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Soak Up Some Sunshine at Austin’s Lady Bird Lake

September 22, 2016 by greystar

Lady Bird Lake is an outdoor recreational area named for former First Lady Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson, who spent the latter years of her life supporting efforts to beautify the lake.

When you need to unwind after a long day, you can choose from four local agencies to rent a kayak, canoe, paddle boat, or board. There are hiking and running trails galore. In fact, the 10.1-mile trail and 1-mile boardwalk are the longest in the city! Lady Bird Lake also offer recreational fishing and also hosts a statue of respected musician Steve Ray Vaughn. Of course, you can simply arrive to soak up some sunshine and reconnect with nature.

Note that swimming in the lake is prohibited!

Lady Bird Lake
South Lakeshore Boulevard at Town Lake Circle
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 974-6700
www.austintexas.gov/page/lady-bird-lake

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Filed Under: Things To Do Tagged With: Austin Attractions, Lady Bird Lake, Things to Do in Austin

Happy Fall Y’all!

September 22, 2016 by greystar

First day of Autumn, hopefully to be followed by some cooler temperatures!

Filed Under: Miscellaneous Tagged With: Happy Fall Y'all!

Banh Mi Tacos Meet Habanero-Infused Margaritas at The Peached Tortilla in Austin

September 15, 2016 by greystar

The Peached Tortilla is a fusion in both make and menu, as this unique business operates a food truck and a brick-and-mortar location here in Austin. The food is expressive of the restaurant's personality: an eclectic mix of Southern- and Asian-influenced dishes, like bahn mi tacos for dinner and brisket hash with kimchi miso corn for brunch. Locals say you need to return regularly to ensure you taste a bite of every dish on the list.

The Peached Tortilla's hours vary during the week, so be sure to check the website before popping by, but don’t miss happy hour, offered 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily. (Make sure you try one of the specialty cocktails, particularly the habanero-infused margarita or the Wasabi Mary, which is garnished with Thai peppers.) Another popular time to visit is during the Sunday Brunch, served from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekly.

The Peached Tortilla
5520 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 222-8781
www.thepeachedtortilla.com

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Filed Under: Restaurants Tagged With: Austin Dining, Restaurants in Austin, The Peached Tortilla

5 Online Workouts That You Can Do Right in Your Own Apartment

September 15, 2016 by greystar

Looking for a quick, simple workout that you can do right at home? These 5 apartment-friendly exercise routines are perfect for even the smallest spaces.

20 Minute Kettlebell HIIT Circuit Workout
All you need is a kettlebell to complete this high intensity cardio workout — and it only takes 20 minutes out of your day!

The Don't-Wake-the-Neighbors Workout
This workout is broken down into 1- or 2-minute intervals, and because it only uses simple squat variations and floor exercises, it's also quiet enough to do late at night.

Popsugar's 20 Minute Apartment Workout
No space for an elaborate workout at home? No problem! This circuit workout is all you'll need to work out your entire body.

6-Minute Morning Workout Before Shower
Jump start your morning with this quick and simple workout that you can do before you get ready for the day.

Do Yoga With Me
Yoga studio memberships can be pricey, but there's no reason why you can't practice yoga at home. This free website is filled with high quality instructional yoga videos in a vairety of styles, levels and lengths.

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Filed Under: Miscellaneous Tagged With: Apartment Decoration, exercise

Happy Birthday, September Babies!

September 15, 2016 by greystar

Please stop by the office today for a delicious treat!

Filed Under: Life at Mosaic at Mueller Apartments Tagged With: Mosaic at Mueller Resident Events

Peruse Original Artwork in Austin at Yard Dog Gallery

September 9, 2016 by greystar

An art gallery in Austin, Yard Dog once specialized in showcasing folk art from the American South, but has since grown to feature art from all over North America. This is a great place to stop by and browse when visiting the shopping district.

Here, you'll find smaller pieces for sale, as well as work by well-known artists, like singer Daniel Johnston's cartoon art and Lisa Brawn's painted woodcuts. You can browse some of the inventory online, but there is nothing like viewing these creations in person. Regulars also suggest that Yard Dog Gallery puts on one of the best parties for Bloodshot Records during South By Southwest, so keep that in mind when planning your yearly festivities!

Yard Dog Gallery is open daily.

Yard Dog Gallery
1510 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 912-1613
www.yarddog.com
www.yelp.com/biz/yard-dog-gallery-austin