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Eclectic West U home opens doors for new design and architectural tour
With a limited number of shopping days until Christmas, Houston is in full holiday swing. That means plenty of holiday-themed events around town (check out our list here) and fun for the family (we also have a roundup here). This weekend sees celebrations of solstice, time-honored faith traditions, and the spectacle of The Nutcracker at Houston Ballet. Plenty of art offerings will be showcased around town, Sunday becomes Funday at favorite brewery, and movie night at the MFAH means it’s time to “shut yo’ mouth” and watch a cool private eye. Enjoy; here are you best bets for the weekend. Thursday, December 15 Fresh Arts presents FRESHtivus In the spirit…
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Renovated law firm opens as Lawft on Airbnb in downtown Russell
The Lawft Airbnb rental in Russell used to be a law office. The owners kept one of the original windows and law books from the building as part of the decor. Photo by Cristina Janney / Hays Post By CRISTINA JANNEYHays Post RUSSELL — A Russell couple has renovated a former downtown law office built in 1905 into an Airbnb. Jon and Kim Birky bought the building at 620 N. Main in 2020. They renovated half of the 4,000-square-foot upper level into their private residence. The other half is now The Lawft, a four-bedroom, four-bath Airbnb. The couple gutted the upper floor of the building, removing 29 tons of material…
