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Insulated Mug Blasphemy: I Like Corkcicle Better

An Austinite—home of Yeti—who likes Corkcicle better?! Blasphemy! Yes, all the insulated mugs do their jobs well. THIS one, however, has triple-vacuum sealed layers for 20% more coolness (they say). Here’s why Corkcicle is my fave: Design. The shape is great, and easier to hold, and more distinctive. Sizes. I love their sizes, from the…

Bracelets I Can’t Afford

… but adore. $65 each. Silk, Brass, Metallic, Rubber, Copper woven together … Because Texas is awesome, it’s worth noting that Lilah Gabriel jewelry (lilahgabriel.com) is based in Houston, TX. Luxury fashion jewelry line ranging from chunky knits of silks and metals to Peruvian and Japanese braids, draped in chain. ropes with rings and knots on strings.…

Thursday is back to being Thursday

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…

Doubling up the Crossfit Fun

I did 6:30pm last night and 6:30am this morning of the free Crossfit Austin workouts … super fun! Remember that this is FREE Crossfit workouts put on by two of my friends, Austin natives, until they open their NEW South Austin Crossfit gym in mid-to-late November. Yay building delays=free workouts! So last night’s workout was…

LOVIN’ LANAI!!

The new bar opened last night, and I LOVE it!! It’s pretty awesome–rooftop, open sides, retractable glass roof, stone and water decor everywhere … and of course, the best bartenders in Austin! (A good friend is the GM, and he brought the best of the best with him from stints at Brown Bar and Prague)…