What could be better than sitting on a patio, sipping your favorite drink, listening to live music performed by some of the nation’s best singer-songwriters, and breathing the fresh air of the Texas Hill Country? The awe-inspiring views are not so bad, either. All of this and more can be found at the recently re-opened Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort in Boerne, Texas, […]

Nothing says, “summer,” like an ice cream in hand. From cones, banana splits, and floats, check out these ice cream shops across the Lone Star State that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Yummy’s Ice Cream & Mini Donuts – McAllen The ice cream shop in the Rio Grande Valley has a new take on sweets. […]

One area of the home that can easily become unorganized is the pantry. Monthly trips to the grocery store and children rummaging through the shelves can create misplaced items, unnecessary clutter, and wasted space. Whether your food lives in a walk-in style closet or a tall collection of cabinets, the pantry is a crucial extension […]

Whiskey Hollow Distillery smells like magic, sounds like Texas, and exists on the value of paying it forward. Housed in an old bank building, once rumored to have been robbed by Bonnie and Clyde, the small, one-still craft distillery sits right off the freeway in the quaint Valley View town square. Owner Les Beasley makes everything from bourbon, rum, and even […]

Joy Thomas can hardly contain her excitement when she talks about Art in Uncommon Places and, in particular, the nonprofit’s recent overhaul of Paintbrush Alley in Downtown San Angelo. Sitting in the front room of Art in Uncommon Place’s (AIUP) building on South Irving Street, its gray cinderblock walls adorned with a plethora of brightly colored canvases, […]

Summertime in Texas is the perfect season for entertaining friends and family outdoors. Warm temperatures might be discouraging, but make the most of them with cool and refreshing libations, relaxing games, and an enchanting atmosphere. Spritz It Up Whether guests are sipping on freshly squeezed lemonade, Southern sweet tea, sangria, or sparkling water, spritz it up […]

If you are searching for the ultimate remote (but not too remote) Texas Hill Country getaway, this is it! Just minutes from Main Street in Fredericksburg is the A-Frame Ranch. It sits along a dry riverbed in the middle of a beautiful oasis of post oak and mesquite trees. Owners Dan and Callie Witcher wanted to […]

A Fourth of July picnic is ideal for sharing simple foods, celebrating the country, and enjoying time with family and friends. As hot as the weather may be, there is no need to sweat the menu or the decorations. These tips will help you create a simple, memorable patriotic picnic that everyone will enjoy! Focus on finger foods that […]

A recreational vehicle, or RV for short, is the ultimate tiny-living space. While many may be dreaming of living year-round in an RV journeying from state to state, it is important to understand the truth that comes with that lifestyle, and what it means to downsize. When your home is only approximately 200 square feet, a well-organized camper makes the difference between serene living space […]

As the temperatures rise, basking in the sun and enjoying the summer weather is a common pastime. Good thing you do not have to go far to relish in these simple pleasures. Escape to an outdoor oasis in your front and backyard! This summer, create an area to entertain yourself and others. From the basics […]

If you are tired of drinking the same cocktail or mocktail, it is time to spice it up. Depending on your liquor of choice, here are a number of recipes, recommendations, and tips to try. Enjoy! Essential Barware for Hosts A good beverage, crafted with alcohol or not, often appeals to your five senses: its […]

“The energy I receive is from light,” Wyman Meinzer said, award-winning photographer, author, and the official State Photographer of Texas. Meinzer first took an interest in photography around the age of 13. “I love great light, and even after 40-plus years of using a camera, light moves me greatly and energizes my creative store. I asked my mom for […]

John C. Scharbauer, the owner of Midland Meat Company and Scharbauer Ranches, is not particular about how his German surname is pronounced. Technically, Scharbauer sounds like “shar bower,” but those familiar with the name, synonymous since the 1800s with local beef, simply pronounce it “scarber.” The fifth-generation rancher is picky, however, about the cattle his family has worked 135 years […]

Lemonade has long been the quintessential beverage of summer. From the pre-mixed sugary concoctions at childhood lemonade stands to the fresh-squeezed varieties at your favorite café, lemonade is an irresistibly refreshing drink on hot summer days in Texas. But sometimes, that perfect balance of sweet and sour could use a little something extra to elevate your frosty glass to a beverage […]

It all started with a fire. It was the Bastrop, Texas fires to be exact when the most destructive wildfire in the state’s history left a swath of devastation in the fall of 2011. Like many other businesses and organizations, a new restaurant in Austin stepped up to help with relief efforts in the neighboring town. From its location […]