Author Archives: denise

About denise

I'm an Austin mom of 2 daughters and several dachshunds, and so lucky to live in such a beautiful place around so many inspiring people. Hip Austin Mom is for and about the amazing moms of Austin and anything else I want to throw in. It's the stuff Austin moms are thinking about, talking about, and doing...with girlfriends, the kids, or the family. It's about striving to be the best we can be...and then having a cocktail:)

dangerous curves ahead

Dita Von Teese (not to be confused with Kat Von D) is doing the “bigger girl” thing right. I first heard of her lingerie line when I watched last week’s Fashion Police. I almost always think that thinner is better, … Continue reading

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happy mother’s day

I was thinking that it was pretty lame that I didn’t get a post out yesterday for mother’s day, but since I was busy being a mother, I never got to it. I did get to spend 9 hours at … Continue reading

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rethinking youth

Youth is a state of mind. This is one of those things that old people say to make themselves feel better. Now that I’m getting closer to “old” I’m starting to understand why. Growing up in the 80s things were … Continue reading

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mr. tank

You can’t buy love, but you sure can rescue it. Tank, adopted from Diamond Dachshund Rescue of Texas October, 2010.

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derby day 2012

I can’t believe it’s already been a year since I went on my hat expedition for the Kentucky Derby. It was fun to shop for, but this year I did not have time to do anything but borrow one and hope … Continue reading

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Rush – and I’m not talking about the band, either

Springtime is Austin is so peaceful, unless you have a senior girl in high school. If you are one of the lucky ones, then get your calendar out and be ready to have it booked solid until the end of … Continue reading

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it’s only tuesday?

What a week. What a month! I have so many posts on my list and every night I say I’m going to do that post, and then I hit List on the remote and see what I have on the … Continue reading

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just because

My daughter’s friend dropped these off to her last week. I answered the door, and there she stood, all blonde, sweet and smiling. I asked Jaynee why her friend brought these over and she said, “Just because.”   It made … Continue reading

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happy birthday hip austin mom

One year ago today I threw my first post out into cyberspace. 154 posts later and I’m still here. I hope you love reading Hip Austin Mom as much as I love writing for it. If you have anything you … Continue reading

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stephanie hawley – neiman marcus winner

The Neiman Marcus gift contest winner is Stephanie Hawley from Lake Travis. She’s a mom, model and business woman.   I have lived in Austin since 93, got married here and have 2 amazing kids, Connor 13 and Savannah 9. I … Continue reading

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