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Tablescapes 101
Wedding, soiree, gala, banquet, celebration, party, gathering, shower, shin-dig, whatever you’re planning, I’ve got some tips to help you create a beautiful tablescape from top to bottom! Step 1: Choose a Theme & Color Scheme Define what type of look you want to create; for example, rustic, coastal, glamorous. Decide what colors you’d like to…
Designing Your First Home
A lot of weddings and home purchases happen at the same time. After move in, we all feel the need to create the perfect space! Designing your first home can be an exciting and overwhelming experience. I’m such a fan of not only having a beautiful space but also creating an environment that is functional…
Diet Is A Four Letter Word In BBQ
People often ask me how I can cook and eat barbecue all the time without having sky high cholesterol or my cardiologist on speed dial. As far as I know, my labs are perfectly fine [if I don’t check them]. If I am being honest with you (and myself) my cholesterol might be a smidge…
Ellis County Master Gardeners Monthly Tips June & July
• Buy and plant crape myrtles in bloom to be sure you are getting the desired color. Know the variety’s mature size to avoid future pruning. Ask for varieties that are resistant to powdery mildew. • This is the best time to plant vinca (periwinkle) in full sun. Look for the variety ‘Cora’ since it…
Working’ 9-5 Home Office Style Secrets
In the wake of the pandemic, more and more people are working from home. Early on, companies and employees alike were forced to adapt to work-from-home models. Now, 2 years in, people have realized they enjoy working from home and neverdesire to go back to being chained to a desk. Companies that previously required employees…
Personalize Your New Construction Home This Summer
With summer time just around the corner and the Texas housing market being hotter than ever, I’m sure if you’re not buying or selling this summer, you know someone who is! Ellis County offers lots of options for new construction. This is how we took this new construction home and made it feel like home!…
Summer Barbecue Season is Here
Growing up in Texas, summers were typically spent at the lake with the smell of barbeque in the air. Whether it was hamburgers and hotdogs, a brisket or a rack of ribs, these cookouts were the foundation of our friend and family gatherings. Good food (especially barbeque) has a way of bringing people together. In…