Style & Design
May 4, 2023
16 Exceptional Mother’s Day Gifts for the Texas Matriarch
With locally sourced gifts and unforgettable experiences, there’s something here for even the toughest Texas mom.
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Style & Design
December 1, 2022
Where to Buy Texas Ornaments for Your Christmas Tree, Y’all
All the baubles you need for a Willie nice holiday.
Style & Design
October 27, 2022
The Best Florists in Texas, According to Interior Designers
Insider advice for ordering wreaths and centerpieces, whether you’re getting ahead of decorating this season or not.
Travel & Outdoors
September 8, 2022
Texas Gardeners, Here’s What to Plant Now in Time for Thanksgiving
It’s not too late to plan to serve something homegrown on your holiday table—and impress your friends in the process.
Travel & Outdoors
August 4, 2022
Welcome, Critters: An Experts’ Guide to Wildscaping Your Texas Garden
Learn how to attract the creatures you want and keep out the ones (ahem, deer) that you really, really don’t.
Travel & Outdoors
December 10, 2021
Find Your Moment (or Hours) of Zen at a Japanese Garden
Visiting a Japanese garden can bring peace and—especially in the winter months—quiet.
Style & Design
December 10, 2021
How to Bring Elements of a Japanese Garden to Your Backyard
For a peaceful oasis, follow these tips from an expert at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
Food & Drink
October 29, 2021
I Garden. Therefore, I (Learned How to) Preserve My Own Foods.
Canning did not come easily or naturally to me at first, but now I’m hooked. Here are the recipe and tips that helped me get started.
Style & Design
September 21, 2021
Expert Gardening Tips for Texas’s Changing Climate
Landscape designer James Burnett shares how to plant a backyard oasis for any weather.
Where To Stay Now
March 26, 2021
First Look: Houston’s Charming Little Art Hotel Harks Back to Bohemian France
La Colombe d’Or reopens with a glistening new tower and redesigned garden bungalows, but the heart of the hotel is its historic 1920s mansion.
Where To Stay Now
March 17, 2021
Practice the Art of Staycationing at Three New Dallas Hotels
With packages designed for Texans, these new luxe lodging options feature museum-quality paintings, sculpture, and other artwork.
Travel & Outdoors
March 3, 2021
How to Care for Plants Damaged by the Texas Freeze—and Prep for Spring
Patience is key, but go ahead and trim those mushy bits.
Art
February 11, 2021
Virtual Valentines for Texans (We Willie Love You)
Roses are red. Bluebonnets are blue. We made these virtual valentines just for you.
Arts & Entertainment
January 27, 2021
How to Start a Journaling Habit That’ll Actually Stick
We asked Texans to share what works for them.
Libations
December 18, 2020
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.
Style & Design
December 17, 2020
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.
Travel & Outdoors
November 19, 2020
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.
Travel & Outdoors
November 17, 2020
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.
Style & Design
September 23, 2020
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.
Travel & Outdoors
September 10, 2020
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.
Style & Design
July 30, 2020
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.