13 Mar 10 Powerful Pillow Goddess Picks – How to Modernize Your Wonderful Home!
Modern angles and warm interiors were "de rigueur" for several modern homes in this 2nd post of a 3-part series on the Austin Modern Home Tour produced by Modern Architecture + Design Society.
It was another FANTASTIC Tour! I always find homes that inspire me - not to mention incredible architectural and design details - which make me want to run home fast to remodel. (HA!! As we know, that's not always possible, but the kitchens dying for a remodel!) Last week we talked about everything Mid-Century Modern HERE. This second post, of three (up next week is
01 Mar Mad About Mid Century? 5 Reasons You’ll Love Starlight Village + Modern Redux
WOW!! The 2019 Modern Home Tour was over the top FABULOUS!!! Not to mention we had a gorgeous sunny day and the piece de resistance was a fun Block Party out at the NEW Starlight Village in Leander. I took hundreds of photos and am so excited about sharing everything with you!
But while editing my images, I realized there's absolutely NO way I can squeeze them into one post. Lucky you! You'll be getting THREE posts out of this fantastic Tour produced by Modern Architecture + Design Society.
Today's post on Mid-century modern will be a tad short (okay, we all know, my posts are NEVER really short, no matter how hard I try!), but with inspiring photos, because I want you to learn more about
21 Feb 6 Reasons to Skip Saturday Errands and Attend Inspiring Austin Modern Home Tour!
Who doesn't dream of remodeling parts of their existing home, or a brand new home? I bet you every single one of you reading this post has daydreamed about new architectural features, or a more modern interior, outdoor pool or new kitchen, for your home. Well, this weekend is your time to get inspired! The 2019 Modern Home Tour kicks off THIS Saturday, Feb. 23rd, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and you are not going to want to miss this one. Not only does it feature 12 incredibly unique modern homes, but this year, there's a
04 Oct Get Your Sparkle on with Cynthia Bloom Collectible Jewelry!
Twelve years ago I went shopping at the Austin Junior League Christmas Bazaar, and I discovered this incredible jewelry line. Full of texture and color, I was instantly drawn to it and started chatting with the owner. The designer, Cynthia Bloom, and I hit it off immediately. As we became friends, it was funny to realize that we were also neighbors, both living in Austin's coveted 78704 neighborhoods for 30 + years,
16 May W.E.S.T. Final Wknd – Artist Interviews with James Leasure and The Pillow Goddess, Deborah Main!
Wow, was that ever an exciting kick off and 1st weekend of the WEST Austin Studio Tour! We had 60 people the first day, which is more than we had the entire first weekend in 2017. WEST is definitely growing and
08 May WEST Kicks Off Thursday May 10th – 2 Wknds and 2 More Artist Interviews!
This week is the BIG Kick Off Opening "Due West" of the 7th Annual WEST Austin Studio Tour which begins THIS weekend!
What is WEST you ask? It is the premiere spring art event in Austin covering two weekends in may with over 400 participating artists. It is produced by Big Medium, a non-profit whose sole purpose is to support and promote contemporary art and artists in Texas.
"Big Medium produces the East Austin Studio Tour, the West Austin Studio Tour, the Texas Biennial, and presents innovative exhibitions throughout the year in the Big Medium gallery."
The WEST Austin Studio Tour, of which we are honored and excited to participate in as an artist for the 2nd year, is a
20 Feb MAD about Modern? First Up in U.S. Cities, Austin Modern Home Tour!
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Austin Modern Home Tour home, with indoor/outdoor pools, by Steve Zagorski Architect, 4404 Red River St. #8 on map.[/caption]
10th Year Celebrating Leaders in Austin’s Modern Home Movement
Modern Home Tour - Saturday, February 24th, 2018, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
MAD about Modern? We've got you covered here on The Pillow Goddess, as this week is an exciting week in the history of the Austin Modern Home Tour (AMHT). If you love modern architecture and interiors then sign up for our blog HERE . To snag a discount ticket and a Modern Home Tour "Insta Giveaway", follow along on Instagram @deborahmaindesigns cause I'll be featuring more of
06 Jun How Do Texture & Color Details Inspire Your Creativity?
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Detail of Encaustic painting by guest artist Annie Darling.[/caption]
I've been absent from blogging for a couple weeks recovering from the FANTASTIC experience of my first WEST Austin Studio Tour. It was a whirlwind of a two weeks but couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Thank you to my guest artists Annie Darling, Judith Simonds, Denise Jaunsem, and Yuliya Lanina. What a wonderful, talented group of women! Thank you to Big Medium for putting on such a stellar Studio Tour. But most
16 May FINAL Weekend to See Amazing Art at WEST!
What an incredible first weekend we had at my first WEST Austin Studio Tour put on by the non-profit Big Medium. It's been a lot of preparation but so worth it as we had tons of people walking through my home studio to see all FIVE artists:
10 May Interviews with Artists Judith Simonds & Yuliya Lanina for W.E.S.T.
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Sculpture by artist Judith Simonds and mechanical music box by artist Yuliya Lanina.[/caption]
I'm so excited to be participating in W.E.S.T West Austin Studio Tour which starts THIS Thursday night, May 11th, with Due WEST, the official kick-off fundraising event at the Dougherty Arts Center at 1110 Barton Springs Road Austin, Texas 78704, from 7 - 10 p.m.
