Style & Design
April 15, 2020
High Ceilings Were a Must for Tennis Star John Isner
The best male player in the U.S.—who is six feet ten inches tall—and his wife find what they need in a Highland Park home in Dallas.
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Style & Design
February 19, 2020
Waxahachie Art and Antiques Curators Live in a Gallery of Their Own
Julie and Bruce Webb's upstairs abode is filled with l'objets d'hearth that are as eclectic as what's downstairs.
Made in Texas
January 22, 2020
Austin’s Bell and Bird Gives New Life to Antique Gems
Owners Rhianna and Cyrus Shennum, who specialize in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century jewelry, honor tradition with their custom pieces.
Style & Design
December 18, 2019
A Retreat Under the West Texas Sky
This Marfa getaway takes advantage of the incredible desert and mountain views in every possible way.
Style & Design
November 20, 2019
Tot Cofounder Nasiba Adilova’s Dream Nursery
The Dallas entrepreneur turned to a favorite children’s book for inspiration.
Style & Design
November 20, 2019
Behold the Art of the Cowboy Boot: Bolder and Better Crafted Than Ever
Across the state, custom bootmaking legends and their successors are building on a handcrafted tradition with a dizzying array of styles.
Style & Design
November 20, 2019
Texans and Their Boots: Reflections From a Few of Our Favorite People
The stories, the traditions, and the deeper meanings of the boots in their lives.
Style & Design
October 16, 2019
Standard Hat Works Has Been Outfitting Famous Heads for More Than a Century
Waco native Cameron Morris customizes hats for Texans including Aaron Watson and Charley Crockett.
Style & Design
July 23, 2019
Down on the Farm with Midland’s Cameron Duddy and Photographer Harper Smith
The couple’s Dripping Springs ranch is a country dream with antiques, art, and lots of animals.
Style & Design
May 29, 2019
At Austin’s Revival Cycles, Alan Stulberg and His Team Create One-of-a-Kind Custom Bikes
In an East Austin warehouse, Revival builds custom bikes, restores vintage ones, and crafts leather accessories.
Style & Design
April 24, 2019
Brandon Maxwell on ‘Project Runway,’ Texas Women, and First Ladies
The celebrated fashion designer has come a long way from Longview.
Style & Design
February 20, 2019
San Antonio Artists Create a His-and-Hers Studio
Painter Caroline Korbell Carrington and sculptor William Carrington work together in a modern structure in their backyard.
Style & Design
February 14, 2019
The Founders of Epic Provisions Give Ranching a Modern Look
Taylor Collins and Katie Forrest welcome guests to their sprawling Hill Country home.
Style & Design
January 4, 2019
The Best Stylish New Restaurants in Texas
Whimsical touches, colorful murals, and ambience-setting furniture help create a feast for the eyes at these spots that opened in 2018.
Travel & Outdoors
January 3, 2019
Don’t Pass by Brenham: Where to Shop, Eat, and Drink
This delightful burg, halfway between Austin and Houston, invites you to stop and stay awhile.
Style & Design
January 3, 2019
Poo-Pourri Creator Suzy Batiz Lives in a True Sanctuary
For the Dallas CEO, sacred space takes on a new meaning in her home, which was once a church.
Style & Design
December 27, 2018
Shopping Across Texas: My 10 Favorites of 2018
Style Editor Lauren Smith Ford shares her favorite stores from the year, from new finds to classic shops.
Style & Design
December 20, 2018
A Musical Family’s Festive Home in the Hill Country
The four siblings of folk band Willow City and their parents hit all the right notes with their picturesque hilltop home near Fredericksburg.
Travel & Outdoors
December 19, 2018
How to Feel Like a Ranch Owner for a Weekend
Three native Texans launch Explore Ranches, which rents out incredible private properties and experiences.
Style & Design
November 19, 2018
Our 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
We've rounded up fifty items for the style setters, food lovers, outdoor adventurers, kids, and more in your life.
Style & Design
November 19, 2018
Holiday Gift Guide: For the Trendsetters
Clothing, jewelry, accessories, and more from Texas designers are sure to make an impression.
Style & Design
November 19, 2018
Holiday Gift Guide: For the Hard-to-Please
From a tuxedo shirt and leather duffle bag to a lipstick designed by Brandon Maxwell, here are some ideas for the person who has everything.
Style & Design
November 19, 2018
Holiday Gift Guide: For the Little Ones and Furry Friends
You can't be too whimsical when it comes to the kids in your life (and we didn't forget Fido, either).
Style & Design
November 19, 2018
Holiday Gift Guide: For Those Who Like to Take It Outside
Everything a nature lover would need to enjoy the great outdoors, from a cozy blanket to sturdy and stylish boots.
Style & Design
November 19, 2018
Holiday Gift Guide: For Foodies and Fabulous Hosts
Don't show up empty-handed this season. Here are some ideas for what to bring to your next party.
Style & Design
November 19, 2018
Meet Joanna Czech, the Dallas Aesthetician to the Stars
Celebs like Kim Kardashian and Anna Wintour seek out the magic she works with facial massage, high-tech tools, and custom treatments. But you won’t find Botox or lasers in her studio.
