So, we've been talking a lot for a while now about how we've been helping our friends at the Big Country Home Builders Association plan and execute their traditional Big Country Home & Garden Expo. We are happy to report that the event on Saturday went as smoothly as we could've hoped for! Now, if you missed it I am going to tell you my favorite parts, as I usually do … [Read more...]
Modern Weaving DIY at The Grace
Last Thursday, we created a modern weaving DIY while learning the basic techniques, including modern knots and patterns, thanks to The Grace Museum. Christi and I had a grand ole time trying not to tie knots in our yard. Now, here's the truth. You can't really learn how to weave and finish a project in two hours. But I was so excited I went straight home after the class and … [Read more...]
A Quick Way to Bring Spring into Your Home… Aka. Flowers
With spring around the corner (aka tomorrow), we are over here scrambling for ways to make the seasonal transition in our homes (and our wardrobes). Let’s be honest Spring Equinox might just now be upon us, but as soon as that first day of spring break hits, you know everyone is preemptively diving in head first to fresh blooms and spring colors. So the question remains, … [Read more...]
Dirty Dancing in Abilene
Dirty Dancing is an American classic with a deceitful name. It’s not about the dancing, even though there is plenty of dancing involved. It’s about a young woman’s coming of age. It’s been a few years since I’ve seen the original 1987 film and I was struck anew last week at the stage performance. I never realized, or maybe I forgot, how much that story resonates with me as a … [Read more...]
Oscar Winners You Can Watch in Abilene This Week
The presentation of the Academy Awards (aka the Oscars) make for a weekend of glamour and old-Hollywood style. After we didn’t watch the show and missed last year’s Best Picture debacle, Michael and I decided to pay attention this year and invite all our friends over to join us. Why not? It’s a good time. In 2015, my husband and I made a pact to watch all the best picture … [Read more...]