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DECEMBER IS A TIME TO REMINISCE... TO REFLECT ON THE YEAR WE’VE HAD Not many of us have been untouched by the changes and surprises, restrictions and difficulties of the last 12 months. Some of us will be happy to say goodbye to 2021 – me included. But amongst the tough times there’s been moments of love, fun and lightness too. Whether it’s been going to our new soccer stadium and chanting in unison with fellow

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WELCOME TO THE CHRISTMAS-THEMED DIVE BAR THAT HAS BEEN HEALING BROKEN HEARTS AND INSPIRING COUNTRY CLASSICS FOR NEARLY FIFTY YEARS

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YOU MENTIONED YOUR FAMILY ARE FROM THE MIDWEST, SO YOU’RE ANOTHER AUSTIN IMPORT. I was born in London, and believe it or not, Princess Diana was my daycare teacher. You know those famous photos of her when she was very young, with those children hanging off her? I was one of those children. I don’t remember her, and she was only Lady Di at the LALA’S LITTLE NUGGET MAKES ANYONE WHO WALKS

time, but my mum has photos. When I was three, my family moved

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to Singapore, then we moved to Chicago, then I went to college in

IN A WARM HUG. As its 50th anniversary approaches next year,

Arizona. In my twenties, all my friends were moving to Los Angeles or

co-owner Max Moreland explains how this legendary festive dive

Phoenix, but neither of them did anything for me. Not sure where to

bar, hidden away off Burnet Road, has been making Austin a more

go next, and over Chicago winters, a friend recommended Austin and

jolly place – and getting to the top of the country music charts –

it was everything I was looking for. The glove fit. It was 2004 and it

since it hung up its first glittery bauble in 1972.

had that great combination of amenities with community. Obviously, things have changed over the last decade, and the city is on a growth

LALA’S IS SUCH A UNIQUE BAR, ONCE YOU’VE BEEN

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YOU’LL NEVER FORGET IT.

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It’s stuck in a little, quiet strip mall on Justin Lane, and if you didn’t know it was there, you’re going to drive straight by it, but inside is this warm, holiday hideaway. Who’d have thunk it? I’d been a few times over the years as a patron before I got professionally involved with it, and it really appealed to my Midwest roots. My family are from Wisconsin and Lala’s reminded me of home, almost like I’d stumbled into a neighborhood bar set up in my grandma’s basement. IT OPENED IN 1972. WHEN DID YOU DECIDE TO BUY IT? In 2015, when friends told us that the founder

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Frances Lala was in ill health and looking to sell. We knew her bar still had an iconic part to play in Austin’s future, and a home in our community, so we got in there and negotiated the purchase.

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Frances did with the money from the sale? She split it with her one longtime employee for her retirement. Frances sadly passed away about a year and a half later, but Lala’s is still the place she grew, a place where people can come to celebrate the best moments in life, recover from the worst moments in life, or to sit on their own at the bar and feel welcomed. We open every day at 4 p.m., and we switch on Jeopardy and the regulars who’ve been coming in since the early 70s shout answers at the screen. Then they make way for the new to Austin, younger crowd from about 8 p.m. onwards. In November and December, people line around the block past midnight to get in. Its fun to be discovered by a whole new group of people. CONTINUED >

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The second story is Frances’ husband left her right before Christmas, and she fell into a depression and didn’t come to work for a long time. Two or three months went by before she could get herself together to get back into the bar, and her staff, not knowing what to do, had left the decorations up, and they

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agreed it made the place warm and comfortable, cheering, so they stayed up. The final rumor is that for her first Christmas running Lala’s, she put a lot of decorations up, and when she took them down in January the place looked naked… so she put them straight back up again and decided it would stay that way forever. And even though it’s a nightmare to dust, those decorations have stayed ever since. They mean so much to our patrons, and have grown organically over the years. We could just go to Lowe’s and buy a bunch of decorations and

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put them on the wall but that’s not the story of the bar. The story of the bar is the people who make it happen. Often when a family member passes away, our regulars come in with their mother’s nativity scene or their grandfather’s snow globe and ask to leave it there. Its flattering they choose to immortalize their loved ones in our crappy little bar. It means something reverberated in them that drew them to us, and made them want to become part of it. One elderly lady who

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fun of her for loving so much, and said they wanted to leave it here, to

I’ll tell you all three rumors, but I’m not going to confirm which

commemorate the place where their father took their mother on their

one’s true. We prefer just to let people discern for themselves which

final date night. It’s up in the bar today. People come in and don’t

one they want to believe, whatever makes them feel comfortable and

know these stories, but these tales gathered over the last almost 50

happy, and gets them through what they’re going through at that time.

years is in the fabric of what makes this place so special.

