Some of my favorite moments are those spent with good friends and good conversation while enjoying a delicious dinner. Add to that a beautiful table adorned with fresh flowers and you are on your way to hosting a memorable gathering. Summer is a great time to bring your friends together and host them in your home. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary or simply celebrating … [Read more...]
The Art of the Gift
What type of gift giver are you? Are you the kind of person who loves to search for the perfect little something to give a friend that you just know they’ll love? Maybe you store away hints your spouse drops leading up to a birthday. Or perhaps you feel safest giving a gift card to a favorite store or restaurant. Whatever your gift-giving style, everyone can be prepared by … [Read more...]
Gardening in West Texas: A Beginner’s Guide for the Not-So-Green Thumb
Gardening in West Texas can be a rewarding experience, even for those who consider themselves beginners. The arid climate, scorching summer temperatures, and limited water supply, however, present unique challenges. In this guide, Todd Hooper, the General Manager at Garden World for 27 years, and Beth Hamaty, a Master Gardener, share their knowledge with easy and practical … [Read more...]
Women with Vision: Sydney Weinkauf
Sydney Weinkauf, an 8th grader at Mann Middle School is in many ways, your typical teenage kid. She’s basketball obsessed, and loves golf, church and hanging out with her friends. She’s energetic and fun. But Sydney is anything but typical. At age 11, she started an unexpected journey after asking her parents if she could get a job. Although babysitting is what first came to … [Read more...]
Spend vs. Save
Should you spend vs. save on home décor? Furnishing your home, like most things today, is more costly than ever. Making decisions about furniture or other household items can feel like a balancing act. Which pieces should you invest more money in? Where are some places I can save? How will it all come together to create a warm and comfortable home? Deciding where to spend … [Read more...]