At long last the eclectic little addition we have been working on at 4901 Westfield Dr., here in Austin, has been completed. This eclectic extension of the family home is the perfect area for entertaining guests at parties and accommodating family stays with its arched ceilings and stone fireplace. Here are a few lovely photos by local photographer Michael Force. #addition #residence #remodel #home #architecture #Austin #Texas

KIT ITEMS: New Towel New Washcloth Soap Tissue Toothbrush Toothpaste Deodorant Feminine products Shampoo Comb A note of encouragement ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT ITEMS: New Blanket New Pillow Wipes Baby bottles/formula Diapers Baby food Toys for kids HOW TO CREATE A WELCOME KIT: Get a reusable bag(s) or plastic container with a lid Fill the container with listed items Drop your donation off at a location Hope Family Thrift Store 1122 E 51st Street Austin, Texas 78723 Mon-Sat, 10A

Summer is quickly arriving and with it the familiar buzz of activity around Austin. The first week was already hopping with multiple festivals, concerts, and other exciting events. If you missed out, don't worry! There's always something to do to keep the boredom at bay. Thanks to the new city tourism website Visit Austin, here is a list of just a few of the upcoming dates to circle on your calendar... 5/12/17 - 5/21/17 Austin Fashion Week Locations around Austin Austin Fas

When the average income in Austin continues to stay way below the "cost of living" this creates a wedge in our society where the &

The 2017 Weird Homes Tour will be kicking off on Saturday, April 22nd, 2017, both in Austin, Texas! From the outrageously weird to the wonde

**From the City of Austin website: The City of Austin, in partnership with the Downtown Austin Alliance, is continuing a planning effort for Congress Avenue downtown. We need your thoughts and ideas to confirm our community's vision for this historic avenue. Join us at 800 Congress avenue on April 5th anytime between 5:30pm and 7pm or on April 6 from 7:30-9am for the Our Congress Avenue Launch. Enjoy light refreshments and learn about this project, the history of the avenue,

Austin has forever been a progressive city when it comes to the environment. We have gone to great lengths to fight to protect our lakes, green spaces, air quality, and living conditions. As we move into the new year our City Council is now proposing a new measure which, if passed, will require all new construction, as of October 1st, to be "solar ready". According to a new article in The Austin Chronicle, all new residential structures will need to be designed and built in a

Anyone who lives in Austin complains about the traffic. Are we to the L.A. scale of road rage inducing congestion? Not quite yet. But we aren't far off unless drastic measures are taken to reduce the number of cars on the roads, improve mass transit, and finish the seemingly never ending construction on Mopac (they say 2018 now... we'll see.). So has been the constant debate since 2000 when the idea of the "A Train" was introduced and met with resounding refusal by the reside

As of January Austin, Texas was still listed among the top 5 most expensive cities in the United States. Why is this? As someone who arrived in Austin in 1979 as a child, I've watched this city transform from the sleepy little hippie university town where it truly seemed like anyone with a song and a dream could make tremendous things happen, to a hungry, aggressive metropolis brimming with overpriced development. Of course this is considered "progress", but at what price? Th

It has been a whirlwind of a crazy year and is rapidly coming to a close. We currently have several projects underway and reaching completion. Here are a few snapshots from one of our recently concluded additions in tandem with Hyams Home Building. This beautiful addition includes a courtyard, laundry room, and office/work space that is bright and colorful! #architecture #Austin #EastAustin #HyamsHomeBuilding #addition #outdoorgarden