Virtual Valentines for Texans (We Willie Love You)
Roses are red. Bluebonnets are blue. We made these virtual valentines just for you.
Alainna Wurfel edits newsletters and writes about lifestyle. Before joining Texas Monthly as the newsletter editor, Alainna was director of digital marketing at Schumacher, a design company based in New York City; the digital editor of T: The New York Times Style Magazine; and an associate editor at WSJ. Magazine, published by the Wall Street Journal. She enjoys gardening, road trips, handmade things, and good old-fashioned advice—and writing about them.
Articles by Alainna Wurfel
How to Start a Journaling Habit That’ll Actually Stick
We asked Texans to share what works for them.
The Best Things We Learned to Do at Home in Texas This Year
Try your hand at gardening, stargazing, mixing the world’s easiest cocktail, and much more with this handy guide.
How Six of Your Favorite Texans Are Celebrating the Holidays This Year
Tootsie Tomanetz, for one, is capping off this pandemic year with lots and lots of Christmas lights.
First Look: Dallas’s Newest Luxury Hotel Revives a Historic Bank Building
The Thompson Dallas hotel has transformed the First National Bank tower into a sleek and sophisticated space. Luxury residences and shops are coming soon, too.
What’s Growing in My Garden Now: Images From Backyards Across the State
Texas gardeners share photos of their fall crops, plus tips for preparing for the winter season.
First Look: Hotel Magdalena, Austin’s Relaxing New Retreat for Nature-Loving Travelers
While some interior design seeks to bring the outdoors in, Bunkhouse Group’s eighth hotel encourages guests to luxuriate in Austin’s mild climate year-round.
Nine Fall Gardening Tips From a Texas Landscape Architect
David Hocker is busier than ever this time of year. He says that at home, you should be too. Here’s what to do.
Expert Advice: How to Create the Perfect Texas Staycation
From design tips to sleep tricks (and cocktail recipes, too), this is your ultimate guide to enjoying a day off at home.