West Texas
Robert Bruno’s Steel House is not a mere house. It’s a 110-ton, three-level sculpture constructed of Corten scrap steel curved to fit Bruno’s fanciful imagination. It’s perched above Yellow House Canyon in the Ransom Canyon community east of Lubbock. And now you can call it home. The 2,200-square-foot artistic statement has been the backdrop for…
Read MoreIt’s true that everything is bigger in Texas but, on occasion, there is magic in seeking out the small. Boutique hotels, with their attention to detail, personal warmth and fascinating histories, make your stay all the more enriching, whether you hang your hat in West Texas or the Hill Country. Here are some more worthy…
Read MoreIf you’ve ever perused the wonderfully aesthetic coffee table book “Marfa Modern: Artistic Interiors of Marfa,” you may be curious about an artsy rental in Texas’ artsiest desert town. Marfa, Texas, is known as a cultural and artistic oasis in the middle of the remote Chihuahuan Desert. It takes some determination to get there (it’s…
Read MoreJust because Valentine’s Day is over, there’s no need for the romance to die. These are the best getaways in the U.S. for every type of couple. Whether your idea of romance involves adventures in the middle of the desert, sharing good food and drink, or a restorative couples massage, look no further: Wine Tasting…
Read MoreWhen it comes to looking for the best accommodation in Texas, there’s nothing like a cute, little boutique hotel with a lot of character. Bonus points if no two rooms are alike. Reasons to Stay at Boutique Hotels There’s no doubt that the meaningful touches, the individuality and the unique aesthetics are a draw to…
Read More[Editor’s Note: This year has been a decade, right? So many things happened, lots of things were postponed, and houses continued to sell despite it all. While the SecondShelters..com team takes a hot minute this holiday season to recharge the ol’ Energizers, we’re serving up our very favorite stories from 2020. Enjoy!] Mary Cate: If we’re being…
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