Couples working together to influence the style of Abilene homes By Wendy Kilmer With the popularity and, ultimately, household-name status of Fixer Upper stars Chip and Joanna Gaines, the image of working with a spouse to build, renovate and decorate homes in a small(ish) Texas town has taken on a new level of glamour. A joke here, a kiss there, some … [Read more...]
Who Else Wants Homemade Popsicles?
Super into refreshing treats at this point in the year. Found these popsicle forms at the United on South 14th and thought I’d try my own popsicle recipe. I had to (“had to”) scour Pinterest for some worthy inspiration. My options included Honey Whiskey Lemonade, Strawberry Moscato, Water Melon Champagne, Strawberry Rose and Creamy Limoncello Coconut. There are WAY … [Read more...]
How to Make the Perfect Drink for Abilene Summer Heat
Meet your new favorite refreshment: Ranch Water. I recently took a trip to Austin to help my friend move and enjoy the sights. We spent all afternoon at Barton Springs, enjoyed some absolutely delicious food at this place called Polvos and generally enjoyed ourselves. On our adventures, the next day we stumbled on a pair of sister restaurants who both claimed to have … [Read more...]
You Can Decorate Your Cookies and Eat Them Too
We sure did. Thanks to the Cookie Momster. We arrived at a home to a fully prepared work station. Complete with baked and cooled soft-cut cookies. The icing was bagged and ready for piping. As we sat down to start working, the Cookie Momster showed us the technique for piping and filling. After each color used, you have to allow for plenty of drying time. That is … [Read more...]
How to Learn Watercolor in Abilene
How to Learn Watercolor in Abilene. Learn art, watercolor and more at the adult workshops at The Grace Museum. So, here we are. Taking steps out of our comfort zone and learning new creative skills. Abilene is lucky to have so many opportunities for growth and creativity like the workshops at The Grace. I thought I would pass on some tips for you on how to "best" learn to … [Read more...]