LIFE & STYLE
Most of us in Ellis County have come to know and appreciate Jeff Schmidt, Regional Vice President of Gateway Mortgage in Waxahachie. We’ve relied on his professionalism and expertise to navigate us through the harrowing experience of buying a home. We’ve returned to him to refinance the home we purchased, and by now, we’ve even…
By Victoria Berry & Courtney Carpenter, Owners of Vita Coffee Fall at Vita means pumpkin spice, wholesome coffee, & cozy conversations. As coffee folk, we take the Fall Season VERY seriously. From our Smashing Pumpkins (pumpkin pie inspired) Latte to our Sweet Potato Danish, we try to bring all the goodness of the season into…
Story By Mica Daleiden Photos By Bailee Sterling & Three Bears Boutique There is nothing like autumn wedding season, especially when you think of how hot summers weddings are, bring on the fall season! I can see the lace, overflowing centerpieces and taste the champagne now. We all know no two weddings are created equal,…
Story & Photos By Angel Schiffer, Owner – Bittersweet Bakery When I see our younger Bittersweet girls walk in wearing Dr. Martens and vintage Britney Spears T-shirt’s it makes me question how quickly trends come and go and how it relates to the cake world (and it makes me think I should’ve kept my…
Fresh Florals + Cakes STORY & PHOTOS BY ANGEL SCHIFFER As the daughter and granddaughter of florists incorporating fresh blooms into baked goods has always been a natural fit for me. I’m inspired by the work that the generations before me did and have found a way to embody my family’s legacy, or what my…
BY SUSAN BAKER, EVENT PLANER AND OWNER OF BLISS EVENT MANAGEMEN The holidays are here and chances are, you are going to be a guest a few times. As an event planner, I see a LOT of guests, some great, and some I would never want to ring my doorbell. When you’re a guest,…
