MARCH & FESTIVAL January 16 Huston-Tillotson University
nearly five decades. More specifically, Mr. Stubblefield is a virtuoso with the Hammond B3 Organ, an instrument that is as difficult to transport as it to use if the operator is up to the task. Ike has been crushing these keys for the past 46 years. From Motown to Munich, Stubblefield has played all over the world. He has made himself a staple in Nashville, New Orleans and Atlanta. We are fortunate enough to have this unsung hero in town at Antone's for two nights: one performance with his B3 Trio (Jan. 13), and the other collaborating with Maseo, rapper/DJ of De La Soul (Jan. 14). So ask yourself, when is the last time you saw a master on the Hammond Organ and when will you be able to see one again? If your answer is Mike Flanigin at the Continental Gallery, touche. If your answer is never, see you at Antone's on Jan. 13! tribeza.com
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Arts DIMENSIONS OF COLOR 2D & 3D January 6–February 1 Old Bakery & Emporium Art Gallery MALLORY PAGE January 7-28 Wally Workman Gallery COMMUNITY ART EXHIBIT OPENING RECEPTION January 13 Asian American Resource Center JAY BOLOTIN: THE BOOK OF ONLY ENOCH January 13–March 11 Flatbed Press & Gallery
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PRINTS CHARMING By Hannah Zieschang
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Oh, the ever-fascinating world of plate blocks, etching, woodcuts and intaglio. PrintAustin, celebrating its fourth year, is Austin’s annual celebration of printmaking and collecting — contemporary and traditional. With nearly 40 art venues participating in this month-long event that happens from January 10 to February 18, all this print goodness makes us swoon. This year’s event, The Contemporary Print, features exhibitions at the O2 Gallery inside of Flatbed Press + Gallery. Take in 20 of Jay Bolotin’s woodcut and relief etchings in his The Book of Only Enoch series. Within each there’s a mind-shifting voyage into fantastical and captivating dreamlike worlds. PrintAustin exhibits are a visual moving feast. There’s Slugfest Gallery’s “Tidal Shift” by Art Werger, La Peña Gallery’s “Latin Artists in Printmaking,” and The Museum of Human Achievement’s “Kevin McNamee: Self-Tourism.” For those who prefer to get out of the prints as a spectator sport league, there are a bevy of workshops to get rolling around in the ink: Relief Printmaking at The Contemporary Austin Laguna Gloria and an introduction to Letterpress with a workshop at PunchPress. Start or add to your collection with prints from local talented artists at PrintAustin’s PrintExpo + Binfest event on February 11th at MOHA (adjacent to Canopy). Purchase a piece to take home and your walls will heave a sigh and whisper, “thank you.”
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SALLY WEBER January 13–February 24 Photo Mèthode Gallery WINN/WYNN January 14–February 18 Davis Gallery PRINTAUSTIN January 15–February 15 Various Locations ONEEVERYONE January 27–February 24 Visual Arts Center PERFORMANCES January 27–February 24 Visual Arts Center ANA ESTEVE LLORENS: STUDIES FOR FUTURE OBJECTS Through January 12 Women & Their Work
LUMENS + CURRENTS Through January 15 grayDUCK Gallery BETTINA HUBBY: THE SEXUAL BRONZE SHOW Through January 21 Lora Reynolds Gallery JEFFREY PRIMEAUX & DARRYL FREEMAN Through January 22 Hyde Park Bar & Grill XU BING: BOOK FROM THE SKY Through January 22 Blanton Museum of Art THE UMLAUF PRIZE 2016 & RETROSPECTIVE Through January 29 UMLAUF Sculpture Garden WARHOL BY THE BOOK Through January 29 Blanton Museum of Art PAT MUSICK RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION Through June 2017 The Sculpture Ranch
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Art SPACES MUSEUMS THE CONTEMPORARY AUSTIN: LAGUNA GLORIA 3809 W. 35th St. (512) 458 8191 Driscoll Villa hours: Tu–W 12-4, Th-Su 10–4 Grounds hours: M–Sa 9–5, Su 10–5 thecontemporaryaustin.org THE CONTEMPORARY AUSTIN: JONES CENTER
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KEEP WALKING AMERICA By M P Mueller
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For many years I officed on East 11th Street. On one January day, every year, we would be awakened from our computer screen slumbers by the joyous music wafting up from the street below. We would gather at the windows and shimmy to the infectious beats, waving to the marchers whose warm spirits never gave physical acknowledgment of the deep winter’s chill. The MLK Day March is always a celebration of community. And, it is a lovely testimony to Dr. King’s legacy of peace and unity to see Austinites, of all
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contest for young speakers. Then, on Monday, January 16, the annual march
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takes place, starting with a short program at 9 am at the MLK statue on the UT campus.
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From there, marchers will wend their way to the Texas State Capitol with more remarks
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backgrounds, come together to celebrate him. This year’s festivities begin on Thursday, January 12 with an MLK-themed oratory
planned on its steps. Continuing on East 11th Street, the march ends at Huston-Tillotson University and that’s when the tempo shifts again with the start of the MLK Community Festival. Vendors, local musicians, food and celebration will take place on the campus. Sixty years on, Dr. King’s wisdom continues to resonate; his words flowing forward, finding new audiences and meaning. “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” It was a call to action then and it is a call to action now. Hope to see you there. MLKCELEBRATION.COM
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FRENCH LEGATION MUSEUM 802 San Marcos St. (512) 472 8180 Hours: Tu–Su 1–5 frenchlegationmuseum.org
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MUSEUM 1165 Angelina St. (512) 974 4926 Hours: M–Th 10–9, F 10–5:30, Sa 10–4 ci.austin.tx.us/carver HARRY RANSOM CENTER 300 E. 21st St. (512) 471 8944 Hours: Tu–W 10–5, Th 10–7, F 10–5, Sa–Su 12–5 hrc.utexas.edu LBJ LIBRARY AND MUSEUM 2313 Red River St. (512) 721 0200 Hours: M–Su 9–5 lbjlibrary.org MEXIC–ARTE MUSEUM 419 Congress Ave. (512) 480 9373 Hours: M–Th 10–6, F–Sa 10–5, Su 12–5 mexic–artemuseum.org O. HENRY MUSEUM 409 E. 5th St. (512) 472 1903 Hours: W–Su 12–5 THINKERY AUSTIN 1830 Simond Ave Hours: T-Fri 10-5, Sa-Su 10-6 thinkeryaustin.org UMLAUF SCULPTURE GARDEN & MUSEUM 605 Robert E. Lee Rd. (512) 445 5582 Hours: T-Fri 10-4, Sa-Su 12-4 umlaufsculpture.org
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GALLERIES 78704 GALLERY 1400 South Congress (512) 708 4678 Hours: M-F 8-5 78704.gallery ADAMS GALLERIES OF AUSTIN
900 RR 620 S. Unit B110 (512) 243 7429 Hours: T–Sa 10–6 adamsgalleriesaustin.com ART AT THE DEN 317 W. 3rd St. (512) 222 3364 Hours: Tu-Sa 10-6, Su 12-5 artattheden.com ART ON 5TH 3005 S. Lamar Blvd. (512) 481 1111 Hours: M–Sa 10–6 arton5th.com ARTWORKS GALLERY 1214 W. 6th St. (512) 472 1550 Hours: M–Sa 10–5 artworksaustin.com AUSTIN GALLERIES 5804 Lookout Mountain Dr. (512) 495 9363 By Appt. Only austingalleries.com AUSTIN ART GARAGE 2200 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. J
BIG MEDIUM GALLERY
FIRST ACCESS GALLERY
LA PEÑA
2324 S. Lamar Blvd
227 Congress Ave., #300
5305 Bolm Rd., #12
(512) 428 4782
(512) 477 6007
(512) 939 6665
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FLATBED PRESS
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bigmedium.org CAPITAL FINE ART 1214 W. 6th St. (512) 628 1214 Hours: M-Sa 10-5 capitalfineart.com CO-LAB PROJECTS: PROJECT SPACE 613 Allen St. (512) 300 8217 By event and appt only co-labprojects.org DAVIS GALLERY 837 W. 12th St. (512) 477 4929 Hours: M–F 10–6, Sa 10–4 davisgalleryaustin.com DIMENSION GALLERY
SCULPTURE AND 3D ART 979 Springdale, Ste. 99 (512) 479 9941 dimensiongallery.org DOUGHERTY ARTS CENTER
