Style & Design
September 30, 2021
The Quick Guide to Texas Fest Fashion (Just Add a Mask!)
These homegrown brands and designers can help you rock your look at this fall’s events, from ACL to Astroworld.
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September 21, 2021
Expert Gardening Tips for Texas’s Changing Climate
Landscape designer James Burnett shares how to plant a backyard oasis for any weather.
Style & Design
September 14, 2021
These Texas Homes Designed by Lake Flato Blend Dreamily Into Their Surroundings
A new book explores the recent work and landscape-driven philosophy of the esteemed San Antonio architecture firm.
Made in Texas
September 10, 2021
Meet the Man of Steel Behind Austin’s Tomii Cycles
Nao Tomii takes us along for the ride as he applies his background in sculpture to creating one-of-a-kind bikes in his studio.
Sports
September 2, 2021
Sportscasting Legend Dale Hansen, Known for His Viral Social Commentary, Signs Off
For 38 years, the famed Dallas newsman’s Cowboys criticism and impassioned pleas on racism, gay rights, and sexual assault were must-see TV.
Made in Texas
August 18, 2021
Photos: Her Hatbands Add That Personal Touch
She now runs her family business, but Joella Gammage Torres of Texas Hatters still enjoys the craft she learned as a teen.
Made in Texas
August 18, 2021
A Granddaughter Keeps Her Family Tradition Alive at Texas Hatters
Joella Gammage Torres uses the same tools as her grandfather and father at the celebrated hat shop in Lockhart, which has topped the heads of Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker, and many more.
Style & Design
August 9, 2021
West Texas Farmers Battle Them, but Now Tumbleweeds Have Become Trendy Decor
The prickly invasive weeds are cropping up all over Etsy and eBay.
Style & Design
July 28, 2021
All of H-E-B’s New Scented Candles, From Butter Tortilla to Two-Bite Brownies, Ranked
We’re all very impressed with H-E-B’s ability to go viral with a new product line, but how do these things actually smell?
Style & Design
July 6, 2021
Dallas YouTuber Chris Tock Thinks Sewing Is for Everyone
Some of his fans call him Sewing Jesus.
Style & Design
June 18, 2021
How I Came to Love My Grandma’s “Ugly” SAS Shoes
Because of our sole connection around the longtime San Antonio company, I am apparently on trend.
Style & Design
June 4, 2021
Taking a Walk-through of the Dark Side
What I found when I finally stepped inside Houston's enigmatic, $4.3 million "Darth Vader House" was like nothing I could have imagined.
Style & Design
April 22, 2021
How My Grandmother’s 1940s Wedding Dress Found a Second Life on TikTok
Reagan Wells, aka @ReaganRetro, turned my family’s history into an actual history lesson for thousands of TikTok followers—and helped me process my grief.
Made in Texas
April 14, 2021
Philip Morley’s Work Truly Rocks
The Wimberley-based furniture maker has built an audience for his record consoles, rocking chairs, and other one-of-a-kind pieces.
Style & Design
March 18, 2021
John S. Chase’s Extraordinary Modernist Home Helped Shape Houston’s Political and Architectural History
The trailblazing architect designed, among many other buildings, a fabulous house where he and his family hosted the likes of Muhammad Ali and Ann Richards.
Style & Design
March 3, 2021
This Queer Modeling Agency Is Serving Looks and Creating Opportunity in Brownsville
Founded by Fish Fiorucci, Lady Gaga’s former muse, the f10 modeling agency is focused on building a fashion community in the Rio Grande Valley.
Style & Design
January 21, 2021
Feast Your Eyes Upon This Outrageous Car-Themed Mansion for Sale in North Texas
For a cool $8 million, it could be yours.
Made in Texas
January 20, 2021
Made in Texas: Psychic Outlaw Turns Quilts Into Jackets
Austin’s Rebecca Wright creates wearable art from treasured pieces, such as the overalls she recently made for musician Benny Blanco.
