How a Community Garden Brought Neighbors Together David Feemster remembers his exact thoughts when plans were announced at Aldersgate United Methodist Church for a community garden. His thoughts weren’t exactly supportive, but he probably wasn’t the only member of the church with the same idea. “I thought it was kind of a crazy idea for a ministry,” Feemster … [Read more...]
How to Spring Up Your Fall Style
Summer lasts quite a long time in Abilene, so when that short sprint of cooler temperatures arrives in the fall and spring, you may not want to buy a whole new wardrobe. This year, you can take some fall pieces and pair them with warm-weather pieces to create a spring look. Linen Boutique in downtown Abilene is one of the newest fashion spots in town. Owners and sisters … [Read more...]
New on the Scene: Florence Posies and Honey & Fig Gelato
What began as a pop-up shop in a horse trailer has now blossomed into a modern gelato bar and flower shop in the heart of the SoDA District. Owned by Rachel Patten and her husband, Micah, Florence Posies and Honey & Fig Gelato has become Abilene’s newest family-friendly hangout spot. The shop opened in December, 2020, and features a gelato and coffee bar, a sprawling … [Read more...]
New on the Scene: Kao Lounge
Whether you like visual art, craft cocktail art, or just good conversation with friends, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Kao Lounge, the SoDA District’s newest cocktail bar. The lounge is full of spots for photo ops, with local art on the walls, a huge mural on the back wall, and elegant, colorful furniture throughout the space. The drinks are also artistic, like the New … [Read more...]
Go To Your Room
If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the bedroom may be its soul. In a perfect world, a bedroom serves as a personal retreat, a space to rest and decompress. But bedrooms often get overlooked as we focus our energies on the kitchen and living room, where much of life takes place. You may have said, “Oh, no one sees my bedroom, I’ll get to it later.” But did you? When … [Read more...]