We all know Joanna Gaines has the magic touch these days and her popular show Fixer Upper drives fans to her Waco, Texas store Magnolia Market by the thousands. Luckily I live just a hop down the highway and have had the chance to visit on multiple occasions. Last week I made and early spring…
There are times when I feel like good hospitality is a lost art form, especially in my own home. People don’t RSVP. Hand written thank you notes are a thing of the past. Sometimes I start thinking of the dirty dishes that will need washing and the beds that will need changing before a guest even arrives….
read all about our getaway to Miranda Lambert’s bed & breakfast hotel, The Ladysmith in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. My sweet husband surprised me for Christmas by booking a getaway to Miranda Lambert’s bed & breakfast hotel, The Ladysmith in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. He knows my heart and speaks my language. He actually shipped me away with…
For my mom’s birthday we decided on a Mother/Daughter girl trip. Rarely are the two of us alone together anymore. Usually it’s all the kids running crazy or she is babysitting while I am somewhere completely different. We set our sites on two nights in Brenham, Texas. It was a close destination with tons of…
A Junker’s Paradise in Burton, Texas a must visit stop on your way to Round Top Antiques Week Can you keep a secret? You see, there is a sleepy little town that lays in wait for you to come visit and have the most glorious afternoon. You’ll feel miles away from it all, but really…
15 Fun New Things To Do For A Long Car Ride! It’s that time of year… “Are we there yet?” “How much longer?” “I’m bored” My kids are actually excellent travelers, but even they have their limits. Our summer usually consists of a cross country trek to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The place…