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“I'm the type of person that thrives off new experiences -- I'm always on the go! Traveling is my greatest source of inspiration, and I generally can be found anywhere with salt + sun. I'm shaped by the candid stories people share with me over a cup of tea. On the weekend, you can find me cuddling with my bulldogs, floating the river, or flipping through my large collection of design books.”

1. My favorite vacation was to:

  1. Sayulita, Mexico
  2. Florence, Italy
  3. O’ahu, Hawaii
  4. Bali, Indonesia

2. My guiltiest pleasure is:

3. As a child, my dream job was:

  1. School teacher
  2. Nurse
  3. Drag car racer
  4. Chef

4. I live in Austin, but I’ve never:

  1. Eaten a breakfast taco
  2. Gone to a music festival
  3. Visited a local swimming hole
  4. Toured the state capitol

5. People often tell me:

6. My favorite vintage piece in my house is a:

  1. Moroccan wedding blanket
  2. Hans Wegner credenza
  3. Arne Norell safari settee
  4. 1800’s Persian rug

7. I start my mornings with:

8. My go-to outfit is:

  1. Gym clothes
  2. A cream bohemian dress
  3. Jeans & a t-shirt
  4. Anything with cowboy boots
“Having grown up in coastal Florida and spending summers in Moultrie, Georgia, I'm a southern girl at heart. I feel at home in Austin, where many styles and backgrounds collide. At Birch & Brass, I assist clients with putting together their rental orders and ensure we're capturing their personal style in all of our designs. No two days in my work life are never the same.”

1. Most people would be surprised to know:

2. The beauty product I can’t live without is:

  1. Charcoal mask
  2. Lipstick
  3. Bronzer
  4. Eyebrow filler

3. When I’m not working, I spend the day:

4. I’m secretly terrified of:

  1. Snakes popping out of the shower drain
  2. Being attacked by a shark
  3. Getting stuck on a roller coaster
  4. Claustrophobic spaces

5. One day, I’d really like to:

  1. Live abroad for a year
  2. Learn how to break dance
  3. Star in a community play
  4. All of the above

6. My favorite artist is:

7. My dream find from the flea market is:

  1. Brass tea serving set
  2. Rolling school chalkboard
  3. Charlotte Perriand bamboo chaise lounge
  4. 1920s silk pink robe

8. The 3 most played songs on my playlist:

“I'm a small town Texan girl at heart who has fallen absolutely in love with the charm of city life here in Austin. On the weekends, you can find me wandering around the greenbelt, binge watching murder mysteries, or exploring the many delicious restaurants our city has to offer. At Birch & Brass, I have the privilege of helping to bring our wedding client's unique visions to life — I love nothing more than creating beautiful experiences that will be remembered for eternity.”

1. Three women I’d invite to a dinner party:

2. My favorite pick-me-up snack is:

  1. Reese’s cups
  2. Pizza
  3. Hot fries
  4. Milkshakes

3. The person who inspires me the most is:

  1. Oprah
  2. Martin Luther King, Jr.
  3. Maya Angelou
  4. Steve Harvey

4. The beauty product I can’t live without is:

  1. Red lipstick
  2. Dry shampoo
  3. Mascara
  4. Bronzer

5. The superpower I’d love to possess in real life:

  1. Teleportation
  2. Telepathy
  3. Super-human strength
  4. Flying

6. The most fabulous item in my closet is:

7. One day I’d really like to:

  1. Star in a movie
  2. Design my own clothing line
  3. Move to Italy
  4. Travel the world

8. Most people would be surprised to learn that I’ve never:

Soon after moving to Austin in 2006 (I’m considered a native at this point, right?!) to attend UT's film school, I fell in love with the city’s creative community. As a professional storyteller, I’ve had the chance to rub elbows with some of the coolest writers, photographers, business owners, & creatives in the city. I also love a steady supply of Topo Chico, matinee shows at the Drafthouse, and sunset runs along Town Lake. This city provides me with endless inspiration for my role of designing our styled shoots, maintaining our social media accounts, and creating our digital media.