1110 Barton Springs Rd. (512) 974 4000 Hours: M-Th 10-9,
Hours: M-F 10-5, Sa 10-3
(512) 900 8952 Hours: Sa-Su, 11-4
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FLUENT
LORA REYNOLDS
502 W. 33rd St.
360 Nueces St., #50
COLLABORATIVE (512) 453 3199 By appointment only
GALLERY
(512) 215 4965 Hours: W-Sa 11-6
fluentcollab.org
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LOTUS GALLERY
702 San Antonio St. (737) 703 5632 Hours: Tu-Su 10-6
1009 W. 6th St., #101 (512) 474 1700 Hours: M–Sa 10-6
gallery702austin.com
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GALLERY BLACK
MASS GALLERY
4301-A Guadalupe St.
(512) 535 4946
LAGOON
(512) 371 8838 Hours: Sa 1-5 galleryblacklagoon.com GALLERY SHOAL CREEK 2832 MLK Jr. Blvd. #3 (512) 454 6671 Hours: Tu–F 10–5, Sa 12–5
507 Calles St. Hours: F 5-8, Sa-Su 12-5 massgallery.org MODERN ROCKS GALLERY
916 Springdale Rd. #103 (512) 524 1488 Hours: Tu - Sa, 11- 6 modernrocksgallery.com
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GRAYDUCK GALLERY
MONDO GALLERY
dougherty-arts-center
2213 E. Cesar Chavez
F 10-5:30, Sa 10-2
EAST SIDE GLASS STUDIO
Hours: Tu–Sa 11–6, Su 12–5
3401 E. 4th St.
austinartgarage.com
(512) 815 2569
GALLERY AND STUDIOS
(512) 477 9328
2235 E. 6th, Ste. 102
galleryshoalcreek.com
(512) 351-5934
AUSTIN ART SPACE
2830 E. MLK Jr. Blvd.
Hours: Tu-Sa By appt. only eastsideglassstudio.com
7739 North Cross Dr., Ste. Q
FAREWELL BOOKS
(512) 771 2868
913 E. Cesar Chavez St.
Hours: F–Sa 11–6
(512) 473 2665
austinartspace.com
Hours: M-Sa 12–8, Su 12–7 farewellbookstore.com
Austin, TX 78702 (512) 826 5334 Hours: Th -Sa 11-6, Su 12-5 grayduckgallery.com
4115 Guadalupe St. Hours: Tu - Sa, 12- 6 mondotees.com OLD BAKERY & EMPORIUM
JULIA C. BUTRIDGE
1006 Congress Ave.
1110 Barton Springs Rd.
Hours: T–Sa 9–4
GALLERY
(512) 974 4025 Hours: M–Th 10–9, F 10–5:30, Sa 10–2 austintexas.gov/department/ doughertygallery
(512) 912 1613 austintexas.gov/obemporium PUMP PROJECT ART COMPLEX
702 Shady Ln. (512) 351 8571 pumpproject.org
ROI JAMES
3620 Bee Cave Rd., Ste. C (512) 970 3471 By appointment only roijames.com RUSSELL COLLECTION FINE ART 1137 W. 6th St. (512) 478 4440 Hours: Tu–Sa 10–6 russell–collection.com
FREDERICKSBURG AGAVE GALLERY 208 E. San Antonio St. (830) 990 1727 Hours: M-Sa 10-5 agavegallery.com ARTISANS AT ROCKY HILL
234 W. Main St.
SPACE 12 3121 E. 12th St. (512) 524 7128 T-F 10-5 space12.org
(830) 990 8160
STEPHEN L. CLARK GALLERY 1101 W. 6th St. (512) 477 0828 Hours: Tu–Sa 10–4 stephenlclarkgallery.com
314 E. Main St.
STUDIO 10 1011 West Lynn (512) 236 1333 Hours: Tu–Sa 11–5 studiotenarts.com VISUAL ARTS CENTER 2300 Trinity St. (512) 232 2348 Hours: Tu–F 10–5, Sa 12-5 utvac.org WALLY WORKMAN GALLERY 1202 W. 6th St. (512) 472 7428 Hours: Tu–Sa 10–5 wallyworkman.com WOMEN & THEIR WORK 1710 Lavaca St. (512) 477 1064 Hours: M–F 10–6, Sa 12–5 womenandtheirwork.org YARD DOG 1510 S. Congress Ave. (512) 912 1613 Hours: M–F 11–5, Sa 11–6, Su 12–5 yarddog.com
Hours: M-Sa 10-5:30, Su 11-3 artisansatrockyhill.com FREDERICKSBURG ART GALLERY (830) 990 2707 Hours: M-Sa 10-5:30, Su 12-5 fbartgallery.com INSIGHT GALLERY 214 W. Main St. (830) 997 9920 Hours: Tu-Sa 10-5:30 insightgallery.com LARRY JACKSON ANTIQUES &
ART GALLERY 209 S. Llano (830) 997 0073 Hours: M-F 9:30-5, Sa 10-5 larryjacksonantiques.com THE GALLERY AT VAUDEVILLE 230 E. Main St. (830) 992 3234 Hours: M 8-6, W-F 8-6, Sa 8-9, Su 8-5 vaudeville-living.com WHISTLE PIK 425 E. Main St. (830) 990 8151 Hours: M-Sa 10-5 whistlepik.com
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A SNEAK PEEK AT THE STELLAR HOMES THAT WILL BE FEATURED ON TRIBEZA'S FOURTH ANNUAL INTERIORS TOUR, SATURDAY, JANUARY 21ST. BY TRIBEZA STAFF
PORTRAITS BY LEAH MUSE, MADELINE HARPER AND MOLLY WINTERS AT URBANSPACE INTERIORS
Allison Burke Interior Design “The existing Brazilian hardwood floors and beautifully detailed stairs and landings provided inspiration for unique and intricately crafted millwork throughout this home,” says interior designer Allison Burke.
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As a UT freshman enrolled in the School of Engineering, a young Allison Burke read a quote by Auguste Rodin that changed the course of her professional life — “Love your calling with passion, it is the meaning of your life.” She applied for a transfer to the interior design program in the School of Architecture the next day
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and never looked back. Now, she designs homes across the city in the classic modern style she loves, always recognizing trends, but trying to avoid them to keep her interiors timeless. This remodel in Travis Heights was built in 2003 and features what Burke calls a beautiful array of art and objects from her clients’ travels.
Christine Turknett Interiors When designer Christine Turknett purchased her Michael Hsu-designed home in the Mueller development, it was billed as modern farmhouse. She decided to go for an all-around Scandinavian vibe to enhance the house’s modern architecture. Turknett incorporated special design details, like a feature wall with a hidden bathroom covered in shiplap because it reminded her of her husband’s grandparents’ farm in Georgia. “It was important to me to keep the home balanced and consistent to reflect clean lines and subtle rustic details to create a calm sanctuary,” she shared. It was
after selecting all the fixtures and finishes for this home that Turknett decided to pursue a career in design. Prior to a design career, she worked in a doctorate program at an Ivy League school. “I would describe my design style as modern eclecticism, which mixes periods, styles, prices and unexpected elements in a single space. As a natural-born researcher, I’ve mastered multiple design genres and love combining them in an original way,” she said. “I’m a curator at
heart and believe that every piece should function well, even if that function is to bring you joy every time you look at it.”
Designer Christine Turknett’s favorite design feature of her Michael Hsu-designed home is the 12’x12’ custom bookcase ( see page 18).