The first one is the most well-known, that Frances’ son left for Vietnam right before Christmas, and she promised not to take down the decorations in the bar until he came home from the war. He never returned, so the decorations never came down. Hayes Carll wrote a song about it called Jesus and Elvis, and Kenny Chesney covered it and made it a top ten hit on the country chart a few years ago. It’s a really cool song about Christmas, representing Jesus the King of Kings and the velvet picture of Elvis we have on the wall here at Lala’s, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

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JOHN PAUL DEJORIA. I’ve heard him called “The Paul Mitchell Guy”

He once even had one that could run on

because in 1980 he co-founded the haircare line Paul Mitchell – with

Patron tequila! Just like he seems more nat-

a hairdresser named Paul Mitchell and a $700 loan to get started.

ural in a Canadian tuxedo than a formal suit,

That was during a time he was living in his car, one of two times

he seems at ease on two wheels. This year

in his life the now billionaire was homeless. I’ve heard him called

was the 19th year of his annual Peace, Love

“The Patron Guy,” because in 1989 he co-founded The Patron Spirits

& Happiness charity motorcycle ride, a two-

company, which he sold to Bacardi in 2018 when the company was

day ride that John Paul underwrites with

valued at over $5 billion dollars. I’ve heard him called “A Nice Guy,”

his friend Gary Spellman. “We try to keep it

because his reputation precedes him. But, until I moved to Austin, I

down to 80 people or less and they all con-

didn’t know how much of his time and money the self-made billion-

tribute a couple thousand dollars and all the

aire gives away, and that doing so is probably his favorite job.

money goes to Austin Children’s Shelter,” he

Intrigued by how much John Paul DeJoria and his equally amaz-

says. 2022 will be their 20th anniversary.

ing wife Eloise do to give back, specifically in Austin, we caught up

2021 is the tenth anniversary of JPs’s Peace,

with the couple at their Austin home, where you’ll find family por-

Love & Happiness Foundation, which invests

traits above the fireplace rather than Picassos, to learn more. When

time, work and money into people, animals

the Austin Life team pulled into the driveway we were greeted by

and the environment and helps over causes

two happy pups, Duke and Suzy, John Paul, in denim on demin, and

globally and locally. It started the same year

Eloise, who apologized that she was a bit tired, but explained they

John Paul signed The Giving Pledge, a com-

had Duran Duran over for dinner the night before. “We talked about

mitment by the world’s wealthiest individuals

health, drinking a lot of water and sailing,” John Paul said.

and families to dedicate the majority of their

Our shoot started in the driveway with each effortlessly posing with a vehicle from the open garage. Eloise was perfectly accessorized

wealth to giving back. To date 224 people have signed the pledge.

with a yellow Ferrari and looked like a scene out of an Aerosmith

In reality, John Paul made the pledge

video. John Paul’s ride of choice is a motorcycle, and he has a few.

when he was just six-years-old, to his mom. CONTINUED >

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t h e m o re yo u k n ow + #CouplesGoals: One of Eloise’s favorite things about her husband? “He never focuses on anything negative,” she says, “In my 30 years with John Paul I’ve never heard him talk one word bad about anyone. And John Paul says, “Thirty years ago she swept me off my feet, and just continuously does things that are wonderful with a kind heart.”

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zations that need it

He recounted a story of his mom taking he and his

Rather than just write checks, John Paul and Eloise,

brother downtown LA around the holidays. As he and

with the guidance of the foundation’s Executive

his brother marveled at the store windows, he said his

Director Constance Dykhuizen, (who’s been there all ten

mother gave he and his brother a dime and told them

years), vet and visit each potential project. “We don’t just

to put it in a bucket next to a guy ringing a bell. They

donate money,” John Paul says, “For almost everything we

didn’t have much money and John Paul questioned why

do I want to somehow show up and be there, see it, con-

they gave what little they had away. He said his mother

tribute to it, talk to the people and see what they need.”

responded, “Boys, that is the Salvation Army, and they

A perfect example of this is Mobile Loaves and Fishes.

take care of people who don’t have a house to live in or

John Paul says, “We went to see what it was all about

food to eat. We don’t have a lot, but it’s always good to

when they first got going. We decided it was a really great

give something. We can only afford ten cents this year, but

thing that we would invest our time as well as invest our

there is always someone who needs it more than you do.”

money in and the first thing that was needed was a gar-

“That is something that has never left my mind,”

den. It grew from there. The MLF Community First Village

John Paul says. “Even in my, let’s call them bad boy

started with 230 houses and is now home to the Peace,

days, during my motorcycle adventures riding with

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friends from Satan’s Slaves or Hell’s Angels or whatever,

John Paul said that they are currently moving people in to

Thanksgiving or Christmas I would always volunteer

Phase II of another 310 tiny houses and “by the time we’re

my time, go help feed people, give back somehow even

done in a few years there will be 2000.”

though I didn’t have any money.”

