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Keep caffeinated
Old Towners and fellow coffee connoisseurs, starting March 5th the Calder Ave Rao’s will be open for business on Saturdays. Grab a brew and stroll down the newly developed street. I’d suggest dropping...
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Repurposed with love
From high end housewares to eclectic accessories, it’s not hard to find items made from repurposed or recycled materials at local retailers. Here are a few of my favorites: Skeleton key home decor made...
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All dolled up
One-shoulder sequin dress, Aidan Mattox, Bella Bella, Beaumont, $295 We love an excuse to get dolled up and dress to the nines. This week’s ensemble is inspired by ARTopia, a colorful themed party that...
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Eclectic adornments
Rhinestone Pearl Drop Ball Necklace, $20. All items from Urban Habitat, Beaumont Just like accessories can transform a little black dress, they can work wonders for the rest of your wardrobe. Unique...
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Hot Pick: First Thursday on Calder
Chrissy Roach, with Modern Accessories Fine Art Jewelry, straightens up her display of jewelry at the Mildred Building during First Thursday on Calder. Dave Ryan/cat5 This monthly party is getting so...
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Subtle sparkle
Metallic and sheer top, The Pink Chandelier, Beaumont, $34 Two-tone waist belt, The Pink Chandelier, Beaumont, $18 With the arrival of the holidays, glitz fits right in, whether it’s statement-making...
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Penchant for picnics
Denim and chiffon leopard top, YaYa Club Beaumont, $48 With the return of the weekly Lunch at the Lake and visions of brunch that dance in my head, it’s no wonder that picnic-ready ensembles are on the...
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Urban Habitat gives new life to repurposed goods
Guiseppe Barranco/cat5 Inside Urban Habitat’s new location on Calder Avenue, Shonte and Rodney Cooley have built more than a store — they’ve made a home for eclectic people like themselves. Each item...
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Hot Picks: Calder First Thursday
Keep it classy this First Thursday with live jazz and a book signing. Urban Habitat will host another of their chic tent parties with ample wine and live jazz from Perry Richard. Down the street at the...
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Fashion inspiration from interiors
Urban Habitat Fashion and interiors mingle nicely, influencing each other in the design world. Local retailer Urban Habitat blends vintage and antique interiors in an old home on Calder, and the...
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‘Junk’ gets new life at Urban Habitat
Urban Habitat Urban Habitat is a little Old Town oasis for people with good taste and a sense of adventure. Filled with antiques, collectibles and re-purposed goods that owners Shonte and Rodney...
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Time to party: Cinco de Mayo events, drink specials in SETX
Ines Alvidres Cinco de Mayo might be a small holiday in Mexico, but in the United States it’s a time to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage. This year, it falls on First Thursday, making for plenty...
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