It is strangely satisfying to be served a sandwich on a slab of stone. A chunk of slate. The nature-lover in me rejoices! Friends were in from out of town and I met them at Blue Dahlia Bistro in Westlake. I did enjoy my egg salad tartine on homemade bread served on a rock, but this … Continue reading Making Sound Decisions
Our family first became aware of which buildings, homes, stages, and other venues are wheelchair accessible when the youngest member took up harp. This is a heavy, delicate, and awkward instrument to move, and it is best done on a specialized dolly. Wheels. You use wheels. We discovered which routes to take to safely enter … Continue reading Reaching for the Stars (And the Coffee Cups)
Numbers to know about Dripping Springs
Home and Garden show today and tomorrow. In Dripping Springs!
A new napping spot.
Functional Friday- This day is reserved for home design, home décor, and tips for organizing. This week, I visited a sample custom home in Driftwood, Texas and listened to builder representatives explain the custom home building process. The company is Hill Country Artisan Homes, and it is a division of Pacesetter Homes, which is a Qualico … Continue reading Functional Friday- A Real Custom Home
What happens when a very creative homeowner buys a home on an acre of Texas Hill Country woods? She builds a Moorish/Asian/Mexican winter sunbathing mecca, of course! She generously shared her space with me and then sent me her personal photos to use on this blog. I really wanted you to admire her vision and … Continue reading Sunbathing in the Woods
