Tag Archives: Austin

Color Explosion

Posted on July 2, 2012 by

We had dinner at a very colorful Mexican restaurant in Austin, Texas, and the orange flowers with the pink stucco and blue dome made kind of a striking combination. . . . Movers arrived yesterday (one day late) so we … Continue reading →

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SoCo Interiors

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

I was hoping to photograph the inside of more shops in SoCo, but found more than a couple “No Photography” signs. I decided to use my iPhone in the areas that did allow photos. Propietors seems to be more comfortable … Continue reading →

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SoCo Exteriors

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

Austin has a cool neighborhood called SoCo, named after South Congress Avenue, where you can get great food and do some shopping for out-of-the-ordinary things. Here are some shots to show how colorful the area is: Part of Fran’s burgers. … Continue reading →

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Signs of Austin

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

We took a trip to Austin, Texas, to visit someone very special, and of course I took a few photos. If you’ve been reading the blog for a while, you know that I’m drawn to vintage signs. Austin has some … Continue reading →

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More fun with Photoscape (faux vintage)

Posted on May 1, 2010 by

I’ve noticed a lot of “fake” Polaroids and vintage photos lately, and decided to give it a try on Photoscape. Here’s a picture of a great vintage sign in Austin, Texas, for Magnolia Cafe. (They have killer breakfasts, by the … Continue reading →

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Shopping in SoCo

Posted on December 1, 2009 by

        My husband and I spent a few days in Austin, Texas, to see my youngest son and did a little shopping in the SoCo (South Congress St.) district. There’s a shop called Uncommon Objects and it’s to … Continue reading →

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