Made in Texas
December 17, 2020
Made in Texas: Tomii Cycles
Japanese native Nao Tomii applies his sculpting background to the handmade bikes he produces at his Austin workshop.
Style & Design
December 14, 2020
Meet the Businesswoman Behind Kacey Musgraves’s Viral Light-Up Cowboy Hats
With a combination of fashion ingenuity and electrical engineering, Neon Cowboys founder Asia Hall rigs cowboy hats that glow.
Style & Design
December 8, 2020
The Best Holiday Gifts From Texas Museum Shops, According to Staffers
Support your local museum this holiday season with gifts like an artistic face mask or bluebonnet pie dish.
Made in Texas
November 16, 2020
Our 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
We've rounded up dozens of thoughtful gifts made by Texans, for Texans.
Style & Design
November 15, 2020
Holiday Gift Guide: For Kids and Pets
These playful treats are sure to delight the little ones and furry friends in your life.
Style & Design
November 15, 2020
Holiday Gift Guide: For the Adventurer
Leave it to Texans to design great outdoor gear.
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November 15, 2020
Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts That Give Back
Support Texas makers and fund a good cause at the same time.
Style & Design
November 15, 2020
Holiday Gift Guide: For the Trendsetter
From a vintage stone bolo tie to a beaded purse, these Texas-made items are as unique as the fashion trailblazer in your life.
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November 15, 2020
Holiday Gift Guide: For the Stockings
Because some of the best gifts do come in small packages.
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November 15, 2020
Holiday Gift Guide: For the Entertainer
Heirloom and handcrafted gifts to add personalized touches to any home.
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November 15, 2020
Holiday Gift Guide: For the Texpat
Send a piece of the Lone Star State to anyone missing home.
Style & Design
September 30, 2020
Eight New (or Newly Renovated) Texas Hotels Worth a Stay
Sip a glass of Texas red at a wine-themed hotel in Grapevine, time-travel to the 1930s in El Paso, or put your feet up on a porch in Lubbock.
Style & Design
September 23, 2020
First Look: Hotel Magdalena, Austin’s Relaxing New Retreat for Nature-Loving Travelers
While some interior design seeks to bring the outdoors in, Bunkhouse Group’s eighth hotel encourages guests to luxuriate in Austin’s mild climate year-round.
Art
August 26, 2020
On Texas Time: Dana Tanamachi, the Artist Behind the New “Thank You” Stamp
The native Houstonian talks about the art of lettering, how she knew it was time to make a career change, and saying thank you to the U.S. Postal Service.
Style & Design
June 24, 2020
Mid-century Modern Love on Instagram
The ModTexas archive of architectural treasures across Texas serves as a reminder to appreciate the delightful details all around us.
Style & Design
May 21, 2020
How to Embroider Your Denim
We can’t promise it’ll look perfect, but it will be one of a kind.
Style & Design
May 20, 2020
Is the Cursed “Pac-Man” Face Mask for Real?
Are we being pranked, or is everyone going crazy?
Style & Design
May 12, 2020
Celebrated Designer Brandon Maxwell on Donating PPE and Wedding Gowns, Southern Comfort Food, and Helping Texas Artists
The Longview native and ‘Project Runway’ judge, who will cochair the Texas Medal of Arts, has spent the pandemic giving back in every way he can. Just don’t ask him to create right now.
Style & Design
May 8, 2020
How to Make Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé-Themed Stained Glass Window Art
This week, we try our hand at window art—with a few stops and starts.
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
Smile on the Rocks
Houston celebrity jeweler Johnny Dang makes toothy accessories that shine big and bright.
Style & Design
August 30, 2019
The Traditional Czech Gowns Capable of Withstanding Texas Heat
Kroj dresses have a significant role in WestFest, a yearly Texas Czech festival.
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.
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.
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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).
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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.
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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.