AMERICANA SUMMER
Our picks for an extra sparkly holiday.
San Antonio
FIRE AND BRIMS
Hold on to your hats. This Sun, June 23, marks the official grand opening for Hat Bar. The Alamo Heights atelier offers completely customizable felt, straw, Western and sun hats with options for bands, hand-stitched details, charms, feathers and, as the finishing touch, hot branding of your initials or special symbol. Also in-store: mommy and me styles …
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE TEXAS
Meet Texas Toile, Katie Kime’s newest release. The greatest love story ever told is the one you have with Texas. For those who never outgrow their Lone Star State roots, Katie Kime has introduced Texas Toile. Inside the artist’s design — available in PJs, wallpaper, home accessories and gifts — you’ll spot iconography of the greatest state. Peep guayaberas, the Capitol, stockyards, …
SOL SEARCHING
You found sand in your suitcase and considered it a sign to book another vacation you can’t afford. Pack your tote with foldable hats by Australian designer Lorna Murray, available at Capri by Sunset & Co. Inspired by destinations along the Amalfi Coast, the grass hats are certified UPF and collapse origami-style for traveling, thanks to sunray pleating. Browse …
THIS DINER IS TINY
Beau’s Tiny Diner opens in Southtown. Your weekend brunch drink order is comical. Sit down for your water, coffee, mimosa and soda at brand new Beau’s Tiny Diner. The floorplan is petite, but the options are endless at the charming eatery, serving up morning classics like biscuits and gravy, chicken and waffles and omelettes, along with all-day options …
THE JEWEL ON THE NEWELL
Otto’s Ice House opens today at the Pearl Brewery. You’ll walk a mile in the sun for an excuse to chill out with a cold one. Find your shade at Otto’s Ice House, now open. Helmed by chef Levi Goode of Houston restaurant empire Goode Co., the watering hole offers sprawling river views, a killer patio …
ROUND TOP IN MY DREAMS
You stomped through every barn at Blue Hills in your Fraulein boots and sipped Ranch Waters on porches from Bader Ranch to Royers. To recover from antiques weeks, slip on a pair of super soft cotton pajamas in Round Top toile, part of Texas designer Katie Kime’s city toile collection. You’ll spot landmarks like the iconic population …
HOW TEXAS DEFINES RICH
Bring photos and your wish list when you meet one of L.A.’s top designers, Angela Rich Interiors, in Round Top this month.