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I Can See Clearly Now

Finding a unique gift for the “hard to find a gift for” person is often a challenge. If you think outside of normal retail, you can be surprised at some…

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Hintage; a hint of vintage.

On a whim, I recently bought a Ralph Lauren Polo knit tie at a resale shop and thought I would mix it into an outfit for a holiday party. My…

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Dining, Entertainment, Night Clubs

Casino El Camino. Killing Me With Deliciousness

Casino El Camino is always a commitment. No matter what you intend to eat, you’re going to have 2,000 calories staring you in the face. The guys hunkered down in the…

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Dining, Entertainment, Lifestyle

2015 Austin Opera Serenata Wine Dinner and Auction

The Austin Opera Serenata Wine Dinner and Auction, held on February 21 at Austin’s Four Seasons Hotel, was a fabulous event. The four course meal was enjoyable, the wine flowed generously,…

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Desserts and Pastries

Baking a Concha

I think I want to try to learn how to bake these for the holidays. It might be fun to make them in specialty flavors.    

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    When in Palm Springs….

    Grab a cocktail and get on a tour bus for Modernism Week.

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  • On A More Serious Note: Art and Destruction

    This article was shared with me via Facebook. I found it a fascinating, albeit troubling, read. http://www.theartnewspaper.com/articles/Lost-libraries-and-broken-Buddhas-war-iconoclasm-and-social-media/37165

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    Midtown Mexican; La Mancha Tex Mex on Hancock

    Service Manager, Joey Carmona, always serves up a great time at La Mancha Tex Mex Tavern on Hancock. I entertained a few friends for a weeknight dinner and we sampled a number of…

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    Lanai Nightclub is Closing, Sad to Hear It

    A seven year run is a pretty good haul for a downtown bar. Lanai was always a fun place to hang out on a rooftop and see the sights of the city. I’ve…

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    Maudies For Guilt Free Mexican Food!

    Seriously, they have these new, fantastic bowls on the menu. Try the Mahi Mahi Powerbowl, it is delish! http://www.maudies.com/sites/47893/pdf/mar_2015_tent_print.pdf  

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    Musically Speaking… Reviewing Rebel Heart

    So I am a little cynical when it comes to Madonna’s musical releases as of the last few years. They’ve offered a lot of fun music, tongue-in-cheek lyrics, and were certainly conceived for…

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  • Ferrari F1® Club @ COA

    If you have the means, this certainly has to be the best place to be at COA in October.  I’ve been to a few Ferrari of Austin events and they have all been…

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