During the pandemic John Paul worried about the

This year alone JP’s Peace, Love & Happiness

medical needs of people without means for care. He’s on

Foundation committed $250,000 as a matching grant

the Board of Advisors at the University of Texas and says,

challenge to help kick start Salvation Army Austin’s

“I went straight to our Head of Schools and Sciences and

Day of Giving. The Day of Giving raised more than

said, ‘What can we do to help these guys out? They’re

$750,000 that will fund more than 18,700 nights of

living under bridges and they’re going to spread the

shelter for individuals and families.

virus. What can we do to help?’ and they said, ‘JP, we can CONTINUED >

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inoculate them, but we need help. We need half a million bucks.’ So I gave them half a million bucks and said let’s go do it.” He continues, “We try to fill the gap, then think about what we can do about homelessness long-term.” That’s why he made a large donation to UT to start an Endowed Chair. “It’s when a few million is put in and all of the interest must go to professors or projects in the college that address homelessness and their medical issues and needs.” John Paul, who’s especially efficient because he doesn’t use email (or even have an email address or a computer!) spends much of his time these days giving back. He says, “I found the greatest high you will ever get is when you do something for somebody else and ask absolutely nothing in return - other than you are doing something great and trying to spread a message that they should do the same. It’s a hell of a high, and I know what high is all about because I’m a kid of the 60s.” He also says he feels like it’s an obligation, albeit one he’s happy to shoulder. “I’m so blessed with what I have that I feel part of my obligation, part of everyone’s obligation, is to do something while you are here to make your city, your state, your country,

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Eloise is well-accessorized

John Paul has JP Special Brew Bourbon in production with Bardstown Brewery in Kentucky. Eloise doesn’t drink alcohol as she owns a recovery center called The Arbor with her son Justin Harvey. While the office doesn’t have any computers, it does have a red phone. John Paul says, “That just goes to Washington.” And, he’s not being sarcastic. John Paul is Ambassador at Large to the islands of Antigua and Barbuda and Honorary Consul General for Mali. John Paul is working with a group in Austin on a new Covid vaccine and delivery system that is leading to other advancements in the medical field. John Paul’s daughter Alexis DeJoria is a eight-time National Hot Rod Association winner Eloise has a fantastic wardrobe, from which she outfitted herself. She said she was just so excited to be able to wear some of her clothes, neglected during the pandemic! Her hair was done by Freida Kohler-Abeit for ZigZag Salon and Makeup and Styling by Russ Brouse.

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the world a better place because you’re here.” He adds, “We really pay attention to Austin as our global counterpoint to get things going.” That’s thanks in no small part to his ever-supportive wife, who even after more than 30 years together still looks at John Paul like a lovestruck newlywed. A look of adoration and admiration John Paul reflects right back. “I dragged him here,” Eloise, a native Texan says of

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getting California-born and raised John Paul to move to Austin decades ago and make it the place they’d call home and raise their children. “We looked the world over and we had a two-year-old son,” John Paul says, “And we thought, ‘Where do we want to raise him?’ It could have been anywhere in the world. We picked Austin for the community, you can’t beat it. It has some of the best schools in the nation, it’s family oriented and there are good family values here.” After decades here, their love for Austin (and each other) has only grown. Eloise says, “We love hiking the trails and the parks. We love being outside. And then, of course, the music festival. We love music. And I Iove the spirit of Austin. I just feel like everybody’s heart is in the right place here.” John Paul adds, “My favorite thing is that a week does not go by where Austin doesn’t provide a variety of things to do. In Austin you have your choices and you can get involved if you want to. A lot of our friends come through who are musicians, we could go out and see them or we can have an easy weekend and just go outside here (at home). There’s beautiful water, the dogs run around, you can sit back and read and you are someplace else, not in a big city. It’s a beautiful place. Made more beautiful by the life they’ve built there.

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ute to Omega’s rich maritime heritage and has a striking green dial that is sure to stand out amongst the others.

For the trendy girl on your list, this Roberto Coin from Korman is sure to be a winner. The paper clip chain takes the lariat style to a more modern place while the medallions give you the look of effortless charm stacking. Wear it alone or stacked with all your favorite baubles for an iconic neck mess. ROBERTO COIN DOUBLE MEDALLION NECKLACE

DIAMOND TENNIS NECKLACE For the extra special girl in your life, the Korman Signature Diamond Tennis Necklace is a staple that will be worn for many Christmases to come. With its petite size this piece is designed to be effortlessly worn from casual to glam, something Austin girls are professionals at. Grab it in any length to make the perfect fit.

