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Austin Influence

How was your weekend? We had a lovely visit to a favorite city…Austin. It was nice to escape and relax with my husband. A few highlights:

enjoying yummy pizza at Home Slice, Mexican food at Trudy’s and ice cream at Amy’s
fabulous shopping at Finch, Mercury, Spartan, Bows and Arrows and Aviary. Amazing inspiration at each spot as I’m still trying to sort out my style for our new home…

chillin’ at the always perfect Hotel San Jose
snappin’ photos with my Holga and my g11

Time away from home is always so inspiring. I love taking the time to wander, explore and open your mind to all the inspiration around! The relaxed vibe and rustic modern decor are things I’m keeping with me at home here in Dallas. A few spaces that capture the spirit of Austin:

via House to Home

Succulents, stone and placed art perfectly blend in this modern space.

via Homes and Gardens

Randomly scattered lanterns in mixed finishes and shapes highlights this otherwise clean wall.

via Domino

Love that they’ve brought the plants in as art in this entry way…clean, yet cluttered with design books – I love the way this frames the house you’re about to experience.

Marfa Take Two…

Published February 16, 2010 Photography , Texas 1 Comment

I had the good fortune of spending another week in Marfa last week. If you haven’t been, I suggest you get. there. fast. But – I would wait until this Texas cold-spell passes us by so you can really enjoy the wide open spaces, small town feel and abundance of art.

If you do get there – here is my short list of must-dos:

*Eat falafal at Food Shark.

*Shop for unique finds at JM Drygoods.

*Tour Chinati.

*Eat date pudding at Cochineal and Cuatro Leches at Blue Javelina. Argue over which is better. Eat them again to decide.

*Visit Wool & Hoop and learn about crewel embroidery.

*Take pictures of the beautiful clouds and clear, blue sky.

*Try to get in a run to make room for more good eats.

*Order white pizza from Pizza Foundation. Beware – the slices are HUGE and addictive.

*View the Marfa lights + amazing stars at the viewing center.

Get moving people!

To see the rest of my Marfa pictures, visit flickr here.

xoxo, jill.

Marfa, Texas

Published December 29, 2009 Crafts , Food , Texas , Uncategorized 23 Comments
Tags: Crafts

Well, I can cross one town off my list! I finally made the loooong journey to Marfa and enjoyed experiencing life in a small town again. Friendly folks, beautiful scenery – the clearest night sky I’ve seen in years. It was lovely and relaxing. A few of my faves:

Food Shark. An amazing food experience too cool to miss. A food truck, a converted bus as a dining car plus the most amazing food in town. Marfalafel. Pork Tenderloin Salad. Peanut Butter cookies. yummmmm.

Wool & Hoop. A cuter than cute craft shop dedicated to crewelwork and other types of embroidery. Run by the ever-so-gracious Katherine Shaughnessy who wrote this lovely book full of easy to follow how-to’s and inspiring, modern patterns. I am slowly becoming obsessed. The texture and rich colors are definitely swoon-worthy.

A building, land, sunset and agave.

That’s a quick tour of my Marfa faves. Stop by and say howdy yourself sometime.

Check out the rest of my photographs here.

xoxo, jill.

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Dallas-Bound

Published September 18, 2009 Color , etsy , Texas Leave a Comment

Hello friends! After a 2 week adventure to Crete, Paris and London – I’m finally heading back to Dallas this weekend. I can’t wait to share inspirations, stories and photos with you here in the coming weeks. But for now – enjoy these etsy finds that reminded me of the lone star state. Happy Weekend!