Sol, the Sustainable Community

We've talked about Sol before on Apartment Therapy:

"KRDB has come up with Sol, which stands for solution-oriented living. They're claiming it to be the "first net-zero energy neighborhood of its kind". Consisting of 38 lots, these small yet efficient one and two bedroom homes are designed to produce more energy than they consume. Sol will feature lots of aesthetic ideas to set it apart from the usual cookie cutter suburb look (like varied setbacks and gorgeous modern designs)."

Check out these photos they just recently published on their Facebook page!

-adrienne

I don't usually get involved...

...in SXSW event announcements, but this one at Threshold looks pretty good.

"Join us next Wednesday from 4-7 for a SXSW Kick Off Happy Hour at our Downtown office (corner of 5th and West Ave). Catering by Whole Foods Market, free drinks provided by Z Tequila, Paula's Texas Orange and Dos Equis. This party also kicks off our Spring Sale! Come check out showroom pieces that will be 15-40% off retail prices!"

-adrienne

Local Graphic Designer: Simon Walker

Good Lord this man is a logo genius. I had stumbled on his work (or perhaps someone sent it in to me?) a while ago, forgot about it, and then was delighted all over again when I re-found the link I had saved. An employee of the brillant local design firm GSD&M (according to a How Magazine article), these are apparently logos he does as a freelance designer. Whoo boy:

Check out the rest of his amazing work under the moniker Super Furry on Flickr.

-adrienne

Local Artist: Callie Thompson!

Two posts from me in one day? Unheard of! Well as soon as you see the art from this local artist you'll see why. The name's Callie Thompson, and you won't want to forget it anytime soon, since fame and riches are sure to follow this artist everywhere. Just look at this art:

"Callie Thompson is an artist and non-profit administrator living in Austin, Texas. She graduated from Dartmouth College in 2005 and attended Cranbrook Academy of Art in 2007. More of her work can be found on her Etsy store."

-adrienne

Oooh free things!

Cue the standard apology for only seeming to be able to post once a month anymore here...

...and now back to our regularly scheduled fun! Like these plates:

Local blog The Inglenook Decor has a way you can win them. Hurry hurry!

-adrienne

The Wonder Craft's Grand Opening!

Drinks and munchies! Neckite screenprinting and embroidery! Local vendors! A photobooth by Lucinda Lewis! Not sure what you're doing Thursday night? I've got an idea!

Last Minute Valentine's Day Ideas!

Wow, has it really been a month since I posted on this sucker? That's got to be some sort of record. Well, Valentine's Day is this Sunday, meaning you have precious little time to get some for your special person. We've gathered a few local Austin ideas---no more procrastinating!

Sanctuary always has adorable gift options---and not just for girls. You can find gifts for everyone in your family, neighbors, guy friends, bosses, you name it!

"Send your love this Valentine’s Day with papier-mache birds handmade in Haiti. Wildflower Organics will send 50% of the profits from sales of the birds to the Haitian Artist Relief Fund established by the manufacturer to funnel support back to the Haitian artisans and their families who make the birds. A perfect opportunity to spread your love a little further this Valentines Day!"

Rachel Adamiak jewelry is a colorful and affordable option for jewelry and is having a 50% off Valentine's sale this week, Tuesday - Saturday, 11 am-6pm and by appointment

Limbo Jewelry studio will be open Tuesday - Friday, 12-7 pm and offers stream-lined, modern jewelry for your loved ones.

-adrienne