Kristin Schell
It’s been 18 years since Stacy and her husband moved into their central Austin home. They were drawn to the neighborhood and its large, graceful lots – a favorite among area walkers. They welcomed a daughter, then a son, and enjoyed the active, outdoor life of parents with young children. The neighborhood was a good fit, a blend of other…
Read More
“I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let’s face it, friends make life a lot more fun.” ~ Charles R. Swindoll Within seconds of sending the text my phone lit up with responses: I’m in! Sounds perfect. Love it. But…
Read More
Hello, lover! Where have you been all my life? Don’t get excited, Husband is the main man. I’m talking about my new love and obsession for stir fry cauliflower rice. I’ve long been a fan of cauliflower — we’ve roasted with olive oil and garlic, gone crazy with the curry*, and pureed into soups. But, THIS? I’m at a loss…
Read More
Extravagant love. We talked about extravagant love at home all week. I explained to Littlest how even an Old Fashioned Butter Cake was extravagant — in the not so distant past pure butter was rare making this cake recipe not only delicious but an extravagant gesture of love. We celebrated Sarah’s 2 year anniversary of an extravagant spine surgery savoring…
Read More
Carolyn balances many roles with great success – wife, mother, attorney, active volunteer. Her newest roles are that of gardener and Turquoise Table owner. She has found a very meaningful and moving way of combining these two new roles, and I wanted to share her story with you. Carolyn has purposed her Turquoise Table as a healing garden for her…
Read More
Sometimes all it takes is a delicious recipe to spark the hospitality flame. Honey and garlic baked brie will get you out of any party slump you might have fallen into. If you’re in a hosting rut, you’re not alone. Biggest Challenges for Hosting A Party Recently I was speaking to a group of women about hospitality. Specifically, we were…
Read More