July 23, 2010
I wish United Inspections, www.UnitedInspectionsTexas.com, had been around when my brother and I bought our house! Started by a very close friend of mine, the company is beyond thorough and highly professional. The inspector did our house as a practice run and was able to explain one of the house’s greatest mysteries: why does it feel like the master toilet is heated?
A: because the person who initially did the plumbing switched the hot and cold lines to the toilet, meaning it constantly pumps hot water! The more you flush it (during a party, for instance), the hotter the seat and w.c. gets.
A good home inspector is one of those services the average person doesn’t use all that often, but it’s crucial that you have a good one so you don’t end up buying a house with problems. So if you are in the market for a home or are ready for an inspection, let me suggest United Inspections.
PLUS, there is a summer months 35% discount!!
www.UnitedInspectionsTexas.com … see if you can spot my house in the pics!
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June 30, 2009
RE-Designing is the latest buzzword in the interior design world. It’s all about making design when everyone else is making do. So Collectic Home is staging a RE-Design Seminar from 10am-noon tomorrow, Wednesday. Learn from designer/stager Deb Primera about the fundamentals, summed-up with her Four Ps of RE-Design:
Planning
- Learn how to use tools that were once only available to the pros
Paint
- Learn the quick and easy ways to use color
Placements
- Learn the where, what, and why of effectively placing furniture
Pearls
- Learn about using accessories to make your space sparkle
ENJOY:
* Refreshments
* Goodie bags for participants
* Drawing for FREE design consultation ($250 value)
Collectic Home, 2785 Bee Cave Rd, Rollingwood, 512.347.1616
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April 16, 2009
Austin Tidbits Party at Sanctuary today from 6–8 pm. Brave thunderstorms and you will be heartily rewarded…
I don’t think I’ve missed a Tidbits party yet. The people are always fabulous, the gift bags chock-full of goodies you actually want, and the snacks and drinks divine. Why wouldn’t you go?
This round is out in Westlake atSanctuary, 3663 Bee Caves Road (behind Breed & Co.), www.sanctuaryhomebathgarden.com. There will be sushi from Kenobi, vodka drinks by Dripping Springs Vodka, wine from Spicewood Vineyards, and cookies from Tiff’s Treats. Enjoy music, swag bags for the first 50 people, and discounted shopping (30% off ALL items in the store!). Don’t miss it!
Swag Bags include items from:
Fat Cat Creations, Tiff’s Treats, Anne Kiel Jewelry, {LD} Design, Krista Marie Designs, Mary Louise Butters Brownies, Tasty Jewelry, Sweet Tooth Bags, Leah Duncan Design
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March 10, 2009
I’ve got an article in this issue–Picture This–so it’s definitely worth checking out! 
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March 6, 2009
Whaaaa? In a quick stop at Whole Foods last night I stumbled upon A.C. LaRocco’s Ultra Thin Crust Pizza Sprouted Grain with Old World Veggies. I told my G about it, and he insisted I post pics so he could know what I was talking about. Behold:
Sprouted grains are much better for you, higher in protein and lower in carbs, plus this WHOLE PIZZA only has 14 grams of fat and 340 calories, with 20 grams of protein! There’s no meat on this baby, so that protein is from the part-skim mozzarella and the crust.
I ate 2/3 of the pizza and was very full, so on sale for $5.39, this is definitely budget-friendly for a dinner and subsequent lunch! YUM!
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February 9, 2009
It’s almost like the commercials for My Bloody Valentine (The Perfect date movie: fun, sex, terror), minus any terror. Collectic Home is hosting an art unveiling tomorrow night, so check it out if you’re into that sort of thing (details after I marvel over Aces Lounge’s new offerings below) …
So who knew Aces Lounge is into country?! The burlesque bar best known for the Southern Sirens and their curtain tricks (you have to see it) are introducing an all-star Texas Tuesday lineup with 75 cent LoneStar tallboys. Cory Morrow opens it up by playing Aces tomorrow night at 7pm. The rest of February includes Mark McKinney, Ryan James, and Austin Collins. All three are famous Texan singer-songrwriters, and I’ve met & written articles about two of ‘em. 
New Tuesday night fun!
Back to random Collectic Home event:
h o t s e x y s t r a p p y
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Mark your style-and-fashion calendar
Celebrate with us as local artist Carlos Ortiz
unveils his latest collection: “Hot, Sexy, Strappy!”
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Stroll through Collectic Home‘s exclusive, private showing of gorgeous
3′x3′ and 3′x4′ original Carlos Ortiz acrylics on canvas.
