Christmas gift inspiration: Clair McCorkle

Clair McCorkle loves nature and travel as seen in her paintings and likewise in her choice of gifts. Clair was my neighbor in Winter Park. She lives in a beautiful house perfect for Florida living. Her house overlooks a lake whose breezes keep her cool when she naps...

Christmas gift inspiration: Noel Pittman

Interior designer Noel Pittman creates interiors with her educated worldly point of view that is making Texas more beautiful. Beautiful work. Noel first came to my attention on Instagram. Her posts consistently have something that make my heart flutter. Moroccan...

Christmas gift inspiration: Elizabeth Hewitt

Elizabeth Hewitt, ex-pat, shop owner, designer, and all-around fun girl to drink wine with, is kicking off the Casa V gift list with her suggestions. For shopping help this year, I have called on my favorite creative friends. The group consists of shop owners,...

Dresses of México

The Bullock Texas State History Museum is currently showcasing an exhibit of Mexican dresses through the years. Another fun expedition I experienced in Austin was visiting the Bullock Museum to see “Hilos de Tradición, Dresses of México. My friend who has...