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Revival Living

“Happy February!  We’re Waxahachie natives, Emily Barnard Myers and Stacie Caffey of Revival Living Interiors and we’re delighted to be joining you to talk about interior design! Since love is in the air, we thought we’d share with you not just what we love, but what we think is one of the key ingredients of love -balance!”   Just…

ECMG Children’s Workshop

THE CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP AT THE EXPO The Children’s Workshop Room has become a favorite area at the annual Ellis County Master Gardener Lawn & Garden Expo. Both children and adults enjoy the educational exhibits, hands-on activities, and lively atmosphere of the children’s workshop room. This year, we will have a special focus on edible landscaping.…

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Gardening Tips for February and March

Tips for February Planting Cool-season vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale and potatoes should be planted mid- month, or about 4 weeks prior to the average last freeze date (March 15 in Ellis County). Beets, carrots, lettuce, radishes, spinach, Swiss chard and “greens” (collard, mustard and turnip) should be planted 2 to 4 weeks prior to the average last freeze. Plant asparagus crowns…

Finding the Perfect Fit

Do you ever wonder what your childhood would have been like if you had grown up with a cell phone in your hand? My birthday this year announced to the world that I don’t fall into either Gen Y or Z. The side ponytail is another clue. Nope, instead, I grew up using one of…

5 Never-Fail Ideas for Christmas Decor!

Top 5 Never-Fail Items You Should Use in Your Holiday Decor When it comes to Christmas decorating, are your rooms feeling a little “ho-ho-hum”? Maybe you should change how you think about these 5 staples of holiday decorating! Courtney Warren has simple tips to keep you focused while you are decorating this season. 1. ORNAMENTS Ornaments–vintage or new, traditional or modern— provide a pop of color against your evergreens. Ah, but ornaments aren’t just for trees! Pile them in a…

Making a Home for the Holidays

Making a Home for the Holidays While many families spend an extraordinary amount of time readying their homes for the holidays, designer Suzann Chambers spends her entire year helping families create spaces they love in their homes. Co-owned by Suzann’s son Zack, Relic + Root Interior Design and this dynamic duo are becoming well known…