Style & Design
November 18, 2018
The Power Issue: Kendra Scott Is Turning the Jewelry Business on Its Ear
The Austin designer’s eponymous company is worth $1 billion—and she’s not stopping yet.
Travel & Outdoors
November 13, 2018
Go Inside Austin’s New Carpenter Hotel and Restaurant
Even though Austin’s newest boutique hotel, the Carpenter, had only been open for a week (official date was November 2), the lobby was already filled with locals who looked like regulars—one group sat hovered around the community table having a work meeting over kolaches, while others reclined
Style & Design
October 19, 2018
Inside Famed Photographer Dan Winters’s Hill Country Studio
Known for his portraits of everyone from Barack Obama to Ryan Gosling, the artist surrounds himself with eclectic collections and curiosities.
Style & Design
October 8, 2018
From Dirndls to Lederhosen, Fredericksburg Turns Out in True Oktoberfest Style
Locals and Texans from across the state wore their Oktoberfest best on opening night of the town's annual three-day celebration.
Style & Design
October 2, 2018
From Field to Feast: Our Texas Fall Style Essentials
Whether you're hunting or gathering together around the table, here are some of our favorite pieces of the season.
Style & Design
September 26, 2018
Go Inside a Marfa Modern Home in East Austin
Known for photographing the best Texas homes, Casey Dunn was inspired by the west for his own abode.
Style & Design
August 29, 2018
Five Finds: Affordable Art from Students, an Eco-Friendly Nail Salon, and More
What ‘Texas Monthly’ style contributors are inspired by right now.
Style & Design
August 24, 2018
At Esby, Stephanie Beard Designs Clothes Made to Last
The Austin-based fashion designer looks to earth tones and all-natural fabrics for her collections.
Style & Design
August 24, 2018
Elizabeth Chambers Hammer on Bird Bakery and the Instagram Life
The glamorous San Antonio native stays connected to her Texas roots through her bakeries and her grandmother’s recipes.
Travel & Outdoors
August 16, 2018
Texans Open Santa Fe Hotel With New Design and Vintage Charm
The El Rey Court offers Southwestern decor and Texan hospitality just off Highway 66.
Style & Design
August 15, 2018
Are Brett and Kara Phillips From ‘Home to Last’ Texas’s Next Fixer Uppers?
On their HGTV pilot, the couple helps families design their forever homes.
Style & Design
August 14, 2018
Five Finds: Madewell’s Local Experiment, Custom Rocking Horses, and More
What ‘Texas Monthly’ style contributors are inspired by right now.
Travel & Outdoors
August 14, 2018
The Fort Worth Stockyards Will Undergo Big Changes
A boutique hotel and rustic resort will anchor the renovated Mule Alley, which is getting new shops, restaurants, and other venues.
The Culture
July 31, 2018
Texans Who’ve Made the Small-Town Leap
We talked to a number of people who’ve left the city behind—and aren’t looking back.
Style & Design
July 30, 2018
At Home With Magnolia’s Billy Jack Brawner
After being discovered by Joanna Gaines, the photographer moved his family of five into a midcentury Waco home that's a work in progress.
Travel & Outdoors
July 30, 2018
Where to Experience the New Corpus Christi
Visit this coastal city, and you’ll find a transformation led by locals who are revitalizing old buildings with cool, modern concepts.
Travel & Outdoors
July 30, 2018
A Texan’s Guide to the Best of Los Angeles
Joyce Pickens—interior designer and granddaughter of T. Boone—gives us a tour of her adopted hometown.
Style & Design
July 12, 2018
Take a Tour of Designer Hayden Lasher’s Childhood Home in Houston
After almost a decade in New York City, Hayden Lasher, the celebrated handbag designer and great-grandniece of fashion icon Henri Bendel, has returned to her hometown of Houston with her husband and young daughter. While they renovate a house in Tanglewood, she is spending time in her
Style & Design
June 28, 2018
Go Inside Hotelier Liz Lambert’s Private Marfa Retreat
No Wi-Fi, no problem. ‘The Queen of Cool' turned an old ranch bunkhouse into a West Texas getaway, complete with a dreamy desert bathhouse.
Style & Design
June 26, 2018
Five Finds: Treehouses in Utopia, a Garden Delivered, and More
What ‘Texas Monthly’ style contributors are inspired by right now.
Style & Design
June 22, 2018
Kori Green Rocks On With Her Jewelry Line
The designer's Fort Worth studio is not far from the new art gallery owned by her husband, singer Pat Green.
Travel & Outdoors
June 22, 2018
Down by the Water
No summer retreat is complete without a place to swim and cool off (and nice amenities don’t hurt).
Travel & Outdoors
June 13, 2018
Where to Go on a Summer Getaway to Aspen
Clark's owner Larry McGuire offers up his tips on escaping the heat and finding the charm in Aspen.
Travel & Outdoors
June 11, 2018
First Look: Galveston’s Historic Carr Mansion Goes Glam in New Remodel
The estate, built in 1866, reopens in July with a complete redesign by Austin interior designer Shannon Eddings.