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Homeowner and co-owner of Supply, Kristin Gish (pictured right) enlisted celebrated interior design duo, Tilton Fenwick, to design her Tarrytown home.
Tilton Fenwick Soon after moving to Austin from New York City, Kristin Gish, one of the owners of local interiors emporium, Supply, found the dream home for her family of five in Tarrytown. She enlisted her friends, Anne Maxwell Foster and Suysel dePedro Cunnningham, the New York-based award-winning design duo behind Tilton Fenwick, to design her home. The partners are masters of “traditional with a twist.” They worked in close collaboration with Gish to honor the homeowner’s love of color and pattern. They achieved this look throughout the space with layers of fabric for an end result that is both youthful and chic. If the Tilton Fenwick designers had to pick a favorite aspect of the home, it would be a toss up between the back-to-back green velvet sofas in the living room and the overall layout of the main room. “Because the Gish family loves to entertain, we created numerous seating areas for guests to mingle while simultaneously congregating around the heart of the home, the kitchen,” Foster shared.
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Mark Ashby, who is pictured with the lead designer on the Westlake project that will be on the tour, and Anne Grandineti both love the children’s wing of this modern home.
Mark Ashby Design Designing a home for a family with four kids under the age of nine (and their large dog), lead designer for Mark Ashby Design, Anne Grandineti, had to balance fashion with function. She chose sturdy fabrics that also expressed the fun and whimsical side of her clients. Grandineti summarized her design style, saying “Without sounding cliché, I really just love a good, collected and interesting mix. I can tire of things easily, so a good mix keeps my interest over time. I love to blend a
modern, streamlined sofa with an ornate, antique chest or mirror. Through the years, I have learned that the most important part of the design process is the edit.” The children’s wing of this project in Westlake uses fun wallpapers and colors throughout the space and it’s also Ashby’s favorite space in the house. “It’s inspiring to see parents take such care to create a thoughtful environment for their children,” he noted. tribeza.com
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Patrice Rios, owner of Troo Designs, describes her design style as reclaimed modern mix. “I love using steel in my projects like shipping containers mixed with reclaimed woods, cement tiles with punches of color, while throwing a curve of sleek light fixtures, super white walls and brass cabinet hardware.”
Troo Designs The shipping containers in the backyard of this Tarrytown property influenced the traditional architecture of the main house: the home is designed to impart the idea of stacked containers. Patrice Rios of Troo Designs summed up the living stage she sought to set: “My goal was to give the new homeowners a place to be at peace. The large windows bring in a ton of natural light, so the entire home and containers feel light
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and airy, peaceful and energetic.” Throughout the house a balance of reclaimed and industrial is achieved, along with the use of particularly interesting mix of textures like brick floors, wood tile walls, geometric glass tile, hand painted cement tile. Troo typically uses steel in his projects and mixes that with reclaimed woods, cement tiles with punches of color, super white walls and brass cabinet hardware.
Page Home Design Suzie Page of Page Home Design aimed to update this 1980s Tarrytown home with a sophisticated light-heartedness. She succeeded with an end result that allows her empty-nester clients to have all their living space on one level. Page talked about her process: “It's fluid, not stagnant, and that changes as lifestyles change and families
grow and move and need some flexibility. I usually have to work for two pretty distinct personalities. One might relate to clean lines, and one might relate to traditional. I seek to create something that gets them outside their comfort zones, but still feels like home. My goal is always to interpret their
tastes but do better than what they could have done on their own.� Designer Suzie Page of Page Home Design updated this existing home with a sophisticated lightheartedness.
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When working with a client designer Merrilee McGehee goes back to a quote from her favorite children’s book. “My house is me, and I am in it. My house is where I like to be, and it looks like a dream,” from The Big Orange Splot.
“The creative life is my purpose. It’s a necessity for me, like air or water,” says interior designer Merrilee McGehee. That passion has taken many forms as she went from UT art student to NYC/LA actress and then to interior designer soon after she and her husband bought their first home in Austin. The project featured on the tour is her personal residence in Brykerwoods, and in it you will see her eclectic style come to life. “I don’t like it when you can pinpoint someone’s style,” she confessed. “There ought to be a little mystery involved, a good keep-’em-guessing kind of feel. But to be honest, I love it all — mid-century modern, traditional, desert chic, kitsch and contemporary.” Look out for some special features like a painted mural wall that the designer herself created, the vintage Italian toile sconce in the master bedroom, and a Craigslist gem — a perfect travertine marble pedestal table.
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I N T E R I O R P H OTO G R A P H B Y M O L LY W I N T E R S ; WA R D R O B E S T Y L I N G B Y K R I S TA N G L A S S O F B Y G E O R G E
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Business partners Caroline Haley (left) and Andrea Hamilton (right) set out to build houses with a woman’s touch,—,clean, elegant, practical designs with storage in every nook and cranny.
Bunker Designs Business partners Caroline Haley and Andrea Hamilton set out to build houses with a woman’s touch — clean, elegant, practical designs with storage in every nook and cranny. This is their first completed project and was executed in collaboration with Forgecraft Architects, Sway Studio and Bird Home Staging. “I believe that less is more, while Andrea ascribes more to a less-is-a-bore philosophy, so we happily meet somewhere in the
middle with homes that can be lived in, in a variety of ways,” Haley noted. “We started Bunker Lee Residential because we want to build houses that are stages for the clients’ most perfect life.” Look for special touches throughout the home, like warm Saltillo tile on the porch floor and clever use of shelving to carry out their cluttershould-live-behind-closed-doors philosophy. tribeza.com
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Designer Nancy Y. Harte of N.Y. Harte Designs describes her design style as energetic, passionate, creative, colorful, harmonic and unique.
N.Y. HARTE DESIGNS The key words that kept coming up as Nancy Harte designed the Travis Heights home of Michael Torres were creative, colorful and unique, and that is just what they achieved with home that follows Feng Shui BaGua and Chakra layouts throughout the space. A former office space was transformed into a gold-tented meditation room, and the living room was transformed into what Harte calls an “experiential velvet lounge.”
We want to thank our 2017 Tour’s Presenting Sponsor, TreeHouse. TreeHouse believes in making homes thoughtful, sustainable and healthy. For everyone. TreeHouse is a first-of-its-kind home improvement store. It specializes in curated products and services that promote healthy and sustainable spaces, with an emphasis on high performance and design. Not your standard big box retailer, TreeHouse has become a 25,000-square-foot hub for everything tied to thoughtful building. Customers can find supplies and services that range from nontoxic paints and flooring to home solar systems and kitchen remodels. TREE.HOUSE | 4477 S. LAMAR BLVD., SUITE 600 | 512.861.0712
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2017
Interiors Tour JANUARY 21, 2017
THE FORTH ANNUAL TRIBEZA INTERIORS HOME TOUR SHOWCASING THE UNIQUE HOME DESIGN OF AUSTIN-BASED DECORATORS AND DESIGNERS PRESENTED BY
VISIT TRIBEZA.COM/INTERIORS-TOUR-2017/ FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION
A Design Connection WHO BETTER TO DESIGN YOUR
HOME'S INTERIOR THAN YOUR BEST FRIEND? BY CHARLOTTE SPRATT PHOTOGRAPHY BY KRISTEN KILPATRICK
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P H OTO G R A P H BY JAMES B RUCE
Interior Designer Tracey Overbeck Stead and real estate broker Dave van Heuven have been best friends for 18 years and have worked together on numerous projects. Their latest collaboration is this modern home in South Austin.
