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Gourdgeous Glass Returns To Wimberley Glassworks September 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 19 & 20, 25 & 26

Fall festivities are abound at Wimberley Glassworks! Hundreds of glass pumpkins and gourds are on display and ready for picking, now through October. Treat yourself to our annual Gourdgeous Glass Pumpkin Patch on weekends in September. Relax out on the patio and under the oaks with plenty of space to enjoy complimentary fall cocktails, goodies and photo ops, while our team of artisans create pumpkins with their twisty stems in a glass blowing demonstration. More at www.wgw.com.

Women in Remodeling Lisa Doris and Kristy Cloud created a new remodeling and construction company like few others in this industry. Both come to their joint venture with a background in the custom home building industry. They are firm believers in not only building dream homes, but focusing on building strong relationships with their clients and the team of professionals involved in bringing a project to reality. Their unique style of managing projects begins with detailed pre-construction planning, and throughout construction, their clients experience an open communication system with strong budget and timeline controls. The result is projects consistently finishing on time, on budget and with happy clients. www.besbuilder.com

Ironwood Connection Expands

Having received remarkable growth in the Central Texas market for their trademark custom stairs and iron fabrication, Ironwood Connection is moving to a larger showroom in September where they will offer an expanded selection of products and services. As a resource for builders or working directly with homeowners, their portfolio includes staircases, balconies, iron doors and gates for interior and exterior applications. Their new address is 481 Texas Ave. in Round Rock, Texas 78664. www.ironwoodusa.com Maya Blu Ceramics Megan Leihgeber was always inspired by other ceramicists around Austin, as their personal journeys evolved into becoming fulltime artists. Wanting the same thing, she watched, learned, and when she landed her first large wholesale order two years ago, built her own back yard studio and took the leap from part-time ceramicist with a day job to following her dream. Named after her beloved Weimaraner’s blue eyes, her collection of kitchenware and home accessories can be found at www.wearefoster.co, www.esbyapparel.com, www. lootrentals and her own website. www.mayablu.com

Architect Heather McKinney Awarded Lifetime Achievement After four decades in practice and leadership, Heather McKinney, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C, RID, was honored by the Texas Society of Architects with the 2020 Medal for Lifetime Achievement Award. With numerous other awards and more than 900 completed projects, McKinney founded the team that is now McKinney York Architects. Throughout her career, she has promoted female leadership, mentored at collegiate and professional levels, and served the arts community and other charitable groups, including CASA as an advocate for children’s wellbeing. Together with her partners at McKinney York, she set up a scholarship at The University of Texas at Austin Architecture School for a young woman. Proud and humbled by the honor, McKinney says, “The past recipients are people who have mentored, influenced and inspired me and I am dazed to be counted among them.” www.mckinneyyork.com