Surroundings: The Brain Child Blog of Alix Anopol Design
Flow Yoga Austin: My Go-To Studio for Nervous System Reset & Realignment | Wellness Spotlight | Vol. 1
People often think of yoga as just stretching or fitness, but if you know me, you know I was raised to see it as something deeper—medicine for the mind-body connection. So when I find a studio that truly honors that philosophy, I stay loyal.
Flow Yoga has become my go-to studio in Austin for recalibrating my nervous system and reconnecting with my body. I’ve been practicing there for years, and I’ve watched them grow from a few cozy classes to a city-spanning sanctuary for grounded, accessible movement. It’s wellness without the ego.
Durand Jones & The Indications | Flowers | The Listening Room | Vol. 1
There’s something about Durand Jones & The Indications that always hits a deeper frequency. Flowers, their newest album, feels like a dreamy soul revival drenched in color and longing. It's slow-burn sexy one minute, quietly euphoric the next.
Unique Designer Home Decor Picks for August 2025 | What I’m Loving Right Now | Vol. 1
When people ask where I find inspiration, I always say: it’s in the quiet details—the curve of a chair leg, the mood of a pendant, the sass of a bottle opener that doesn’t take itself too seriously. This month’s picks are a study in texture, form, and just the right amount of weird.
Whether you’re sourcing for your next project or just daydreaming about mixing up your space, I hope these pieces inspire a little aesthetic rebellion in your home. Because the best spaces? They don’t just follow the rules—they flirt with them.
Welcome to My Surroundings | A Studio Update | Vol. 1
After years of designing spaces that reflect the layered lives of the people who inhabit them, it only felt right to create a space of my own—a place to share what’s inspiring me, what I’m learning, and what I think is worth investing in. Not just in terms of design, but in life.
This blog is an extension of how I work: part tactile, part intuitive, and always driven by a deep love for meaningful surroundings. It’s where I’ll take you behind the scenes of my studio practice, spotlight rituals and spaces that support the body and mind, and offer my honest take on what’s worth the splurge and what’s just noise.