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The open floor plan is van Heuven’s favorite part of the home, while Stead loves the Moroccan tile backsplash.
oy meets girl in an elevator in 1998 at one of Austin’s first downtown condos, the Brown Building. Turns out, they are next-door neighbors who share a wall and, soon, a strong friendship. Their next move was in tandem to the Brazos Lofts — he on the first floor, and she on the second. The history of interior designer Tracey Overbeck Stead and real estate broker Dave van Heuven continues like this over the story of their 18-year friendship. After Stead got married, they both purchased homes on Ninth Street. When she moved to Old Enfield, he moved to a nearby condo. Along the way, Stead designed each of van Heuven’s homes. For their fifth design project together, the stylish duo collaborated on a new construction in the Zilker neighborhood by Spaller Glover Design + Build. tribeza.com
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The unique property is hidden from the street and you must walk through a gate to experience what Stead describes as “Austin modern urbanism with hints of art deco and a Spanish influence.” And that description nails it. The open floor plan that connects the vast rectilinear living, dining and kitchen area overlooks a saltwater pool and side courtyard. Almost the entire second floor is home to the master bedroom. As a long-time downtown dweller, these open, light-filled spaces are important to van Heuven in any new home. The duo shares a love of glamorous, modern design, but they are also drawn to a coastal influence as they have spent summers together in Martha’s Vineyard, where Stead has a home, and in Nantucket where Van Heuven spent summers growing up. “Tracey [Stead] and I basically communicate by ESP when working together,” van Heuven shared. “Not only is
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she my best friend, but she also makes the design process seamless and so much fun. Part of the reason I am always up for buying and selling homes is because of how rewarding the process is working with her.” If Stead had to pick a favorite spot in the house, it would be the kitchen. The dark hues of the walnut cabinets and Moroccan backsplash is a beautiful contrast to the neutral palette of the rest of the house. “It is sparse and clean, but so functional when it comes to cooking and entertaining, especially given that it opens to the living space.” Even though this house is the first one van Heuven has lived in that isn’t within walking distance to Stead’s, she jokes that she tolerates it since the home is perfect for him and his lifestyle. She says: “We will grow old together as best friends and spend the rest of our lives intertwined.”
The design of each room brings together the duo’s love of modern with a nautical influence.
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Five creatives swing open the
doors of their homes to share the quiet nooks where they find the most
My SPACE inspiration.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY WYNN MYERS
“The bathroom is one of my favorite rooms in the house because it's a brief escape from everything. It's where I go when I need to clear my head. The rest of the house can seem rather chaotic at times with a toddler running around and my often messy studio being connected to my daughter's playroom. When we remodeled the bathroom, I wanted to make it light, airy and minimal. The room has lots of windows and is surrounded by trees, so when I take a bath it feels like I'm in a treehouse. I listen to music or read and afterwards I'm totally refreshed.� Heather Winn Bowman, Heather Winn Bowman Textiles, in the master bathroom of her mixed-era home in West Austin.
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“The den is the heart of my home. The original pine paneling offers a sense of warmth and coziness. I enjoy being surrounded by family keepsakes and organic objects, many of which I find on my job sites.� David Wilson, Landscape Designer, of David Wilson Garden Designs in his 1952 home in Rosedale.
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“No rules apply in the studio, unlike the other spaces in the house. Its clean lines and modern architecture leaves a lot of space for creativity, leaving only my instinct in charge.� Claire Oswalt, artist, in her 1955 midcentury home that was designed by architects Maurer & Lindgren. tribeza.com
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“We remodeled our kitchen about four years ago, and it transformed my small house by opening up the space and making it part of the whole living area. I enjoy that there are exposed shelves and also storage for those items you don't want to see. I also like the white, the lighter wood, and light through the windows. All those elements make me want to be in the space.� Wendi Koletar Martin, owner of Kickpleat, in the kitchen of her South Austin cottage.
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“In spite of my girlfriend’s (interior designer Claire Zinnecker) better judgement, my Cool Hand Luke poster is the first thing you see when you walk in the front door. That film inspires me daily and has probably informed my life trajectory more than I even realize. I keep all my old records and books at arm's reach in this room as well. Each serves as a constant source of inspiration when the beast rises and life gets complicated.” Scott Ballew, head of content for YETI, in the front room of his 1925 craftsman bungalow in South Austin.
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ATX FURNITURE
Four who heeded the call and ELEVATED THE CRAFT BY CHARLOTTE SPRATT PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIA BAXTER AND LEAH MUSE
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Makers We Heart KELLY DEWITT NORMAN & TRAVIS NORMAN
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The Normans relish crafting pieces that feel equally right in a home or a workspace. Photographs by Mia Baxter.
p on a hill behind the home of married couple and collaborators, Kelly DeWitt Norman and Travis Norman, is a sprawling 1,500-square-foot workshop with a cozy porch that doubles as a loading dock. From the dreamy, window-lined workshop, the couple works on wood and steel fabrication projects. The couple came together in work (and in love) when they met through music — they both played in bands for years. Travis worked as a carpenter and welder in other people’s shops, but was always curious about furniture design. Kelly started with small projects that got her used to tools and techniques, and then dove headfirst into starting a furniture line, KKDW, in 2012. In May of 2016, the couple started working together and have since collaborated on projects like the build out of Kettle & Brine. For the kitchen supply retailer they designed a brass counter and crafted shelves, cabinets and a live-edge dining table. Designing and building commercial spaces, like shops and storefronts, is one of their favorite joint pursuits. And, of course, designing and building furniture sold on KKDW. Lately they have been focused on creating pieces that feel equally as beautiful in a well-designed home as a functioning studio or workspace. Crafting furniture pieces with duality is a sweet spot — like a large table with storage running along the length that can be a dining spot or a workshop surface. Each piece they create has a modern feel, but because of the material choices and joinery techniques, each one also seems grounded in tradition. Of all the work they have done together, it’s hard to pick a favorite. “We’ve been very fortunate to build a lot of amazing pieces, especially over the last year, but I think for us, the next piece is always the favorite piece.” Kelly reflected. KKDW.CO tribeza.com
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ADRIAN SAN MIGUEL ACE SAN MIGUEL DESIGN & TOOLMARKS COLLECTIVE
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s a child growing up in Corpus Christi, Texas, Adrian San Miguel would watch his father, the late Jody San Miguel (who passed away at the end of last year), at work in their garage. He would take found objects and repurpose them into beautiful pieces, like scraps from an old fence that became a bed and desk for his son’s bedroom. Decades later, Adrian embraced his father’s love of bringing old pieces back to life. This shared passion led to him opening La Luz, a vintage furniture store on South First Street . Adrian started making furniture on the side, returning to his artistic roots that took hold as a student at Texas State. There he studied sculpture and threw pots, experimenting in different mediums, like metal and fiber, before getting into furniture making. Some of those first pieces were sold in Protoype Vintage on South Congress that his sister, Audrie San Miguel, runs with Adrian’s wife, Sarah Evans. Now, he is making pieces for his furniture line Ace San Miguel Design in South Austin at a shared maker space called ToolMarks Collective. “My style is tough Texican meets mid-century modern. My furniture is inspired by mid-century artists and designers, but it is built with unexpected materials and innovative techniques. I love to incorporate hand-sculpted elements and other personal touches to make it my own.” Recent projects include a dining set made out of three substantial walnut slabs that were indigenous to Texas. Each of Adrian’s designs starts with a sketch and conversation with his client about what they want to accomplish in the space. Then, he presents a few options for a collaborative dialogue about the final design. He is currently hard at work on the booths and tables for his long-time friend Phillip Speer’s new French restaurant, Bonhomie. Next month, Adrian and his wife will welcome their first child, a son, into the world, and he is already looking forward to the creative projects he will do with him in the garage one day. “What I look forward to most is sharing the knowledge, work ethic and love that my dad shared with me,” he says with a grin. “It’s going to be so much fun.” ACESANMIGUEL.COM, TOOLMARKSATX.COM
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Adrian San Miguel's love for furniture design began with watching his father work in the garage.
