My goodness… Are we really almost done? ! So many incredible changes have taken place since my last blog entry! All the hardscape has been poured and is already stained by the tracks of various equipment that has come in and gone out. The giant barn stands proudly above everything else out here and seems […]
Hospitality
Nicole’s Signature House Dressing
Every now and then in life, you meet a really inspiring person. My friend Nicole, who was born and raised in Hungry, possesses a unique and simple style. Everything about her is thoughtful and intentional. Her style, interior design and her cooking, reflects a unique and simple Hungarian flair. Nicole came to the United States […]
Building a Barn (Pt. 1)
Our beautiful ten and a half acre ranch, located in the Texas Hill Country, had an already amazing 2800 square-foot home on the property as well as a smaller 1000 square foot Casita next door. Although the recently remodeled 1970’s ranch house had been transformed into a GORGEOUS modern farm house, we knew the true […]
It’s Mardi Gras Season Ya’ll!
“Heifer Happy Hour” is on the road this month and sharing Mardi Gras Fun! With my Sister in Law, out in Southern California, Jess and I are sharing some fun history, the delicious traditional “King Cake.” And we’re sipping on that oh-so-famous, Pat O’Brien’s “Hurricane” which is the signature drink of the Big Easy! Join […]
Table Scape 101
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou Isn’t that a profound and truthful statement… I hope that when friends and I part ways after an evening together that if they’ve been entertained in my home […]
Setting the Table
Setting the table isn’t what it used to be for sure. Back in the day, the table was probably (more often than not) set with fresh linens, dishes of all kinds and silverware perfectly laid out according to specific etiquette rules. Today life is busy and hectic and families are running full speed. All the […]