The 21st edition of the Junior League of San Antonio’s Holiday Ole Market kicked off last night at the Expo Hall at the Freeman Coliseum. This one of the the JLSA’s major fundraisers. All the net proceeds go directly back…
Jack Ryan’s is a Gem under the Derricks
If you have never been to Jack Ryan’s in downtown Kilgore, you are in for a treat. Not only will you have some incredible views of oil derricks as you drive up to their door, the food is worth every…
Women in the World Texas
Can you spare a day out of your busy schedule to be inspired? What if I told you that it is an event that up until now, has only been held in New York City? It is headed down south…
A Tiu Steppi Celebration
There is nothing more I love than going out to eat for a celebration. You don’t have to cook and someone else does the dishes. And you can usually get some ideas for recipes to try at home, or make…
Intimate Impressionism at the McNay
Close your eyes and imagine a world without art. Did your mind immediately picture something grey and colorless? Did your emotions suddenly change to being more somber? For most people, art is life. And lucky for those of us that…
Why ALS Research Matters
I’ve probably seen hundreds of ALS Ice Bucket Challenges show up on my various social media feeds by now. I’ve only actually clicked on just a handful. It’s not because I don’t care. I think the #IceBucketChallenge may go down…
Can you Lobby if you Don’t Hobby?
Hobby Lobby just opened up a new store near our house. We’ve been watching it go up since it’s so close to the gym, movie theatre, Home Goods and Nordstrom Rack near our house. That shopping center is almost retail…
There’s a Reason It’s Called Comfort
When I was trying to decide where we could go for our 20th wedding anniversary getaway, the only requirement was that it should be quiet and relaxing. With a very busy house of 3 kids, it’s a luxury! In case you haven’t…
Hometown Vacation
When you live in a city of a million people, sometimes spending a little time away in a small town is the perfect summer vacation. And that’s what my family decided to do when we went to my hometown of…
Flowers in Abundance
I’ve been walking by this single white rose since Friday. I brought it home from a funeral I attended and put it in a little vase. The husband asked the congregation to take some flowers with them as they exited…
Sassy in San Antonio with Sarah
Here is another edition to our “Sassy in San Antonio” series. It’s where I ask friends to tell their things around town that make them feel sassy! This week we are hearing from Sarah. She is a very good friend…
Model Home Design Inspiration
Where do you get your home design inspiration? Pinterest? Magazines like Southern Living or House Beautiful? HGTV or websites like Houzz? Well, if you are like most of my girlfriends, it’s a combination of all of them. And of course, the…