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LESLIE WEBB DESIGN
For Leslie Webb, making furniiture is closer to a calling than a career.
ne day while working as a nanny in Maine, Leslie Webb was flipping through a Thomas Moser furniture catalog. She commented, off-handedly, to the family’s father, something along the lines of wouldn’t it be great to be able to make furniture that was utilitarian and really beautiful? The man replied he didn’t know how to build furniture, but he did have basic woodworking skills. If she was interested, he would teach her what he knew. She started out by learning to build shipping crates for him (he was an artist who worked on a large scale). Webb recalled being smitten at first trim, “The very first time I cut a 2x4 on his chop saw, I knew I had found what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.” A graduate of a small liberal arts university in Maine, Bowdoin College, Webb needed additional skills to get there. She enrolled in a nine-month comprehensive course at the renowned Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine. She then moved to California to further hone her skills at the Crafts and Design Program at Sheridan College. Then, tools in hand, she decamped East and started her own business in Philadelphia, winning numerous awards. Back in Texas since 2009, Leslie works in a converted two-car garage in Georgetown, Texas on her line of contemporary furniture. She is influenced by Scandinavian and Japanese design, mid-century modern, and the ideals of the arts and craft movement. “I often use simple shapes as a basis for a more complex form,” she says. Each design starts with a sketch and once she has a firm idea of the design, she makes a ¼-scale drawing, then she makes a ¼-scale model. The next step is full-scale technical drawings (by hand). And sometimes, she even makes full-scale mock ups. “To say that I chose furniture making as a career is not quite accurate. It chose me.” And we’re glad it did. LESLIEWEBBDESIGN.COM tribeza.com
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MARFA MODERN Austin writer Helen Thompson and photographer Casey Dunn collaborate on a new book that takes you inside Marfa’s most stunning homes.
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A long French work table makes a statement in a kitchen designed by Barbara Hill. Blackened steel cabinets are by George Sacaris. Opposite: Hotelier Liz Lambert's kitchen is enlivened with Moroccan-style tiles on the floor and a big farmhouse sink.
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A horse trough serves as a tub in the master bath of the late Houston designer Marlys Tokerud's house where a collection of vintage blue tequila bottles line a concrete shelf. Opposite: Jamey Garza designed and built this 1200-square-foot cinder block house that's enclosed by an 8-foot-high adobe wall. Steel trusses and a cypress plank ceiling cover the main room which includes living, dining, and sleeping areas.
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Life + STYLE H O W W E L I V E R I G H T N OW Margaret Williams has the answers to your thorniest organzing conundrums. PHOTOGRAPH BY KATE ZIMMERMAN
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pon entering the inviting Hyde Park home of Margaret Williams,
and when that is case, you have to pare down to the essentials. I still try
owner of home organizing business, Edit Spaces, it’s clear she
to live like that, even though my husband and kids are now, happily, living
is someone who practices what she preaches. Her open floor plan
in more than one room.”
cottage feels decorated, yet not overly so, as her philosophy that every
Since moving back to Austin, Williams has been helping people with
item you have in your home should have purpose shines through in every
everything from de-cluttering closets, kitchens, and pantries to garages
nook and cranny. We know because we even checked the drawers (all
and kids’ playrooms while at the same time implementing easy to maintain
perfectly organized, but also functional).
user-friendly organizational systems. The last and most important part of
The native Austinite returned to her hometown in 2014 after living in
the process is that Williams leaves with all the items that her client decided
New York City for a decade. While living in the City, she worked for
to donate. She says with a laugh, “I have found that if I don't immediately
renowned painter Caio Fonseca while helping friends with organizing their
leave with the items in question they have a way of sneaking back in.”
spaces on the side. “Living there [NYC] made me loathe clutter and value
For more information on Williams’ services, visit editspaces.com and
the things I placed in my space. Apartments are typically small (read tiny)
follow along on Instagram @editspaces.
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Start with one small spot, suggests Williams, rather than trying to organzie everything at once.
Living in New York's tiny spaces taught Williams how to pare down to the essentials.
WE ASKED MARGARET WILLIAMS TO SHARE THE THREE MOST COMMON ORGANIZATIONAL CONUNDRUMS SHE CONSISTENTLY HEARS AND HOW SHE SOLVES THEM:
I have no idea where to start! Pick one small spot, can be as small as a drawer or big as a whole closet, and tackle it from start to finish. Better to leave one space just so as opposed to a few spots halfway organized. I'm so overwhelmed by all of my stuff! Everyone is ‌ I literally hear that with 99 percent of my clients. Once we get started, we'll take it piece by piece and create a keep, donate and sell pile. How do I make use of the funny or hard to reach spots in my house? Simple. Install an organizing system, which makes sense out of funny spots. And it's also totally fine not to use every square inch. No one wants to get on a step stool every time they want a pair of shoes. tribeza.com
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THOUGHT A G LO B A L PERSPECTIVE ON O U R LO C A L D I N I N G S C E N E Red Ash, a new Italian steakhouse, has hit the ground rrunning. PHOTOGRAPH BY KNOXY KNOX
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ew new restaurants dazzle from the get-go. Like awkward adolescents, most need a little time to develop, fumbling
around until they hit their stride. But not Red Ash. In October, this Italian steakhouse threw open its doors, ready for prime time. Which is no surprise, considering its gold star team. In the kitchen is Executive Chef John Carver, a veteran of Austin’s beloved Eddie V’s, plus several New York and Atlanta institutions (like Veni Vidi Vici, where my husband celebrated a milestone birthday). Owners Larry Foles and Guy Villavaso founded Austin stalwarts Eddie V’s and Z’Tejas, to name a few. These guys know what they’re doing and have the track record to prove it. Red Ash is their newest concept — and they’ve got another winner. As with prior projects, Red Ash strikes the perfect balance of high-quality food and enticing ambience. Located in downtown’s sleek new Colorado Tower, there’s palpable electricity buzzing throughout. Architect Jeff Stinnett and interior designer Janet Heinrich, also part of the Eddie V’s team, created a sexy urban warehouse filled with edgy concrete and steel, softened by vintage wood, leather upholstery and warm lighting. Graffiti by local artist Anne Ducote gives the plaster walls a pop of color and whimsy. The soaring two-story restaurant offers various seating areas, creating a sense of intimacy within the sweeping 4,400-square-
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A sexy, urban atmosphere is home to cuisine from multiple regions in Italy.
foot space. Cozy leather booths surround an inviting bar, bistro tables line windows overlooking downtown, and an upstairs dining loft overlooks the open kitchen. The restaurant’s name comes from the red ash released from the restaurant’s massive centerpiece — a roaring wood-burning grill — which gives you a clue about what to order: grilled meat. But the starring entrée doesn’t diminish the rest of the menu: it’s all good here. Showcasing cuisine from the many regions of Italy, Red Ash also offers delicious appetizers, salads and pastas. For starters, don’t miss the addictive Hot & Crispy Country Italian Bread, slathered with olive oil, garlic and herbs. If you avoid gluten, this is the time to cheat. The beef carpaccio is a delightful mix of flavors and textures, drizzled with zippy horseradish crema and sprinkled with crunchy ciabatta breadcrumbs. Pastas — like pillowy potato gnocchi and a tender stuffed angnoletti — are homemade. Now for the showstoppers from the grill. The beef comes from Chicago’s legendary Fred Linz and is offered in a variety of cuts. The aged bone-in double cut filet is a glorious hunk of meat, meant for sharing. There are also grilled seafood options, like wild snapper perched atop a succulent stew of roasted tomatoes, scallions and olives. Octopus is grilled, then tossed in an olive vinaigrette with smoky braised beans and arugula. Even veggies, like
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savory chunks of cauliflower,
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get charred.
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For drinks, there’s a global wine list with lots of impressive labels, although I wish there were more value-priced options. The
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specials, like the outstanding Boulevardier one night. And, no surprise, the service is top-notch. At Red Ash, it’s a pleasure to dine in the hands of experts, knowing that you can sit back, relax and P H OTO G R A P H B Y
enjoy an exceptional evening. The massive woodburning grill inspires the restaraunt's name as well as its standout dishes.
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The Howe Family (left to right) Natalie, Mars, Cameron, and Prentice, in a rare moment of stillness in their bustling kitchen.
