Kristin Schell
Sit a Spell My grandmother had the sweetest expressions. When neighbors would drop by for a visit, I remember hearing her invite guests to join her in the living room. “Come, sit a spell,” she would say. As a young child, I was curious by the invitation to sit a spell. Maybe Grandma and her friends knew magic? These days…
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The Turquoise Table Lady Deep in the heart of Texas lives a woman known as The Turquoise Table Lady. Hardly anyone knows her real name and even fewer would recognize her in a lineup. This is a good thing. She prefers to fly under the radar. She admits to being a little amused, though, when she’s out and about in…
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The official countdown is on! The Turquoise Table: Finding Community and Connection in Your Own Front Yard releases just one month from today on June 6th. To celebrate, we’ve created a bundle of FREE downloads just for you. When you pre-order your copy of The Turquoise Table, you’ll receive: “Welcome Home” pancake mix recipe — a great gift for a…
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When Hospitality Feels Hard I love bringing people to the table. Cooking a delicious meal, setting a pretty table, even thinking through details like a festive playlist and where guests will sit play a role in making everyone feel welcome. Opening up our home is one way I like to show friends and family how much I love them. As…
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Apply Now! Calling all Front Yard People! I can’t believe it – The Turquoise Table: Finding Community and Connection in Your Own Front Yard is ALMOST HERE. On June 6, the world will become a little more turquoise. BUT, I need your help spreading the turquoise love. Just like we need our friends and neighbors for community, I need YOUR…
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Spring is in the air! It’s time to freshen up those Turquoise Tables. Here’s a quick list of tips to help you prep your Turquoise Table for front yard get-togethers with neighbors and friends. 1. Be prepared, not perfect One of the best things about being Front Yard People is our proximity to the edge of the street. Why? Because…
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