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On the move: Ft. Worth Stockyards

Our last stop in Texas had us following the website advice: “kick up your heels” in Ft. Worth Stockyards Historic District. And if you like all things old, new, and cowboy, too . . . well, you’re in luck! Cross-Eyed Moose A short walk from Springhill Suites Ft. Worth Stockyards (a stay we heartily recommend) […]

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Tiny retail shops and The Old Church: Magnolia expands in Waco

We didn’t consider ourselves strangers in Waco, Texas, even though we’d never been there. After all, we’ve been Fixer Upper fans and watchers of Chip and Joanna Gaines for several years, so we felt right at home in Waco standing at the Silos. But the chance to visit the actual city blocks with relatives brought […]

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Shopping Magnolia Market in Waco, TX

Magnolia Market in Waco, Texas, offers great home goods but also the creativity and design sense of Chip & Joanna Gaines.

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Inside Magnolia Home

If you visit downtown Waco, Texas, so you can tour the buildings around The Silos, prepare to be amazed. Chip and Joanna Gaines, creators of the TV series “Fixer Upper” on HGTV and owners of The Silos, expanded at least four downtown blocks into properties that support product and design elements made famous by the […]

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Silos Baking Company and famous last words!

“Sure. Let’s go see what this place looks like. I saw it on HGTV. But I’m telling you: I’m not buying anything. Watching my weight, you know.” Well, you can guess how that turned out. It was our first day in downtown Waco, Texas, at the Magnolia complex. And now, since Discovery+ network has just […]

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Birding at the Beach with Bill Angell

A morning at Huntington Beach State Park, (short drive from the beach at Pawleys Island, SC) became the highlight of a recent winter stay — thanks to the watchful eyes of photographer Bill Angell and his supportive wife Janice. The two of them met us at Huntington on a morning unusual even by Bill’s standards […]

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A Wish for Holiday Friendship

Into this climate of fear and apprehension, Christmas enters, Streaming lights of joy, ringing bells of hope, And singing carols of forgiveness high up in the bright air. The world is encouraged to come away from rancor, Come the way of friendship. Maya Angelou At Christmas time, we’re reminded of the many friends we have […]

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #128: Holiday Season at The Cloister

With the topic of “Here Comes the Holiday Season” selected by Ann-Christine for this week’s photo challenge, we knew that whatever we shared had to be different since there’s not much “sameness” compared to past years: no Empty Stocking Fund, no office parties, and no gatherings of friends and family. So we took off for […]

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #123: Found in the Neighborhood

Thanks to Ann-Christine for the photo challenge this week: Found in the Neighborhood. As she states so beautifully: “There is so much to discover, if only you open your mind and all your senses.” We like to be out in nature so much because it has no opinion on us. Nietzsche We’ve been taking walks lately, not just for […]

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #120: What a Treat in Waco!

Design is a funny word. Some people think design means how it looks. But of course, if you dig deeper, it’s really how it works. Steve Jobs Most people would say that going to the town of Waco, Texas, home of the Chip and Joanna Gaines “fixer uppers,” would be treat enough, but while searching […]