It’s easy to see what interior designer Jeremiah Brent would do to bring beauty and life into a space — just follow his Instagram or check him out his designs on HGTV. But sometimes, learning was a designer would never do can be more impactful and insightful. For more content like this follow Brent took … Read more
Unless a house is brand-new, it’s going to have a bit of a past. While this might be daunting for homebuyers and tempt them to simply tear down a house and start fresh (especially if the home has a gruesome history), this doesn’t have to be the case. Even houses with the most unsavory pasts … Read more
Like many sick of sweating the day away, Joanna Gaines is getting ready for fall. While the former “Fixer Upper” alum and Magnolia Network tycoon says she’s ready for “cooler winds and golden leaves,” that change of season will also come with some big transitions for the Gaines family: oldest son Drake is leaving for … Read more
Fall Trends 2022 Each season I share the best and most wearable fashion trends for women over 40. These are the trends that more mature women can actually wear and feel amazing in. As with all trends, you should pick and choose the ones you love the most and then aim to give the trends … Read more
Salad is typically my least favorite way to consume vegetables, but there are some flavor combos that are so good, it feels like treating yourself even when the ingredient list seems ho-hum. This salad is about halfway to my mother’s “taco salad,” stopping shy of crunched up corn chips and a handful of delicious though … Read more
Happy Sunday everyone! Did you catch Emily’s episode on The Better Buy podcast from Better Homes & Gardens? She doesn’t do a ton of podcasts so it’s always really fun to listen when she does. Check it out! Aside from that, it’s been a busy week up at the farmhouse (per usual) and down here … Read more
For Jules and me, most mornings we see each other mostly in passing as she gets home for the gym and I’m rushing out to drop off our daughters. But whether or not you have kids starting school, we could all use a little more time in our mornings and this roasted vegetable breakfast hash … Read more
Happy Sunday, everyone! There is nothing like getting out and about to clear the construction doldrums away, so join me as I look over pre-fall at Talbot’s. The air in San Antonio has changed…oh it is still dry, high temps, humidity, but I can always tell when the air is starting to change. It gives … Read more
This martini is a classic coffee cocktail that’s perfect for dessert, brunch, or really any occasion! You can use espresso or espresso powder to make this easy espresso martini. Topping it with coffee beans works as a simple garnish and adds just the right touch of style to make the drink stand out. Making cocktails … Read more
Hot take: If you asked me how to curb your sugar cravings, I’d respond with three simple words: Just eat it. I know, not exactly the advice you’d expect from a health coach, but by keeping an intuitive eating approach in mind and equipped with all the healthy hacks from Jessie Inchauspé’s book, Glucose Revolution, … Read more