Standing Guard

 It must be comforting to have a monster scaring away intruders outside your house. This scene is on West 37th Street, a little stretch known for whimsy. 

Valentine's Day Is Near

 

We went to a Valentine's party hosted by a couple who are friends of ours last night. They live in a high-rise condo three blocks away. As usual, they went all out on food and decorations. It's nice to be able walk to a party, have fun and not worry about the drive home. 

Eyes on the Prize

I was walking in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood when I spotted this century plant and thought, at first, that it had Christmas balls on its spines. But no, "here's looking at you kid." That's different!

Homey Christmas

This cute little house near Clarksville always has great decorations this time of year.

Topping it off!

The tree-topping ornament here is outstanding. Another beautiful tree in downtown Austin.

One for the records!

A terrific tree at Wild about Music, a local shop. Makes me miss my turntable.

Trees, trees and more trees!

This mini-forest of trees was in a hotel lobby. Very pretty and shiny.

JW Marriott showing their Christmastime cheer

Another pretty tree and reindeer too! This display is in the lobby of the JW Marriott.

Star power for Christmas

This window has shades of Bergdorf Goodman, but it's in Austin! Very stylish lady indeed.

Eloise would approve!

This fancy tree is in the lobby of the historical Driskill Hotel. Quite a sight!

Ride on Rudolph!

Christmas decor in downtown Austin veers off the beaten path. Here is a bike laden with goodies. 

Play it as it lays

This confection delight is gracing the lobby at the Four Seasons Hotel for the holiday season. How elaborate it is! So much detail work went into this piece.

Two Muranos

A friend here in the building has these two Murano lamps that he is trying to sell and he sent me a photo of them. I wasn't able to find him a buyer. They are pretty, that's for sure

Oh Christmas tree!

Love the decoration job these friends did on this tree. Just grand. 

A dream of a dragon.

We love this colorful dragon at Fonda San Miguel, the nation's premier interior Mexican restaurant. It guards the lobby bar.

Eiffel A La Carte!

We saw this portable Eiffel Tower on a walk around downtown the other day.

Old China, New Eatery

These decorative plates are on the wall of a new restaurant in our neighborhood called Fixe. We like this place and will be coming back for more good food with an Old South flair.

Texas Christmas

These century plants (agave) are decorated for our probably snow-less Christmas.

Fly into Fantasy

The lobby of the new Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and South Lamar has some vintage vehicles to imagine flying away hanging from the ceiling.

Nowhere Else But Austin

Have a drink while you're picking out the decor for your home!  It could help!  Rock on!