After raising two boys herself an empty nester, native Texan Tracy King was craving a slower pace of life. One day, she received a call about a piece of property in the Hill Country. “My dear friend called me up and said, ‘You mentioned wanting to move to the countryside, you should come look at this,’ ” she recalls. Some …

“The Modern Hacienda in Austin, is the result of a masterful collaboration between Bambi A’Lynn Bratton of Bambi A’Lynn Interiors, David Bratton of Watermark Homes, and Clint Garwood of Garwood Architecture.” View Cortona feature

“This space features Lewis & Wood wallpaper in a subtle paisley pattern that feels both traditional English and modern. The beautiful, detailed mirror from Lee Jofa serves as a focal point for the room. The room also includes lighting from Visual Comfort that adds additional detail and interest to the space.” View Carlton feature

It was love at first sight for Chris Epp when, 22 years ago, he first visited his wife’s, Mairin Epp, hometown in Wilton, Connecticut. A seventh-generation Texan, Chris was in awe of the classic simplicity of the Saltbox-style colonial homes, including Mairin’s own childhood home. With the help of architect Clint Garwood, they built a 3,000-square-foot home that is a …

With more than 30 years of experience in the interior design industry, Austin-based Bambi A’Lynn Interior Design focuses on the residential market, helping homeowners turn their dwellings into their sanctuaries. Whether scouring Round Top for the perfect antique to complete a space, or visiting the Dallas showrooms with clients to locate the best fabric or wall covering, Bratton’s approach is …

When Bambi and David Bratton began the search for their first home together, the property they chose held a small bungalow, built in 1938, framed by a white picket fence. At 640 square feet, they had a vision that one day this would become the office for their growing businesses, Bambi A’Lynn Interior Design and Watermark Homes by David Bratton. …