@gypsyfloral#INSTACRUSHWHO: Sunni Graham and Emily Reid, two free-spirited Texans who joined forces to open Gypsy Floral & Events in funky Austin.

WHAT: You’ll find plenty of earthy and rustic arrangements and interesting compositions full of hazy succulents and cacti in their “luxe Bohemian” Instagram feed. Also, expect a few behind-the-scenes shots of flowers in the raw and sneak peeks of the duo’s beautifully messy studio floor.

WHY: Graham and Reid strive to capture a moment in time—one that’s representative of the larger aesthetic of the event they’re working on—a mostly easy feat considering the flowers and gorgeous objects they’re surrounded by every day.

IN THEIR WORDS: “People have always been enamored with the natural beauty of flowers, but most people don’t see flowers up close all the time, so photographing them makes them more accessible to the rest of the world. Photography also makes something ephemeral last forever.”

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Using a wide range of materials—from porcelain, marble and alabaster to bronze, silver and cast glass—Kelly Wearstler’s newest lighting collection for Visual Comfort & Co. delivers a heavy dose of the designer’s signature California cool. Her edgy perspective is thoroughly felt in each of the collaboration’s offerings, which span eight different product lines, each with its own unique point of view inspired by Wearstler’s vintage jewelry collection, love of texture and fascination with iconic architecture throughout history. kellywearstler.com; visualcomfort.com

LIGHTSFANTASTICKELLY WEARSTLER

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It has been more than 15 years since the Pearl Brewing Company packed up production and headed south to brew their beer in Fort Worth. Their 22-acre San Antonio complex, however, stayed and sat empty for years until Silver Ventures, a private equity firm led by city native Christopher “Kit” Goldsbury, saw the potential to build out a culinary-centric neighborhood. Dozens of high-end shops and celebrated restaurants followed. Now, the latest addition comes in the form of a beautiful boutique hotel housed in the original brewhouse and designed by the New York-based firm Roman and Williams. When Hotel Emma opens this fall, it will showcase elements of its former life—turn-of-the-century industrial equipment reimagined as light fixtures, cast-iron spiral staircases, original exposed-brick walls and wood-beamed and pressed-tin ceilings—all alongside hospitality’s most modern conveniences. thehotelemma.com

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Woodworking runs in the blood of Tyson Pendergrass, one half of the team behind Austin’s Petrified Design, along with co-designer Gable Bostic. “We both come from families that work with their hands, and we wanted to continue that tradition,” says Pendergrass. After bonding in college over their love for design and architecture, the two moved to the Texas Hill Country and took up residence in an old cabin built by Bostic’s father. It was there that they conceptualized their first furniture pieces. We spoke with Pendergrass about his take on quality craftsmanship and sustainable design. petrifieddesign.com

Describe your aesthetic. The idea for Petrified Design took shape when we started bending metal rods. It gave us direction and established a background for our design principles. Removing unnecessary components in the construction process gives purpose to every detail in a design. We believe that honesty in design is one of the main ingredients in creating a timeless piece.

Favorite material to work with? Wood. The material itself is beautiful, organic and each piece and grain of it tells a different story. We love to mix it with other materials that complement and highlight its best properties to create pieces that are made to last.

What inspires you? We draw ideas for our pieces from our surroundings, and we think there’s value and significance in using local, sustainable materials. It’s always special to see how someone interprets our designs in their own lives, and helping make that vision come alive keeps us going.

Share your process. First, we take to our sketchbooks and figure out the overall design. From there, we adjust it using computer software and work out all the details and angles. After we’ve created something we’re happy with, we build a prototype and test it thoroughly for comfort and durability. Only then do we put it into production in our workshop.

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LUXE TAPPED TALENTED LOCAL DESIGNERS FOR THEIR BEST SOURCES AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO SHINE A LIGHT ON SOME

OF THE STATE’S FINEST OFFERINGS IN ART AND DESIGN.

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“Houston’s Laura Rathe Fine Art has a great collection of unique pieces from artists all over Texas. I am especially drawn to their latest collection from Meredith Pardue, an artist out of Austin. I’ve also been working with up-and-coming artist Cyndy Aldred. She is still a bit under the radar and I love that.”

-AMANDA CAROL

“At first glance, Blue Print in Dallas appears to be a quaint furniture and accessories shop, but if you take a closer look, you’ll find an amazing collection of one-of-a-kind artwork from a plethora of talents. The art ranges from colorful abstracts to neutral sketches, and everything in between.”

