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Best Yoga Studios In Austin Yoga found me in 2009. For nearly three months, my friend Victoria begged me to join her for yoga– I finally and reluctantly agreed. Knowing nothing about yoga, I assumed...

Growing up, I had so much love and respect for my father. Never has a day gone by that I didn't know how much he loves me. As I get older it's even more...

When I was in my early 20s, I had a framed print of these song lyrics (I'm a music junkie) on the wall in my apartment – I love this crazy, tragic, Sometimes almost magic, Awful, beautiful...

Whether you're visiting Austin or still getting acquainted, I've put together a short list of my very favorite spots for a day and night well-spent (guaranteed). Here is how to spend a day in Austin: Eats...

A lot of the world’s problems could be solved if we were all a little more open-minded. An open-minded person has a natural curiosity and the desire to want to learn more. Rather than...

Temperatures are beginning to climb, jackets will soon be swapped for swimsuits and wildflowers will rise to line our highways. Spring Break marks the beginning of a thriving season for Austin. Here are some of...

Spring is my favorite time of the year! Spring means sunshine, flowers and my return to the great outdoors. Goodbye cabin fever. Hello, playdate adventures and date night under the stars.  Grab your lover and...

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! For those of you who haven’t found something sweet for the special people in your life, I’ve got you covered with the best picks from a few...

Hi, I’m Melanie Applegate! I am a professional Lifestyle Photographer living and loving in Austin, Texas. You can follow my adventures at melanieapplegate.com. I grew up on 10 acres outside of College Station, Texas with...