A Forgotten American Train Journey

Once called “the grandest scenic trip on Earth,” the Mount Lowe Railway transported passengers through miles of mountainous vistas high above southern California. Conceived by American inventor Thaddeus Lowe in the late 1800s, the short-lived venture was forced to permanently close in 1936 after it failed to draw the crowds needed to keep it in operation. Lowe eventually went into bankruptcy and lost the railway …

Cute Overload is Shutting Down

After over 10 years of uncovering the internet’s most adorable animals, Cute Overload announced that it will be shutting down. In its final blog post, the five-time Webby-winning site said, “The time has come to say thank you to you all, our dear peeps, and everyone that has worked so hard to make Cute Overload a decade of laughter, outraaaageous vocabulary and endless squeals of …

A Discussion on Furniture with Petrified Design

After meeting in college and bonding over architecture and design, Petrified Design co-founders Tyson Pendergrass and Gable Bostic decided to pursue their shared passion as furniture craftsman. Together, they moved to the Texas Hill Country and took up residence in an old cabin built by Bostic’s father to focus on their craft. Luxe Magazine recently spoke with Pendergrass to discuss the brand’s aesthetic, inspiration and …