A Powerful Partnership
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
“Raven + Lily is a socially responsible brand dedicated to empowering women through design partnerships and sustainable economic opportunities.” Headquartered in Austin, R+L sells beautiful jewelry handcrafted by some amazing Ethiopian and Indian women. And there is something even more beautiful about the source of the materials… “In the mountains of Northern Ethiopia, farmers supply…
On The Scene: Double Tree Suites
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Last week, The MOD Studio attended the fabulous relaunch of The DoubleTree Suites by Hilton here in Austin. The Downtown landmark hotel was celebrating its recent overhaul by showing off its upgraded rooms, ballrooms and addition of new Executive Chef Ryan Gossett formerly of Finn & Porter. In addition to indulging in an open bar…
We Think Tractors are Sexy!
By Maria Orozova / Uncategorized
Since 1939 Tex-Con Oil has been serving the Central and South Texas farming communities. Living here in Austin, it is easy to forget what a huge part agriculture plays in our state economy (we rank #2 behind California.) The MOD Studio is proud of the above brochure we designed for Tex-Con Oil, and look forward…
Calling All Fathers
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
It’s time to celebrate good ‘ol dad! And Kelly has the round-up of some great gift ideas!
Living in a Beehive
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
In Izola Bay, Slovenia, things are buzzing, almost literally! Slovenian architecture firm OFIS designed an amazing housing project for low income families, based on the natural design of honeycomb!. The colorful blocks are set out on a hill with a view of Izola Bay on one side and of the surrounding hills on the other. The…
Breaking the Mold
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
In honor of the 25th year of the 2012 AIA SandCastle Competition in Galveston this weekend, here’s just a sampling of the crazy awesome things created with sand.
On The Scene: The 3rd Annual PAPI Party
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
This May the big daddy of the Austin Art Scene, Chip Becker, hosted one of the best parties of the season! The 3rd Annual PAPI Party was held on the mezzanine of the beautiful Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum over looking the sunning rotunda. Guests imbibed the Texas theme cocktails and dined on delicious…
Celebrating Memorial Day
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
While many people think of Memorial Day as the beginning of Summer, Memorial Day was actually started to commemorate the fallen soldiers from the Civil War. Memorial Day is now a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly…
Austin Wine & Music Festival
By Maria Orozova / Uncategorized
As you may know, all of us here at MOD love good food, a great glass of wine, and amazing music. This Sunday enjoy local wines, beers and music at the beautiful Driftwood Estates Winery for the 2012 Austin Wine & Music Festival. Guests are invited to stroll around this beautiful estate while enjoying Texas…
What's Your Perfect Board Game?
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
Via www.bitrebels.com. Now that all you College Grads have free time on your hands, I thought this would be a fun way to start off your Monday!
Winning!!
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
The FedEx + Me My Story: Austin pilot program has officially come to an end, and we’re sad to see it go! We’ve so enjoyed hearing from and meeting such amazing, fellow entrepreneurs in Austin. The program that kicked off just a short year & a half ago came to a close last week with…
Spring Beauty: Bluebonnets
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
One of my favorite things about this time of year is the abundance of wildflowers in Texas. This year with all the spring rains we have had, the bluebonnets have been out of control gorgeous. Taking inspiration from nature is a great way to get any creative or design project started. Natural colors and combinations…
Happy Campers – Vintage Photobooth!
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
Life is a party… and what is a party without fabulous photos?! Lately, most of the successful parties I have been to has had the fun addition of a photo-booth! Some photo-booths have been great, some have been not so great, but none have been like this… Meet Daisy – Austin’s most unique photo-booth! Coming…