Shannon Bland

Austin

Editor and Owner at The Scout Guide

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Lone Star Stops: A Summer Bucket List Tour of Texas

1 week ago | thescoutguide.com | Shannon Bland

| There’s nothing quite like a Texas summer—long days, big skies, and even bigger adventures waiting just down the road. To help guide you as you venture through the lone star state, our local editors put together a bucket list tour of Texas made up entirely of Lone Star gems, checking off one charming local spot after another across some of our favorite Texas cities.
No Ties This Year: 10 Local Father’s Day Gifts He’ll Actually Love

3 weeks ago | thescoutguide.com | Shannon Bland

Trust us, this Father’s Day, Dad doesn’t want – or need – a new tie. And not only because it’s triple digits from here on out… To celebrate him, we scouted high + low for a list of local gift ideas and experiences he’s sure to treasure for years to come.
A Timeless Revival: Daley Home Gives New Life to a Historic Georgetown Home

3 weeks ago | thescoutguide.com | Shannon Bland

Originally commissioned in 1916 by Fort Worth resident F.D. Love and designed by architect M.L. Waller, this historic home has stood as a quiet testament to early 20th-century craftsmanship. When the current owners acquired the property in 2023, they were stunned to find the original hand-drawn architectural plans still intact—a rare and remarkable inheritance that guided the thoughtful renovation that followed. What came next?
Poolside to Parade: 7 Memorial Day Looks

1 month ago | thescoutguide.com | Shannon Bland

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial (but official here in Texas since we’ve already dawned the triple digits) start of summer—and with it, a calendar full of backyard barbecues, poolside & lakeside lounging and sun-soaked celebrations that carry late into the evenings . Whether you’re running to the closest body of water, hosting friends at home, or catching a hometown parade, the perfect outfit sets the tone.
Grill Power: 7 Spots to Celebrate National BBQ Day

1 month ago | thescoutguide.com | Shannon Bland

In Austin, barbecue isn’t just a meal—it’s a cultural rite, a slow-smoked love language passed down through generations and served up with a side of communal feeling. And while pitmasters across Texas have long been national treasures, the world is finally catching on. This National BBQ Day, we’re trading paper plates for prestige as we explore Austin’s rise as a BBQ capital that doesn’t just bring the heat—it earns the stars.
Meet the Members of The Scout Guide Austin Volume 12

1 month ago | thescoutguide.com | Shannon Bland

| SCOUT IS OUT and we could not be more excited for you to Meet the Members of Volume 12! ESTILO BOUTIQUE | 2727 Exposition Blvd #121 | @estilo_austin GROVE HILL ATX | 3663 Bee Caves Rd | @grove_hill_atx LUX ROX BOUTIQUE | 7415 Southwest Pkwy Building 3 Suite 100 | @luxroxboutique MONKEE’S OF DRIPPING SPRINGS | 136 Drifting Wind Run #121, Dripping Springs | @monkeesofdrippingsprings MONOGRAM LADY | 3818 Far W Blvd Ste 108 | @monogramladyatxTHE DAILY DRESS | @thedailydressofficial KELSEY LEIGH...
WHERE TO FIND VOLUME 12

1 month ago | thescoutguide.com | Shannon Bland

Our Local Distribution Partners at Central Market and The Wayback Cafe & Cottages are consistently stacked with complementary guides for your taking. Grab a coffee at The Wayback or pick one up at Central Market when you’re shopping for groceries or picking up flowers.
Volume 12: A Letter from the Editor

1 month ago | thescoutguide.com | Shannon Bland

Letter from the Editor: It is my privilege to present the 12th edition of The Scout Guide Austin, a city guide designed in order to prove that everything you need to live a beautiful life can be found right here within your own community. Each year and with each new edition, this publication is given life through high-impact photography and thoughtful story telling, something that will always be paramount to our brand and to the success of the businesses within.
Meet the Female Founders of Volume 11

2 months ago | thescoutguide.com | Shannon Bland

There’s just something about shopping from women-owned businesses. These eight below brands, stemming from our Meet the Female Founders page in Volume 11, are built with heart, heritage, and a fierce sense of purpose—and each purchase is a powerful vote of support for creativity, independence, and community.
How to Detox your Home with August Beverly Health

2 months ago | thescoutguide.com | Shannon Bland

We often think about detoxing our bodies, but what about detoxing our homes? From the cleaning products under the sink to the air fresheners we spray and the cookware we use, hidden chemicals can lurk in every corner of our living spaces. While many of these substances promise convenience and cleanliness, they can also contribute to indoor air pollution, hormone disruption, and long-term health concerns. The good news? You don’t need a drastic overhaul to create a safer, healthier home.