2011 Envision Central Texas Community Stewardship Awards
Envision Central Texas held their 2011 Community Stewardship Awards at the Hilton Austin Hotel to honor organizations and individuals assisting public development and implementation of a regional Vision addressing the growth of a five-county region in Central Texas, with an emphasis on land use, transportation, and the environment. Curtis Johnson was the luncheon’s keynote speaker [...]
Austin’s Citywide Internship Fair
On May 15th, an estimated 200 companies and 600 students/candidates from 8 area colleges will attend the nation’s first Citywide Internship Fair at the AT&T Conference Center with the purpose of connecting students and start-ups, small businesses, and nonprofits in Austin looking for an internship/intern this summer. The “Connect” event will be from 2:00-4:00 PM [...]
Adding color to your home
Tired of coming home to the same color pallet? How about adding some dramatic color combinations into your space? “Black, red and gold. Aqua blue and light orange,” Ariana Anderson, Owner/Designer at Interior Devotion (http://www.interiordevotion.com/), explains about dramatic color, combinations that work well, and one of her favorite colors. “I LOVE using almost any shade [...]
Functional Linens
Tired of having to get up from your comfy bed to get a forgotten item? Have you ever thought the answer to this problem may be in a different type of linen? FunctionAll™ Linens makes it easy to store, organize, and easily reach your favorite personal items. The practical features on the sheets are not [...]
Credit affects the cost of homeownership and more
Is your credit affecting your finances? Ever stop to consider how much bad credit cost? Steve Gangey, founder and owner of Austin Credit Group, explains how poor to bad credit can cost more to live. First contemplate the benefits of homeownership. There are several advantages to being a homeowner including tax deductions on Mortgage Interest, [...]
Who’ll pay bigger fees for your debit card use?
WASHINGTON – Bankers and merchants, pillars of the business world and frequent allies, are embroiled in a bitter lobbying battle over something Americans do 38 billion times a year — swipe their debit cards. Both sides vigorously claim to speak for consumers. At stake is $16 billion annually that the Federal Reserve says stores pay [...]
Maximizing space in your home
Whether finding storage solutions or advising clients to knock down walls, April Klinger, owner/designer of Adentro Designs shares her experience in the interior decorating, staging, and the remodeling industry. After getting her start by staging homes for sell and offering staging consults for prominent Real Estate Brokers in the Austin area, Klinger soon learned that [...]
Considerations for planning your next home party
Whether planning a small get together or creating an elaborate theme party like a sweet heart social, there are many factors to take into consideration when entertaining at your home. Co-owners of Lemon Grass Creative Concepts Beatriz Gamboa-Marty and Vanessa Marty, MBA share their creative expertise in party planning. “A few questions will help you [...]
Lunar New Year Gala
The Texas Asian Chamber of Commerce (TACC) is holding the 15th Annual Lunar New Year Gala on Saturday, February 5th from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the Bob Bullock Texas State history Museum with the theme of “Leap into Prosperity,” in conjunction with the Year of the Rabbit. This fun-filled evening will feature a [...]
4th Annual Austin Modern Home Tour
The fourth annual Austin Modern Home Tour will showcase sixteen architecturally progressive and contemporary homes throughout Austin and feature innovative local designers and architects who are pushing the boundaries within their respective fields on Saturday, February 5, 2011 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The Modern Home Tour was created by The GoodLife Team, co-produced [...]
