Grace Farris: Home Filled With Books, Games, Creativity & Family Love
Grace Farris, renowned illustrator and physician, lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband Arthur and their children: sons George and 10-year-old Russ. When they moved from New York, medical situations halted travel, leading her and her husband to seek a more private home in the Texas suburb. Amidst this, she recently sold her husband’s home, allowing the family to settle in a place more suited for family life. She notes that the house, traditionally described as a “small town,” feels surprising yet full of texture.
Her home is a vibrant blend of functional spaces. An armchair, sourced from Lulu & Georgia, adds character, complemented by thrifted works from Janet Eager Krueger, a professional painter in San Antonio. A stark coffee table and bench from World Market complete the look, echoing mid-century American design. Even everyday items—like the gangly, thrifted stool from Target and the Artistic Paperback collection—are woven into the home’s fabric, revealing the family’s unique style.
Graces daughter-in-law shared her childhood memories in a moving photo essay in Cup of Jo. For those connected, the piece offers a refreshing glimpse into her roots and hometown, underscoring the multicultural tapestry of her formative years.
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