May 17
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Calling all foodies and chefs and those who wish they were! On the 15th of every month, Bethany Jenkins of Jenkins Custom Homes talks with Viking Executive Chef Scotty Campbell, as he shares recipes, tips, and his knowledge of how to enjoy cooking in your custom home kitchen – both indoor and outdoor. In this episode, Chef Scotty discusses lifestyle changes to make our lives more healthy – but without giving up life’s pleasures.
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May 16
New Area Code for Austin
Austin’s (512) area code will have a new companion (737). This means the area code will be required for all local calls starting June 1st.
All new phone numbers in the Austin area will be assigned a 737 area code starting June 1st. At this time, the appropriate area code …
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May 14
Luxury pendant lighting
Pendant lighting is a great alternative to traditional overhead lighting. Luxury pendant lighting is versatile, sleek, modern and elegant. Pendant lighting takes a shine to any room.
Mila cylinder pendant light
Moroccan-inspired pendant light pierced with an overall floral design brings an intriguing play of light and shadow to room lighting.
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May 07
ENERGY STAR sales tax holiday
Memorial Day Weekend: May 25 – 27, 2013
During Memorial Day weekend, Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales and use taxes on purchases of certain energy efficient products.
The products qualifying for the exemption are:
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May 07
Wallpaper ideas
Inspired by all things beautiful, with a genuine commitment to design, Brewster Home Fashions represents the finest brands in wallcovering. Their wallpapers encompass everything from traditional to eccentric, with designers specializing in intriguing textured wallpaper and grasscloth, brands that bring a luxurious sheen to walls and timeless charms like damasks and vintage florals. Brewster’s …
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May 03
Austin named America’s top boomtown
Bloomberg Rankings sorted through U.S. Census data for metropolitan areas to rank those with the greatest population growth, then scored areas on growth in gross domestic product, adjusted for inflation. Combine the two scores and winnow the list to regions with more than 1 million residents, and you have American’s …
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Apr 30
Shapes in design
In today’s exclusive interview, we asked one of Austin’s top Interior Designers, Stephanie J. Villavicencio, RID, ASID, owner and proprietor of Bella Villa Design Studio, to share her ideas with us on incorporating shapes and patterns in home design.
Form and function
I see shapes and patterns everywhere in new and exciting …
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Apr 26
Top private schools in Austin
Austin’s penchant for academic excellence is well-known, with multiple universities, including the University of Texas and St. Edward’s University, rooted here. And with over 40 private schools in the greater Austin area, with a variety of denominational backgrounds and tuition costs, these private schools set Austin apart as an educationally refined …
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