07/27/2021
(This Mid Century Modern Playroom reveal is the latest in our series of room reveals from Our Austin Casa. It was originally published in 2018.) This room has been a long time coming. The long and meandering journey to this room goes back to sitting at our dining room table in Los Angeles circa 2015 with our initial architect and hearing myself explain my idea for a playroom. “I want it to be a space downstairs, that’s close to the kitchen and living areas, but also not like right in your face,” I said. The kids’ bedrooms were going to be upstairs, and I knew that I needed a space for all of their downstairs toys and things to live, a place for them to play and I knew I didn’t want that place to be our living room. We worked with him on a couple … 
Planning a trip to Santa Fe? We’ve stayed at the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado in Santa Fe, New Mexico twice with kids and are excited to spill all of the details on this magical place… You might have noticed that we beat the Texas heat for the cooler temperatures of Santa Fe, New Mexico last month. We were already planning to drive to Colorado and figured a stop in this city that we fell in love with in 2018 would be the perfect spot. The last time we stayed in Santa Fe, we split our time between a rental home and the Four … 
This interview with Jessica Honegger embodies precisely why she is one of my favorite people. No matter what it is, whether discussing a recent home remodel, raising children, marriage or any number of other topics, you get all of her. You get all of her wisdom, experience, pitfalls and thoughtfulness and it’s all so good. Jessica and her husband, Joe, recently completed phase 1 of their 1970’s ranch home remodel here in Austin, Texas and are currently knee-deep in phase 2. We decided to reveal the pool room first because it feels … 
Negronis are a great at-home cocktail! They require just three ingredients, are easy to make and can be slowly sipped and enjoyed at your leisure. The first time I ordered a Negroni, it was at an Italian restaurant here in Austin with friends. (Shout out to Il Brutto!) We happened to be dining during Negroni week so we had many variations on the classic Negroni from which to choose. There was the white Negroni, the mezcal Negroni and so many more. By the end of the night, I was sold on this cocktail. Negronis are simple to make at home, but … 
Welcome to our newest series where we ask some of our favorite foodies to share their 5 best places to eat in one particular city. Heading to Vancouver? Keep reading as our favorite gal about town, Kelly Krause, sounds off on the 5 Best Restaurants in Vancouver… If I want to know the best place for children’s piano lessons, I text my friend Anne. If I have a question related to blogging, my friend Eden is my first call. Childhood development? My friend Beth. And if I should for any reason at all find myself looking for the best … 
