For the past year we have been working on our ranch remodel. I would say it’s been a long year but it really hasn’t. It has flown by and here we are, at the finish line! My favorite part of the project: Landscaping! This is the icing on the cake… the pretty stuff! This is […]
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Building a Barn (Pt. 3)
What an incredible journey we’ve embarked on! In my last blog article I shared pictures with you of the simple car port that stood here, on the backside of the property, behind the main house and Casita. To see the incredible transformation that has already taken place is impressive! It’s been quite overwhelming (yet at […]
Building a Barn (Pt. 2)
It’s pretty crazy that within just three months, the property is already looking so different. Besides the dirt, dust and the stinky Porta-Potty that’s completely hijacked the view of the picturesque cow pasture, things are going quite well. But, I forgot to tell you in my last article that prior to clearing and grading, we […]
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 […]
Heifer Happy Hour at Trails End
One of the things I love doing most is spending time with my girlfriends! Join me for the January Heifer Happy Hour with my best friend of over 40 years, Melissa Sansom. This month we are on-location at her beautiful hacienda, sampling some incredibly delicious coffee creamers to add to your favorite coffee during these […]
Texas Beer Tasting
Here at The Lucky Horseshoe, our tiny Texas Ranch, my son Sky and I are out in the cow pasture, tasting and giving our thoughts and opinions on some Texas brews! Just before the sun was setting, with the heifers right behind us, we were able to taste five great brews, exchange our opinions and […]
Cilantro Lime Dip and Dressing
Our Cilantro lime dip/dressing has become a family favorite. I picked this recipe up many years ago and today, whip it up almost monthly! This creamy and spicy dip is perfect with chips, warm tortillas, carrot sticks or even bell peppers. Adding a healthy squeeze of fresh, lime juice […]