Monique Capanelli of Articulture Designs has taken succulent and cacti arrangement beyond the ubiquitous aloe and agave that are seen extensively around town. Her living walls defy gravity with alien-like plants potted on a vertical horizon. For her centerpieces, Monique carefully combines color, texture, and live plants to create lasting decorations that put cut flower arrangements to shame. From the smallest boutonnieres to entire landscaped gardens, Monique uses her eye for great design and her talented green-thumb to bring a refreshing artistic sensibility to gardening. Articulutre will once again be participating in East Austin Studio Tour as a guest at Jennifer Chennoweth’s incredible Fisterra Studio (1200 East 2nd Street). Monique answered a few questions for us about her work, her favorite plants, and why we’re killing all of our house plants. more ›

Although no single location can embody the whole spirit of East Austin Studio Tour, Fisterra Studio comes pretty darn close. The 102-year old home and studio has been a stop on EAST since the first tour in 2003 and devoted art aficionados have flocked to the house year after year to see what homeowner and artist Jennifer Chenoweth has done with the place. The fully remolded home has the feel of a well curated gallery - from the sculpture in the garden to large canvases in the halls and a kid's bedroom that is to die for. Out back, among pets and plants, is Chenoweth's studio where she carefully creates colorful abstract paintings and sculptures. Fisterra Studio, located at 1200 E. 2nd St., will once again open its doors to East Austin Studio Tour participants this weekend and next from 10am to 5pm each Saturday and Sunday. more ›