Weekends With: Krys Henry in Austin

This piece first ran on the journal in February 2025. We're bringing it back this week — some weekends are worth a second look.

A weekend filled with coffee, creative inspiration, and soaking up the best of Austin.

Bright dining room with a wood table, green chairs, and a brass pendant light in Krys Henry's Austin home

For Krys Henry, a photographer, financial analyst, and travel enthusiast, weekends are all about slowing down, spending time with his wife, Amanda, and taking in everything Austin has to offer. From quiet mornings at home to outdoor adventures, his weekends strike a balance between creativity, community, and rest — the kind of pace that's easy to lose track of, and worth returning to.

Starting the Day: Coffee, Plants & Slow Mornings

Weekends at the Henry home begin with coffee. There's nothing better than the ritual of brewing a fresh cup, sipping slowly, and catching up over conversation. Their home — a bright, welcoming space filled with natural light and carefully chosen details — reflects a love of design and the small moments that make a home feel considered rather than staged.

Krys Henry and his wife sharing coffee and conversation at their dining table

Variegated pothos in a white ceramic planter next to a glass coffee carafe and mug on a wood table

The couple also takes time to care for their indoor plants, watering and tending to the greenery that brings the space to life — a small daily ritual that keeps a home feeling lived-in rather than just decorated.

Exploring Austin: Neighborhood Strolls & Family Adventures

Austin has been home for almost a decade, and Krys and Amanda have built a deep appreciation for all it has to offer. Weekends often include long walks through the neighborhood, stroller in tow, taking in tree-lined streets and the creative energy that makes the city feel like their own.

Living in a place with no shortage of things to do means there's always something new to experience — weekend outings that have included kite festivals, vintage car shows, and other uniquely Austin experiences that celebrate the city's character.

Man pushing a toddler in a stroller down a tree-lined Austin neighborhood street

Vintage teal car parked in front of a retro drive-in mural reading Top Notch Movie Night

Front Porch Conversations & Finding Inspiration

Some of the best moments happen at home. Whether it's unwinding on the front porch with a good book, sketching out ideas for the next project, or just reflecting on the week, home is where the inspiration tends to show up — a space designed for gathering, creating, and being present before the week starts again.

Woman sitting with a toddler on a shaded back porch strung with string lights

Krys Henry photographing his reflection in a round mirror above an entryway console styled with houseplants

A Weekend Well Spent

For Krys, weekends are about the beauty of everyday moments — slow mornings, creative sparks, and time spent taking in Austin's particular charm. Whether at home or out exploring the city, each weekend is its own small chance to be inspired.

How do you spend your weekends? Tag us and share your weekend rituals with us.

Written by Catherine Wright

Written by Catherine Wright