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This photo of our family was taken on the last day of the Country Living shoot. The photographers, Max Kim-Bee and his assistant Kevin, were really patient with us. Having run a modeling agency for 22 years, photo shoots have been a part of my life for a long time. I can tell you that I definitely enjoy being behind the scenes much more than in front of the camera.
Read MoreOne of the most talked about features in the house is the numbered stairs. Smoot wasn't too sure about this idea until he saw it completed. They certainly are a conversation starter!
Read MoreBesides Country Living, another one of my favorite magazines is Jo Packham's Where Women Create. Several years ago, she featured the Santa Fe studio of artist, Gail Rieke. I was mesmerized by the full size suitcase wall that she stores her art supplies in.
Read MoreSmoot and I have been overwhelmed with the well wishes we’ve received from our family, friends, and Country Living fans alike. We still have to pinch ourselves to make sure we haven’t dreamt this experience, that it's real.
Read MoreLife has been going at the speed of light lately. I finally had a chance to sit down and read the entire magazine cover to cover. When I was done, I put it on top of the stack of Country Living magazines that I've been saving for years. It was a surreal experience.
Read MoreSeeing the Country Living issue sitting on the news stand at our local HEB next to Drew’s cover was a moment to remember. It hit me that in fact this was all real and not a dream.
Read MoreWhat a year it's been! We feel immensely blessed for all of the exciting experiences and all of the people that have touched our lives this past year. We are excited for what 2014 will bring!
Read MoreMarburger Farms Fall Antique Show 2013
I'm finally posting about our amazing experience at Marburger Farms. We've had so much going on since then. This is the first chance I've had to sit and write about it.
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God has a way....Our story starts over seven years ago when hard times fell upon us when a business partnership failed. In trying to do the "right thing", we packed up our one year old and three-year old and temporarily said good-bye to Smoot's daughter who was eleven at the time. We headed to
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Tomorrow will be 5 years since my Mom passed away. The words still sound impossible.She was a crafter, a baker, and an amazing cook. She kept Hallmark in business!
Read MoreIf you were given the "pickin' gene", you know the feeling of exhilaration you have when your eyes land on something that speaks to you. At that moment you are not exactly sure of what it will become, you just know that you have to have it.
Read MoreIn my haste of getting my blog out before I left, I used photos that were taken of Carol and Tim' s store but did not know the proper way to credit them. As technology can prove to be tricky while in another country, I am unable to edit my previous post until I return home.
Read MoreI'm catching a plane in 6 hours to Provence, France to meet Tim and Carol Bolton on an antique buying trip. If that isn't a dream come true, I don't know what is.
Read MoreWe were turned on to a beautiful on-line design magazine called Standard. However, it is anything but standard. Its editorial director and founder, Kelly LaPlante and publisher, Kelly Truesdell lead a group of young and hip staff members to produce a bi-monthly feast for your eyes. The magazine is based out of Austin, Texas and features local artists, gives trend predictions, and delivers crisp content that inspires. You can see the magazine at www.standardmag.com.
Read MoreHappy New Year everyone! We hope you all had a great 2012 and will have an even better 2013. We had a significant year with a lot to be thankful for. After health and love of family, the blessing of our new home rental business tops the list.
Read MoreHaving worked at a modeling agency for the first 22 years of my career, it was natural that I gravitated towards elaborate photo sessions for my family. It all began ten years ago, right after I left Page Parkes Models to become a full time Mom. It was the first Christmas after we had Pierce.
Read MoreAs I mentioned in the previous post, Smoot and I have met some amazing people in Round Top. Many that seem like they will be life-long friends. One of those people is a super creative and very sweet woman named Donna. She seems heaven sent…for many reasons.
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Minks, Martinis, and Manure
Round Top Magic...
The Vintage Round Top was recently involved with the Round Top Chamber of Commerce Gala honoring Emma Lee Turney. What started out as an informal offer to help Tara Royer-Steele, the gala chairperson, became a role as part of the gala committee. At the time, we did not know the impact this opportunity to serve our new community
Read MoreThe Vintage Round Top collaborated on a styled photo shoot that was featured on the wedding blog Style Me Pretty. The "pre-ceremony" shots were taken at The Vintage Round Top. The "ceremony/reception" shots were taken at Rachel Ashwell’s The Prairie. We battled rain and Texas heat throughout the day but persevered to get some beautiful images. I've posted some additional shots that were taken at The Vintage that day.
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