Holiday Fabrics from Scarlet Fig!

Yes to these awesome holiday fabrics from local company Scarlet Fig.

-adrienne

More Award-Winning Austin Designers!

Have you ever seen this bathroom? I have; I've even used it myself! It's located along the Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail and it was designed by Miró Rivera Architects. Read more about this interesting pit stop and the awards it has won in a great Statesman article.

Awesome photos by Ralph Barrera for the Austin American-Statesman.

-adrienne

Austin Designer is on Fire!

Local interior designer Kasey McCarty sure won a lot of awards from the American Society of Interior Designers Austin Chapter in the 2009 Design Excellence Awards on Nov. 6, 2009. From checking out her portfolio, it's easy to see why!

DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARDS – 1st PLACE SHINING STAR

Residential Contemporary Home Over 3,500 sq. ft. – Mendocino Residence (Private Austin Residence)
Residential Kitchen Design - Mendocino Residence (Private Austin Residence)
Residential Bathroom Design – Enfield Residence (Private Austin Residence)
Visual Merchandising Display - Milk + Honey Spa at the Hill Country Galleria
Residential Remodel under 3,500 sq. ft- Los Altos Condominium (Private Austin Residence)

DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARDS – AWARD OF MERIT

Residential Bathroom Design – Los Altos Condominium (Private Austin Residence)
Residential Traditional Home over 3,500 sq. Ft. – Hacienda Ridge (Private Austin Residence)
Commercial Retail/Hospitality Design – Milk + Honey Spa at the Hill Country Galleria

"Kasey McCarty Interior Design Studio (KMIDS) is an award-winning interior design firm dedicated to creating thoughtful interiors that express and inspire the lives of those who inhabit the spaces. Our personal commitment is to exceed the Client’s expectation in both value and design creativity. KMIDS began in July 2005. Austin-based interior designer, Kasey McCarty has a design philosophy centered on creating classic spaces that serve as a solid foundation for how people live and work. She has built her reputation on designing spaces with keen attention to interiors that are cultivated yet uncomplicated. Her eye and style galvanize the importance of function with aesthetic and she aims, in all of her projects, to enliven concepts in a way that is both accessible and livable."

-adrienne

Digging the new Togo!

Check out the Cristian Zuzunaga designed fabric made exclusively for Ligne Roset! So gorgeous!

Don't forget to check out your other favorite Ligne Roset pieces at our local store!

-adrienne

Local Online Store: The Inglenook Decor!

There's a new online website featuring gorgeous and affordable home decor, and it's got local roots!


The Inglenook Decor is a great website because there are good-looking, expensive seeming items, but nothing priced over $100! You can outfit your whole home stylishly and under budget.

"At The Inglenook Décor we believe the accents and accessories are the heart, soul and personality of your home bringing it to life and helping to tell a story about you. Thrill-seeker? Think bold, daring colors and patterns. Romantic? Whimsical designs and delicate touches speak to you. Avant-garde? Then crisp, sleek lines call your name. Whether it is a one-of–a-kind flea market find to accent your kitchen or something modern to create your own contemporary loft, our store is stocked with all the essential items you need and of course, the ones you just have to have! We carry products that have both an urban cottage and modern vintage feel to it. Our goal at Inglenook is to help you decorate a space that is as appealing and breathtaking as your personality."

You'll also want to check out the great blog on the site, and look forward to a possible physical store front in the future!

-adrienne

Awesome Local Holiday Gift Event with Shop787!

Wondering where you're going to find your holiday gifts this year? Want to buy local but not sure where to look? Don't really have the time to go to a million stores? Lucky for you, there's a fabulous solution, and it's called Shop787!


On Sunday, November 8, 2009 from Noon to 6:00 pm, join the fabulous Launch787 and find over 50 local boutiques, designers, artists, salons and more to help you shop locally, affordably and all in one place! Vendors like 302 Designs, *annemarie*, Eliza Page, Finch, Hem Jeans, Izzy and Ash, Sanctuary, Underwear and many, many more will be in attendance!


Not some stuffy event in a conference room, Shop787 is taking place at the lovely Mosaic at Mueller apartment community and you'll be able to enjoy the Texas Fall(-ish) weather while you browse local vendors sprinkled around the community's courtyards.


AND not only will there be fabulous gifts to check out, there will also be access to the food court and free beverages (did we mention Tito's Vodka and Sweet Leaf Tea will be in attendance?)

And the super BEST part of this event? You'll even be helping out kids over at Dell Children’s Hospital when you bring a new book to donate to their book drive.

Advance tickets are just $5 (and will be given line priority). Day-of tickets are $10 (or $5 if you bring a book for the Dell Children’s Hospital). Kids under the age of 12 get in free.

GIVEAWAY ALERT!

Leave a comment on this post with your email address (or some other way to contact you) today and we'll choose a random winner to receive two free tickets to the event! Giveaway ends tonight at midnight, so get those comments in!

-adrienne

Local Artist: Gerardo Arellano!

I've been a big fan of local artist Gerardo Arellano's graphic, bold and bright paintings for some time now!

Gerardo's FB page.

-adrienne