All 300+ artists on the WEST Tour will have one piece of their art at this group exhibition event throughout the duration of the WEST Tour dates, May 13 - 14 and 20- 21. Come out and support this wonderful non-profit
03 May Interviews With Two Painters in WEST Austin Studio Tour!
Join me in kicking off the West Austin Studio Tour at Due WEST on May 11! My artwork will be featured, along with the work of nearly 300 other local artists. Tickets on sale now: west.bigmedium.org/duewest.html
The 4 images above are pieces you'll see at the Group Exhibition Due West at the Dougherty Arts Center in Austin on Thursday May 11th, from 7 - 10 p.m. Clockwise from bottom left: sculpture by Judith Simonds, encaustic painting by Annie Darling, floral painting by Denise Jaunsem and textile pillow art by myself, Deborah Main. To view
19 Apr How to Not Get Stuck to A Cactus
Sometimes it takes a relative or friend visiting to get you out to re-discover your own back yard. You know how the saying goes that you never really sightsee in the city you live, especially if you've lived in it 30 plus years!
Since I'm taking most of April off to enjoy my 60th birthday, that's exactly what I did today, see all the beautiful sites like waterfalls, flora and cacti at the Zilker Botanical Garden. It's literally IN my backyard, as I only live up the hill from Zilker Park. Why I have not been there in years is beyond me??
10 Mar Attending SXSW or Not – Two Must-See Spring Art Exhibitions!
SXSW and Spring Break are here, our Airbnb guest from Holland has arrived and I want to inspire you with art. I love going to art openings and art galleries. Art has a way of opening up your mind, sparking creativity, inspiring imagination, and seeing life from a different perspective. I believe we all need more art in our lives and the Austin area has plenty of it, and at affordable prices too. The above image detail is full of color and texture in the form of tiny square photos taken by artist Thomas Athey. Wait till you see below the larger image of his fine photography below!
01 Feb How Small Biz, Textiles, Trim, Belts and Chain Inspire Creativity!
Happy Texture Tuesday! With all that's going on in our country and the world, I thought I'd give your mind (and mine) a break with this week's Texture Tuesday. I feature three textile art pillows I've submitted to apply for art exhibitions. Some exhibitions your work gets accepted, and others it doesn't. I'm currently waiting to hear back from two.
I thought you might enjoy seeing the creative process that goes on behind the scenes in the Deborah Main Designs studio for each art piece I handcraft.
13 Dec On the 3rd Day of Christmas My True Love Sent to Me – 3 Blue Goldstones!
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"Fit for a Queen" by Simmang Design.[/caption]
No, it's not the third day of Christmas yet. And no, sadly my true love did not send me this beautiful necklace above. But I just couldn't wait to share with you this fabulous piece by Simmang Design that I just happened upon this weekend when I popped into a fun little holiday show in North Austin at Just Jill Beauty & Wellness. I had no idea that, on what was supposed to be a lazy Sunday, I was going to have so much fun and a little impromptu pampering at a local event.
For this week's Texture Tuesday, instead of three French hens, I bring you three Italian blue Goldstones. Originally designed in 2013 for Austin Fashion Week by Jillian Simmang of Simmang Design, this regal necklace features three glass stones and a host of other textural details.
26 Nov Celebrate Small Business Saturday in Style – SHOP SMALL with a Milli Starr Hat!
Today's a very special day that in the USA we celebrate and support small businesses everywhere, brick and mortar AND online, by shopping for our holiday gifts TODAY, Saturday, November 27, 2016, on SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY. So put on your shopping shoes and get out there and support your local businesses!
14 Oct 6 Tips to Freshen a Guest Room with Luxury!
What a whirlwind of an amazing Austin City Limits Festival!! How awesome was it to hear all that live music and come back to a cozy South Austin bungalow, high on a bluff above the crowds, nestled in the quiet, relaxing Zilker neighborhood. With tranquility awaiting you on a patio under a massive Shumard Red Oak tree and in a bright, contemporary guest room, what more could you ask for?
04 Oct Animal Sculptures Made Out of What?
Happy #TextureTuesday! Today you get two chances to guess what this little squirrel sculpture, and other animals, are made of. The above adorable squirrel looks like it's crafted from looped yarn to me, don't you think? Not. Keep trying to guess with my clues. Have you got it yet?
