Kristin Schell
How to Live as Front Yard People When It’s Cold Outside Baby, it’s cold outside. And, this coming from a girl in the heart of Texas. For those of you experiencing that white, powdery stuff called snow, don’t laugh at the mercury levels in Austin. (I’m outside at The Turquoise Table writing this!) Gathering in snow or cold weather hardly…
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Celebrating St. Nicholas Day is a wonderful opportunity to spread holiday joy and cheer in your neighborhood. The Story of St. Nicholas The traditional Advent feast day, which occurs on December 6th, remembers St. Nicholas who was the Bishop of Myra (near the southern coast of Turkey) in the fourth century. His parents died when he was young, leaving Nicholas…
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Meg cannot remember where she first came across The Turquoise Table, but she loved the idea from the very start. Knowing and serving their neighbors is a high priority for Meg’s family, and she knew instantly that a cheerful and welcoming spot in the front yard would serve as a catalyst to friendship. In the last couple of years, Meg…
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We have reached that time of the year again… back to school! It is a time of celebration for (most) kids and (all) parents! And of course, just prior to the big day, there was the annual ritual of purchasing new school supplies. Shiny new folders, vibrantly colored markers and perfectly sharpened pencils to start the school year off right….
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Calling all Turquoise Table owners…I have a special present…for you! If you have a Turquoise Table, I would love to send you a free gift of appreciation for joining me in the Front Yard People movement. My dear friend and neighbor, Beth Rinke, has created two limited-edition, frameable prints to celebrate all that The Turquoise Table represents. Please provide your…
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Last year Brooke and her family relocated to Austin from Las Vegas. After settling into their new neighborhood and home, they set about building their new life in their new town. Not long after the move, Brooke heard about The Turquoise Table movement through her pastor at ONEChapel church and she just KNEW. She knew that she wanted to have…
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