By Wendy Kilmer Before you toss, donate or consign the dress that just doesn’t fit properly or the shapeless top that doesn’t flatter, consider consulting with a tailor or alterations specialist. You may find you already own a piece you love – once it fits perfectly. Fran Stone, owner of A-Town Cleaners, said the most common items brought in for alterations are pants to … [Read more...]
Health in the Home with Dr. Ashley Hall
Q&A with Dr. Ashley Hall, allergy/immunology specialist Ragweed, cedar, hay – those allergens, you know. But after a long winter of staying indoors, could your allergy triggers actually be inside, rather than out? Scene consulted with Dr. Ashley Hall to better understand how to deal with allergens hiding in your home. What are some of the most common allergens … [Read more...]
The Secret of Downsizing
Letting Go By Tom and Betsey Craig At an age where all of our friends seem to be helping their parents downsize, we took our parents and upsized, moving everyone in with us. That’s right … everyone! In 2003, we bought a big ol' one-story house that's shared by the two of us, our two moms and Betsey’s dad. We call it the Big House. Five adult personalities … [Read more...]
Kids Spaces in Abilene
A peek inside unique and stylish home spaces designed with little ones in mind. Photography by Beth Dukes The Wright Home The home of Justin and Sheri Wright was built by Clift Construction in January 2016. Walker, 12; Whitley, 9; and Wellsley, 2, each have their own space and a fun and functional shared play area in the home. Walker’s room focuses on his … [Read more...]
Easy and Cheap Kitchen Updates
There’s a good chance your kitchen is the highest traffic area of your house. Everyone has to eat, and everyone loves to hang out where the food and fun is. All that traffic can make even the cheeriest of kitchen spaces start to feel tired and a bit drab. So, when you’re in the mood to liven up the kitchen without a full renovation, here are a few easy and cheap … [Read more...]