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Virtual Summer

Stroll through Austin's historic downtown houses during virtual tour Stroll through Austin's historic downtown houses during virtual tour By Katie Friel

8.10.20  |  11:30 am

In normal times, a home tour is one of my favorite activities. Traipsing through beautiful properties fulfills both my love ...

Reopening Austin

Austin-area IKEA opens with built-in measures to combat COVID-19 Austin-area IKEA opens with built-in measures to combat COVID-19 By Katie Friel

6.8.20  |  4:36 pm

As they say in Sweden, "Vi är öppna!" (Thanks, Google Translate.) After shutting down in March in response to the ...

Sheet News

Texas-based JCPenney bats down bankruptcy with plush new bedding Texas-based JCPenney bats down bankruptcy with plush new bedding By Teresa Gubbins

5.29.20  |  3:35 pm

Plano-based JCPenney may have recently filed for bankruptcy, but that's not stopping them from introducing something new. As part ...

pier closed

It's curtains for Texas-based Pier 1 Imports with big liquidation sale It's curtains for Texas-based Pier 1 Imports with big liquidation sale By Teresa Gubbins

5.19.20  |  2:02 pm

In very sad news, longtime Fort Worth-based Pier 1 Imports is calling it quits. The company has begun what it ...

Closure News

20 Texas locations of Pier 1 Imports closing, but Austin stores spared 20 Texas locations of Pier 1 Imports closing, but Austin stores spared By Teresa Gubbins

2.18.20  |  4:32 pm

After many efforts to stay afloat, Fort Worth-based Pier I Imports has thrown in the embroidered towel and filed for ...

dreamy design

Stroll through these marvelous houses during Austin Modern Home Tour Stroll through these marvelous houses during Austin Modern Home Tour By Katie Friel

2.14.20  |  2:45 pm

On Saturday, February 22, the Austin Modern Home Tour returns for a 12th year, showcasing some of the city's ...

Home design trends

Home design pros predict trends that are in — and out — for 2020 Home design pros predict trends that are in — and out — for 2020 By Karen Eubank

1.31.20  |  3:05 pm

Texas' talented architects and interior designers have their fingers on the pulse of all the trends. These Dallas-area experts share ...

Sale-ing away

Home goods retailer throws in the towel on South Austin store Home goods retailer throws in the towel on South Austin store By John Egan

1.24.20  |  8:45 am

Beleaguered home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond is saying bye-bye to five stores in Texas, including one in Austin and ...

Let It Grow

6 things not to miss at this year's Austin Home & Garden Show 6 things not to miss at this year's Austin Home & Garden Show

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1.2.20  |  12:00 pm

Looking to upgrade your space or start fresh in 2020? Then head to the Austin Home & Garden Show, which brings ...

Holiday Gift Guide

11 actually good Austin gift ideas on our editor's wish list this year 11 actually good Austin gift ideas on our editor's wish list this year By Katie Friel

12.11.19  |  1:47 pm

Most of the time, I detest gift guides. I realize this may be a strange way to start off a ...

Home is Where I want to be

Austin fashion designer debuts new home goods shop on West 12th Street Austin fashion designer debuts new home goods shop on West 12th Street By Katie Friel

10.7.19  |  1:54 pm

There's no place like home — especially if Mallary Carroll has anything to do with it. The prolific fashion designer ...

Step Inside

Marvel at these 12 stunning houses during AIA Austin Homes Tour 2019 Marvel at these 12 stunning houses during AIA Austin Homes Tour 2019 By Katie Friel

9.23.19  |  11:48 am

Music fans have Austin City Limits Fest, speed demons have Formula 1, but design lovers ... we have the AIA Austin ...

Where to Shop

6 Austin shops blooming with patio furniture and backyard inspiration 6 Austin shops blooming with patio furniture and backyard inspiration By Paige Turner

9.17.19  |  8:48 am

Get ready for neighborhood barbecues, mornings on the porch, and at-home al fresco dinner dates. Sure, most of the country ...

It's Z End

Haute home decor brand pulls the rug out from under Austin store Haute home decor brand pulls the rug out from under Austin store By Lindsey Wilson

7.22.19  |  4:20 pm

Calling all fans of faux fur and mirrored furniture: now is the time to stock up. Home decor brand Z ...

Quick Change

Savvy Texas designer shares 5 simple steps to beautify your home Savvy Texas designer shares 5 simple steps to beautify your home By Holly Beretto

7.15.19  |  9:00 am

When it comes to figuring out personal style, savvy interior designer Oscar Zuniga takes a customized approach. He realizes that ...

Love where you live

4 breezy ways to bring the allure of the beach to your Austin home 4 breezy ways to bring the allure of the beach to your Austin home By Holly Beretto

7.5.19  |  9:06 am

Summer's in full swing in Austin, and that may have many people considering a refresh of their homes to ...

better bedding

Texas entrepreneur dreams up luxury linens for a better night's sleep Texas entrepreneur dreams up luxury linens for a better night's sleep By Holly Beretto

6.28.19  |  1:06 pm

Rana Argenio wants people to get a better night's sleep. And to do that, she's helping her customers ...

Patio Goals

Here's what's hot — and not — for outdoor living spaces this summer Here's what's hot — and not — for outdoor living spaces this summer By Lindsey Wilson

5.30.19  |  9:07 am

If you've already ditched rustic farmhouse decor inside your house at the behest of Zillow's design experts, it ...

Green Living

Eco-friendly East Austin community offers grand opening incentives Eco-friendly East Austin community offers grand opening incentives

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4.25.19  |  11:50 am

Only eight miles east of downtown Austin is a mixed-use development that's bringing a whole new meaning to the ...