Heartisans Marketplace
I got my first job at a pet store before I turned 16 years old. With the help of my parents, they dropped me off and picked me up until I got my driver’s license. I had a car to get back and forth to work. I have worked as a waitress, for a law […]
Longview Art Walk
I have attended my fair share of art walks in the past. I have to admit I didn’t have super high expectations for the Longview Art Walk. It was so hot that day and I honestly did not have a good grasp on how many artists are thriving in a relatively small town. I’m happy […]
DIY Clay Dish Workshop
I have written about the Starr Family Home before (click to read). I love how enthusiastic the staff is when it comes to sponsoring community events and putting on workshops. I have had my eye on this particular one for awhile after seeing some examples on Pinterest. I happened to have my bestie in town […]
Riding At Roselake Ranch
My Mom was in town visiting and while looking for fun family friendly activities I came across Roselake Ranch in Garrison, TX right outside Nacogdoches. Owners, Jake and Miriam Mumm have a lovely ranch that sits on 22 acres. Horseback riding was my original intention but they offer so much more. After speaking with Miriam […]
Silver Grizzly Espresso
We enjoyed a girls birthday shopping trip to Longview this week. We needed a little pick me up and Silver Grizzly Espresso has been on my list to try for a while now. I love how businesses like this one are helping bring more foot traffic to downtown Longview. It was busy when we walked […]
Jefferson Historical Museum
We packed a picnic lunch and went to experience some “Art on the River”. To be more accurate it feels like a stroll over a wooden walkway through the bayou with some sculptures. Located along the Big Cypress River at the Jefferson boardwalk, the art installations almost blend in with the dense trees and I […]
Stop & Smell The Peaches
I can’t remember the last time I had a really good peach. I have eaten several apples dressed up like peaches. You know the ones that were picked way too early and in spite of your best efforts trying to ripen them on the windowsill they remain hard and crispy. Or the peaches that look […]
McKee’s Soul Food
You know how some people just seem to get lucky and win things? Yeah, we are not those people. Until we won “Bunny Bingo” over Easter hosted by Marshall Mainstreet. Included in our basket were some gift certificates for lunch at McKee’s Soul Food on N. Wellington St. downtown Marshall, TX. We were greeted at […]
Kitts Kornbread Sandwich & Pie Bar
A cornbread sandwich sounds good in theroy but doesn’t cornbread just crumble apart? This is the question I asked our waitress at Kitt’s. She informed us the cornbread holds up just fine and it’s a top secret family recipe. Intrigued, I ordered the Original and The Husband ordered The Texan. My choice was a simple […]
Core Yoga At The Firestation
I sat down with Megan Chacos of Core Yoga at The Fire Station to learn more about her studio. Originally from Oklahoma, Megan says she never wants to leave East Texas. Lucky for us Megan has made a big impact here in Marshall, TX by opening up Core Yoga in the original fire station building. […]