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Why do Sea Otters Hold Hands While They are Sleeping? A N D OT H E R HOT-BU T TON TOPIC S AT T H E HOW E HOUSE
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t was late afternoon on July 4th. We were stopped at a traffic light off
Mopac when a car came barreling down the wrong side of the median on William Cannon and crashed headfirst into the car beside us. Natalie and I jumped out to help. It was a bad scene. The female driver was dazed and appeared intoxicated. We found her young son slumped forward in the backseat. When Natalie lifted him up, blood poured from a gaping gash in his head. Our girls, Cameron, 8, and Mars, 7, watched on, just a few feet away as Natalie sat on the curb, holding the boy in her arms until EMS arrived. There were a lot of questions at the dinner table that night. Is the boy ok? Will his mom see him again? Why was she driving on the wrong side of the street?
For several months, the July 4th crash became the dinner table Mealtime was valued and had a predictable rhythm. They ate slowly conversation we couldn’t shake. Tough exchanges, indeed, but the and savored their conversations. Dinners were a bit more unorthodox in incident brought us closer and reinforced the importance of having a my house. Mom would sometimes start playing my electric guitar in safe place where questions can be asked and no topic is off the table. the kitchen, which would inevitably turn into “fam jam” complete Dinnertime at The Howe House isn’t always so somber. A typical with a makeshift drum set of cast iron pots. When not singing REM night brings a heaping serving of laughter, rapid-fire questions and songs, my sisters and I would bring up anything and everything — hurt interruptions. Lots and lots of interruptions. As parents, we are feelings, favorite teachers, Dad’s work, Madonna’s appearance in teaching the importance of listening and not talking over each other Playboy, what’s new at The Limited, even uncomfortable puberty topics. but admittedly, there’s more work to be done. Parenting is on-the-job As products of the 80’s, Natalie and I were both casserole kids. Each training and while there are plenty of books on the topic, I’ve yet to of our moms had a penchant for working a can of cream of mushroom find one written about our specific makes and models. Alas, a barrage soup into most recipes. Today, as naturalized Texans, we favor Mexican of questions and a dearth of listening is our reality. It’s like our girls food. If it can be wrapped in a tortilla, it’s fit to eat. are foreign exchange students, jockeying As parents to two high energy girls, most to satiate their curiosity before returning of our meals give us indigestion, not because of A TYPICAL NIGHT BRINGS A to their homeland to report back on life in the food but because of the pace. Blink and the HEAPING SERVING OF LAUGHTER, kids will be in the living room with the Sonos America. Why do sea otters hold hands while cranked, dancing beneath the disco party R APID-FIRE QUESTIONS AND they’re sleeping? bulb. (There’s no 30-minute "wait to digest" INTERRUPTIONS, LOTS AND LOTS Why do daddies have hairy underarms? rule in our household.) Natalie does her best Can you put the ‘avocado ball’ down the to slow the pace and incorporate substantive OF INTERRUPTIONS. clogger? (Mars' word for garbage disposal.) conversation. We keep The Ungame at the What’s that silver thing you put on your ready. It’s not so much a game as a stack of chicken? (It’s tin foil, by the way.) cards with questions to prompt conversation. Pre-kids, I envisioned our dinnertime would be Norman Rockwell“What is something you dislike about yourself?” or “Talk about a time esque. Healthy appetites with ample sides of good manners and good when you felt guilty.” conversation. “Kids, how was your day at school?” would be answered I like to go around the table and have everyone say one thing they’re by each child, one at a time, with thoughtful responses that cast light grateful for. Nine times out of ten the answers are things like “Double on their academic and social lives. As it turned out, our dinners are Dave’s pizza rolls” or “Murray’s booty” but sometimes we hit gold and anything but. Meals begin the same way every night with Mars looking hear something truly heartfelt like “I’m grateful for this meal and for down at her plate and saying, “But, Mom, I don’t like (insert name of my sister” or “I’m grateful that Mommy is a good designer and she takes main course here).” care of us.” Focusing on gratitude is important. We eat at our kitchen table, saving the dining room for larger Which brings me back to the dinner table conversation we couldn’t get-togethers with friends. Our table is conveniently close to shake. It’s a reminder that no matter how chaotic or imperfect our the ice maker (crushed ice only, please) and within arm's length mealtimes may be, we are grateful for our time together every day. And of the back door so we can let our peanut bladder Labradoodle, that the imperfections are what make life so perfect. Murray, outside on a moment’s notice. When he’s not going Gotta run. Murray just barfed up his heartworm pill. inside … outside … inside … outside … he uses mealtime to walk Prentice Howe is owner of Door Number 3, an Austin-based between our legs and lick our kneecaps. Sometimes he breaks wind advertising, branding and media agency. Natalie Howe is a residential and clears the room. designer and owner of Natalie Howe Design. They have two daughters, Natalie grew up with two sisters in a traditional military household. Cameron, 8, and Mars, 7, and a dog, Murray. tribeza.com
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ALCOMAR 1816 S. 1st St. | (512) 401 3161 Chefs Alma Alcocer and Jeff Martinez serve up some of the city’s best Latin American-inspired seafood. Stop by for lunch, happy hour, dinner or weekend brunch, and start your visit with blood orange margarita and the crab and guacamole.
ANNIE’S CAFÉ & BAR 319 Congress Ave. | (512) 472 1884 Locally minded American offerings in a charming setting; perfect spot for a decadent downtown brunch
GUSTO ITALIAN KITCHEN 4800 Burnet Rd. | (512) 458 1100
FONDA SAN MIGUEL
Upscale-casual Italian in the heart of the Rosedale
2330 W. North Loop Blvd. | (512) 459 4121 | fondasanmiguel.com
neighborhood. Fresh pastas, hand-tossed pizzas, incredible desserts (don’t miss the salted caramel
Not your typical Chile Relleno! At Fonda San
budino) and locally sourced, seasonally inspired
Miguel, this one of four hand-made
chalkboard specials. Full bar with craft cocktails,
preparations begins with a Chile Ancho (rather
local beers on tap and boutique wines from around
than poblano), which is filled with chicken,
the world.
olives, capers and almonds in a light cilantro cream sauce. Delicioso!
APOTHECARY CAFÉ AND WINE BAR
24 DINER
4800 Burnet Rd. | (512) 371 1600
600 N. Lamar Blvd. | (512) 472 5400 Chef Andrew Curren’s casual eatery promises delicious plates 24/7 and a menu featuring nostalgic diner favor-
NAPA FLATS 8300 N. FM 620, Bldg M, Ste. 100 | (512) 640 8384
Apothecary’s soothing ambiance and excellent wine selection make it a great spot for drinks and bites with friends. Chef Matt Gallagher brings flavors from different cultures to create
ites. Order up the classics, including roasted chicken,
Fresh, savory cuisine inspired by California
a menu featuring items from ceviche to an
burgers, all-day breakfast and decadent milkshakes.
flavors with an Italian flair. Made-from-scratch
ahi tuna roll.
34TH STREET CAFÉ
dishes are prepared in an open kitchen over a
ASTI TRATTORIA
1005 W. 34th St. | (512) 371 3400
wood-fired grill. A unique 12-tap wine dispenser
408 E. 43rd St. | (512) 451 1218
This cozy neighborhood spot in North Campus serves up
offers a complete complement of high-quality
The chic little Hyde Park trattoria offers essential
soups, salads, pizzas and pastas — but don’t miss the
wines by the glass. Finish off the meal with the
Italian dishes along with a variety of wines to pair them
chicken piccata. The low-key setting makes it great for
world-famous gelato.
with. Finish off your meal with the honey and goat cheese
weeknight dinners and weekend indulgences.
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panna cotta.
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BRIBERY BAKERY
206 Colorado St. | (512) 382 5557
2013 Wells Branch Pkwy. #109 | (512) 531 9832
A great place to stop before or after a night on the town, this
1900 Simond Ave. #300 | (512) 297 2720
sushi and bar hotspot stays open until 2 a.m. on the weekends.
