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Research List: In Search of Better, Fewer

A few years ago I implemented a strict one-in, one-out policy for clothes-buying. It was successful, but I constantly wish I would pare down more: I have a few pieces I love, love, love, and I wear them ALL THE TIME. Why bother keeping the rest? Because I might, maybe, possibly want to wear them…

Wanna Buy an Island?

I recently made it onto an awesome press list. It is one that notifies me of luxury real estate opportunities on tropical islands. I’m not sure what qualifications landed me on this list. But it is awesome. Without further ado: would you rather buy an island in the Maldives ($14 million) or Tobago ($15 million)?…

Austin: Alamo’s New Cocktail Lounges Midnight Cowboy & 400 Rabbits

Alamo Drafthouse recently announced its first cocktail lounge, called 400 Rabbits. Which was cool enough, but THEN they announced that they’re looking for 400 Loyal Austin Patrons who will collectively be known as “The 400 Rabbits.” The 400 Rabbits will be determined by various methods including a Facebook Scavenger Hunt, Radio giveaways, onsite Geeks Who Drink…

FREE j’tote bag?! Enter the giveaway!

I can’t believe I’ve forgotten to tell you guys about this. j’tote, only the greatest laptop bags ever (I love the Alix bag and carry it EVERYWHERE. Everywhere, people. Traveling, library, coffeeshop, you name it, Alix goes) are giving away a Colette clutch (I love her too) a day during the month of October! It’s…

Austin: Free Yoga at the Four Seasons!

How cool is the Four Seasons? Not only is it a total celeb hotspot (most recent sighting? Jessica Simpson and her cutie ex-NFL boyfriend), but they’ve been doing things just for us locals like Dive-In Movies, TRIO Happy Hour, Austin Restaurant Week, and now this! Allow me to introduce Yoga on the Lawn. The Spa…

The Perfect Four Seasons Brunch

After blogging about brunch at the Four Seasons in Houston, I had to make getting to ours in Austin a priority. So this Sunday, I brunched with a good friend at TRIO, the lakeside restaurant at the Four Seasons. It was a stunningly beautiful day, and we sat by a giant floor-to-ceiling window with a…