Those of you living in Austin, Texas, have one more reason to love your city. Green Bucket Composting is a local service that will pick up your compost and put it to good use on a nearby family farm.

What a perfect and convivial solution for us yard-less and garden-less apartment dwellers, don't you think? More

It's not every day you see a house literally wrapped in wood but that's exactly how Erin's house is. The kitchen walls, ceiling and even island are wrapped in beautiful wood panels. It's done so successfully that it'll actually have you considering doing this in your own home. More

When Kelly Moseley lived in New York City, she was always envious of a certain friend with a large kitchen island. So when she and her husband Louie bought a 1930s cottage in Austin, Texas, she made sure she got one of her own. The kitchen was the first room the couple tackled in their new house, knocking down walls to create a big, family-friendly space with beautiful, muted gray tones and a sophisticated feel. More

City: Austin, TX
Population: 1.6 million
Local specialties: Eclectic cuisine from barbecue to health food; locally-brewed beer

As the capital of Texas, Austin embraces a diversity of residents and visitors, from politicians to college students, musicians to tech industry workers. The city's culinary culture is equally eclectic, serving up everything from barbecue to health food. A strong sense of individualism and support for local businesses have also made Austin home to many food and beverage artisans. More

When my mom's San Antonio-area CSA folded a couple years ago, she turned to Greenling, a Central Texas produce delivery service. Greenling is best known for its online store, which makes organic, sustainable, and in-season food shopping convenient for customers who like to choose the exact items and quantities they want. The company also offers CSA-style Local Boxes, which contain whatever produce is available from farmers that week. Here's what my mom received on her doorstep this week... More