The Culture
January 15, 2014
Oliver Saddle Shop
Crafting heirloom-quality saddles for almost a century.
Style & Design
August 12, 2013
Cowboy Boots
Our national shoe always looks good, rugged or gussied up.
The Culture
August 12, 2013
Made in Texas
The tradition of handmade craftsmanship is as old as the frontier. Meet some artisans who are keeping it alive in the modern age.
Style & Design
June 10, 2013
Cowboy Hats
They protect you from rain and shine, sure. But they oughta look good too.
The Culture
May 13, 2013
Bits and Spurs
Equestrian gear that will steer a horse—and turn some heads.
Music
April 12, 2013
Musical Instruments
Because if you’re going to buy a banjo, it might as well be locally sourced.
The Culture
February 15, 2013
Knives
Five handmade (and heirloom-worthy) blades for all your whittling needs.
Sports
January 20, 2013
Marion Jones’s Backpack
The athlete shows us what she carries along on the road and to the gym.
Object Lesson
January 20, 2013
Barry Corbin’s Trophy Shelf
The actor shows us some of his memorabilia.
Object Lesson
January 20, 2013
Ken Starr’s Study
The Baylor University president shows us his refuge.
Street Smarts
January 20, 2013
Downtown El Paso
1. Crave Kitchen and BarSmack in the middle of El Paso’s Cincinnati Entertainment District is this industrial-cool restaurant that attracts everyone from college kids to suits. Inexpensive yet chic design solutions generate a big impact: Outside, a marquee-style arrow glows with yellow bulbs to amp up the drab facade, while
Object Lesson
January 20, 2013
Elizabeth Avellán’s Car
Elizabeth Avellán, the co-owner of Troublemaker Studios and the producer of Desperado, the Spy Kids series, Grindhouse, and the much-anticipated sci-fi action flick Predators, considers her job a mix of maternal instincts and business savvy. “I’m the one who tells people, ‘Yes, you can do that,’ or ‘No, we
Object Lesson
January 20, 2013
Red McCombs’s Office Mini-Fridge
The word “retirement” isn’t in Billy Joe “Red” McCombs’s vocabulary. The 82-year-old businessman, whose entrepreneurial ventures have ranged from owning car dealerships and the San Antonio Spurs to co-founding media conglomerate Clear Channel Communications, typically works sixty hours a week, Monday through Saturday, at his office in San Antonio.
Style & Design
January 1, 2013
Native Woods
Six heirloom-worthy pieces that really do grow on trees.
Style & Design
December 1, 2012
Pearl-Snap Shirts
For when you need a beautiful shirt that can be removed quickly.
Style & Design
September 30, 2012
The Belt Buckle
Six variations on the choicest form of jewelry for a cowgirl. Or boy.
Style & Design
August 31, 2012
Cowhide
From rugs to bags to pillows, a little hair never hurt anyone.
Politics & Policy
June 30, 2012
Julián Castro’s Office
The mayor of San Antonio shows us where he works.
Sports
March 31, 2012
James Buescher’s Home Office
The NASCAR driver gives us a glimpse of his life away from the racetrack.
Style & Design
March 1, 2012
David Lake and Ted Flato’s Office
The architects show us what's on their desk.
Style & Design
February 1, 2012
Tina Craig’s Suitcase
The blogger shows us what she'll be taking to New York Fashion Week.
The Culture
January 1, 2012
Lyman Hardy’s Editing Bay
The composer and sound-maker shows us some of his tools.
Art
December 1, 2011
Magda Sayeg’s Bedside Table
The yarn bomber shows us some of her personal possessions.
Music
October 31, 2011
Jaap van Zweden’s Piano
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra conductor shows us some of his tools.
Food & Drink
September 30, 2011
Andrew Weissman’s Office
The chef shows us a glimpse of his life outside the kitchen.
Travel & Outdoors
September 30, 2011
Frisco
This sports-crazed Dallas suburb may be one of the fastest-growing places in the country, but you can still find signs of its cattle-driving past.
Music
August 31, 2011
Charlie Jones’s Kitchen Counter
The concert promoter shows us his other passion.
Sports
July 31, 2011
Brad Davis’s Locker
The Houston Dynamo player gives us a glimpse of his life off the field.
Politics & Policy
April 30, 2011
Karen Hughes’s Kitchen Island
The onetime presidential adviser gives us a glimpse of her home life.
Sports
August 31, 2010
Earl Mitchell’s Refrigerator
The Houston Texans defensive tackle shows us what he eats.