Formula 1 United States Grand Prix Austin: Don’t Miss This Annual Racing Event

Whether you're a fan of professional racing or a fan of Taylor Swift, you should definitely be at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix Austin. Held from October 21st to the 23rd at the Circuit of the Americas, this nationally renowned racing event also includes a major concert.

On Sunday evening, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd will bring down the house after a weekend of adrenaline-inducing racing. Watch drivers zip around the curves and corners designed specifically for them at the Circuit of the Americas, an Austin venue that only opened in 2012. You can expect plenty of other forms of entertainment, food, and fun at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix Austin, so you won't want to miss it. General admission starts at $109.

Formula 1 United States Grand Prix Austin
When: Oct. 21 – 23
Where: Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Boulevard, Austin, TX 78617
Cost: $109+
www.formula1.com/en/championship/races/2016/United_States.html
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Whether you are a collector or the artist – share your favorite piece of art with us!
Submit your entry with a picture of your favorite art and you’ll be entered for a chance to win this week’s prize of a $125 Target gift card. You’ll also be entered for a chance to win our Grand Prize drawing of $5,000 (check provided by Cort Furniture Rental)!

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Jack-o-Lantern Shenanigans

Not all jack-o-lanterns are created equal, but don’t worry. You don’t have to be a French sculptor or even a good artist to create funny, spooky, or beautiful jack-o-lanterns and pumpkins.

If you’re feeling crafty, grab a knife, some glue, and maybe some glitter and try out some of these pumpkin decorating tips.

If you want funny …
Some people don’t like digging out a gourd’s innards with their hands, and that’s okay. A simple solution is simply using the yucky to your advantage! Cut out some eyes and a mouth, and let the seeds and slime slip out of the mouth like your jack-o-lantern has had healthier days. You don’t have to touch the seeds, and your pumpkin basically decorates itself!

For those who want to use that same “sick” sense of humor at the table, empty out a small pumpkin, give it a face, and replace the seeds with guacamole. It’s up to you, however, to convince diners that the joke is in good taste!

If you want kid friendly …
Avoid knives and get some pumpkin decorating items from your local craft or dollar store. Stickers, pom poms, googly eyes, rubber bugs … The list goes on. If it can be glued, taped, or pressed onto pumpkin skin, it’s fair game.

You could even let kids simply paint pumpkins with puffy or latex-based paints. They can paint faces or Halloween scenes, write their names, give their jack-o-lanterns stripes, and so much more. Let their imaginations do the work.

If you want pretty …
In recent years, designers and pumpkin professionals have turned jack-o-lanterns into a classy affair, decorating pumpkins with lace, beautiful ribbons, and jewels.

Paint your pumpkins with black chalk paint, or spray them silver and then add glitter in patterns. Or keep the pumpkin orange and glue on buttons so they spell out “boo,” “spooky,” and other Halloween phrases.

You can even carve patterns into your pumpkin—forget faces! Carve out circles or triangles in a pattern and have a pretty jack-o-lantern. Scrape the pumpkin, don’t pierce it through with the knife, and you can make intricate tattoo-like patterns that light will shine through.

When it comes to creating a memorable jack-o-lantern, your options are endless. With a little creativity—and maybe some glue—you can turn an ordinary pumpkin into a personalized masterpiece.

Enter today to win a $125 gift card to The Container Store for all your Halloween decorating needs.

Greystar Career Fair Coming Soon!

Join Our Team! The next Greystar Career Fair is coming to you soon! Two Locations; North and South! October 17th & 18th! Are you ready to be a part of the best?!

Greystar Job Fair

Join Our Team! The next Greystar Career Fair is coming to you soon! Two Locations; North and South! October 18th & 19th! Are you ready to be a part of the best?!

#Greystarmyspace Contest

Submit an entry of your creative guest bed and you’ll be entered for a chance to win this week’s prize prize of a $125 Container Store gift card. Whether it’s a Murphy bed, futon, couch or air mattress, your guests will love their stay.

Sleep Ready: 5 Compact Guest Bed Ideas

According to home decor experts, guest rooms are going by the wayside. After all, what’s the point of a room that maybe gets used less than ten days a year? Having a designated guest bedroom is a luxury many people simply don’t want anymore.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t accommodate guests overnight. Here are five modern ways to transform your office or living room into a cozy guest room at a moment’s notice.

Hide your bed in plain sight with a Murphy bed.
Murphy beds, or hidden beds, look like plain pieces of furniture when they’re folded up, but after a few tugs and pulls, they reveal a bed that already has the sheets in place. Murphy beds used to always resemble larger wall units, but modern styles can look like dressers or function as entertainment stands and even desks. The only drawback, Murphy beds can be quite expensive.

Make your couch work double duty.
The couch beds of yesterday usually delivered restless nights and a bar in someone’s back, but today’s models are much sleeker, comfier, and friendly to sleepers. Some have a pullout frame with a foldable mattress stuffed inside, while others simply unfold to reveal that the couch itself is a foam mattress. Sleeper sofas come at all prices. Check out stores like IKEA for budget-friendly options.

Try a beanbag bed.
By day, it looks like a normal, overstuffed beanbag chair. By night, it unravels and unfolds to reveal a super soft and squishy mattress. Made by Cordaroy’s, they come in many sizes and colors, so they can fit your home’s style. Keep one in the living room and use it as extra—and probably your favorite—seating. Or toss it in your office for when you need to get away from the computer. And then when you have a guest, unzip and unfold for the perfect bed.

Get an old favorite, the futon.
Futons are simple, folding couch-like pieces of furniture that flatten to accommodate tired bodies. They can be used as your main sofa or as an extra source of seating. Japanese-style futons, called shikibutons, are simple rolled mattresses without the frame, which are easier to store.

Get the most bang for your buck with an air mattress.
If your space and budget are limited, but you still want a bed for guests, an air mattress is the way to go. Although air mattresses are nothing to scoff. Some offer pillow tops, double thickness, built-in air pumps, and more. Outfitted with extras, like an egg crate topper, and air mattresses can be quite comfortable.

If you enjoy hosting or you have one of those friends who needs to crash occasionally, having somewhere for your guests to sleep is a must, but you don’t have to devote an entire room to the cause. See which of these ideas work best for your lifestyle and living space.

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Fall is such a fun time of year. Submit an photo of your favorite Fall Tradition and you’ll be entered for a chance to win this week’s prize of a $125 Container Store gift card.

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Browse a Huge Selection of Candy and Sodas at Rocket Fizz

Whether you’re a fan of sweet candy or craft sodas, Rocket Fizz is sure to have plenty of options to satisfy your sweet tooth. Frequented by celebrities when they visit Austin, the specialty shop is a staple in Austin’s candy scene. The sweet options at the shop include pocky, Pez, rainbow lollipops, chocolate, and so much more.

The shop even carries more than 500 different kinds of inventive craft sodas (including sodas in its own line) in flavors like chocolate strawberry, bacon, peach, root beer float, apple pie, and more. Many patrons visit the shop just to stock up on the unique, tasty drinks. There are a number of Rocket Fizz locations throughout the city, including a shop that is just 1.3 miles away from Folio. The next time you’re looking for a sweet treat, make plans to check out Rocket Fizz.

Fall Festival Event

Everyone is invited to our Fall Festival Event this Saturday 10-15-16. The event will be starting at 4:00pm in the gym parking lot. We will be enjoying fun fall games and treats. Bring your friends and come hang out with your friendly Folio team!

Happy Fall

May this autumn bring you a harvest of fun times and laughter with family and friends!

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