1. My hidden talent is:

2. My worst habit is:

  1. Staying up too late
  2. Road Rage
  3. Letting laundry pile-up
  4. Making a mess in the kitchen

3. When I’m not working, I spend the day:

4. I wish I could be more:

  1. Calm under pressure
  2. Of a social butterfly
  3. Of a daredevil
  4. Like David Beckham

5. The best advice I’ve ever gotten was:

6. If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be:

  1. Bill Gates
  2. Justin Timberlake
  3. Tom Ford
  4. Jimmy Fallon

7. My best stress reliever is:

8. My favorite thing to photograph is:

  1. Portraits
  2. Food
  3. Interiors
  4. Bands
“Though I’ve lived in Texas all my life (I’m a San Antonio native), I’m a wanderer at heart with a deep love for the great outdoors. After graduating from TSU with a degree in environmental science, I spent six months hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Trekking over 2,600 miles between Mexico and Canada by foot was an incredible experience, and I cannot wait for my next travel adventure. So I’ve got my travel bag at the ready, but until then I’m more than happy to be a part of the team at Birch & Brass. ”

1. I know a lot about:

2. If I could live anywhere in the world, I’d move to:

  1. Patong, Thailand
  2. San Francisco, CA
  3. Sydney, Australia
  4. London, England

3. In my spare time, I enjoy:

  1. Going to concerts
  2. Finding new places to eat
  3. Working out at the gym
  4. Kayaking on town lake

4. I’m totally addicted to:

  1. Candy
  2. Instagram
  3. Fast food
  4. Reality TV

5. I can’t leave home without:

  1. My cell phone
  2. My watch
  3. A book
  4. My laptop

6. I’ve always wanted to:

7. I could eat __________ everyday of my life.

  1. Pizza
  2. Chinese food
  3. Salad
  4. Sushi

8. My most prized possession is:

“As a native New Yorker, I moved to Austin in 2015, and I happily traded the hustle and bustle of the city for the active outdoors + live music scene of the capital city. When I’m not organizing and prepping orders at the Birch & Brass warehouse, you can often find me painting or renovating vintage furniture. I love making art and enjoy spending my time within Austin’s thriving art community. I also adore my two cats, Sylvia Plath and Nails Tunadoom.”

1. I’m originally from:

  1. San Francisco, CA
  2. Queens, NYC
  3. Orlando, FL
  4. Chicago, IL

2. I get secretly annoyed when people call me:

3. My favorite restaurant in town is:

  1. Uchi
  2. Elizabeth Street Cafe
  3. Justine’s
  4. Lambert’s

4. One thing people would be surprised to learn about me:

5. There’s nothing in the world I would dislike more than:

  1. Being stuck in traffic forever
  2. Living in Texas without a/c
  3. Starring in a reality TV show
  4. Never having coffee again

6. My absolute favorite song is:

7. In my spare time i enjoy:

  1. Reading
  2. Shopping
  3. Hiking
  4. Going to the gym

8. My secret talent is:

“Six years ago, I traded the icy winters of Northern New Jersey for the warm Texas sun, but I’m still a proud East Coast native at heart. I enjoy staying active, so you’ll often find me hiking and rock climbing whenever I can. In the office, I’m probably better known for my sarcastic humor, but I can also put together a mean timeline.”

1. My favorite restaurant in Austin would be:

  1. Magnolia Cafe
  2. Grizzelda’s
  3. Pool Burger
  4. Perla’s

2. If I could see anyone live in concert it would be:

3. I cannot live without:

  1. My iPad
  2. My cell phone
  3. Coffee
  4. Chocolate

4. My worst habit is:

  1. Biting my nails
  2. Eating junk food
  3. Always running late
  4. Being stubborn

5. When no one is around, I tend to:

6. Outside of work, you can usually find me:

  1. Playing music
  2. Hiking
  3. Studying for my classes
  4. All of the above

7. When I was little, I wanted to be:

  1. A firefighter
  2. An architect
  3. A model
  4. A veterinarian

8. My dream vacation would be a trip to:

Our history

a glimpse into our past and where our passion stems from

1991
Brittany begins collecting antiques as a child
April 2014
Brittany struggles to find rentals for her wedding & uses her own collection
August 2014
Birch & Brass officially opens in East Austin
September 2014
Hire our very first employee
August 2016
Move to a larger showroom in South Austin
April 2018
Brand new birchandbrass.com website launches
March 2019
Busiest month of events since opening