Friday, October 28, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Ten Links to Luxury
In keeping with our October theme of home accessories, we thought we would share some of our favorite luxurious items. These items can all be purchased through our firm.
Octavia Metal/Wood Wall Plaques $3250
Couple Sculpture $210
Jordan Vase Set $117
Italian Style Art Glass Vase Set $595
Grecian Vase Set $95
Small Flame Mirror $ 445
Large Flame Mirror $670
Horse Head Sculpture Marble Finish $1125
Ursula Candlestands $175
Perilla Horns $220
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
The City Theater Company Presents "The Miracle Worker"
The inspiring story of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan, the teacher who opened the world to a blind and deaf child, comes to the stage as The City Theatre Company presents The Miracle Worker October 29 – November 20, 2011.
When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life.William Gibson’s play tells the story of young Helen Keller, blind, deaf, and mute since infancy, who is in danger of being se...nt to an institution. Her inability to communicate has left her frustrated and violent. In desperation, her parents seek help from the Perkins Institute, which sends them a "half-blind schoolgirl" named Annie Sullivan to tutor their daughter. Through persistence and love, and sheer stubbornness, Annie attempts to break through Helen's walls of silence and darkness to teach her to communicate. Only her teacher realizes that there is a mind and spirit waiting to be rescued from the dark. The play was written following Gibson’s discovery of Sullivan’s letters detailing her experiences teaching a young deaf and blind child in Alabama in the late 1800s.
The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - - they must be felt with the heart.
The Miracle Worker is a Tony Award-winning play, an Academy Award-winning movie, an Emmy Award-winning television movie and was recently revived on Broadway in 2010 with Abigail Breslin. It is directed by City Theatre’s Artistic Director and three – time B. Iden Payne nominee Andy Berkovsky with assistance by Matthew Burnett. "This play is a touching story of strength and hope,” Berkovsky says. “It puts human struggles into such a poignant perspective and truly highlights the potential of those who are faced with exceptional difficulties." This past year marked the 50th anniversary of The Miracle Worker and the story remains compelling — how Helen Keller, a deaf and blind child, became a leading figure of the twentieth century. William Gibson’s classic touches the heart because it is a compelling example of a powerful true-life story related in an inspirational and moving way. This is a drama about a family for families.
The cast includes Monique Borses as Helen Keller, Dawn Erin as Annie Sullivan, Michael Miller as Captain Keller, Kim Rubin as Kate Keller, Shirley Wofford as Aunt Ev, Gabriel Diehl as James Keller, R. Michael Clinkscales as Dr. Anagnos, Patrick Bannister as Jimmy and Eva McQuade as Viney. And Robin Bond Interior's own Barbara Weems is the stage manager for this show!
An actor discussion will immediately follow the Sunday performances. Audience members may stay after the performance and ask questions of the cast.
The City Theatre Company is a non-profit arts organization and is sponsored in part by the Greater Austin Creative Alliance, the Austin Cultural Arts Division and the AMD Foundation. CTC is dedicated in providing quality theatre experience and entertainment for Austin artists and its community.
SHOW INFORMATION AT A GLANCE
The Miracle Worker
October 29 – November 20.
Thursday – Saturday 8:00 p.m. Sunday 5:30 p.m.
The City Theatre.
3823 Airport Blvd. 78757
– east corner of Airport Blvd. and 38 ½ Street.
General Seating $15. Guaranteed Front/2nd Row Reserved $25.3823 Airport Blvd. 78757
– east corner of Airport Blvd. and 38 ½ Street.
Students $12. Thursday all seats $10. Group discounts are available.
Reservations 512-524-2870 or info@citytheatreaustin.org
http://www.citytheatreaustin.org/
http://www.robinbondinteriors.com/
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Weekly Link to Luxury
Local artist, Erica Wildman’s work is full of texture and color. Her paintings make great impact in contemporary spaces. Check out her work at: www.ericawildman.com
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Measurement Tips and Tricks
What do you do when you are out shopping for new home furnishing and you realize that you forgot to bring a tape measurer? Use these quick tips to figure out approximate dimensions.
A quarter is aboutn an inch in diameter. If you start with Washington's profile right side up and roll it in a striaght line until Washington's head is in the same position as when you started, you have measured approximately 3 inches.
Standard United States paper currency is 2 1/2 inches by 6 inches. Paper money can wrap around objects, so it can be a handy tool for measuring small curved items.
A typical credit card is 2 inches by 3 1/2 inches. The distance on the back between the magenetic strip and the bottom edge is 1 1/2 inches.
A man's size 10 1/2 show is about 12 inches long, a woman's size 8 is about 10 inches. Walking heel to toe, you can measure distance by counting how many steps you take.
1. A Quarter
A quarter is aboutn an inch in diameter. If you start with Washington's profile right side up and roll it in a striaght line until Washington's head is in the same position as when you started, you have measured approximately 3 inches.
2. A Dollar Bill
Standard United States paper currency is 2 1/2 inches by 6 inches. Paper money can wrap around objects, so it can be a handy tool for measuring small curved items.
3. A Credit Card
A typical credit card is 2 inches by 3 1/2 inches. The distance on the back between the magenetic strip and the bottom edge is 1 1/2 inches.
4. A Shoe
A man's size 10 1/2 show is about 12 inches long, a woman's size 8 is about 10 inches. Walking heel to toe, you can measure distance by counting how many steps you take.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Round Top 2011
Several Designers and business associates from the Interior Design Society visited the bi-annual antique and art show in Round Top. There were amazing treasures from all over the world.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
E.A.S.T. celebrates its 10th tour!
The East Austin Studio Tour is a self-guided tour and celebration of east Austin’s creative culture! The 2011 East Austin Studio Tour will be a free nine day event, spanning across two weekends. From November 12 - 20, experience the vibrant energy of east Austin by exploring the work of hundreds of artists in their studios, gallery spaces and a number of exciting art events.
E.A.S.T is a unique opportunity for the community to get a behind-the-scenes look at working artists’ spaces and processes. Expand your art collection, learn more about an artist’s specific tools and techniques, watch a demonstration or simply talk with an artist about his or her work. Support your local economy and artists, see something new, and have fun!E.A.S.T. began in 2003 when the founders of Big Medium (then known as Bolm Studios) - Shea Little, Jana Swec, and Joseph Phillips - got to talking with a few fellow east Austin artists about how they should open their studio doors one weekend and tell all their friends to come out and see their work and see the other studios too. What started as an informal networking idea with friends soon snowballed into a full-on studio tour...
Artist studios, galleries and cultural spaces in east Austin will open their doors to the public for the community-to participate in east Austin’s creative spirit. Thousands of people will engage with artists’ spaces, galleries and art happenings, guided by the full-color E.A.S.T. catalog and map. As E.A.S.T. evolves, it upholds its mission to bring together our extraordinary neighborhood in a celebration of creativity.
For more information: http://www.eastaustinstudiotour.com/
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