Pastry Chef Jodi Elliott puts a fun spin on classic confections.
Bar Chi’s happy hour menu features $2 sake bombs and a
The Mueller location is a Candy Land-esque space where
variety of sushi rolls under $10.
diners can sip on cocktails, beer, wine and coffee.
BLUE DAHLIA BISTRO
BUENOS AIRES CAFÉ
1115 E. 11th St. | (512) 542 9542
1201 E. 6th St. | (512) 382 1189
3663 Bee Caves Rd. West Lake Hills, TX 78746
13500 Galleria Circle | (512) 441 9000
A cozy French bistro serving up breakfast, lunch and
Chef and Argentine native Reina Morris wraps the f lavors
dinner in a casual setting. Pop in for their happy hour to share
of her culture into authentic and crispy empanadas. Don’t
a bottle of your favorite wine and a charcuterie board.
forget the chimichurri sauce! Follow up your meal with Argentina’s famous dessert, alfajores — shortbread cookies
LAS PALOMAS
filled with dulce de leche and rolled in coconut f lakes.
BULLFIGHT
3201 Bee Caves Rd. #122 | (512) 327 9889 | laspalomasrestaurant.com
4807 Airport Blvd. | (512) 474 2029
One of the hidden jewels in Westlake, this unique
Chef Shawn Cirkiel transports diners to the south of Spain
restaurant and bar offers authentic interior
for classic tapas, including croquettes and jamon serrano.
Mexican cuisine in a sophisticated yet relaxed
The white-brick patio invites you to sip on some sangria and
setting. Enjoy family recipes made with fresh
enjoy the bites.
ingredients. Don’t miss the margaritas!
CAFÉ JOSIE 1200 W. 6th St. | (512) 322 9226
BANGER’S SAUSAGE HOUSE & BEER GARDEN 79 Rainey St. | (512) 386 1656 Banger’s brings the German biergarten tradition to Rainey Street with an array of artisan sausages and more than
MANUEL'S
310 Congress Ave. | (512) 472 7555 10201 Jollyville Road | (512) 345 1042
Executive chef Todd Havers creates “The Experience” menu every night at Cafe Josie, which offers guests a prix fixe allyou-can-eat dining experience. The a la carte menu is also available, featuring classics such as smoked meatloaf and
100 beers on tap. To get the full Banger’s experience, go for
A local Austin favorite with a reputation for
redfish tacos.
their weekend brunch and indulge in the Banger’s Benny,
high-quality regional Mexican food, fresh pressed
CAFÉ NO SÉ
the beer garden’s take on eggs Benedict.
cocktails, margaritas and tequilas. Try the Chile
1603 S. Congress Ave. | (512) 942 2061
BARLEY SWINE
Relleno del Mar with Texas Gulf Shrimp, day boat
South Congress Hotel’s Café No Sé balances rustic decor
6555 Burnet Road ,Suite 400 | (512) 394 8150
scallops, and Jumbo Blue lump crab, or Manuel’s
and a range of seasonal foods to make it the best place for
James Beard Award-nominated chef Bryce Gilmore encour-
famous mole. Located downtown at the corner
weekend brunching. Their spin on the classic avocado toast
ages sharing with small plates made from locally-sourced
of 3rd and Congress Avenue, and in the Arboretum
is a must-try.
ingredients, served at communal tables. Try the parsley
on Jollyville Road. One of the best happy hour
croissants with bone marrow or Gilmore’s unique take on
deals in town.
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CANTEEN
CONTIGO
EAST SIDE KING
1100 S. Lamar Blvd. Suite 2115 | (512) 628 0348
2027 Anchor Ln. | (512) 614 2260
1816 E. 6th St. | (512) 407 8166
Owned by restaurant veterans Lisa and Emmett Fox, Cantine
Chef Andrew Wiseheart serves ranch-to-table cuisine and an
2310 S. Lamar, Suite 101 | (512) 383 8382
produces new twists on Italian and Mediterranean classics.
elegant take on bar fare at this east side gem. Take your
Winner of the James Beard Award and Top Chef, Paul Qui
Along with the slew of culinary temptations, the restaurant
pick from the exquisite and bold cocktail menu and grab a
offers out-of-this-world pan-Asian food from across town
also has an impressive selection of imported liquor and a
spot on the expansive outdoor patio.
trailers with fellow chefs Moto Utsunomiya and Ek Timrek.
skilled bar staff.
COUNTER 3. FIVE. VII
Try their legendary fried Brussels Sprouts!
CENTRAL STANDARD
315 Congress Ave, Ste. 100 | (512) 291 3327
EAST SIDE SHOW ROOM
1603 S. Congress Ave. | (512) 942 0823
Belly up to the counter at this 25-seat space for an intimate
1100 E. 6th St. | (512) 467 4280
Between their full dinner menu, impressive raw bar and craft
dining experience that’s modern yet approachable.
Enjoy delicious vintage cocktails, 1930s- and 1940s-inspired
cocktail offerings, Central Standard at the South Congress
This unique eatery gives three, five and seven-course tasting
music, and cuisine by Fermin Nunez at East Side Show
Hotel is the perfect place to spend a night on the town.
menus in an immersive setting.
Room. The small outdoor patio and cozy fireplace are perfect
CHINATOWN
COUNTER CAFÉ
for breezy nights or casual drinks.
3407 Greystone Dr. (512) 343 9307
626 N. Lamar Blvd. | (512) 708 8800
EASY TIGER
107 W. 5th St. | (512) 343 9307
1914 E. 6th St. | (512) 351 9961
709 E. 6th St. | (512) 614 4972
Some of the best traditional Chinese food in town. Fast
It’s nothing fancy, but this tiny shotgun-style diner has some
From the ELM Restaurant Group, Easy Tiger lures in both
service in the dining room and delivery is available.
of the city’s best breakfast offerings. This cafe fuses
drink and food enthusiasts with a delicious bakeshop up-
This restaurant boasts an extensive and diverse dim sum
American diner food with a global touch. Make sure to
stairs and a casual beer garden downstairs. Sip on some local
menu for customers to munch on!
order their famous pancakes and burgers!
brew and grab a hot, fresh pretzel. Complete your snack with
CHEZ NOUS
COUNTER CULTURE
beer cheese and an array of dipping sauces.
510 Neches St. | (512) 473 2413
2337 E. Cesar Chavez St. | (512) 524 1540
EL ALMA
Now an iconic Austin staple, Chez Nous creates authentic
An East Austin haven for vegans and vegetarians, Counter
1025 Barton Springs Rd. | (512) 609 8923
French cuisine just a few yards away from bustling 6th
Culture provides internationally inspired vegan options with
This chef-driven, authentic Mexican restaurant with un-
Street. Genuine, simple and delectable, it is hard not to leave
organic and local food. Daily specials are shared through
matched outdoor patio dining stands out as an Austin
this bistro feeling completely satisfied.
their constantly updated Twitter feed.
dining gem. The chic yet relaxed setting is perfect for enjoy-
CLARK’S OYSTER BAR
DAI DUE
ing delicious specialized drinks outside for their everyday
1200 W. 6th St. | (512) 297 2525
2406 Manor Rd. | (512) 524 0688
3 p.m. – 5 p.m. happy hour!
Small and always buzzing, Clark’s extensive caviar and
Whether you’re in the mood for fresh market ingredients or
EL CHILE
oyster menu, sharp aesthetics and excellent service make
a succulent dining out experience, Dai Due has it all. Their
1809 Manor Rd. | (512) 457 9900
it a refreshing indulgence on West Sixth Street. Chef Larry
products are regionally sourced and seasonal, including the
The extensive menu features Mexican classics, including
McGuire brings East Coast-inspired vibes to this seafood
eclectic drink list.
ceviche and tamales, and creative drinks like the cantaloupe
restaurant.
DRINK.WELL.
margarita. Their daily happy hour offers sangria, micheladas
207 E. 53rd St. | (512) 614 6683
and margaritas.
