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Sofia Sokolove

Former DCist (but Philadelphian at heart) Sofia is currently living + writing in Austin, TX, bouncing around the arts, literature, food + booze scenes.

@sofolove // www.sofiasokolove.com

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Magical Transformations

Barton Creek bunker digs up new life as modern architecture marvel Barton Creek bunker digs up new life as modern architecture marvel By Sofia Sokolove

2.10.20 | 10:18 am

For the past 36 years, a bunker-esque home, considered to be the first concrete earth dwelling in Austin, has been ...

Haute 'hoods

Austin's 5 most desirable — and expensive — neighborhoods Austin's 5 most desirable — and expensive — neighborhoods By Sofia Sokolove

10.16.19 | 11:25 am

It’s hardly news that Austin’s home to some highly desirable — and, let’s just say it, expensive — neighborhoods ...

pool house vibes

Historic Austin home makes a splash with luxurious modern pool house Historic Austin home makes a splash with luxurious modern pool house By Sofia Sokolove

8.26.19 | 9:08 am

Eric and Michele Starkloff have always lived in older homes — and they have always been interested in preserving them. “The ...

Texas Made Texas Modern

Austin duo's new book goes inside Texas' most beautiful modern homes Austin duo's new book goes inside Texas' most beautiful modern homes By Sofia Sokolove

10.31.18 | 10:38 am

In 2016, writer Helen Thompson and photographer Casey Dunn published their first book of West Texas interiors, Marfa Modern, to ...

Shoes for Good

Austin's new customizable shoe is designed to empower African women Austin's new customizable shoe is designed to empower African women By Sofia Sokolove

5.3.18 | 8:51 am

For more than 15 years, Ubuntu Made has been working to create economic and social change in Kenya. The Austin-based ...

a place to unplug

New boutique boardinghouse brings dreamy vintage vibes to Lockhart New boutique boardinghouse brings dreamy vintage vibes to Lockhart By Sofia Sokolove

4.9.18 | 10:02 am

Austinites have long been making smoked meat pilgrimages to Lockhart, the “Barbecue Capital of Texas,” for quick day trips. But ...

Safety First

Local fitness company helps Austin women take back the night Local fitness company helps Austin women take back the night By Sofia Sokolove

1.24.18 | 12:23 pm

It’s no surprise that in a tech and health hub like Austin, a local company that considers itself “a ...

Yes, #themtoo

Austin journalist's powerful new video examines harassment in politics Austin journalist's powerful new video examines harassment in politics By Sofia Sokolove

12.4.17 | 6:00 am

Here’s a not-so-fun fact: A 2015 study found that 65 percent of women in parliaments across the world have ...

Wordy Weekend

The insiders' guide to the most star-studded Texas Book Festival ever The insiders' guide to the most star-studded Texas Book Festival ever By Sofia Sokolove

11.2.17 | 1:12 pm

It’s the time of year when the world's literati (and Tom Hanks!) descends on the Capital City to ...

Texas on Top

Texas tops America's most racially integrated states once again Texas tops America's most racially integrated states once again By Sofia Sokolove

1.16.17 | 10:47 am

For the second year in a row, financial website WalletHub has released a study shedding light on which U.S ...

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