A month ago this evening we lost our perfect sweet angel girl Nugget. In the span of 48 hours she went from playing with her brother to her heart just not being able to hold on any longer. She had just turned 5 a few weeks earlier. We got her knowing that our time with her was limited, being born with 4 heart conditions... but I wasnāt ready. There hasnāt been a day that I havenāt cried. Most days I canāt help but sob. I know everyday will get easier, but she was just so fucking special. Itās so unfair that we got so little time with her. It all feels so surreal. I canāt believe Iāve lived a month without her already.
She was my heart.
Mogwhai I had for almost 18 years and he taught me patience and selflessness. In the short time I had with my girl, she opened my heart and taught me love in a way that Iāve never felt. But I know sheās still with me. Hawks, butterflies and hummingbirds have been following me everywhere I go - letting me know sheās watching over me, that sheās okay and that I will be too.
An event where design, heritage, and performance converged.
The @manualfocusshow in Austin ā sponsored by @kindredmotorworks and @porscheatx - was a study in craftsmanship.
Vintage silhouettes. Contemporary art installations. Bespoke restorations executed with precision.
This wasnāt simply an automotive showcase. It was a curated expression of modern luxury - where legacy engineering meets forward-thinking innovation.
We stepped into a first-generation 1968 Bronco, reimagined as a dual electric motor EV delivering 400 horsepower complete with a custom-designed subframe and independent front suspension. A seamless blend of nostalgia and next-generation performance.
Classic form. Modern refinement.
What stood out most was the intentionality behind every detail - the way tradition was honored while elevating the experience of todayās lifestyle.
That philosophy resonates deeply in Austin right now. Elevated living isnāt about excess. Itās about thoughtful design, strategic innovation, and aligning with spaces that reflect who you are and where youāre going.
Moments like this remind us: luxury is evolving - and Austin is on the forefront of the charge.
Special thanks to @padymack5 for setting this up!
Beth Perkins, REALTORĀ®, RSPS, CPA, MBA
Texas Real Estate Strategist
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One of our favorite activations from at #manualfocusshow was this @porscheatx / @hitech.motorcars Camp set up with Sāmores⦠Campfire and Cars is always WIN WIN!!
Thanks to @howlcampfires for hooking us up with some fire for this set up.
Thanks to @a_mcrogers & @theveloxstandard making this activation so special.
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Today was my first powwow since my mom died a year and a half ago. I didnāt expect it to hit me the way it did, but I kept finding myself in tears - listening to the female elders and what they had to share, seeing the handmade leatherwork, breathing in the sage. It all reminded me of her.
I think, subconsciously, I havenāt gone back until now for that very reason.
But it was a beautiful powwow. A beautiful day. And Iām so glad I went - especially because I got to experience it with my favorite person, who held me tight, looked into my eyes, and saw the tears without needing me to say a word.
Our gorgeous, perfect little girl has turned five! This is a big deal⦠she was born with heart disease, which then caused her to also develop kidney disease and dogs like her typically only live to be about three years old. In the words of her vet, āNugget is defying science.ā Weāre so grateful for this sweet little angel. Sheās the funnest, silliest, sweetest best little thing ever. And after losing my Mogwhai, she really helped heal my heart. So incredibly grateful that sheās doing well today after so many ups and downs over the years. Sheās a fighter if nothing else. Probably why we connect so hard. ā¤ļø Love this little girl so much.
Excited to finally show everyone what we cooked up at the @kindredmotorworks factory in S.F.
@darryltocco with the magic š„š¬!
Thanks so much for inviting us out and being the title sponsor for @manualfocusshow . We are excited for next weekend!
If you wanna see one of these in person next weekend at @distributionhall on February 6/7th!!
See yāall soon!
HUGE Thank you to @kindredmotorworks the title sponsor @manualfocusshow for inviting us out to the factory in SF and showing us around! We are so excited to show you what weāve been working on for the show.
Come see one tonight at Top Notch! 6-9pm on Burnet Road in #AustinTexas.
Thanks @nutter & team for seeing the vision and trusting us! We are so excited!
Thanks @darryltocco for the š„š¬ always!
MORE TOMORROW 1/30!
#kindredmotorworks #fyp #explore
FRIDAY NIGHT INFO
Gain early access to purchase art and merchandise at our elevated Friday Night Pre-Party on February 6, 2026. Kick off the weekend with complimentary Michelin-starred bites from LeRoy & Lewis and Aburi Oshi Sushi, brought to you by Porsche Austin. Enjoy an open bar with Chapter Social + Spirits serving up Moët Hennessy custom cocktails, Zilker Beer and Rambler Sparkling Water. Experience a live painting of the Gruppechat 911 Safari by Andrew Manning made possible by Moët Hennessy and XPEL, while vinyl records are spun by DJ Daecosomoxi. Rub shoulders with the artists, drivers, and sponsors that make Manual Focus so special.
Tickets include access to Saturdayās full show.
Pre-Party Pricing Schedule
$175 Early Bird Pricing Ends Midnight, January 26th
$200 January 27th Until Midnight, February 5th
IF AVAILABLE- $225 Online & at the Door (No Cash), February 6th
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