Think “The Devil Wears Prada”, “Sex and the City”:
strappy shoes, high end designer purses,
and other style images
from iconic fashion houses.
Dress: Fun, strappy shoes encouraged!
Enjoy original art, wine and hors d’oeuvres
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November 20, 2008
Last week, Wednesday was the new Thursday: jam-packed with events. This week, Thursday is back and bigger and better than ever … must be the holiday season! I’m torn! Which to go to?!
Magazine Issue Launch: Austin Monthly
Austin Monthly is launching their December COOL issue and the winter issue of Austin Monthly Home at a super eco-friendly home in Rollingwood. The party features a glimpse into an incredibly-designed home, as well as free food and drinks, per usual. I’m personally partial because I wrote an article for Austin Monthly Home this issue, but Rollingwood IS pretty far from me …
2009 Calendar Kick-Off: Austin Fun Stuff
Then, Austin Fun Stuff Calendars is having a private calendar kick-off party (don’t worry, you’re invited, thisislifeinaustin readers!)from 5-8pm at the Cathedral of Junk. There will be live music, free beer and drinks, giveaways of 2009 calendars, and more. You MUST RSVP to attend.
Fashion Show + Party Favors: Soigne and Slate
Slate Mens Apparel and Soigne Boutique are celebrating their anniversary from 7-9pm!
Winter fashion show at 7:30 plus complimentary appetizers and drinks.
Soigne’ and Slate will also be giving away party favors from Hause of Howe, French Connection, and Ben Sherman for men and women.
Enjoy 20% off clothes and shoes that evening!
Grand Opening: lululemon
On the other hand, lululemon is hosting their Grand Opening (nevermind that they had events all last weekend) with a sushi chef and lots of live entertainment!
What’s a busy socialite to do?!
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November 14, 2008
I’m going to get my hair cut & colored (ack! my first time!) at Pink Salon Saturday morning, so it’s perfectly convenient that Home Slice is having their fall carnival right across the street!
Home Slice Carnival O Pizza
Noon – 7pm
The 3rd annual Carnival O Pizza hosted by Home Slice is this Saturday! A funky midway featuring games of skill, breakdancers, graffiti artists, airbrushed custom tees by Von Franco, and a Photobooth by Annie Ra is the highlight, but contests galore come later in the day.
Box folding contests, pizza tossing contests, pizza eating contests and a bunch of raffles–a scooter from Urban Moto, a free night at the San Jose, and a free theater rental from Alamo–round out the festivities. It all benefits Keep Austin Beautiful.
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November 7, 2008
Tonight we went to the preview party of the Settlement Home Garage Sale. My parents have been going for something ridiculous like 18 years, my brother and I have been going for at least six. This year, we brought friends and everyone scored some awesome deals.
The bro and I bought five dining room chairs that sort of mismatch, and they look awesome!
I bought some sweet gold costume jewelry, a sick glittery 70s-style dress for a 70s party coming up, and a beautiful vintage purple wool dress with gold buttons. Sweet haul if I do say so myself!
The garage sale runs through Sunday at the Palmer Events Center. Entry is just $5 and all proceeds from the sale go to run the Settlement Home’s great programs throughout the year. Go score some cheap stuff!
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October 29, 2008
I normally just post rumors on the sidebar over there, but this one is too juicy to relegate to the sidelines: Paul Petersen, legendary chef at The Gage Hotel in Marathon (full disclosure: I covered him in a 2007 article in Texas Home & Living) is rumored to be opening a restaurant in Austin called 12 Gage.
No one knows much more than that, though someone found a “9 months out” timeline dating back to September … which would put us at around 7 months out, which is actually more like 9 months in builder-speak. Some might remember Petersen’s Little Texas Bistro, an apparently charming and uber-popular spot in Buda that he closed to move to Alpine in order to take the Gage job in Marathon.
I can’t vouch for his food personally, but the man is passionate, creative, and very friendly, which is a good start. And everyone else raves about his food, so it’s gotta be good, right?
A little something extra: The line of salsas Peterson/The Gage debuted last year around this time is now for sale at local Central Markets. Three varieties of chunky, vegetable-based hot salsas will be available, including a “Ragin’ Serrano Rojo” and a “Venom Verde.” Petersen says, “I’ve used pretty simple ingredients like tomatoes, onions, garlic and peppers to come up with some really insanely good recipes.”
Look for the tattoo/hot-rod, Texas-inspired glass jars at Central Market.
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