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TASTE OF HILL COUNTRY BUNDLE

SLOW NORTH CHEER AND MERRY + BRIGHT CANDLES

Get the glow with these two limited edition holiday blends made by Slow North, the small batch candle

For the Texas Foodie, check out Farmhouse Delivery’s

company from right here in Austin. The seasonal

‘Taste of Hill Country’ Bundle, a variety gift pack that offers

scents of fir, clove and clementine (Merry + Bright)

some of Texas’ best pantry favorites including Greater

and cinnamon, cypress and peppermint (Cheer)

Goods Coffee, Texas Olive Ranch olive oil, Youngblood’s

essential oils will warm every recipient’s hearts. Price

small-batch local honey and Farmhouse Kitchen’s sea-

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soning blends. Selection may vary based on availability.

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Have a friend who can use a sign they need more holiday décor? Card their yard! Have a person in your life who loves to put love on display? Card Their Yard! Austinites Amy Arnold and Jessica Stanley started Card My Yard seven years ago as a way to bring in supplemental income. Today there are 450 locations nationwide. CARD MY YARD

FOLK POTIONS Founded by Austinite and former folk singer-song-

writer Raina Rose, Folk Potions is a line of all-natural skincare handmade in Austin that includes herb-infused oils, salves, and soaps for ritual and self-care. Folk Potions are available locally through Farmhouse Delivery and their website, folkpotions.com, with free shipping. Their $98 oil trio with Magic Face Oil, Magic Hair Oil and Vagus Nerve Oil.

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GIVING BACK

Gratefully

ARTICLE ALLISON GIBESON PHOTOGRAPHY JANIE JONES

GIVING AWAY AFTER A SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGN LAST YEAR, LIFESTYLE PUBLICATIONS IS GIVING $300,000 TO RECIPIENTS IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON AND BEYOND... AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO ANNA SAROL, THE DAUGHTER OF A SINGLE MOTHER, WAS PARALYZED IN A GYMNASTICS ACCIDENT WHEN SHE WAS A FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL, BUT UNTIL LAST YEAR SHE DID NOT HAVE A STAIRLIFT IN HER HOME. The stairlift was made possible when Lifestyle Publications gave her family $10,000. “I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my

“I watched my community come together to help me get this equipment to my house, and words can’t explain how appreciative my family and I are.” —Anna Sarol

family and I are,” Anna says. The money for Anna’s stairlift was part of a giveaway campaign from the company during the 2020 Christmas season that benefited more than 80 recipients across the country with a final distribution of $250,000 throughout the year. When the company opened nominations, they were flooded with submissions. Community leaders such as judges, police officers, teachers, nurses, social workers, mentors and readers like you nominated people that were in need of assistance. As the eyes and ears of the community, these readers were able to help identify people who might have

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otherwise gone unnoticed or unrecognized. One such nominee was Kathy*, an aunt who is raising her three young relatives. The children came from an abusive situation, and Kathy, a single guardian, works tirelessly to provide for them. Nevertheless, the family was already living in poverty despite her working seven days a week when Kathy lost her job during the pandemic. She resorted to selling tamales to help pay the rent. When a case manager with a Big Brothers Big Sisters foster youth mentoring program heard about Lifestyle’s campaign and call for nominations, she quickly thought of Kathy. “When I shared the news that Kathy was selected and would be receiving $3,000, she cried, screamed, and was in disbelief,” the case manager said. “She immediately wanted to give back to me and the donor by providing endless tamales. This funding allowed the children to have a small Christmas tree for the first time ever. Kathy was able to pay her rent and utilities for three months, and the children were able to experience a holiday season in peace without financial stressors.” In yet another case, Emily* who worked as a janitor at a school, was a recipient and was struggling to afford simply buying groceries for her children. Before the ongoing difficulties of the pandemic even started, a tornado destroyed the school she worked at just a couple weeks before the initial shutdown in March 2020 which resulted in a loss of income for her. Emily was incredibly surprised and grateful to receive assistance from the giveaway. *Names changed for privacy

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WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GIVE AWAY $3OO,OOO This year the company will have nominations for the giveaway open from December 1-15, 2021. To submit a nomination, follow @CityLifestyle on Instagram and fill out the form found in the bio link. The amount given to each recipient will be based on need. The leaders of Lifestyle Publications believe God has blessed them with their company’s continued success, so they in turn wish to be a blessing and encouragement to others as they increase the amount of this year’s giveaway to those in need to $300,000 for the year.

Nominate HERE! Follow @citylifestyle on Instagram

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