Located in the North Loop district, Michael and Jessica Sanders bring craft cocktails and American pub fare to drink.well. with a seasonally changing menu. Snacks to try include fried chickpeas and house-made Twinkies.
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FOODHEADS
HOME SLICE PIZZA
2219 Manor Rd. | (512) 382 3797
616 W. 34th St. | (512) 420 8400
1415 S. Congress Ave. | (512) 444 7437
1623 East 7th St. | (512) 334 9660
Fresh and inspired sandwiches, soups and salads in a charm-
For pizza cravings south of the river, head to Home Slice
All-day breakfast tacos and festive paleta f lavors make El
ing refashioned cottage and porch. This local sandwich shop
Pizza. Open until 3 a.m. on weekends for your post bar-hop-
Chilito an Austin staple. If you’re looking to spice up your
on 34th Street is the perfect date spot for you and your book.
ping convenience and stocked with classics like the
caffeine fix, try the Ojo Rojo — an horchata drink with a shot
Don’t forget to check out the daily soup specials!
Margherita as well as innovative pies like the White Clam,
of espresso. Don’t forget to dip some chips into their exotic
FOREIGN & DOMESTIC
topped with chopped clams and Pecorino Romano.
306 E. 53rd St. | (512) 459 101
HOPFIELDS
ELIZABETH STREET CAFÉ
Small, neighborhood restaurant in the North Loop area
3110 Guadalupe St. | (512) 537 0467
1501 S. 1st St. | (512) 291 2881
serving unique dishes. Chef Ned Elliott serves thoughtful,
A gastropub with French inclinations, offering a beautiful
Chef Larry McGuire creates a charming French-Vietnamese
locally-sourced food with an international twist at reason-
patio and unique cocktails. The beer, wine and cocktail
eatery with a colorful menu of pho, banh mis and sweet
able prices. Go early on Tuesdays for dollar oysters.
options are plentiful and the perfect pairing for the restau-
treats. Both the indoor seating and outdoor patio bring com-
FREEDMEN’S
rant’s famed steak frites and moules frites.
2402 San Gabriel St. | (512) 220 0953
ITALIC
Housed in a historic Austin landmark, smoke imbues the
123 W. 6th St. | (512) 660 5390
EMMER & RYE
f lavors of everything at Freedmen’s — from the barbecue, to
Chef Andrew Curren of 24 Diner and Easy Tiger presents
51 Rainey St. #110 | (512) 366 5530
the desserts and even their cocktail offerings. Pitmaster
simple, rustic Italian plates. Don’t miss the sweet delicacies
Named after two types of grains, Emmer & Rye brings their
and chef Evan LeRoy plates some of the city’s best barbecue
from Pastry Chef Mary Katherine Curren.
farm-to-table menu, in-house fermentation and dim sum
on a charming outdoor patio.
to diners craving wholesome and innovative cuisine. This
JEFFREY’S
GERALDINE’S
1204 W. Lynn St. | (512) 477 5584
605 Davis St. | (512) 476 4755
Named one of Bon Appétit’s “10 Best New Restaurants in
Located inside Rainey Street’s Hotel Van Zandt, Geraldine’s
America,” this historic Clarksville favorite has maintained
EPICERIE
creates a unique, fun experience by combining creative
the execution, top-notch service and luxurious but welcoming
2307 Hancock Dr. | (512) 371 6840
cocktails, shareable plates and scenic views of Lady Bird
atmosphere that makes Jeffrey’s an old Austin staple.
A café and grocery with both Louisiana and French
Lake. Enjoy live bands every night of the week as you enjoy
sensibilities by Thomas Keller-trained Chef Sarah McIntosh.
Executive Chef Stephen Bonin’s dishes and cocktails from
JOSEPHINE HOUSE
Lovers of brunch are encouraged to stop in here for a bite
bar manager Jen Keyser.
on Sundays!
GOODALL’S KITCHEN AND BAR
organic ingredients. Like its sister restaurant, Jeffrey’s,
FIXE
1900 Rio Grande St. | (512) 495 1800
Josephine House is another one of Bon Appétit’s “10 Best
500 W. 5th St. | (512) 888 9133
Housed in the beautiful Hotel Ella, Goodall’s provides mod-
New Restaurants in America.” Find a shady spot on their patio
Southern charm meets delicious f lavors in this downtown
ern spins on American classics. Dig into a fried mortadella
and indulge in fresh baked pastries and a coffee.
eatery. Run by the team who founded Eddie V’s, Fixe serves
egg sandwich and pair it a with cranberry thyme cocktail.
modern Louisiana cuisine with a dash of Dixie.
JUNIPER
HILLSIDE FARMACY
2400 E. Cesar Chavez St. Ste. 304 | (512) 220 9421
1209 E. 11th St. | (512) 628 0168
Uchi alum Nicholas Yanes cooks up northern Italian fair
Hillside Farmacy is located in a beautifully restored
on the east side. Juniper’s minimalistic menu reinvents the
1950s-style pharmacy with a lovely porch on the east side.
Italian classics.
salsa, the winner of Austin Chronicle’s Hot Sauce Contest.
fort and vibrancy to this South Austin neighborhood favorite. Don’t forget to end your meal with the housemade macarons.
whole-animal butchery is also home to Kevin Fink, a cook named as one of Food & Wine’s best new chefs.
1601 Waterston Ave. | (512) 477 5584 Rustic, continental fare with an emphasis on fresh, local and
Oysters, cheese plates and nightly dinner specials are whipped up by chef Sonya Cote. tribeza.com
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Day is done, gone the sun, open the merlot. Left to right: Christy Martin, Martha Lynn Coon, Katie Bender.
When One Woman Scratched the Man Cave Itch M E E T T H E SH E SH ACK
by M P Mueller
M
Photography by Lesley Nowlin artha Lynn Coon’s memories of growing up in Alabama are all
pallets and nailed and stained plywood boards to make the platform. Her
about spending time outside. She couldn’t get enough of the
grandmother’s old stereo console graces one corner. Fluffy white sheepskin
outdoors. “One of my favorite things to do was to go out and
pillows replace any thoughts of Girl Scout sit-upons. A low-slung cabinet
drape sheets over our monkey bars to make a tent.” The outdoors attracted the writer and faculty member at a local seminary to Austin, too. She and
hosts candles and fresh fruit. The tent, flooring and furnishings, including a wood burning stove,
her husband, Hannes Wieck, along with their two young kids, live in an
cost her around $2,400. She found the experience of building something
800-square foot house in the Govalle neighborhood. Her beloved and cozy
on her own exhilarating. “Often times as a woman, if there is a man
home doesn’t leave much room for writing and quiet space. She eyed her
around they will do it for you graciously, or you expect them to. But it was
backyard and encouraged her husband, a carpenter, to build a man cave
a good experience to learn how to do it on my own — I loved the manual
there. When that didn’t materialize, she took it upon herself to pitch a tent.
experience of getting busy and working hard.”
“I didn’t have the heart for building and permitting, so a tent was a
Today, it’s a place to gather with friends, work, write and meditate.
good option.” She did her research and contacted Davis Tent, a family-run
“If I get super stressed, I’ll go out there by myself to be quiet and that’s
company out of Denver. They walked her through all the details … how
enough to regroup. There’s something about a tent that makes boundaries
big to make it, where to put windows and ventilation. The custom 14 x 16
feel more permeable. I wanted a space that was mine, that could be what
canvas tent arrived in June, and she got to work between her kids’
I wanted it to be.” Coon summarized her she shack, invoking a famous
naps. She purchased electrical metal tubing at Home Depot and trimmed
author’s essay and its title advice to women writers: “A room of her own,
it down to size using a neighbor’s angle grinder. She salvaged wooden
like Virginia Woolf.”
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Shown: Table Series pedestal table and Drop chair in NEW burgundy shade.
PERHAPS IT’S TIME TO
RETHINK YOUR USUAL DINNER PARTY
ROSTER.
115 West 8th Street Austin 512.480.0436 scottcooner.com