Preventing a #techfail
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
Keep your family and friends technology fail-proof this holiday season; with gifts that truly will “keep on giving” year round. 1. the magic charger: save a lot of frustration digging around the house or office (or running to the store) for batteries with this guy. 2. conductive glove pins: when the cold weather strikes (yes,…
Winter Beer Days Are Here!
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
With our powers combined, Ashley and I decided, what more appropriate post for us to do, than one on beer. We love it. And every winter season, there’s a range of tasty new brews to try. So why not stage a taste test for the best in seasonal beer? …And so we did! Enjoy 🙂…
I want my videos!
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
Everyone has that friend who finds the coolest things on the ‘interwebs’. Who is constantly inundating you with videos that are promised to be “EPIC!” “coolest story EVER!” and the list goes on. Where in the world are they finding these things? There’s many a compilation website, but one of my favorites is Devour. Strictly…
2011 Holiday Face Off!
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
Christmas came early to The MOD Studio last week when we held our office Holiday Celebration along with The Intelechy Group. After months of planning (and having to keep a secret for so long), our fabulous owner Maria surprised us with a Private Cooking Competition at Whole Foods! It was TEAM MOD vs. TEAM INTELECHY…
Belize Revisited
By Maria Orozova / Uncategorized
Last week, we headed to Belize for our dear friend’s wedding, and you “Better Belize” we had an amazing time! We visited the jungle (Chan Chich), the beach (Hokpins), and finished off strong with Ambergris Caye. Here were some of the highlights: 1- Chan Chich Lodge – This was Belize’s premier jungle lodge and nature…
ANY Plans for New Year’s Eve?
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
Wondering what to do for New Year’s Eve this year? The Austin American Statesman announced on Thursday that the City of Austin is bringing back fireworks this New Years Eve! Although Austin’s annual July 4th celebration was canceled this year due to extreme drought conditions, the City WILL be hosting a New Year’s celebration on December…
Art on Two Wheels
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
“It is the unknown around the corner that turns my wheels.” ~ Heinz Stucke
SoCo Inspiration
By Maria Orozova / Uncategorized
Although I do love to get away more than the average person, I do find so much inspiration right here at home. Last week when the weather was as perfect as it gets in Texas, my hubby and I strolled through one of my favorite parts of Austin – the funky 78704/SoCo district! While on…
Helveticards: Minimalist Playing Cards
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
Designed with both the typophile and card player in mind, Helveticards are a beautiful, usable alternative to the traditional deck—that both master modernist designer Massimo Vignelli and Poker Hall of Famer Doyle Brunson would be happy to deal. “The center area of traditional playing cards is unintuitive. By making a number the main focus and…
Eat, Drink and Stay Local
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
This weekend is the 5th Annual Edible Austin Eat Drink Local Week, Austin’s premier local food event celebrating local food and foodmakers in Central Texas! This culinary festival raises money for Urban Roots and Sustainable Food Center. This exciting week kicks off this Saturday December 5 at 10am at the Downtown SFC Farmers’ Market with…
Sunsets and Skating
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
Most Austin area residents know that the Oasis is the place to go for sunsets and margaritas. It’s the best destination to take your in-laws, your out of town boss, and any other tourist and show off our scenic Texas views. Now, the Oasis is the new destination for … winter sports??? That’s right! The…
Nolitan Hotel NYC – Branding Heaven
By Maria Orozova / Uncategorized
All our readers should know that I am a huge design snob (after all, it IS my job). There is nothing more I love than a unique and well-designed boutique hotel. Before I even arrived, I fell in love with the Nolitan Hotel in the Nolita (North of Little Italy) neighborhood of NYC. The experience…
MOD Does NYC
By Maria Orozova / Uncategorized
As many of you probably know, I LOVE New York City (a second MOD office in the near future? We will see!). My trip there a few weeks ago was nothing short of fabulous. The art galleries, the shops, the high-design restaurants, the local boutiques and most importantly, that special NYC energy did a lot…
Cheering on a favorite..
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
Are you keeping up with season nine of Top Chef? This season not only features fabulous food and delicious judges, but also features one of our favorite Austin culinary masters – Executive Chef Paul Qui from Uchiko. We here at MOD love Uchiko for its fantastic Japanese/Farmhouse fusion. We also love the restaurant design as…
Run for Color
By MODintelechy / Uncategorized
Ready to have some crazy fun? Then Register for the Austin Color Run!! The Color Run is a 5K, fun filled, charity run participants can take at their own pace. There are only two rules: Wear a white shirt and have fun! The Austin Texas Color Run will be held on February 4, 2012 and…