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Cloud Dancer, A New Neutral Standard

Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year reflects cultural calm, versatility, and a desire for balance Article by Janna Paulson Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, embodies the clarity and balance designers often seek in a true foundational neutral. Soft without feeling washed out, refined without being cold, it offers a sense of visual calm that feels especially relevant right now. Originally founded in 1950 as a printing company, Pantone introduced the Pantone Matching System in 1963 to...

Home Services

Custom Storage That Changes How Austinites Live

Personalized design turning everyday spaces into calm, functional sanctuaries Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Courtesy of Closet Factory Austin For many Austin homeowners, clutter shows up in small daily frustrations like rushed mornings, crowded counters, and spaces that never quite work the way they should. When rooms fall out of sync with how a family lives, even a beautiful home can feel harder to manage than it should. At Closet Factory Austin , the focus is on resolving those...

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Reinventing Austin’s Roofing Experience

A people-first approach to one of home’s biggest investments Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Courtesy of Tarrytown Roofing For many homeowners, replacing a roof ranks high on the list of stressful home projects. Between insurance claims, unfamiliar materials, and the fear of hidden costs, the process can feel overwhelming before the first shingle is ever lifted.  Tarrytown Roofing , however, has built its reputation around doing things differently, transforming what is often a...

Life + Culture

Saving Ida House

A local designer’s journey restoring a historic Victorian Article by Julie Royce | Photography by Shara Nickell On a five-acre plot of land just outside Austin, a 1898 Folk Victorian stands with a dignity it hadn’t known in decades — all because interior designer Claire Zinnecker saw past cosmetic changes, dropped ceilings, and layers of past renovations. What others might have overlooked, Zinnecker recognized as a living piece of history worth saving. Zinnecker didn’t discover Ida House...