Blast from the Past for a Better SafePlace Space

Blast from the Past For a Better SafePlace Space Where: Home Builders Association Event Room 8140 Exchange Drive Austin, TX 78754 Driving Directions When: Wednesday October 26, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM CDT Add to my calendar SafePlace Project: To view before pictures and to see a rendering of what the finished project will look like for the SafePlace family activity room, visit the event page of: http://idsaustin.org Please visit Sponsors Page to see all the companies that have been involved in making this redo possible. Join us on Wednesday October 26, 2011 from 6pm until 9pm with our favorite mcee Donna L. Johnson, food from Casa Chapala, wine tasting by Austin Custom Winery, sweets by Lemon Grass Concepts, Karaoke provided by Raymond Slade, and artist Gilbert Sauceda will complete a painting on site for live auction, and silent auction. Come dressed in costume from your favorite time period for a chance to win prizes! Costumes are optional. All proceeds from this event will go towards this year's Interior Design Society's family activity/therapy Room Makeover Project for SafePlace. $10.00 admission Special Thank-you to our event sponsors: Under Budget Kitchens Tileworks Pacific Shores We will be joined by members of: Home Builders Association Random Acts of Kindness Meetup Group Women-Inspiring-Women Register Now! I can't make it If you would like to donate items for the silent auction, please contact Christine Schulte at cschulte3@austin.rr.com. For sponsorship information contact Monica Pena at escobarart@aol.com. This event is open to the public, so help us spread the word. I look forward to seeing you October 26th!

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Blast from the Past for a Better SafePlace Space http://ping.fm/VV4NN

Neil Simon's Rumors at City Theater Sept 29- Oct 23

Can you keep a secret? Come join Neil Simon's crazy cast of characters at the townhouse of the New York City deputy mayor and his wife to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. The only catch is that the host has shot himself in the head (it’s only a flesh wound) and his wife is missing! Their friends attempt to cover up the situation, but the cover-up gets crazier and harder to sustain as more guests arrive and no one remembers who has told what to whom.

Audiences will be delighted by the hilarity as Simon excels in presenting the frustrations and fun of life with delicious humor. "Broadway has something to cheer about again." – New York Post.

Featuring an all-star cast including Michelle Cheney, Jonathan Urso, Wendy Zavaleta, Scot Friedman, Melinda Peinado, Tony Salinas, Rachel McGinnis, Daniel Sawtelle, Lindsay McKenna and Bobby DiPasquale. Directed by Andy Berkovsky.

September 29 - October 23, Thurs - Sat 8:00 p.m., Sun 5:30 p.m.

The City Theatre, 3823 Airport Blvd. Suite D. 78722 - east corner of Airport Blvd. and 38 1/2 Street.

For reservations, call 512-524-2870 or e-mail info@citytheatreaustin.org. $15 - $20. Front Row Reserved $25. Thursday all seats $10. Group and student discounts.

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A Refreshing End of Summer Cocktail http://ping.fm/G3brw

A Refreshing End of Summer Cocktail

The Celery Mary

Ingredients

1 lemon
Celery salt
3 cherry tomatoes
1/2 tsp. diced fresh green pepper
1/2 tsp. diced fresh yellow pepper
1.5 oz. vodka
Tobasco sauce, a few dashes
Celery soda (substitute with ginger ale combined with a few crushed celery seeds)
Celery for garnish

Directions

1. Squeeze 1 tablespoon of juice from the lemon; set aside juice. Use the juiced lemon to rub the rim of a tall glass; dip rim into shallow dish of celery salt. Fill the glass with ice.
2. In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, use a muddling tool or end of a wooden spoon to crush and stir cherry tomatoes, green and yellow peppers, hot pepper sauce and reserved lemon juice. Add vodka and ice; shake well. Strain into prepared glass and top with celery soda or ginger ale. Garnish with a thin slice of celery stalk.

Special Bulletin Regarding Wildfire Victims http://ping.fm/y0Kzh

Special Bulletin Regarding Wildfire Victims

Dear Friends,

Our hopes are that you and your families are safe given the recent fires in and around Austin, Texas. I am sure we all know someone directly affected by these fires. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected and that we are so saddened by the tremendous devastation and loss.

Our families and churches are involved in various volunteer opportunities as I am sure yours are as well. However, Robin Bond Interiors has made a donation to the Central Texas Red Cross and urge and challenge you to make donations as well. There are so many areas that will need financial support in addition to the daily needs that are being addressed by so many in the community. I urge you to be as generous as possible. Here are some links for your convenience – please consider making a donation today:

http://www.centex.redcross.org/index.asp?IDCapitulo=F9ZLZNZ3KD

http://txwildfirerelief.org/

http://www.kvue.com/news/Austin-area-wildfire-donations-129263013.html

In addition, Robin Bond Interiors would like to offer our services to those who will be facing the enormous effort of rebuilding – many from the ground up, others major renovations. If you have been affected by these fires, or know someone who has been affected, please let us know. Robin Bond Interiors would like to extend a special discount to anyone needing our services when it comes time to rebuild or renovate. We would love to be able to help you rebuild your home and help make it a source of refuge again. We are pleased to be able to offer our packages at a special reduced rate to the fire victims.

Before choosing a contractor to help with your rebuild, please watch this video from YNN and The Home Builders Association of Greater Austin about protecting yourself from crooked contractors.

Thank you, we are so grateful for any support you can offer. Thanks for being part of what makes Austin a great place to live!

www.robinbondinteriors.com

North Austin Before and After http://ping.fm/JW4qP

North Austin Before and After

Our North Austin client’s bathroom was in need of an update. The wallpaper was the first thing that had to go. The addition of rich warm tile and paint color tones, new wood stained cabinets and intricate tile work make this bathroom a success.

Before

After

Robin Bond Interiors would like to welcome Brandi O. as our newest client! http://ping.fm/FBYrP

TX Hill Country Interior Design Society's 1st Annual Designer Curator Sale http://ping.fm/lFQKV

TX Hill Country Interior Design Society's 1st Annual Designer Curator Sale

Saturday, September 10, 2011

8am until Noon

A fun family outing to be held in the shopping center parking lot adjacent to Design With Consignment. Great deals on gently used decorative items (ie. Accent furniture, lamps, artwork, accessories, etc.)!

Come and join us for a fun time shopping, visiting and raising money for IDS, Safeplace and other local community organizations.

Design With Consigment
3301 Steck
Austin, TX 78757

Be sure to look into this unique store as well when you visit!

This is a cash only event and refreshments will be available.
Please come prepared to take items ....small and oversized with you. No items can be left overnight.

Introducing Christine Schulte - Interior Desinger http://ping.fm/yfffO

Introducing Christine Schulte - Interior Desinger http://ping.fm/uaaH4

Introducing Christine Schulte - Interior Desinger

Meet our new desinger, Christine Schulte! She is joining Robin Bond Interiors as our Luxury Home Makeover and Color Specialist. She will also be the Lead Designer on Holiday/Christmas Decorating. Christine is a fantastic addition to our team and we are so happy to have her on board! Take a look at Christine's full bio and introduction video.

Some of Christine's Work:

Believe it or not this is not a brick archway. It's a faux finish done by Christine!