-EMILY JOHNSTON LARKIN

“Kuhl-Linscomb in Houston is an experience in itself; it’s almost like a compound, comprised of five separate buildings, and it carries everything from linens and fine china to unique furniture pieces. I also love Mecox for antiques. They have a constantly evolving inventory spanning nearly every era you can think of.”

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CURATORBALLROOM MARFA“The art scene in Marfa is dynamic right now: There is an incredible energy and so many talented people. The town has unique offerings in everything from film, theatre, poetry and music to robotics, geology and meditation—creativity infuses everything. Keep an eye out for Robert Irwin’s permanent, large-scale installation at The Chinati Foundation, scheduled to open in 2016. Ballroom Marfa is special in town because of the ambition of the artist-driven projects and commissioned installations. I’m looking for risk-taking, relevance and quality. These opportunities allow artists to immerse themselves in a radically different environment and offer something new to the natural and cultural landscape.” -LAURA COPELIN, BALLROOMMARFA.ORG

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DATE BOOKSANDRA JORDAN: SONOMA COUNTY

While textile maven Sandra Jordan’s exclusive lines of woven alpaca fabrics have made her a citizen of the world, she still counts California’s wine country as her home sweet home. In fact, the region’s rich harvest colors are often the first point of inspiration for her Prima Alpaca collections, which are represented in showrooms across the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Russia and Europe. With summer in full swing and new textile releases on the horizon, Jordan is kicking back and toasting her hometown with her fun-filled itinerary for a day in Healdsburg. Pour yourself a drink and start planning your own trip now. sandrajordan.com

9 a.m. Start the day at Shed for breakfast—its architecture by Jensen Architects is beautiful, and it carries wonderful items for the house and garden. It also serves a custom blend made by my favorite local coffee house, Flying Goat Coffee.

10 a.m. After breakfast, check out the Harry and Maggie Wetzel Native Plant Garden. It’s a tiny hideaway reclaimed from an old parking lot with more than 80 species of native plants each grouped by habitat.

10:30 a.m. Hit the Healdsburg Farmers’ Market. Most of the produce is grown within 10 miles of the market, so it’s a great place to get the freshest Dry Creek peaches. I also always get my veggie starters here.

11:30 a.m. Take an art walk along Grove Street on the Foss Creek Pathway on your way to the main square in Healdsburg. It’s sponsored by the Voigt Family Sculpture Foundation, and it’s beyond lovely.

12 p.m. Next, visit the Plaza. It’s our main square, and it has some wonderful art and design destinations, including my favorite: Saint Dizier Home. The store features local, handmade metal furniture—from tables of all shapes and sizes to beds, stools and shelving. Artist Aletha Soulé also displays her amazing wine country-inspired ceramics here.

1 p.m. Stop for lunch at Barndiva. It’s one of my favorite spots in Healdsburg and highlights the best ingredients from Sonoma and Mendocino counties. The chef, Ryan Fancher, has worked with Thomas Keller at The French Laundry in Yountville and Per Se in New York. All of the food is superb; plus, my fabric—Prima Alpaca—is used on an upholstered wall here, which provides a showcase for their rotating selection of artwork.

2 p.m. A visit to wine country would not be complete without a wine tasting. I love Copain Wines, which has a gorgeous view and interesting nontraditional wine varieties, and J Vineyards & Winery does great wine and food pairings.

4 p.m. Head to the Farmhouse Inn for a spa treatment. The spa is located in the inn’s former carriage house and incorporates ingredients from the surrounding land, such as Spring Forest honey, heirloom cider apples and fresh herbs, into their services.

7 p.m. Leave your dinner plans in the hands of Michelin-starred chef Steve Litke. His menu is inspired by the diversity of California cuisine, featuring Mexican and Italian influences. TA

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When did you open? We welcomed our first guests to our shop at 1723 Westheimer Road in Houston in January 2015. Why Houston? The city is going through a renaissance where people are curious about smaller makers and supporting homegrown businesses; it was the perfect place to plant our Paris-meets-Texas-inspired brand. Tell us about the space. My co-owner Kim Nguyen and I built an aesthetic that is uniquely ours—a marriage of Kim’s risky and feminine style with my rustic, practical approach. We worked with Bob Martin of Merge Studios to custom-design the shelves and tables while keeping the integrity of the space. Will you be hosting events? We’ll be bringing the community together over a great meal with our quarterly Montrose Dinner Series. On the horizon? We’re launching our online concept in early June—it’s a flash sale meets pop-up e-commerce site. Every quarter, we’ll offer 25 of our favorite products for a limited time or until that item sells out. montroseshop.com

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