Austin Auction Roundup

My personal picks from the upcoming auction at Austin Auction Gallery, featuring items from Richard Garriott's estate.

Thrift Shopping in Austin: Women’s Clothes

My picks for the best thrift stores in Austin for women's clothes. Please comment if you have favorite spots I didn't mention!

Mom Jeans Cut-Offs

What to do when you want new shorts but have no cash? Chop off your old mom jeans!

♥ Your Life: Take a Personality Test

If you haven't lost at least one afternoon of your life to the fascinating study of temperament types, I highly recommend it.

Inspired: Ira Glass on Persevering

Ira Glass on creative people and why they have such a hard time persevering in their work

Craigslist Roundup: September 6, 2013

The Craigslist Roundup has been killing me this week because I found so many things I want for my home! And even though these are Craigslist prices, I can't shop right now because I'm saving all my money for the project I'm working on (hopefully I'll be able to show you soon). But man! It… Continue reading Craigslist Roundup: September 6, 2013

Zilker Clothing Swap

The Zilker Clothing Swap will be this Saturday, 9/7, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, in the Zilker Elementary cafeteria. See you there!

Adventure + Kids?

Friends with kids are having major adventures around the world. But what about all the benefits to stability?

A Tale of Two Grandmas

How can I love thrift store shopping and yet be a snob when it comes to regular stores? I blame my grandmas.

Following Your Passion

What is your passion? Is that an easy question for you to answer? Do you feel that everyone has a passion? What does it mean if you don't know what yours is? Or do you have the opposite problem—do you feel like you have so many pursuits that you feel lost? Austin blogger Jenni from… Continue reading Following Your Passion

Austin Craigslist Roundup: August 30, 2013

Just for this week: a kids Craigslist Roundup!

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

August's Favorite Exception is the perfect after-school snack: make-ahead coconut oatmeal chocolate chip cookies!

Style + Austin: Zilker Park

I'm nervous that my loved ones will think my ego has outgrown my head, but I'm also very excited to be doing my FIRST EVER style post.

Inspired: Alice Walker’s Forgiveness

I was blown away by Alice Walker's simple words of forgiveness, and I wanted to share them here.

Back to School (Part 5): The First Day

My final three tips for dealing with the conflicting emotions that come with the first day of school.