Move Over, Etsy

Texas site makes it easy to shop for mod goods made in the USA

By Rachael Abrams

05.12.13 | 11:06 am

Online shopping is easier than ever — just a few clicks and your package is on its way. But when it comes to buying chic yet affordable handcrafted goods made in the United States, it's a ...

engine-obsessed

Apparently, tractors are sexy: Local publisher Octane gets motors running

By Melissa Gaskill

12.23.12 | 2:45 pm

There's a country song about how tractors are sexy. This farm equipment certainly sells a lot of books and calendars for Austin-based Octane Press. Octane focuses on the transportation nic ...

Design Talk

Renowned interior designer Alex Papachristidis finds beauty in every place, including Texas

By Haley Schultheis

12.23.12 | 11:25 am

If you’ve never met a famed international interior designer, you might look to his designs to imagine what he might be like in person. But, upon conversing with world-renowned New York City-b ...

Book gift guide

Sex, satire, fashion, food and literature: Nice and naughty books for everyone on your list

By Tarra Gaines

12.22.12 | 10:45 am

With only a few days left for holiday shopping, we at CultureMap would like to offer a happy medium between fighting the frenzy at NorthPark and just giving up and throwing gift cards at loved ones ...

Armadillo Christmas Bazaar 2012

Palmer Events Center

12.12.12 - 12.24.12

The iconic Armadillo Christmas Bazaar is the city’s hub for holiday shopping, live music and fun. An art fair and music festival rolled into one, the show runs daily through Christmas Eve. Yo

Divine Presents

A dozen foodies dancing: 12 local stops for holiday shopping

By Veronica Meewes

12.05.12 | 9:29 am

Austin certainly makes it easy to shop locally, especially when you’re buying for the foodies on your gift list. Here are some of our favorite culinary finds all around town for holiday g ...

hours of entertainment

Happy virtual holidays: A guide to video game gifting

By Austin Sanders

11.29.12 | 11:32 am

Buying a gift for someone who plays video games is generally a simple task. It usually goes something like, “Hey, if you want to buy me a gift, get me [this particular title],” so there ...

Blue Genie Art Bazaar

The Marchesa Hall & Theatre

11.28.12 - 12.24.12

The Blue Genie Art Bazaar is an Austin tradition during the holiday shopping season and is a great place to buy exceptional art and gifts. Open 7 days a week at 10:00 a.m., the event runs from Nove

Holiday Cheer

Give and get this holiday season with the CultureMap Dallas Amazing Give-back Giveaway

By Jennifer Chininis

11.24.12 | 12:08 pm

The holidays are upon us, which brings to mind three things: Presents, charitable giving and anxiety about family time. Although we can’t help with the latter — try a little rum-spiked ...

Holiday Sip & Shop at Duchman Family Winery

Duchman Family Winery

10.28.12 - 10.29.12

As the holidays approach, take advantage of unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for your friends and family. Enjoy a glass of wine from Duchman Family Winery while you meet and visit with local area artisa