Meet Anne Wheeler, a Gottesman Residential agent with forty years of experience, who strives to provide professionalism beyond reproach and integrity without compromise in marketing and selling luxury homes here in Austin.
What Is Your Favorite Thing About Austin?
I love Austin's laid-back vibe, the friendly attitude, and the entrepreneurial spirit.
What Is The Best Advice You've Been Given?
All my life, my daddy told me not to judge a person by their appearance. He said, “You never know who they are or what they stand for until you get to know them”.
What Are Some Of The Current Trends You Are Seeing?
It seems that the current trend is a simpler lifestyle, which is reflected in our homes. Open floor plans remain the trend, and wood flooring is preferred over natural stone tile. We are also seeing mixed metals in lighting and hardware, and outdoor living areas with extensive outdoor kitchens.
What Is The Best Gift You've ever received?
The best gift I've ever received was a bouquet of hand-picked wild flowers.
What Is Your Biggest Influence when You're Decorating Your Home?
My biggest influence currently is the timeless neutrals.
What Are Your Top 5 Favorite Apps Right Now?
I use the Weather Channel app every day, even when I know it’s going to tell me that it’s still hot. I love Scanner Pro, DocuSign, and Dropbox for work on the go. I also use Evernote to keep track of all things personal, and I love my Apple Watch with the navigation directions and text messages delivered to my wrist.
What Do You Do To Relax?
The most relaxing thing for me to do is to vacation without a schedule. I love to cozy up by a fire with my dog and a good book.
What Does “Keep Austin Weird” Mean To You?
“Keep Austin Weird” means that we welcome diversity and that there's room and a place for all of us. It also means that we embrace the laid-back vibe that has been an Austin signature.
Do You Have A Morning Routine? Tell Us About It.
I begin the day with a cup of tea and about an hour of quiet time. That hour keeps me I centered during the rest of the day.
Which Is Your Favorite Room In The House? Why?
It's hard to choose one favorite room because I love the rooms where family and friends gather. So, whether it's the kitchen, dining, or living room, my favorite room is where folks are gathered.
What Is Your Favorite Home Appliance?
My favorite appliance, hands-down, is my Kuerig coffee maker because I can pop in a pod and, in less than a minute, have my perfect brew.
Favorite Local Shops?
Wildflower is a go-to for linens, candles, unusual jewelry, and design accessories and then, there is always Target.
What Is One Thing People Would be Surprised To Know About You?
I can untangle anything. Give me a fishing line, Christmas lights, necklaces, etc. I can unknot the knottiest!
Austin Is Known For Being A Foodie Town. What Is Your Favorite Restaurant? What Dish Should We Get?
I love Josephine House, and their cosmos are delish. Eberly’s diver sea scallops and a seasonal dessert are hard to beat, though.
Any Favorite Shows That We Should Start Binge-Watching Asap?
I can’t wait for the next season of The Crown. I've definitely binged on the previous seasons of Outlander, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Queer Eye.
