Paloma's Nest opens a storefront; landscaping that is also art

14.07.11 - babyliss hair dryers

Award-winning stylist opens new salon

Out of solutions to beat the heat? Perhaps a fresh haircut or an updo will do the trick. Hairstylist Martha Lynn Kale, last year's Austin Fashion Awards winner for Best Hairstylist (People's Choice) and Best Women's Cut (Critics' Choice), has opened her own salon, Mirror Mirror (4410 Burnet Road. 420-8868, mirrormirroraustin.com). The Kérastase consultant salon offers haircuts for men and women starting at $45 and $65 respectively. Mirror Mirror offers makeup services, massage, waxing, facials, brow and lash tinting, eyelash treatments, color treatments and bridal services. Also, Kale has a hutch of her favorite things that will change seasonally. Included in the mix now is the BaByliss PRO Volare hair dryer, Aquage hair brushes, CHI by Farouk teasing brushes and OPI nail polish.

— Marques G. Harper

Exotic terrariums 
are a living art

Local designer Monique Capanelli calls her work articulture for a reason: all of her art is made from living, breathing plants. Capanelli's design repertoire includes event décor, sustainable landscaping, living wall art and interior botanical arrangements. Many of her table centerpieces, starting at $65, are terrariums, featuring colorful plants, grasses, seashells and decorative items displayed in handblown glass. Home décor boutique Aviary sells Capanelli's centerpieces and window ornaments, which co-owner Shanna Eldridge says are good sellers. Should you find yourself a new owner of any of Capanelli's exotic, innovative designs, don't forget to add water weekly. www.articulturedesigns.com. Aviary, 2110 S. Lamar Blvd., 916-4445, www.aviarydecor.com.

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