New technology has improved our lives in a million ways. Medical advancements, iPhones, GPS directions in downtown Houston, the list goes on and on. I know online grocery pick-up personally saved my life when my daughters were little! New technology has also opened up new ways to decorate your home. Improved materials, installation methods and high efficiency products mean … [Read more...]
Refresh and Reset for the New Year
The word “Resolution” can feel very intimidating, especially after expending a good amount of energy between November and December. I find that using words like refresh and reset allow for a little more grace than resolution. While everyone operates in their own unique way, there are plenty of ways we can start the year in a more organized fashion…and maybe choose to persevere … [Read more...]
Crafting the Perfect Christmas Wreath
A beautiful wreath not only greets those who enter your home, but it welcomes the Christmas season. With Christmas just around the corner, you may want to create a custom wreath for your home. Feeling just a little intimidated? Not to worry. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you make a beautiful wreath for your home. Here are the supplies you'll need to … [Read more...]
Change of Scenery
They warn you not to blink, but you did. One day you’re shuffling kids to ballet class or flag football and the next, they’ve grown up, moved out of the house and are ready to start life on their own. Suddenly, the house is way too quiet and their old bedroom is a relic of the past. Cue the waterworks! When kids move out of their childhood home, there are numerous … [Read more...]
From Family Home to Community Treasure: The Legacy of Swenson House
A familiar and much-loved Abilene landmark, the Swenson House has played host to fundraising events, receptions, photo shoots and even ghost tours. But before it became a public treasure, it played perhaps its most important role – home. The Legacy of William Gray Swenson The home’s past is as storied as the couple who raised their family there. William Gray Swenson … [Read more...]