Tiny houses have risen in popularity worldwide over the last few years. Shows like Tiny House Nation on Netflix provide inspiration for ways to downsize, while still living in a functional, aesthetically-pleasing space. According to Insider, sales and construction of tiny houses boomed during 2020 and there’s no telling how much bigger the trend will get in the next few years. … [Read more...]
Date Night with Refuge Ranch
Amber and Jason Groves believe the best way to connect is to disconnect. At Refuge Ranch, their idyllic retreat nestled among the oaks and cedar groves of Buffalo Gap, guests can do just that. Refuge Ranch was born out of what Jason describes a “deep dive” he and Amber took into their lives around the beginning of 2017. It was during this time when the couple, who were in … [Read more...]
100 Pounds, 100% Grit
An Abilene Mother's Weight Loss Journey It wasn’t a New Year’s resolution that drove Sarrah Barton to lose 100 pounds in a year. That kind of motivation, coupled with crash diets, had never worked. It took something much more serious. That “something” came the day her son, Grayson, almost died in her arms from diabetic ketoacidosis, or DKA, as it’s commonly known. It … [Read more...]
How To: Home Organizing
We all know that feeling – searching unsuccessfully through the drawer for a pair of scissors only later to find three at the bottom of another drawer; or purchasing that pair of shoes, only to realize months later that you already own a similar pair that have been sitting in the back of the closet, unworn and forgotten. Having a disorganized space can be frustrating and … [Read more...]
How To: Holiday Cocktails
The holidays…a time for friends, family and festivities. This year more than ever, people are looking forward to gathering and reconnecting with those whose company they might not have been able to enjoy during last year’s socially-distanced season. As traditions are rekindled and favorite food and drinks enjoyed, some local bartenders wanted to share their favorite holiday … [Read more...]