When your teen leaves home for college, how do you tackle that newly vacated room? Use some of these tips to transform it into a fresh, organized space that is welcoming to guests and the sporadic college visitor.

An inherited childhood home afforded the opportunity to pay homage to the past while also creating a serene, modern space for a new generation.

After a particularly challenging year, many Texans are feeling more comfortable safely gathering with close friends and loved ones. There is no better way to welcome these loved ones back into your home than celebrating with a cheery, scrumptious brunch. Here are some tips to help make the occasion special and stress-free.

Stumped on what to get your dad for Father's Day? Take a look at this Father's Day gift guide to help you pick out the perfect gift for your dad based on what kind of dad he is.

Shelf styling can be one of the most challenging and most intimidating parts about decorating your home. Over the years, I have learned some helpful tips and tricks while styling my own home, and it has become one of my favorite ways to showcase and highlight my favorite décor items and found treasures. There are ways to achieve that magazine-ready, designer look, and it is definitely something you can learn to do all on your own!

Spring is a time of new growth and there is no better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than with a variety of beautiful flowers. Here are a few flower ideas for indoors and outdoors.

Gift ideas can be hard to come by at times. In this article, we have done the work for you! Snag a great idea here to offer to your favorite high school graduate.

Most children, regardless of age and whether willing to admit it or not, delight in discovering a basket of goodies waiting for them on Easter morning. Tweens and teens may fall into the "harder to buy for" category when it comes to filling these baskets, but finding fun and entertaining options - including those that will not break the bank - can be done, if one knows where to look.

In the June 2020 issue of Texasliving, Fort Worth artist and illustrator Angela Lendzioszek provided beginner tips for those who wish to try their hand at creative hand lettering. When using fun fonts and styles to add visual interest to hand-addressed envelopes, it is also important to ensure correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Texasliving Copy Editor Megan McLawhon weighed in with […]

From glittering holiday soirées to sweltering backyard barbeques, there is an event to attend in every season. While many take for granted the seamless nature of these events, every successful gathering has one common key component: a hard-working host or hostess. Between preparation and planning, circulating with guests, and cleaning up long after everyone has gone home, a good host makes an event successful. Gift […]

With the holiday season upon us, it is time to consider how to wrap the pile of gifts under the bed! Instead of being one more thing on the holiday to-do list, the gift-wrapping process has the opportunity to be an authentic expression of creativity. The presentation of wrapped gifts can be like an additional gift itself, reflecting the imagination […]

This home is filled with smart design choices that make each space both chic and family-friendly. As the homeowners were relocating from out of state, they relied upon Etch Design Group principal designers Stephanie Lindsey and Jessica Nelson to put finishing touches into the newly built Texas Hill Country residence. While the home was already built, it fell to the design […]

When the sun is shining, everyone wants to head outdoors. Alfresco dining becomes an obsession when the weather warms up. Charming Picnics suggests setting up a backyard picnic! Whether it is you and your better half, your kids, or simply yourself, a backyard picnic is a simple way to get some fresh air and sunshine […]

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 […]

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 […]