Now I’m not in the market for jewelry – but if I was in Austin TX I’d head to Kruger’s Jewelers to buy my baubles, just to say thank you to them for keeping their vintage signage and facade so glorious!
Kruger’s Jewelers Congress Street Austin TX – Mid Century Fabulous Facade and Vintage Signs!
June 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Driskill Hotel in Austin TX – Our First Haunted Hotel Report!
June 15, 2011 By 7 Comments
Built in 1886 The Driskill is the oldest operating hotel in Austin – and rumored to be haunted! This is a first for us. We did not stay here (it’s ultra swanky) but we got to tour around a bit during South by Southwest this spring. Come on along and we’ll show you what we [...]
A Vintage Movie Theatre That’s Movin’ on Up -The Jefferson Theatre in Beaumont TX
June 8, 2011 By 3 Comments
Built in 1927 and reopened in 2003 the Jefferson Theatre has been through some rough times. But now, as part of the Beaumont Civic Center Complex, things are movin’ on up for this classic theater. (If you want to move on up at the Jefferson, I reckon you could use those stairs on the left, [...]
You’ll Be Served Lots at the Dot – Dot Coffee Shop Houston TX
June 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Located just off Interstate 45 in Houston, TX it’s been a landmark since 1967.
Have You Seen The Muffler Man? He Lives in Beaumont TX
June 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A quick dip off the highway for a kitschy photo op with an oversize roadside giant- a must do on any Retro Road Trip. We had the luck of being just moments away from the Muffler Man (also known as a “Happy Half-Wit“) at Ken Muffler & Break Services in Beaumont, TX.
Cream Vintage Austin, TX – Fab Vintage Clothing and On-Site Alterations – Mod Betty Swoons!
April 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
My pal Leah sent me a wonderful brochure of the great vintage shops in Austin, TX and while I was only able to visit one of them – Cream Vintage on South Congress – it was a RetroRoadmap highlight of our short visit to that hip town. Not only did they have a great selection [...]
Theo’s Drive In – Grand Prairie TX – Classic Burgers and Killer Vintage Signs
April 11, 2011 By 5 Comments
So glad we took a quick detour off the highway near Dallas to eat lunch at Theo’s Drive in in Grand Prairie, TX. If that colorful vintage sign doesn’t get you, the friendly service and delish classic burgers will! We pulled up under the checkmark canopy at Theo’s and initially thought we’d go for the [...]
Hut’s Hamburgers – A Taste of Vintage Austin TX
April 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It was a happy coinkidink that our first stop in Austin TX was just steps away from Hut’s Hamburgers on 6th street – and bonus points for it being 2 for 1 burger Wednesday when it was time for us to eat between shows! As you can imagine Austin was pretty hopping during our SXSW [...]
I Had To Get a Root Beer After Seeing This Great Vintage Neon Sign!
March 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Vintage Clothing Score at Cream Vintage S. Congress Austin TX
March 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment