THE COOL FACTOR
Where to go, how to support, and whom to know this fall with a chill in the air? Look no further than here for our recommendations of the latest and greatest that Texans will love, according to our culture arbiter Lance Avery Morgan, who is always on the scene looking out for our best interests.
GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE…
The Mughal Empire of India was historically significant and known for its luxurious, elaborate jewels. Pearls were highly valued as symbols of purity and nobility, as well as magical properties. Emeralds were sourced from mines in India and imported from Central Asia. They are intricately cut and set into gold or silver using the Kundan technique, highlighting the Mughals’ opulence and craftsmanship in jewelry-making. This diamond, emerald, pearl, platinum-pendant necklace is a true testament to the skill of Indian artisans. Find it, and other gems, at Heritage Auctions’ Fall Fine Jewelry Auction on Sept. 30. Bidding opens Aug. 20. Est. $50,000-70,000. At HA.com/5557.
C’MON, IS THAT DALLAS WE SMELL?
Only a city like Dallas can have its own scent. Over 200 oils were selected based on Dallas’ astrological natal chart of when it became a city on February 2, 1856. A natal chart plots the sky when a place was founded, acts like a map, and can be read as a story of Dallas’ vibe and destiny. A wild spirit tamed, the scent reflects prominent notes of yuzu, tobacco flower, sage, cedarwood, musk, white fir, cardamom, bergamot, lavender, and sandalwood. $110. At ZodiacPerfumery.
HOUSTON, MEET LONDON
Why hop the pond when you can have a Brit-like experience at the Lancaster Hotel in Houston? Recognized as the only hotel in Houston’s prestigious Theater District, The Lancaster Hotel was introduced to Houston as the Auditorium Hotel in 1926 and was designed in an Italianate style by noted Houston architect Joseph Finger. Under the new ownership of Texas based hoteliers, The Lancaster Hotel’s interior design refinement and renovation incorporates a curated collection of contemporary art by internationally recognized and respected Texas artists. At TheLancaster.com.
ARTFULLY SAN ANTONIO
Only at AnArte Gallery in San Antonio could you find an artist like Andrea Broyles, a contemporary figurative painter and sculptor whose work explores and is based on the human condition…specifically emotionality, morality, and conflict. “This sculpture is an inspiration from Velazquez’s painting, Las Meninas,” says Andrea Broyles. “I have embraced aspects of the painting, such as the mystery and intrigue of the figures in the painting and transformed them into three dimensional pieces.” Price Upon Request. At AnArteGallery09.com.
NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK
The always-right cocktail napkin created by Austinite Kate Hersch, of AugustMorgan, can now grace your furniture. Thanks to Hersch’s fanciful designs that are now available to create in a needlepoint version at KC Needlepoint, your home can become even more festive. $55. At KCNeedlepoint.com.
BROAD STROKES
As a Texas fan favorite, contemporary artist Sarah Palmer also loves Asian history and culture…like the exhibit of the tomb of Quin Shi Huang and his terracotta warriors. She reimagined what the soldiers would look like if constructed today by using color, and sometimes whimsical imagery to show that the original artists were individuals who painstakingly encrypted their unique signatures on each work. In a way, Palmer strives to find these artisans a voice and give them their souls back. At SarahPalmerStudios.com.