Trio Showcases Prairie Street to Guests As you step over the threshold of this heritage home, anchored by lively camellia bushes, a carriage step and a wrap-around porch in historic Columbus, a gentler way of life invites you to slower your pace and unwind. Columbus, the Colorado county seat town in the rolling coastal prairies [...]
The tea infuser (often called a teaball or tea egg) gained popularity in the first half of the 19th century. By the time of Queen Victoria, no respectable British household would be without one. However, some argue that when you use a tea infuser, tea cannot flow freely. (Only fill an infuser half full, leaving [...]
Another year is here and it is that time again to make New Year’s resolutions! In addition to all the usual resolutions that are about self-improvement, I feel it is just as important make a difference in the lives of others. Do you have any ideas for a simple way to start? I agree that [...]
Texas Writers & Words Series Jan Seale, Texas Poet Laureate of 2012, presented a reading of some of her poems at the October installment of Texas Writers and Words Series, at the Heard Craig Center for the Arts in McKinney on October 10. The series is an opportunity for those interested in learning more about [...]
We all reach a certain point – perhaps it’s turning 40 or 50, when we realize our usual strategies for weight management aren’t working anymore. Challenges that come with getting a little older. Do not mean that we should give up on being fit and looking great. There is lots of evidence among Texas women [...]
Turn a cupcake chandelier stand into a stellar teacup centerpiece for your next party. Available at Marshall’s, Homegoods, or TJ Maxx ($120-$130), this piece was transformed by Sandy Holland and Kay Duke of Memorial Baptist Church in Spring, TX. Amazing! FEATURED ARTIST Veronica Cox, Bear Thread Designs Quilting has always been a craft that [...]
Experience your next affair in a delightfully restored Southern Greek Revival mansion in historic Conroe, minutes from I-45. Served on antique china, menus are custom tailored and orchestrated using classic Victorian recipes and the finest ingredients for a truly lavish event. Complete with silver tea sets and vintage serving accessories, guests will not forget the [...]
Anna-Marie’s Specialties reinvents the Gourmet Biscotti When the Texas Cottage Food Law passed in June of 2011, many talented bakers took the leap and began their own businesses. Bakery products and other foods like jams, jellies, granola, popcorn, and candy are considered low-risk for spoilage and do not require refrigeration. Twenty -nine states have Cottage [...]
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