The beautiful Texas Mountain Laurel is welcoming an early spring with its sweet lavender blooms. This hardy, drought-tolerant plant deserves a place in any Texas landscape. It’s an evergreen shrub/small tree, so it provides privacy even in the winter months. If the beauty of the lavender blooms aren’t enough, their grape Kool-ade scent will take [...]

Join Cindy Jaeger Designs for an Egg-Stravaganza taking place March 9-10!  With every $25.00 purchase made on Friday from 9:30 am to 7:00 pm your name will be entered in a drawing for one of eight amazing door prizes.  Photos with the Easter Bunny will be taken by D & K Photography on Saturday only from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.  Saturday will also [...]

Christmas is right around the corner, and the Texas LIVE CREW has been inspired once again by Robyn Pandolph Designs, located on Postoffice street on Galveston Island. If anyone is headed down to the Island for holiday celebrations, be sure to stop in Robyn’s and say hello. She’s a dear and loves visitors from the [...]

A hometown boy with heart and soul – that’s what you get when you meet the artist behind Richard Schmidt Jewelry. After traveling the countryside from the Southwest to the Texas Hill Country, Schmidt found inspiration in the vivid landscapes and found a passion for the art of jewelry making. Being a native of Fayette [...]

The Shabby Chic Queen Mum has arrived and is ready to open the doors of her new store right here in Texas – Round Top, Texas, that is. The Prairie Bed & Breakfast – Round Top, Texas After purchasing and renovating the gorgeous Round Top bed and breakfast last year, Rachel Ashwell’s Shabby Chic Couture [...]

At Alex Abell Antiques you will find an eclectic mix of antiques including furniture, pottery, and decorative items. Each piece is uniquely beautiful and sure to make a statement in any room. We absolutely love this one-of-a-kind antler shed sculpture. Many items have a Southwestern feel, giving this antique shop a Texas twist. Owner Alex Abell [...]

- By Ashley Diamond – Regardless of what is happening in the economy, in fashion, or in design, flowers are a timeless necessity when creating a mood at an event.  One of our favorite mood artists, Emily Davis, shares with us how she finds her inspiration and builds longstanding relationships with her clients. Emily Davis [...]

“When it comes to designing your home, you need to follow only one rule–buy what you love.” High Fashion Home is a four-story, 125,000-square-foot home furnishing emporium that offers a sanctuary of inspired choices for the eclectic, modern lifestyle. Explore the mix of exclusive furniture, fabrics, drapery, and home accessories from around the world. High [...]

- By Melinda Myers – GROWING YOUR OWN FOOD PROVIDES FLAVOR, FUN, AND BENEFITS WAY BEYOND THE GARDEN Whether it is the cost of groceries these days, the economy or just the desire to grow your own, beginning and seasoned gardeners are adding fruits, vegetables and herbs to their landscape.  The many benefits of edible [...]

Brenham-owned and operated, Select Furnishings is dedicated to offering low prices on a broad selection of fine furnishings for your living room, dining room, and bedroom. With trusted names like Ashley, Serta, and Lane, you’re sure to find the quality and price you’re looking for in their 5,000 square foot showroom. A professional support staff, led [...]