Playfully printed on the cocktail napkins at The Frenchie, a fabulous luxe boutique hotel in Round Top, Texas, is their polite reminder! I actually have nothing but nice things to say about this hotel with its unexpected design twists and impeccable hospitality. Nestled behind a painted wooden fence on a sprawling piece of property, a…
Nostalgic travelers or contemporary Wanderlusts with an affinity for the open road can delight in the resurgence of the remarkable motor court! Flashback to mid century America when auto travel felt like a true adventure. There were those magical moments in time when a roadside motel lit by a neon sign was an exciting destination.…
Let’s celebrate the art of the weekend getaway! A night or two away with a change of scenery can be good for the soul. Choose a destination and plan a quick road trip within a comfortable driving distance. Possibly budget a little extra to staycation in unique accommodations while immersing in the history and local…
Tis the season to sparkle and shine…finally! Let’s all make it count. Remember the old saying “if you can’t see it from the curb…why bother?” Fashion seems to be staying alive and as glitzy as a disco ball. What a year, y’all. It’s like the casualness of stay at home/ work from home clothing has…
Story and Photos by Melissa McBride My passion for fabrics, design, and collecting interesting notions was ignited at an early age. Years worth of gathered fabric remnants were stacked in my grandparents’ attic where my sweet grandma, Ada Mae, had a sewing area. I was about five when she taught me to sew on a very vintage…
By Melissa McBride, Owner & Designer at Wild Grace Earlier this year, we lost one of the memorable actors from my very earliest television watching days. Watching Robert Conrad’s portrayal of the inventive character Jim West, “James Bond on a horse”, in The Wild Wild West was intriguing. What does this have to do with fashion? My…
I JUST LOVE A FUN THEME! Every first Saturday at Wild Grace, we treat our customers to a themed appreciation party to kick off the month. Event planning has long been part of my tool box. A couple of years ago I helped pull together a fundraiser for one of my favorite nonprofits and used…
MEET MELISSA Although Influencer is the trendy and now official word in the English Language to describe a person who inspires, guides, and is knowledgeable, I prefer to consider myself an Encourager. There seems to be so much more grace in that term! Encouragement for YOU to discover and embrace your own personal style. Wild…