Live Your Dream
When we chose the theme for this issue little did we know that we would be profiling one of Austin’s most visible personalities, recently returned from a journey into space. How many of us answered ‘Astronaut’ when asked what we wanted to be when we grew up? Richard Garriott is a man of many and varied interests and passions – a man definitely reaching for and living his dreams. Living a dream can sometimes take an unexpected turn as was the case for another of Austin’s most active and involved citizens. Susan Lubin created the home of her dreams while battling breast cancer. Today she embraces her personal motto, “Celebrate Everything!” In this issue, Susan graciously shares her home and the art collection of a lifetime with our readers. Every time I mentioned the theme, Live Your Dream, someone told me another story. It seems that the unique character of our city fosters dreams and dreamers.
March and April are particularly busy months in Austin. SXSW pervades the town with music, film and interactive conference and events. You can support your favorite organization at galas and parties (Lifestyle p. 26), art receptions (Lifestyle p. 28), runs (Calendar p. 12), and celebrity golf tournaments (Lifestyle p. 39). Step back from your busy lifestyle and treat yourself to the dessert of your dreams – Chocolate Lava Cake (Lifestyle p. 36). Fields of bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush dotting Austin’s highway medians on warm spring days always make me want to push the winter clothes into the back of the closet and buy a new outfit that says ‘Spring has Sprung.’ See what’s haute for spring on page 32 of Lifestyle. Forget adding the oven to your to do list of spring cleaning…think about creating the kitchen of your dreams complete with the latest in kitchen design. (Home p. 30)
Each issue we will be adding features to enhance your 360 Austin Lifestyle. This issue see What’s New & Noteworthy on page 25 of Lifestyle as well as A Day at the Spa (Lifestyle p. 42), featuring A Spa for the Soul. With many openings and events to choose from each night of the year in Austin, I can only ‘dream’ of attending all of them. Send your insider hot tips and recommendations to me, editor@ youraustinlifestyle.com
Victor Hugo once said,”There is nothing like a dream to create the future.” Here in Austin the future should be bright for we are a city of dreams and dreamers. Dare to live the life you have dreamed for yourself. Austin is the place to do it. Let me know how you are living your dream!
Deborah Hamilton-Lynne ,
Editor